Henley Homes

andsuz · May 09, 2014 9:12 am

Emz

We are building the Lexington lux q2 with a master bedroom extension in Gisborne. Expecting land to title any day now. Pearz your house is coming along nicely, I've got my fingers crossed for a quick build as we are living with the in laws who are great but can't wait for our own space. Henley have said they should be on site in three months but we'll see.

Hi Emz

We are building in Gisborne. 2/3 through the build now. What part of Gisborne are you building in?

A

meendish · May 10, 2014 5:14 pm

sands_13

Went for a visit to our block today and got an awesome surprise in the form of a rather large digger and freshly cut block, we have officially started our build. I still haven't had a formal letter or from call from Henley stating the fact but at this stage I am not complaining.

Hey awesome start.. :z:

It seems you are our neighbor... I saw a freshly cut block, looks awesome. Do you know if your house height or slab is sitting above the current pedestrian.. On left side I saw one house built by Simonds but driveway is bit below than the pedestrian.. I would love if I get a slab or house sits just above or on same level to pedestrian. ....

I will discuss final site cost on Monday and contract is at the end of month, in between a lot is to be done.. We hope all goes well, bit worried with the site cost...! can't help. ::frown::

Congratulations on your site start.. ::cool::

It will go quick from now and you will be in your new dream house very soon... Wish you all the best. Keep posting your updates! Thanks,

sands_13 · May 10, 2014 9:58 pm

Hey Meendish

I ve struggled to find other in Harvest Views, are you our left or right neighbor? We haven't seen our block since Thursday, spoke to the SS yesterday and he hopes to have the drains laid by next week and the slab started. Our plans have us below the Pedestrian as well similar to the simmonds home.

Good luck with your tender and site costs ours came in at $32,000 as we need to retaining walls (one brick) and we have $8,000 provisional rock costs so we are hoping this goes down and not up.

Also I wish the council hadn't changed the name of the road it has already caused a couple of issues for us. Anyway what us done is done. Look forward to following your progress as well.

Emz · May 11, 2014 2:17 pm

andsuz

Emz

We are building the Lexington lux q2 with a master bedroom extension in Gisborne. Expecting land to title any day now. Pearz your house is coming along nicely, I've got my fingers crossed for a quick build as we are living with the in laws who are great but can't wait for our own space. Henley have said they should be on site in three months but we'll see.

Hi Emz

We are building in Gisborne. 2/3 through the build now. What part of Gisborne are you building in?

A

Hi Andauz
We are in the Rosehill estate. I bet you can't wait to get in. Have you been happy with the build so far? Where abouts in gisborne are you?

andsuz · May 11, 2014 5:25 pm

Hi Emz,

We are building in Morningside. The build is going ok. Just a bit slow but quality is spot on. Hoping to be finished in 10 weeks.

I am currently living in Rosehill until the new place is finished.

A

evec · May 17, 2014 12:26 am

hi everyone, just want to know your thoughts. I am thinking of upgrading my kitchen sink from double bowl top mount to undermount, do you think it's a good idea? upgrade costs about $790

Ari · May 17, 2014 6:10 am

It's really just a case of personal choice. Get whatever you like.

candice15 · May 17, 2014 10:40 am

We are doing undermount to try to maximise bench space and we like the look. I agree with Ari it's really personal preference.

PEARZ · May 17, 2014 11:26 am

We also went full size undermount sinks because I truly dislike 1&1/4 sink as I currently have that at my place. I find the 1/4 side is quite useless as I handwash more than using dishwasher

evec · May 17, 2014 3:03 pm

Thanx for your sugestions, I was just torn about this, undermount looks nicer as well, will ask admin if I can change without being sluged with the post contract variation fee- m worried about this otherwise it's going to be a very expensive undermount ( variation fee of $500)

PEARZ · May 17, 2014 3:15 pm

Do u have any other changes u might be considering? Maybe get them done at same time and be slugged with the variation once...

evec · May 17, 2014 3:37 pm

That's a very good idea,PEARZ I have stuff that I was just holding back so maybe I can just make changes at the same time and avoid being charged numerous timesm
Thanx

sneakersss · May 19, 2014 4:21 pm

Do any of you current Henley clients happen to have a list of what bricks are in Group 2 and 3 for Boral and Austral?

I know I can get that info from Cosham when I visit but we're still a few weeks away from that as I haven't decided 100% on Henley as yet. I have the upgrade price list from the Sales Consultant so it would be handy to know what bricks are available so I can budget accordingly.

Thanks!

PEARZ · May 19, 2014 4:32 pm

Sorry i can't remember but the bricks i have chosen Austral truffle is a cat 3.

hope someone else have updated info as i did my colors last October!

sands_13 · May 19, 2014 8:45 pm

Sorry went with a concept board so didn't need to get a list of bricks but we got Biscotti which is a Cat 3 brick.

sneakersss · May 19, 2014 9:34 pm

PEARZ

Sorry i can't remember but the bricks i have chosen Austral truffle is a cat 3.

hope someone else have updated info as i did my colors last October!

sands_13

Sorry went with a concept board so didn't need to get a list of bricks but we got Biscotti which is a Cat 3 brick.

Thanks for both your responses. You both have picked nice bricks.

evec · Jun 02, 2014 5:00 am

hi everyone! its beeen a while, just waNT TO PICK YOUR BRAINS ON THIS ONE.
my hubby and I were planning to build a small pool in our backyard after we settle in but now we think it would be better if we just do it whilst we are buildin. the issue is I was going through the home manual and realised we did not upgrade the footings for the house to accomodate the pool-not sure if this is the correct language< anyway we have signed our contracts and I will not forgive myself if we can not build our tiny pool. do you think Henley is going to charge us an arm and a leg for this? anyone facing similar issues?
i really need your help- thinking of calling admin in the morning
sorry-too long a question

evec · Jun 02, 2014 5:02 am

if we do not "upgrade the footings" do you think the pool will compromise the integrity of the house?

sneakersss · Jun 02, 2014 3:55 pm

evec

if we do not "upgrade the footings" do you think the pool will compromise the integrity of the house?

Could you talk to a pool company/companies and ask them their opinion? I'm sure lots of people have had pools done after a house was built.

sneakersss · Jun 02, 2014 3:56 pm

Can anyone enlighten me on how the Cat1 tile range is? Are they decent enough or would going up to Cat2 or Cat3 be needed?