Browse Forums Building A New House Re: {dawn} SE Melb Build - 4 wks to go! So they better hurry 1061Apr 20, 2017 9:38 pm Thanks for the vote of confidence guys. I'm hoping because the remaining jobs are all sort of small, except maybe the front fence and concreting that mid May is reasonable... and so far it sounds like everything is scheduled and okay.. I would love to be in mid May.. then have holidays.. and just have everything done. *fingers crossed* 3 weeks from Monday... with one short week. But still.. Re: {dawn} SE Melb Build - 4 wks to go! So they better hurry 1062Apr 20, 2017 11:55 pm aloenyx So builder called me today. Update is that shower screens should go in next week, electrical fit out should be late next week and the strip footings for the front fence have either started or are starting next week (forget), external stuff will be kicking off soonish. In regards to move in date, confirmed we are still on schedule for mid May.. I will push for a date before the 15th next week when I do my weekly progress call. Didn't really find out if anything happened this week.. but last time they told me nothing had happened, and stone went in.. so hopefully stuff is happening. At least they called me back. I feel more comfortable about things when I'm in regular contact with them. It's amazing the difference communication makes! I'm glad you're feeling a bit better. The finish line is so close now, I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you Re: {dawn} SE Melb Build - 4 wks to go! So they better hurry 1064Apr 21, 2017 6:30 pm I feel your struggle Dawn!! I want to compete in a fitness comp but I can't do that while we are living with the inlaws because they just don't understand the meal prep and the exercise involved... meanwhile I'm just like that packet of twisties just want me to eat them Your list sounds like it shouldn't be too much longer, I'm just hoping you are in soon!! GJ Gardner Modified Coolum 277 http://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?t=83643 Re: {dawn} SE Melb Build - 4 wks to go! So they better hurry 1065Apr 21, 2017 7:18 pm Thanks Charli. Yeah I can't really get up at 5 and go for a run here, my parents would flip if I woke them up that early.. I can't wait to have my own space. I'm starting to get excited again, though I wish I wasn't because I've been through this before.. and I don't want to get crushed again. Re: {dawn} SE Melb Build - 4 wks to go! So they better hurry 1066Apr 22, 2017 7:57 pm So now that the house is drawing nearer (oh gawd please!!) and its still to early to start packing... I have turned my attention to what my babies need in the new house. I'm trying to find appropriate and inexpensive enclosures for my bunny. I think I have a rough idea of what I want now, but still some considerations... I also went past Petstock.. and they had the MOST ADORABLE KITTEN!!! He was so sweet and lovely, and if I didn't have a kitten coming home in two weeks I would have taken him in a heart beat. Anyone looking for a kitty (Petstock Braeside) XD I spent sometime looking for the best kitty litter tray options, as my cats will be indoor only in the new house.. and I discovered eco-friendly options.. I have spent the last 4 hours googling all things eco-friendly pet related. As usual, no clear answers.. but I do want to try to be more eco-friendly in the new house. Re: {dawn} SE Melb Build - 4 wks to go! So they better hurry 1067Apr 22, 2017 11:17 pm I went to dollar curtains today and we have decided to get a black plantation shutter for sidelight. Build thread viewtopic.php?f=31&t=81011 Re: {dawn} SE Melb Build - 4 wks to go! So they better hurry 1069Apr 23, 2017 10:04 am Feeling a bit grumpy. My parents are being a bit mean about my board... When I first bought the house they agreed that once I started paying a mortgage I wouldn't have to pay them any rent.. but that didn't happen and I've continued to pay the same amount all the way through. They of course believe I should be paying them more, they don't appreciate at all that I'm paying mortgage, rent and storage unit fees every month.. which is basically sending me broke, but I don't complain about paying them. But it does frustrate me when they tell me how I don't pay them enough to cover my living here... My only payback is when I move out and stop paying them, we'll see how 'little' I actually contributed. I did try to explain to them that, whether I live here or not their rent remains the same.. so does their Foxtel and internet bills.. the only impact I make living here is water, electricity and food, and I doubt I cost THAT MUCH, as I buy a lot of my own food and such. So I'm pretty sure what I pay them does cover my living here, plus probably more. You would think they would be happy for me and want to support my getting into my house, but honestly they don't support me at all, they just act jealous about everything. Does anyone else have problems living with their family while waiting for their house? Re: {dawn} SE Melb Build - 4 wks to go! So they better hurry 1070Apr 23, 2017 10:08 am Just think in a month time you be in your little house with your pets and all the troubles, worrying of the past 18 months will be behind yourself. You will have achieved a huge milestone. You should be congratulating yourself for achieving a big dream item. I don't have the family issues as all my family live in New Zealand. But I do have my partners family that chip in with what I like to call "helpful advice" hahaha. We rent a little run down old house from friends (it was the old grandfathers house). Has no real insulation and very cold in winters in Ballarat. But its cheap as chips rent wise. I commute to Melbourne every day for work. But prior to moving in with my partner I was paying $1565 pm rent. Such a killer on my own. Hopefully, my partner and I will start our journey in the next month. I expect it will be hard going, but I keep thinking it be worthwhile in the end. That's what I keep telling myself. Sarah Re: {dawn} SE Melb Build - 4 wks to go! So they better hurry 1071Apr 23, 2017 10:19 am Your very right... a month or so more and I will be finally free of my family for good. And I am very proud of myself for doing this all on my own.. but sometimes itd be nice if they cared a little more. Im not ungrateful, I appreciate them letting me stay here, especially as 18 months became 4 years.. and I couldn't have done it without moving home.. but I just wish they were happy for me. Yeah, the helpful advice has been a pain. I can't wait to move out and be free to make my own decisions without justifying everything. Rent is a killer. I was living in an apartment for about $1477pm, and my future mortgage is going to be less than that! I would never have been able to save if I'd stayed there, but even renting something cheaper still would have been tough. At the time moving home made sense for me and my parents, they were supporting my younger sister who is studying in Canberra, so the rent I paid them covered her rent basically.. then once she was able to support herself my rent helped them get out of debt, they are now debt free for the first time ever.. which is super exciting and I hope they buy their own home soon. It will be worth it, but it is a hard journey.. financially and emotionally. Once I have the keys in my hand, a lot of my pain will hopefully disappear. And I won't have to live in someone elses house with the fear of being thrown out and such.. and hopefully my relationship with my parents will improve. Re: {dawn} SE Melb Build - 4 wks to go! So they better hurry 1072Apr 23, 2017 10:23 am Won't be long aloenyx. It still ends up being much cheaper living with your family. I wish I lived with my parents to save a whole lot more but they don't live here So we're in a rental and nearing the end of our build we pay more mortgage! Plus rent and living expenses with minimal savings. Use this experience as good practice for when you move into your home and you'll be responsible for all your own expenses. You'll be a super expert on budgeting that's for sure Re: {dawn} SE Melb Build - 4 wks to go! So they better hurry 1073Apr 23, 2017 10:33 am It will be over soon dawn. Wish i have a family here where we could stay at the moment. I am about to be kickedbout of rental and still no keys from builder. All packed but nowhere to move in to... Building Simonds Prague Re: {dawn} SE Melb Build - 4 wks to go! So they better hurry 1074Apr 23, 2017 10:40 am Yeah, I mean I do appreciate I have them, because I know a lot of others don't. Its just I'm such a sap and I want them to be more involved, and have those picture perfect moments... and they just aren't interested. Anyways, I'm off to a nursery today to see what sort of plants I can find. The lilypillies I bought from Costco have kind of died on one side and look awful, so probably won't use them.. and the weeping maple, its okay.. but I don't know I want something with more pizazz.. On the other hand the frangapani look amazing, have grown so much. I can't wait to plant them. Re: {dawn} SE Melb Build - 4 wks to go! So they better hurry 1075Apr 23, 2017 10:44 am aloenyx Yeah, I mean I do appreciate I have them, because I know a lot of others don't. Its just I'm such a sap and I want them to be more involved, and have those picture perfect moments... and they just aren't interested. Anyways, I'm off to a nursery today to see what sort of plants I can find. The lilypillies I bought from Costco have kind of died on one side and look awful, so probably won't use them.. and the weeping maple, its okay.. but I don't know I want something with more pizazz.. On the other hand the frangapani look amazing, have grown so much. I can't wait to plant them. I know you appreciate them all this building drama is just making our emotions go haywire. Too stressful! We will get there eventually Building Simonds Prague Re: {dawn} SE Melb Build - 4 wks to go! So they better hurry 1076Apr 23, 2017 11:58 am Ughhh it's the same here. I get up at 5:45 for work and pretty much skulk around in the darkness and sneak out the door so I don't wake others up. Then I buy food for myself, go to eat it or make my lunch and it's gone I'm appreciative of the fact I'm living with family but I can hardly cope anymore. I have no time or space to myself and I'm finding myself spending most of my waking hours elsewhere so I don't have to go home. I just can't wait til I'm in my own place! I think some of the issues come because our parents still see us as kids; and I'm 28! Re: {dawn} SE Melb Build - 4 wks to go! So they better hurry 1077Apr 23, 2017 3:44 pm Yup definitely think we are still kids. I mostly live in my bedroom.. and have for 3 years, its a tiny room too.. which I share with a bunny XD I can't wait to have a whole house.. I have a huge list of things I can't wait for.. Re: {dawn} SE Melb Build - 4 wks to go! So they better hurry 1078Apr 23, 2017 3:52 pm Will be amazing to have your own space. We lived with my in laws (and my husbands brother, partner and 2 year old) during our first build which luckily was only about 6 months but their house was 50sq so we had a lot of space to get away when we didn't want to deal with people. Made moving into our first house on our own amazing! Just think you're on the home stretch now! Re: {dawn} SE Melb Build - 4 wks to go! So they better hurry 1079Apr 23, 2017 5:32 pm I can't wait. Can start living the type of life I want.. 3 weeks.. 3 weeks XD Never felt so long... Went to the nursery today. Their maples were pretty, but about 3x the price of the one I bought.. They didn't have as much range as I wanted.. and still couldn't find the trees I want. But got some ideas.. wondering if I should put more aussie natives into my garden.. Re: {dawn} SE Melb Build - 4 wks to go! So they better hurry 1080Apr 24, 2017 9:29 am So... totally thinking of changing my landscaping plans again!! I just can't find anything that I like... although I already bought a heap of plants. OPPS! I would love to do an Aussie type garden, but I'm not a massive fan of natives (though some are growing on me). It's just such a tiny space both front and back... and front will have a slight slope, though back will be flat. I was originally not going to do anything fancy, but now I'm thinking about raised garden beds out back.. And maybe a step level or something out the front... was actually thinking about not doing turf out the front anymore.. I work with owner, he/she is my man on the ground and I instruct them when to visit the site and take photos and I have other tools in the bag. 4 15265 I am in the same situation, would you be able to give some insights in to this? I am in SA 8 17045 Depends what you're current inclusions are, but we're not including wardrobes and will just use second hand ones until we can save later on to get them built. Also have a… 3 11629 |