Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Fern Bay Anyone 195May 18, 2015 6:49 pm It wasn't council knocking us back it was the estate. First our plans and colour chart weren't sent thru how they wanted it, then we had to change our roof tiles and last had to extend our front porch. Just make sure who ever you build with really reads the design guidelines that you are given. Kylie Re: Fern Bay Anyone 196May 19, 2015 12:35 pm Oh right, we like one of the Mcdonald Jones Homes, Garden Retreat. So from all of our conversations it sounds like they have everything under control as they have been building their homes there for a while now. Anyone else here used McDonald Jones, I'm interested in knowing what sort of foundations/peiring were used when building. Thanks, Pat Re: Fern Bay Anyone 197Jul 01, 2015 10:14 pm Hi pwj81, How did you go with your land? We too bought in state 8b and have now started the planning process. We are going with McDonald jones homes - the Vienna. We have our first selections appointment tomorrow! I know we are a bit off settling the land but it's exciting to get the ball rolling. We went to check out the land last weekend, it no longer has trees so we are hoping they are running ahead of schedule Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Nat Wish you all the best. Once you signed the contract, they will find millions excuses to charge you. And have seen their sites unfinished for a long time. 4 25037 As title suggests, looking at using the interlocking Pentablock stacked stone products to replace failing timber retaining… 0 18092 I am building in claymore NSW and this is shown in the building envelope plan. … 0 10191 |