Hello
We have just (last month) purchased a block of land in Providence Estate, Wellard, titles due in March. Last week, signed up with Ventura for the build. This is our second home but first build so experience is minimal however, this forum has and will continue to give us countless advice which will hopefully make the build process much smoother.
At this stage we have only put our deposit on the home design, awaiting building contracts (other side of Christmas).
We chose 'The Premiere' and made a few changes.
Original floor plan:
http://www.ventura-homes.com.au/home-designs/encore-plus/the-premiere-plus
Since this forum has been a invaluable I thought I would share our experience which will hopefully help others. Would also love to hear from anyone who is building in Providence Estate too.
Looking forward to sharing my build experience!:
26.10.13 – Paid deposit on land
30.11.13 – Signed up with Ventura Homes
29.01.14 - Received copies of Contracts
02.02.14 - Signed building contracts
21.02.14 - Prestart completed
26.05.14 - Titles
09.06.14 - Settlement
24.07.14 - Building Permit approved
22.08.14 - Tap
08.09.14 - Earthworks started
11.09.14 - Footings
13.09.14 - Slab!
16.09.14 - Soakwells delivered
18.09.14 - Soakwells installed
19.09.14 - Bricks, door/window frames, brickies sand etc delivered
20.09.14 - Power box installed, bin dropped off
23.09.14 - Slab markings for bricks
25.09.14 - Bricks started!
21.10.14 - Bricks finished
25.10.14 - Timbers delivered
03.11.14 - Timbers started
06.11.14 - Timbers finished
19.11.14 - Colourbond started
24.11.14 - Colourbond finished!
02.12.14 - Grey float started
04.12.14 - Grey float finished
23.01.15 - Lockup!
28.01.15 - Internal doors hung, bath and tiles delivered
30.01.15 - Render complete
02.02.15 - Cabinetry complete (there abouts)
03.02.15 - Main tiling commenced (accidentally...)
07.02.15 - Garage concrete poured, downpipes
09.02.15 - Stone
10.02.15 - Ceiling painted and cornices
12.02.15 - Insulation, bathroom tiling commenced, air conditioner delivered