Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Jan 28, 2019 7:33 pm After 6 months & 2 different house designs in 2 different estates, fail to meet valuation. We have decided to try again with a new builder, Coral homes. We have chosen the Milan 25 with a few modifications. Mods Extend Alfresco 3.76 metres to align with the rear living wall. Extend Master 360mm under eave to align with living wall (150mm into the Ensuite to fit double vanity & 210mm extra to the master) Close off rear entry to the ensuite Extend ensuite shower to be 1200x1200mm Change Media, Living & Family windows to be 0930 Fixed glass sitting windows - Brickwork over 2340mm door through out Cornerless 2327 stacker doors to Family/Dining 2424 door to Master ILO window Change Living window to 2406 window Increase bed 2,4,Bathroom windows to 1800mm high Change WIL to hall Linen & vinyl sliders Relocate Fridge to Pantry Add wall oventower & add exra bench to Kitchen Increase island to 1200mm & add 1 x waterfall (40mm) & shelves to other end 2550mm ceilings Really looking forward to the process with Coral & fingers crossed we get valuation this time.... Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Ask the council if there is a chance of getting build over easement exemption. Sometimes easements are unused and 24cm is not all that much. Good luck. And yes any builder… 2 13773 In Qld it is a requirement that a builder must have a cost breakdown, for building a home to the same specification, with the same inclusions and the same finish. So ask… 1 4350 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 17609 |