Browse Forums Building A New House Re: KG's Appin Valley Build - Land Registered & Colour Selec 33May 16, 2014 7:24 am Build thread http://tinyurl.com/llgc7yk Re: KG's Appin Valley Build - Land Registered & Colour Selec 34May 24, 2014 12:05 pm Unfortunately we are STILL waiting for land settlement - all issues with the bank. The first delay was that the settlements department were looking for the lot in WA not NSW (idiots). The second delay was that the bank hadn't applied for the FHOG that they needed to release funds for the land settlement so we only applied for that on Tuesday. The third delay is now that it has to be re-certified by settlements before our conveyancer can book settlement. We NEED to settle on Tuesday otherwise we could incur penalties and the bank is nonchalant about the delays (which they have caused). In more positive news, we have our 147 certificate and it was the last piece of the puzzle needed to get approved by the certifer so I'm expecting our plans should be approved next week. It has been 2 weeks since the builder said he wanted to be onsite in 3-4 and with the exception of the land settlement we are all on track so its getting close! The master bed ended up being extended without cost as it needed to meet with a compliance requirement. We ended up changing the secondary frontage windows to 2 vertical windows to match the front of the house as we needed to met the requirements of the corner block rebate. We also upgraded to a metallic ultra clear glass splashback which was a bit of a hit to the bank account but I think it will be well worth it. Our updated plans: Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Researching a build in South Australia from Sydney. Re: KG's Appin Valley Build - Land Registered & Colour Selec 35May 24, 2014 1:26 pm Selections look good. Love the bricks. What are your plans with the feature tile in the bathroom? That was very fortunate to have the master bed upgraded, but how frustrating with the bank. I don't think they get it sometimes. Its just a transaction, not a big part of life! I'm sure it will all come together tho, with the builder right to go as soon as you are. Looking forward to following. Re: KG's Appin Valley Build - Land Registered & Colour Selec 36May 24, 2014 2:06 pm I'm pretty sure the feature tile is used in the shower to break up the wall colour. Yeah the bank is very frustrating, especially as our lender is supposed to be a family friend. They just don't seem to care. I would be surprised if the we don't have a slab by the end of June so its actually getting exciting Researching a build in South Australia from Sydney. Re: KG's Appin Valley Build - Land Registered & Colour Selec 37May 28, 2014 9:31 pm The land settled! Thankfully we avoided any penalties with the developer being a day late to settle. The plans are being stamped by the Mine Subsidence Board which has added another few days but we are still expecting plans to be approved next week. Researching a build in South Australia from Sydney. Re: KG's Appin Valley Build - Land Registered & Colour Selec 38Jun 03, 2014 1:48 pm We also had to alter the plans at the end of last week. Our certifier has raised and issue need resolution on the secondary facade, to be compliant we need a 600mm step along this elevation, this is a new rule which for CDC which came out a couple of months ago. We ended up fixing this issue by adding space to the ensuite and master bed, but this time with an added cost of $1945. The only other option was to reduce the space in the living areas but the house isn't big enough. Builder has advised that plans were re-sent to the Mine Subsidence Board yesterday afternoon and their process takes up to 5 days so we have been pushed out another week. Hopefully plans are signed off by the end of next week and we can get this building process started. Researching a build in South Australia from Sydney. Re: KG's Appin Valley Build - Land Registered & Colour Selec 39Jun 12, 2014 7:38 pm Our plans were finally approved today! 4 weeks for CDC but we lost 2 weeks to the mine subsidence board. I got home tonight to open the letter advising we have authority to commence building. Builder said they will initiate the trades once they have that so maybe next week! So exciting that the ball will start rolling! Researching a build in South Australia from Sydney. Re: KG's Appin Valley Build - Plans Approved! Ready to go. 40Jun 12, 2014 9:05 pm Oh wow! What a great letter to get! Congrats and bring on the building!!!! 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