No we didn't specify that - it was just recommended to do it based on standard elevations (which may have changed?). In hindsight it would probably look cleaner without it but its just the laundry so not too phased either way.
Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Thomas Archer Hue 42 Bayside Build - 2020/21 123Mar 25, 2021 12:57 pm https://thomasarcherbuild.blogspot.com/p/blog-page.html - Thomas Archer Homes - Custom Nouveau 41 Re: Thomas Archer Hue 42 Bayside Build - 2020/21 133Apr 07, 2021 2:49 pm My experience: We initially tried to have a chat with CG, however found them to be unresponsive at sales stage (which didn't bode well given they're trying to win your business). I think one of the directors left and created LB Living https://www.lbliving.com.au/ , however unsure on how good that is. From what I understand and as has been suggested in other posts, there is a significant wait for site start from contract signing (e.g. 12 months), so if you have some time limitations you may want to factor that in. I am building with TA and on the whole if I were to build again, I would definitely speak to them again to see what they could offer.[/quote] Thanks for that. Our experience with CG is a little different on the sales end. Our consultant has been first class since we first started speaking to her back in Sep 2019. We took a pause during COVID and only started up again recently. Will continue speaking with both as suggested. Re: Thomas Archer Hue 42 Bayside Build - 2020/21 135Apr 07, 2021 5:36 pm There was actually a TA house built on our current street about 5 years ago that was used as a display home. We were also able to visit 2 other display homes in 2019 + the Gallery so we got an idea of what would be a pinnacle home and then how this translated to houses within our budget. If you haven't already at the very least go to see Frank & Aimee's home/The Gallery so you can see 'the dream' and then I believe there's other previous homes they can open up as well by appointment. Also I'm pretty sure they are showing homes near end completion as I know they showed a few groups through our home just before handover (we didn't find this out until later!). Also we didn't negotiate contract extension compensation or upgrade credits. No harm in trying though. Re: Thomas Archer Hue 42 Bayside Build - 2020/21 136Apr 07, 2021 11:18 pm lilaandco There was actually a TA house built on our current street about 5 years ago that was used as a display home. We were also able to visit 2 other display homes in 2019 + the Gallery so we got an idea of what would be a pinnacle home and then how this translated to houses within our budget. If you haven't already at the very least go to see Frank & Aimee's home/The Gallery so you can see 'the dream' and then I believe there's other previous homes they can open up as well by appointment. Also I'm pretty sure they are showing homes near end completion as I know they showed a few groups through our home just before handover (we didn't find this out until later!). Also we didn't negotiate contract extension compensation or upgrade credits. No harm in trying though. Already underway for next week. 😊 Re: Thomas Archer Hue 42 Bayside Build - 2020/21 139Apr 17, 2021 2:15 pm Wellbuild We're using Darbecca. But haven't had them do an inspection yet. We are pouring the slab the week after next (fingers crossed). Thanks! We'll be just behind you. Our pool get concreted next week then TA expected to be onsite mid May. I hope your build goes well. Would love to hear any insights you have along the way. Re: Thomas Archer Hue 42 Bayside Build - 2020/21 140Apr 17, 2021 2:20 pm We haven't had the best experience so far. I keep saying I'll create a thread about our experience and I will. But long story short with the current issue....we signed contract in Jan. Site start March 4. Delayed for two months due to VicRoads not approving our traffic management plan and TA not wanting to push them for a response. A traffic management item we are paying $18k for. We finally got approval last week, but now we wait for concreters to get sorted. TA have also advised that they wish to enact a clause in the contract to extend the contract build time due to the VicRoads issue. Oh. And (although they both seem lovely and good so far), both our building coordinator and site supervisor have been with TA for less than 3 months. So fun times all around.... We spent close to 2 years in a process with TA. It was horrible..... we got to tender, and the first cut was 50% over our budget which "they care such about meeting ". We… 18 27318 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 17618 Hi We have finally decided to complete a KDR on our corner plot in NE Melbourne suburbs. Given its a corner plot approx. 400 sqm just a standard design may not fit the… 0 8577 |