Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Building with Kurmond Homes 25May 01, 2013 2:14 pm Modified Fernside 38 Rawson Homes Blog: http://www.thehousethatmatandjenbuilt.blogspot.com Build Thread: https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=60501 Re: Building with Kurmond Homes 27May 01, 2013 7:52 pm Modified Fernside 38 Rawson Homes Blog: http://www.thehousethatmatandjenbuilt.blogspot.com Build Thread: https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=60501 Re: Building with Kurmond Homes 34May 02, 2013 7:04 pm mars78 Hi All Great to see a new Kurmond thread! ... Kurmond impressed us with their designs, inclusions and pricing. Despite reading the negative comments on product review etc, I’m fairly comfortable going with Kurmond as I know of horror stories with many other builders, big and small. A lot of the comments have related to administration and communications, but what I’m interested in is the finished product over anything else. We’re building a modified version of the Sierra 31 in North Kellyville – gardenersridge.com Yah - welcome to the 'gang' Mars78 : great to have another Kurmond builder find this emerging thread ... I think at the end of this process we need to throw a big luncheon in a park somewhere to pat each other on the back for getting through the stresses. You are building in another great part of Sydney and I'm pretty confidence that P and all his team are going give you just the perfect home! My DW and I considered Eden Brae early in the piece, but found their "business model" a bit bloated for us (that is, we dealt with salespeople, and as nice as they are, they are not the owners of the business - the actual builder!) mars78 Looking forward to discussing all challenges and triumphs along the way. I will post the amended plans once I get them. Can't wait to see the plans, and once again, welcome aboard Re: Building with Kurmond Homes 35May 02, 2013 7:07 pm mars78 We were initially looking at the Sapphire 32, but realised that the Sierra 31 was more functional and we visited the display at Homeworld South 3 times before deciding finally. We got a pre-tender from Macdonald Jones, however DW wanted the master bedroom at the front (sticky beak) and their prices were slightly higher. Plus our developer who also lives in Gardeners Ridge was alarmed that there quite a few MJ homes being proposed already. Forgot to add - what a great design you've chosen!! We are going with the Glenleigh design and hope to have "version B" plans back in a few weeks. Mind you, with all these good people like you mars78 coming onto the Kurmond list, they are going to be busy, that's for sure. As for MDJ Homes - yep, been there done that with them. Pass. Re: Building with Kurmond Homes 36May 02, 2013 7:10 pm carak777 .. we are not so 'lucky', we have a BAL of 40 back and sides and 29 at the front which add's a great deal of expense to the build. -Yes, those wretched BALs carak777 ... we got lucky in the Southern Highlands and don't those challenges - instead we have rivers to watch out for! - Any news from your "lovely" bank - the bank we will all vote Bank of the Year if they get back to our friend carak777!!! Re: Building with Kurmond Homes 37May 02, 2013 7:13 pm UpsizeTime Hanging out to Sunday, babysitters organised. Keen to get the ball rolling on the plans. Also getting the house layout positioned on our block to get an idea of landscaping needs and where we should put our pool. Getting closer to a decision there also. Great to see there are a few if us. - UpsizeTime I think "Sunday" needs to be re-named "House Design Building Day!" what do you think? Mind you, this week we need to make it a Saturday, so we will be out and about looking at bricks (thanks to carak777 and her DH for all the tips there!), and might try dropping into Homeworld just the hell of it! - Oh - better go and wash the dishes Re: Building with Kurmond Homes 38May 02, 2013 7:35 pm Had to share this view - it was sent to me by a friend of a friend today. Autumn in Bowral has a particular colour about it, doesn't it?! http://i1367.photobucket.com/albums/r784/unrealhome/highlands_pic_today_zps4529b5ff.jpg Re: Building with Kurmond Homes 39May 02, 2013 8:03 pm unrealhome I think at the end of this process we need to throw a big luncheon in a park somewhere to pat each other on the back for getting through the stresses. Hi unrealhome... DH just said why wait until the end, we need to get together now and pat each other on the back Rang the bank again - "looking good" - yah sure what does that mean!!! Hopefully that is bank talk for "yes" but until I see something in writing, I am not going to be convinced and don't want to get my hopes up to be disappointed. I know this is going to sound really, really strange but I'm excited for you going to the brick places... great to see bricks 'in real life' and walls of bricks not just photo's - don't forget you can take samples home - we will be able to build a great letterbox with all our samples... If you drop into Homeworld the Kurmond display home has all the Diamond Package Inclusions - great to see what they are and how they look in a home. Just saw the Bowral Autumn - beautiful... also love Tulip Time in October Re: Building with Kurmond Homes 40May 02, 2013 8:37 pm carak777 ... It's great that you missed the BAL by 100m, we are not so 'lucky', we have a BAL of 40 back and sides and 29 at the front which add's a great deal of expense to the build. carak777 I can't imagine what the extra costs would be for BAL 40! P had estimated $10K for the Sierra when I enquired. But your view to the bush does look serene. I'd assume its a steep drop from the photo Ask for references and speak to them. If they are defensive or try to avoid the request, walk. 1 75948 I would never build with Fowler homes. I built with them in 2021 and till date maintenance issues are pending. All their existing trades and businesses don't work with… 14 106624 Hi there! Putting the feelers out there for those who have (or almost) built with Arli homes! Interested in your experiences who've built from their stock home designs… 0 24529 |