Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Anyone building with Homebuyers Centre in VICTORIA? 341Oct 19, 2013 12:58 pm what front door did you upgrade to pooks I upgraded as well don't want to pay that again. im not happy that I didn't know in august peet should of let us know grrr. I wouldn't mind if I could include it in loan but that's an expensive variation cost Site Start 11/3/14 Slab Pour 2/4/14 Framing Complete 8/4/14 Lock Up 1/5/14 Fixing Stage Complete 14/5/14 New Home Presentation 20/6/14 Handover 2/7/14 blog: http://firsthomebuilding.blogspot.com.au/ Re: Anyone building with Homebuyers Centre in VICTORIA? 342Oct 19, 2013 1:01 pm I see what you're saying, Pooks83. I bet you're right. I might ask, just so I know I've done my best, but deep down inside I know. Bye bye play money. As for the door, I upgraded to a high door, to compliment my high ceilings. What kind of upgrade did you do? Is standard just a solid door? I kinda wanted horizontal "slats" if glass. How many arms and legs would I need to pay for that? Re: Anyone building with Homebuyers Centre in VICTORIA? 343Oct 19, 2013 1:02 pm what do they upgrade with that $4523 bush fire provision pooks Site Start 11/3/14 Slab Pour 2/4/14 Framing Complete 8/4/14 Lock Up 1/5/14 Fixing Stage Complete 14/5/14 New Home Presentation 20/6/14 Handover 2/7/14 blog: http://firsthomebuilding.blogspot.com.au/ Re: Anyone building with Homebuyers Centre in VICTORIA? 344Oct 19, 2013 1:15 pm This is what my variation says: BUSHFIRE PROVISION - (HBC) The Land has been assessed to be in a bushfire zone with a rating of BAL 12.5. and is deemed to require the following items in accordance with AS 3959 to ensure the home meets the requirements of building within a bushfire zone. - Concrete slab on ground (standard inclusion) - Sarking to the entire roof area - Roof ventilator (whirly bird) to roof including ember guard due to roof being fully sarked - Weepholes with corrosion-resistant steel mesh inserts - Upgrade of standard entry door and garage external hinged door, to comply with Bushfire Regulations (excludes pivot doors). - Above ground, exposed water and gas supply pipes shall be metal (standard inclusion) - Provision of ember seal to standard garage sectional door - Additional Raven seals to rear hinged garage door - Provide flyscreens with aluminium mesh in lieu of standard nylon mesh Note: If facade selection includes a pivot entry door, an additional seal hardware will be required to comply with Bushfire Requirements. This is to be included separately. Gaviscon Girl- I upgraded my entry door to the model above standard- Hume Newington XN5. It took 6 emails to have my pre-construction consultant understand that I've already upgraded the door and she confirmed the model I chose meets the bushfire provision so there is no need for me to pay for it a second time. Build Permit-17/12/13 Earthworks-13/1/14 Slab-30/1/14 Frame-10/2/14 Lock Up-7/3/14 Fixing Stage Complete-20/3/14 New Home Presentation-6/5/14 Moved in 17/5/14! Blog: http://dandesbuild.blogspot.com.au Re: Anyone building with Homebuyers Centre in VICTORIA? 345Oct 19, 2013 1:55 pm thanks for that pooks I have same door as you so at least that saves a tiny bit Site Start 11/3/14 Slab Pour 2/4/14 Framing Complete 8/4/14 Lock Up 1/5/14 Fixing Stage Complete 14/5/14 New Home Presentation 20/6/14 Handover 2/7/14 blog: http://firsthomebuilding.blogspot.com.au/ Re: Anyone building with Homebuyers Centre in VICTORIA? 346Oct 19, 2013 4:06 pm pooks83 Gaviscon Girl- I upgraded my entry door to the model above standard- Hume Newington XN5. It took 6 emails to have my pre-construction consultant understand that I've already upgraded the door and she confirmed the model I chose meets the bushfire provision so there is no need for me to pay for it a second time. Yeah! That's the kind of door I like! I wonder if I can get the taller version and it still passes Bushfire requirements. How much extra was your door? Re: Anyone building with Homebuyers Centre in VICTORIA? 347Oct 19, 2013 4:40 pm Our door was $282 to upgrade and that's what was removed from our variation for the bushfire provisions. Build Permit-17/12/13 Earthworks-13/1/14 Slab-30/1/14 Frame-10/2/14 Lock Up-7/3/14 Fixing Stage Complete-20/3/14 New Home Presentation-6/5/14 Moved in 17/5/14! Blog: http://dandesbuild.blogspot.com.au Re: Anyone building with Homebuyers Centre in VICTORIA? 348Oct 19, 2013 5:00 pm you got a good deal pooks mine was $380 Site Start 11/3/14 Slab Pour 2/4/14 Framing Complete 8/4/14 Lock Up 1/5/14 Fixing Stage Complete 14/5/14 New Home Presentation 20/6/14 Handover 2/7/14 blog: http://firsthomebuilding.blogspot.com.au/ Re: Anyone building with Homebuyers Centre in VICTORIA? 349Oct 19, 2013 5:11 pm For the same door? Did you get the frosting or glazing though? We didn't. I remember that being more expensive. Build Permit-17/12/13 Earthworks-13/1/14 Slab-30/1/14 Frame-10/2/14 Lock Up-7/3/14 Fixing Stage Complete-20/3/14 New Home Presentation-6/5/14 Moved in 17/5/14! Blog: http://dandesbuild.blogspot.com.au Re: Anyone building with Homebuyers Centre in VICTORIA? 350Oct 19, 2013 5:41 pm exactly the same door and plain glass. bit ripped off I think Site Start 11/3/14 Slab Pour 2/4/14 Framing Complete 8/4/14 Lock Up 1/5/14 Fixing Stage Complete 14/5/14 New Home Presentation 20/6/14 Handover 2/7/14 blog: http://firsthomebuilding.blogspot.com.au/ Re: Anyone building with Homebuyers Centre in VICTORIA? 351Oct 19, 2013 11:11 pm Umm...yeah! That's not fair! Unless we had different "standard doors" but considering we are with the same builder...ask them about it maybe? It was K@tie that priced mine up originally. Build Permit-17/12/13 Earthworks-13/1/14 Slab-30/1/14 Frame-10/2/14 Lock Up-7/3/14 Fixing Stage Complete-20/3/14 New Home Presentation-6/5/14 Moved in 17/5/14! Blog: http://dandesbuild.blogspot.com.au Re: Anyone building with Homebuyers Centre in VICTORIA? 352Oct 20, 2013 6:40 am Since we're comparing notes... I noticed someone mentioned $1700 for the Carsarstone. I paid $1938. Someone mentioned $300 for roof tiles upgrade. I paid $611 (for a 21 square single storey). Which ones sounds right? 19.03.14 - Land Settlement 15.04.14 - Building Permit 28.04.14 - Earthworks 14.05.14 - Slab Stage 20.05.14 - Frame Stage 11.06.14 - Lock Up Stage 03.07.14 - Fix Stage 15.08.14 - New Home Presentation Re: Anyone building with Homebuyers Centre in VICTORIA? 353Oct 20, 2013 8:37 am dunno about bench top but I paid 397 for roof tile upgrade Site Start 11/3/14 Slab Pour 2/4/14 Framing Complete 8/4/14 Lock Up 1/5/14 Fixing Stage Complete 14/5/14 New Home Presentation 20/6/14 Handover 2/7/14 blog: http://firsthomebuilding.blogspot.com.au/ Re: Anyone building with Homebuyers Centre in VICTORIA? 354Oct 20, 2013 8:41 am my house is smaller than yours so that will be why Site Start 11/3/14 Slab Pour 2/4/14 Framing Complete 8/4/14 Lock Up 1/5/14 Fixing Stage Complete 14/5/14 New Home Presentation 20/6/14 Handover 2/7/14 blog: http://firsthomebuilding.blogspot.com.au/ Re: Anyone building with Homebuyers Centre in VICTORIA? 355Oct 20, 2013 8:43 am is there an option to get a separate WC in vogue17?? 9/4/14-Site Start 9/5/14-Slab 16/5/14-Frame 21/5/14-Roof 31/5/14-Bricks 6/6/14-Plaster 14/6/14-Fixing 19/7/14 -Flooring 8/8/14 - Keys http://newnestinmelbourne.blogspot.com.au/ Re: Anyone building with Homebuyers Centre in VICTORIA? 356Oct 20, 2013 9:53 am bkoolrocks is there an option to get a separate WC in vogue17?? We tried and couldnr do it without cutting off to much of the house. P.s for everyone that's asking about niches (or however you spell it). I'm quite positive I saw one in the boutique display in selandra rise. Re: Anyone building with Homebuyers Centre in VICTORIA? 357Oct 20, 2013 10:27 am I asked about niches and vanities with drawers and was advised "it's only an option with Boutique, not with HBC"... Build Permit-17/12/13 Earthworks-13/1/14 Slab-30/1/14 Frame-10/2/14 Lock Up-7/3/14 Fixing Stage Complete-20/3/14 New Home Presentation-6/5/14 Moved in 17/5/14! Blog: http://dandesbuild.blogspot.com.au Re: Anyone building with Homebuyers Centre in VICTORIA? 358Oct 20, 2013 2:00 pm pooks83 I asked about niches and vanities with drawers and was advised "it's only an option with Boutique, not with HBC"... That's stupid! They either do it or they don't at the end of they day it's the same company! Re: Anyone building with Homebuyers Centre in VICTORIA? 359Oct 20, 2013 2:09 pm I agree but they don't shy away from making a point of Boutique being more of the "upmarket and premium" side of the ABN group. In saying all that though, who knows! We have collectively gathered that we all gain different information depending on who you talk to so it might be worth approaching the subject! Build Permit-17/12/13 Earthworks-13/1/14 Slab-30/1/14 Frame-10/2/14 Lock Up-7/3/14 Fixing Stage Complete-20/3/14 New Home Presentation-6/5/14 Moved in 17/5/14! Blog: http://dandesbuild.blogspot.com.au Re: Anyone building with Homebuyers Centre in VICTORIA? 360Oct 20, 2013 5:54 pm Im considering a haven 19 without the outdoor living area(which is almost similar to vogue 17). Anyone building Haven19 here? I dont know if they allow us to exclude the outdoor living. I am excluding it so as to fit into my budget. Rooms n sizes r similar to vogue and we have separate WC. 9/4/14-Site Start 9/5/14-Slab 16/5/14-Frame 21/5/14-Roof 31/5/14-Bricks 6/6/14-Plaster 14/6/14-Fixing 19/7/14 -Flooring 8/8/14 - Keys http://newnestinmelbourne.blogspot.com.au/ I havent, and i havent looked to much into it, but on face value its not the saviour its trying to make out to be. Shared equity in your home is never a good idea. The… 1 4069 Hi, have purchased a house with 2 single garage doors. The Centre pillar one side sits proud to the other. Can I change 2 doors into one. Please see picture. 0 6551 For reference, this is the Austlii reference. My take on this is, that they would be breaking the law denying access to a homeowner in Victoria, or their agent from having… 1 9342 |