Browse Forums Building A New House Re: New Henley Electra build in Mernda/VIC 41Nov 01, 2017 9:17 pm Building the Henley Electra - https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=87341 Re: New Henley Electra build in Mernda/VIC 42Nov 09, 2017 7:58 pm Building the Henley Electra - https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=87341 Re: New Henley Electra build in Mernda/VIC 43Nov 12, 2017 7:21 pm Building the Henley Electra - https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=87341 Re: New Henley Electra build in Mernda/VIC 45Nov 13, 2017 6:46 pm Building the Henley Electra - https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=87341 Re: New Henley Electra build in Mernda/VIC 46Nov 19, 2017 10:18 pm Framing is now continuing for the second storey; waiting for Henley to advise when framing will be complete so that I can have a private inspection by Darbecca arranged. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Building the Henley Electra - https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=87341 Re: New Henley Electra build in Mernda/VIC 47Dec 11, 2017 12:36 pm Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Framing & roof has been completed and windows & bricks are starting this week. Darbecca inspection for Frame is done; got a 38 page report and Henley has fixed most of the items reports. SS advised that the pending items will be fixed during the next stage. Building the Henley Electra - https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=87341 Re: New Henley Electra build in Mernda/VIC 48Jan 17, 2018 9:38 pm Quick update - plaster is completed on the house. Will be posting the latest photos this weekend ... Building the Henley Electra - https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=87341 Re: New Henley Electra build in Mernda/VIC 49Mar 06, 2018 10:40 am Hi Eksay, Hope your build is going well. How was your experience with financing with waterstone.Do they get you a good deal? Also, would you mind sharing some recent pics of your build.Thanks Re: New Henley Electra build in Mernda/VIC 50Mar 06, 2018 7:19 pm Hi mate, The build is proceeding well; I've been very busy so unable to post recently. Please find some latest photos below - the work outside is almost done (including render) while painting was being done inside. The tiles will start this week; we are looking at hopefully getting it by end of april. Waterstore was good; Kevin was fantastic. You get almost the same deal with most brokers, but Kevin was the differentiator for us. Also, you get $1K off if you use Waterstone which was the deal clincher Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Building the Henley Electra - https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=87341 Re: New Henley Electra build in Mernda/VIC 51Mar 11, 2018 9:52 am Building the Henley Electra - https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=87341 Re: New Henley Electra build in Mernda/VIC 53Apr 27, 2018 1:58 pm Hi Eskay If all goes well we will be building the Electra 35 later this year. The images and info from posts like yours has been invaluable and I thank you for sharing. Are there any updates on your build and how has it been dealing with Henley so far? Re: New Henley Electra build in Mernda/VIC 54Apr 27, 2018 6:45 pm That's great news mate. The house is in lockup phase which is why I've not posted anything recently. I am expecting NHP in the next few weeks; most of the internal work is done so just the finishing touches pending now. My SS has been alright; he has followed up and closed the items raised by my private inspections and I don't have any big complaints until now. My suggestion would be to engage a private inspector for the main stages - this will help get you a better quality product for a minor price increase. Photo of the Kitchen Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Photo from the front Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Building the Henley Electra - https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=87341 Re: New Henley Electra build in Mernda/VIC 55Apr 29, 2018 10:46 am Thanks for the update; the kitchen looks great. Looks like you'll be in your home very soon. Glad to hear Henley have been ok to deal with; reviews of Henley have me in fear however we really like the Electra floor plan as it will fit nicely onto our block. Re: New Henley Electra build in Mernda/VIC 56May 26, 2018 4:23 pm We have the NHP scheduled on Tuesday; hope everything goes fine. Will be posting a few pics taken during the NHP next week ... Building the Henley Electra - https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=87341 Re: New Henley Electra build in Mernda/VIC 58May 29, 2018 8:52 pm The NHP went well; there were a few minor defects. The handover date is potentially 2 weeks away; to be confirmed once Darbecca sends their report and the SS reviews it. A couple of snaps below - Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Building the Henley Electra - https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=87341 Re: New Henley Electra build in Mernda/VIC 59May 29, 2018 8:57 pm Looks good Eskay!! Congratulations ! Would you mind sharing the kitchen and butler's pantry pics. Also, from where and what kind if flooribg you are getting? How much have you been quoted for this?Thanks Re: New Henley Electra build in Mernda/VIC 60May 29, 2018 10:22 pm Thanks dreamhomz. Just realised I've not taken photos of the Butler's pantry - will get them and upload ASAP. We are doing Wood Effect Vinyl for the entry way, main living room and dining areas; rest is carpet. We decided to do Vinyl as it's water proof (not just resistant) and with a toddler around (and potentially pets in the future) we wanted something water proof. We shopped around a lot; finally we decided to go with Carpet call as we got a good deal for about $12K. We are still a bit undecided about the colours; have changed them twice already but with Carpet call you can change them for free until about 1 week before the actual installation Kitchen and dining area photos attached below (taken a couple of weeks back but nothing has changed) - they are a bit dirty but the house is supposed to get a good clean before handover. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Building the Henley Electra - https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=87341 Hi, If you give a set of criteria as to what means 'good' to you, it'll give others prompts to respond. We considered Henley early on but there were two factors that… 1 10496 I have posted this before: We hired Darbecca to do every stage inspection, and I strongly recommend them to anyone that asks me. They were amazing. Thorough reports… 2 4494 Thank you so much everyone. This all makes a lot of sense. I guess when you talk to a builder who butters up everything to look very polished, you get to start believing… 7 17587 |