Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Our Build: Dennis Family Homes "Oxford" 41Oct 02, 2013 1:21 pm Got a letter in the mail this morning from the council, it looks as though our plans have been approved! Still waiting for final approval from finance though... Build thread: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=66238&p=1053710#p1053710 Re: Our Build: Dennis Family Homes "Oxford" 42Oct 02, 2013 9:58 pm Congrats!! The loan seems to be taking a while, that was one part that was really quick for us, Bendigo Bank were excellent to deal with. Build Blog: http://sallieandlukeshouse.blogspot.com.au/ Build Thread: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=65860&p=1053758&hilit=bendigo#p1053758 Re: Our Build: Dennis Family Homes "Oxford" 43Oct 02, 2013 10:11 pm Thank you! Yes I know it is taking a while... I've been told we will have the papers in around 5 days from yesterday. We're going to Thailand this Saturday for a week so we won't even be able to sign them till we get back anyway! But our broker said that because the bank now has a copy of the council's approval it will make the process quicker.. Build thread: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=66238&p=1053710#p1053710 Re: Our Build: Dennis Family Homes "Oxford" 44Oct 05, 2013 10:46 pm Have a great holiday!! Build Blog: http://sallieandlukeshouse.blogspot.com.au/ Build Thread: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=65860&p=1053758&hilit=bendigo#p1053758 Re: Our Build: Dennis Family Homes "Oxford" 45Oct 15, 2013 2:25 pm Are you back from your holidays? Any progress? Build Blog: http://sallieandlukeshouse.blogspot.com.au/ Build Thread: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=65860&p=1053758&hilit=bendigo#p1053758 Re: Our Build: Dennis Family Homes "Oxford" 46Oct 15, 2013 9:24 pm Hi Sal! Got back yesterday! We had an amazing time it was fantastic. Back at work tomorrow Yes we have news! Have been unconditionally approved for finance yay! Also we went for a quick drive past our block just to see what's bee. Happening around since we went away and saw this!! http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x271/gootza/IMAG0903.jpg Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Very exciting!! Had a couple of missed calls from dfh and tried to call today, left a message so I'll hear from them tomorrow. I think it was the ss! Any progress with you? Build thread: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=66238&p=1053710#p1053710 Re: Our Build: Dennis Family Homes "Oxford" 47Oct 23, 2013 10:42 am We now have plumbing, a tap and power box! wooo! Build thread: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=66238&p=1053710#p1053710 Re: Our Build: Dennis Family Homes "Oxford" 48Oct 23, 2013 10:55 am Excellent News!! Any pictures of said Tap?! LOL. Build Blog: http://sallieandlukeshouse.blogspot.com.au/ Build Thread: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=65860&p=1053758&hilit=bendigo#p1053758 Re: Our Build: Dennis Family Homes "Oxford" 49Oct 23, 2013 2:05 pm haha not as yet but i will take one tonight they have started boxing the slab also woo! Build thread: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=66238&p=1053710#p1053710 Re: Our Build: Dennis Family Homes "Oxford" 50Oct 23, 2013 5:10 pm http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x271/gootza/DSC_0498.jpg Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x271/gootza/DSC_0492.jpg http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x271/gootza/DSC_0494.jpg Build thread: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=66238&p=1053710#p1053710 Re: Our Build: Dennis Family Homes "Oxford" 51Oct 26, 2013 10:30 am Excellent progress! It will all happen so quickly now, it's amazing how quick they get to lock up stage!! Build Blog: http://sallieandlukeshouse.blogspot.com.au/ Build Thread: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=65860&p=1053758&hilit=bendigo#p1053758 Re: Our Build: Dennis Family Homes "Oxford" SLABBED!!!!!!!!! 52Oct 26, 2013 3:45 pm Tell me about it, it's incredible.... We now have a slab!!! http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x271/gootza/IMAG0924.jpg http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x271/gootza/IMAG0927.jpg Build thread: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=66238&p=1053710#p1053710 Re: Our Build: Dennis Family Homes "Oxford" 53Nov 03, 2013 5:36 pm http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x271/gootza/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0939.jpg 3/4 of the frame already done in just 2 days! Build thread: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=66238&p=1053710#p1053710 Re: Our Build: Dennis Family Homes "Oxford" 54Nov 03, 2013 5:40 pm Wow that's so fast!! How often do you visit? Build Blog: http://sallieandlukeshouse.blogspot.com.au/ Build Thread: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=65860&p=1053758&hilit=bendigo#p1053758 Re: Our Build: Dennis Family Homes "Oxford" 55Nov 03, 2013 6:23 pm We've been going nearly everyday hahaha it's too hard to stay away!! How's things progressing on your block? Build thread: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=66238&p=1053710#p1053710 Re: Our Build: Dennis Family Homes "Oxford" 56Nov 04, 2013 8:52 pm Site cut was done Friday, they were doing some more stuff out there today and tomorrow but I'm trying not to go out there every day. I'll go Wednesday and check it out (or maybe tomorrow haha). Pic on my blog http://sallieandlukeshouse.blogspot.com.au/. Build Blog: http://sallieandlukeshouse.blogspot.com.au/ Build Thread: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=65860&p=1053758&hilit=bendigo#p1053758 Re: Our Build: Dennis Family Homes "Oxford" 57Nov 23, 2013 3:31 pm Hi Gootza, How's it all going? Any more pics to share? Sallie Build Blog: http://sallieandlukeshouse.blogspot.com.au/ Build Thread: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=65860&p=1053758&hilit=bendigo#p1053758 Re: Our Build: Dennis Family Homes "Oxford" 58Nov 23, 2013 7:08 pm Hi Sallie! We're flying along! All elec, plumbing etc is done, all batts are in and plaster is starting on Monday! I'll upload some pics shortly.. how are things at your end? Build thread: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=66238&p=1053710#p1053710 Re: Our Build: Dennis Family Homes "Oxford" 59Nov 23, 2013 8:22 pm Wow that's great. When do they think they will be finished? We're going great too although we only started this week. I can't believe how quickly it all comes together!! I've added some pics to my thread + blog. Build Blog: http://sallieandlukeshouse.blogspot.com.au/ Build Thread: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=65860&p=1053758&hilit=bendigo#p1053758 Re: Our Build: Dennis Family Homes "Oxford" 60Nov 23, 2013 9:14 pm We were told around mid Feb, but I have a feeling a lot sooner than that! Haha. Here are some piccies http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x271/gootza/IMAG1002.jpg http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x271/gootza/IMAG1057.jpg http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x271/gootza/IMAG1058.jpg The master http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x271/gootza/IMAG1060.jpg Kitchen, meals and family Build thread: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=66238&p=1053710#p1053710 Hi everyone, Newbie renovator here, after some advice for combining our family room in the picture and the alfresco and make a larger family room. There is a flush sill… 0 6114 I second taking your plans elsewhere. They're yours (unless you ended up in one of those cheaper arrangements where you don't own the rights and the build will be tendered… 2 802 of course there are legal avenues. You've already mentioned it. Sue them. I find it odd that lawyers wouldnt be willing to take on the case, given CCT evidence and… 1 24745 |