Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Building with 8Homes?? 22Jun 04, 2013 1:12 pm Building the Porter Davis Dunedin 29 maybe, thinking of forfeiting deposit and going with CH or UE Re: Building with 8Homes?? 31Jul 17, 2013 11:22 pm 6pool Hello everyone, First time poster here, my wife and I are also going to be building with 8Homes. We're on a budget so we're building the D ONE.1 (3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car) home. We signed up and paid our initial deposit on the 1st of July so we locked in the -$8000 promotional price. =-] We were at the Mernda office yesterday going over the quote and signing it off. We've kept everything standard but made some modifications to the plans. Since we are a corner block we've had to add one window each to the entry and master bedroom, we've also added an extra slimline window on the front facade (E1) as well as duplicating the alfresco sliding door in the meals area. Everything has been really good so far and the sales consultant we've dealt with (Celeste) has been great. Our site costs have been fixed at $8,368 so hoping they will stay that low, we are building only on the flat building pad on virgin earth (block cut from a mountain) and rock excavation and removal is included in that price so fingers crossed. Only thing that bugs me so far is the $750 fee for colour appointment. We have chosen the Ski lodge external colour scheme which we like, except for the roof tile colour. We would prefer a dark colour over the light colour. We have chosen the timber mill internal colour scheme which we're happy with. I don't see the point in paying $750 to have an appointment just to change the colour of the roof tiles, we're happy with the other colours and as I said we're on a budget so not looking to upgrade anything crazy with colours. Do you think I could try and negotiate to have them change the colour of the roof to our choice, without going through the expense of a colour appointment? I guess u have paid $880 initial deposit already.. it might hard for you to bargain again.. but always worth to give a try... 8Homes D.Seven Initial Deposite: 15/12/2012 Land Purchased: 26/01/2013 Builder Contract: 19/04/2013 Settled: 29/05/2013 Site Starts: 19/07/2013 LockUp: 21/09/2013 Fixing: 26/09/2013 Re: Building with 8Homes?? 32Jul 26, 2013 1:04 pm Hi 6pool, I agree with Jhsun3 that it's definitely worth trying to negotiate with 8homes. We had already paid our initial deposit and we still managed to negotiate the colour appointment for free so if we could manage that i'm sure you could either do the same or just arrange with 8 to change the tile colour for you. Trust me, going to the colour appt can be very tempting so if it's only the roof you need to change then maybe try and negotiate just that? The D1 is a very practical house with a great design so good choice When do you think you will start building? Building the D-Three with 8homes at Warralily Re: Building with 8Homes?? 33Jul 27, 2013 9:04 pm Hi all, So excited to hear more people building with 8homes. My partner and I just signed off on the sales quote today for the seven.2. We've been dealing with Kelly at the Aston estate and she really has been a pleasure to deal with. We also were disappointed about the colour appointment, however it's the biggest thing I'm stressing over. Lol What bricks and other external colour schemes (guttering, render etc) has everyone opted for? Does anyone have any pics they can share or know of any we can go take a look at?? I would love to keep in touch with everyone also and find out (and see pics of your progress). Our land is in trillium estate mickleham and doesn't actually title until march next year, so we have abit of a wait ahead of us! Look forward to hearing everyone's progress Re: Building with 8Homes?? 35Sep 10, 2013 5:01 pm Hey christieL I'm currently building the 7.1 in Officer, South east Melbourne. I did not do a color appointment (had no time as needed to sign by June 30 to get FHOG bonus last year). The colour scheme I chose for outside is from the old selections "tiramisu" and I loveee the colors (dark brown bricks, black tiles). The inside color selection is "natural embrace" and is quite neutral. They are currently just finishing up with the painting so haven't had a chance to check out the inside scheme so fingers crossed. I am happy to send pics if you need them or you can always take a drive to see them Dee Re: Building with 8Homes?? 36Sep 13, 2013 10:19 am How exciting!!! Have you had any major hiccups with 8homes? Let me know how you go on final inspection would love to hear about the quality of finishes Do you have a blog? Keep us updated Congrats again- very exciting times ahead!!! Re: Building with 8Homes?? 37Sep 23, 2013 11:52 am christiel How is everyone going with their builds? Mine pretty quick. Since start the site on 19th July, my house now just completed LockUp Stage, after once off site inspection, I should start Fix stage from later this week. so far, so good.. 8Homes D.Seven Initial Deposite: 15/12/2012 Land Purchased: 26/01/2013 Builder Contract: 19/04/2013 Settled: 29/05/2013 Site Starts: 19/07/2013 LockUp: 21/09/2013 Fixing: 26/09/2013 Re: Building with 8Homes?? 38Sep 27, 2013 8:12 am jhsun3 christiel How is everyone going with their builds? Mine pretty quick. Since start the site on 19th July, my house now just completed LockUp Stage, after once off site inspection, I should start Fix stage from later this week. so far, so good.. That is awesome jhsun- keep us posted on the site inspection would love to hear about the quality of build. Congratulations Re: Building with 8Homes?? 39Oct 16, 2013 12:48 am Hi everyone, We went through with the colour appointment last Monday. We hand picked the external colour scheme and changed some of the internal colours. We also added a few extras in like upgrading toilets, feature wall stone look tiling strip to showers, upgraded the carpet underlay to gold/yellow from standard (category 3 I think). Unfortunately due to circumstances we aren't going to be signing contracts for a while yet, perhaps in mid to late December. However we do have a full 12 month price guarantee which is great. Also, did anyone notice that according to 8 Homes' website they no longer offer the Done.1 house design? Just the Done. Interestingly it seems they've discontinued this house design. I wonder why. Hey guys building a new place through a volume builder and just wondering if i should complain to the site supervisor as we just had plasterboard installed. 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