Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Mar 07, 2018 10:12 pm Hi all,
This is my first ever build so I am very nervous and hope can learn from this site along the way. I couldn't find much research on G Developments so I hope this will help the next person. Unfortunately I am peculiar in where I wanted to live as I have moved around Brisbane and find I come back to the area and since work will only be a few minutes away, its an added bonus. Its a small block of land (390sqm) and I am paying a premium for location as its not too far from CBD (not that I ever need to go there) & also the view. The estate is new, and its the only available one in the area within the near future that has houses instead of townhouses. Some pics I have included are the views on the land which pretty much made me signed the contract. 09.02.2018 Put an expression of interest in the land 17.02.2018 Signed land & Build Contract 22.02.2018 $1k land deposit 01.04.2018 5% deposit for land & build 03.04.2018 Finance approval 19.04.2018 Settled on land 26.05.2018 Final drawings - unfortunately found a mistake and realise I could make a butler's pantry by removing a robe.. so back to drawing board again. Nothing happened for weeks til I made a phone call and realise no action so escalated. 21.06.2018 Final Drawings V2 signed off 29.06.2018 Landscape plans approved 05.07.2018 Development Approval given 10.07.2018 Commencement Approval given 07.08.2018 Site Cut 08.08.2018 Peg Out 09.08.2018 Piers/footings 10.08.2018 Drainer under slab 14.08.2018 Slab pour 17.08.2018 Base payment completed 23/08/2018 Frame & Trusses Delivery 03/09/2018 Frame complete - Completed 27/08/2018 07/09/2018 Windows 06/09/2018 Roof 14/09/2018 Bricks delivered pushed back a week to fix defects found in inspection 28/09/2018 Brickwork completed [Forecasted] 08/10/2018 Kitchen 11/10/2018 Carpenter Fix Out 19/10/2018 Painting 19/10/2018 Tile Delivery 29/10/2018 Tiling 09/10/2018 Driveway Pour 31/10/2018 Fit offs 22/10/2018 Fencing 16/11/2018 Final Building Inspection delayed to 3/12/2018 29/11/2018 Form 21 Certificate 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 ⋅ The only view not included will be fence to the only neighbour.. Re: 1st Custom Build with G Development in Brisbane 2Mar 08, 2018 7:35 am This house is designed specifically for the lot, luckily I quite like the design and didn't make too much changes. The house is full turn key, but I actually cut back $20K worth of stuff in my 1st variation because I have family members that do building finishing touches so free labour! & also more creative control.. Builder's house mock upMy colours will be quite similar, light to reflect off the Brisbane heat.Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Original Planswith my changes highlighted in orangeLike ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Updated mock up with my changesSwapped Bed4 with Living (and made it larger), turned Living into a study/media room. Changed windows and removed dishwasher. Turned pantry into a WIP (the thing I prized the most). Extended fridge space.Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Re: 1st Custom Build with G Development in Brisbane 3Mar 09, 2018 1:05 am Look I am going for with my flooring & benchesHaving the same tile throughout and the same oak panelling for cabinetsLike ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅
Re: 1st Custom Build with G Development in Brisbane 4Mar 09, 2018 9:34 am I love the marble and oak look, its so nice and airy, and will age well. I love how you have trees near you! I grew up on acreage, its so nice to be surrounded by trees. I'll follow along your build, I've never heard of your builder before. Re: 1st Custom Build with G Development in Brisbane 5Mar 09, 2018 4:03 pm allblaqk I love the marble and oak look, its so nice and airy, and will age well. I love how you have trees near you! I grew up on acreage, its so nice to be surrounded by trees. I'll follow along your build, I've never heard of your builder before. Yes its to cut through the over use of white and 50 shades of grey! I just realised I wanted my front door painted red.. *facepalm* Re: 1st Custom Build with G Development in Brisbane 6Mar 09, 2018 7:50 pm External colour choices
BricksPGH FrostLike ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Monier Salt Spray Concrete TilesStill unsure about colour, really want a light colour, but they don't have light greyLike ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Garage Slimline ProfileIn Shale Grey, Its similar to a wood look.Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ My External Colour PaletteMy 50 shades of grey selection. Keeping it light and warm.Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Front and external doorsTo match with my LV wallet. A bit of a pop amongst the greysLike ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ DrivewayWas given two options, would rather a lighter colour thoughLike ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Re: 1st Custom Build with G Development in Brisbane 7Mar 10, 2018 6:33 am Kitchen Choices All cabinetsKitchen and Bathroom Cabinets will be in OakLike ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ I actually cut out stone bench tops and went back to Laminate Calcutta Grey Laminate BenctopLike ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Splashbacks.. omg the choices.. I am undecided (also waiting on prices). In order of preference.. Glass splash back with a dandelion designOr plain glass splash back in same blue tint. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Re: 1st Custom Build with G Development in Brisbane 8Mar 25, 2018 7:25 am Unfortunately I couldn't find what I wanted at National Tiles (builder's choice) for the wet tiles so settling with these.. Carrara Matt tiles for all wet areasI'm trying to go matt because the non slipperyness and less likely to see imperfections? hahaLike ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Mosaic Decorator Alloy Glass Steel Mix Polished Wall TileI like the various textures and greys with this mosaicLike ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Silver Grey GroutLike ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Have a back fence and meters!They also removed the pile of dirt. I love this block of land, its flat so no need for a retaining wall! Also because its a corner block, I can reverse into the garage, its a safety thing.Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Re: 1st Custom Build with G Development in Brisbane 9Mar 29, 2018 11:10 am Re: 1st Custom Build with G Devel. in Brisbane - Titled 10May 26, 2018 8:26 pm Got my plans back and realise I should've turned the smaller room into a study not a bedroom! duh.. so I removed a robe and part of linen to get a bigger pantry which also added more counter & OHC space.. Gonna set back my building back but get it right in the admin stage.. Plus they made a mistake on their drawings. Also got my electrical plans.. Removed a robe from the now "living"More Pantry, less Linen, more counter space/OHC though.Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ My electrical plans, moved the power points to wall along doors. Also they are all singles! Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Re: 1st Custom Build with G Devel. in Brisbane - Titled 11Jun 22, 2018 10:40 am so what stage are you at with the build? We are just waiting on a start date. I'm hoping we start in the next week or 2.. or 3... or 4..... who knows! All progress pics are in the first post - https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=89917&p=1761154#p1761154 Re: 1st Custom Build with G Devel. in Brisbane - Titled 12Jun 22, 2018 11:44 am I just finalised my plans yesterday... For 3 weeks it went nowhere, only when I called and the girl was off sick that it picked up she wasn't doing anything and it got escalated, my variations and plans got done in 1 day.. grrr.. so yeah off to DA now? Very slow Re: 1st Custom Build with G Devel. in Brisbane - Titled 13Jun 22, 2018 1:49 pm I totally understand! All progress pics are in the first post - https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=89917&p=1761154#p1761154 Re: 1st Custom Build with G Devel. in Brisbane - Titled 14Jun 27, 2018 5:56 pm Been obsessive looking for lights for the kitchen bench area, Dining and Family. Since I'm going for the wood/white marble look I am leaning towards gold/brass/wood light fittings and at the same time not go crazy with the budget.. Yet I really like the luxe look or art deco/modern/unique look.. still trying to narrow down...But I like these,, Recommendations? Places to check out? 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 ⋅ Re: 1st Custom Build with G Devel. in Brisbane - DA given 15Jul 05, 2018 2:08 pm Yay got Development Approval! Re: 1st Custom Build with G Devel. in Brisbane - Commencemen 16Aug 03, 2018 10:01 am We have the below forecasted dates, please note however these are subject to change and not final - Site Cut 7/8 - Peg Out 8/8 - Piers/footings 9/8 - Drainer underslab 10/8 - Slab pour 17/8 Re: 1st Custom Build with G Devel. in Brisbane - Commencemen 17Aug 03, 2018 3:29 pm exciting! I have a calendar at work I mark off each day. When I first started it it looked daunting to se 6 months ahead - all blank. But a month into it now and its filling up very quick! Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ All progress pics are in the first post - https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=89917&p=1761154#p1761154 Re: 1st Custom Build with G Devel. in Brisbane - Commencemen 18Aug 03, 2018 3:55 pm hahaha I'm too busy racking my brains out about 3 pendant lights, then I decided to question my flooring choices (both I have control to do after). Its driving me MAAAAADDDD Re: 1st Custom Build with G Devel. in Brisbane - Commencemen 19Aug 03, 2018 5:37 pm Re: 1st Custom Build with G Devel. in Brisbane - Commencemen 20Aug 11, 2018 10:18 pm I couldn't attached the photo for some reason. Here is the link to the photo https://pin.it/79jwdMp 1 3116 Hi, does anyone have a clue how the Brisbane Development website work in terms of how uptodate the dates on it are (developmenti.brisbane.qld.gov.au). I transfered… 0 4638 Yeah I don't know why I came to a forum. Place is full of wierdos/pedos thought internet may help but I suppose I'll try my luck with someone in person. Cheers. I tried… 0 6443 |