Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Henley Carmelle Lux Q2 - Tender! 202Jul 09, 2015 8:01 pm Go with your preference then. If you're getting downlights you can get the sort that plug in, and install plugs in the ceiling for them, and then you can always replace them later easily. I think as long as they're consistent it's probably fine. Jen (& Dave) Plantation Bronte, Ormeau Ridge, Gold Coast QLD 12/03/2015 - Commencement... 26/08/2015 - Handover! viewtopic.php?f=31&t=76446 Re: First home Melbourne - Henley Carmelle Lux Q2 203Jul 13, 2015 8:45 pm snyde Little bit of an update. We're debating a few more extras to what we've locked already locked in. Lot of thinking to do. We also got a call from our new admin! She seems nice, and has booked us in for: Colour Appointment: 15th May Tender and Contract: 30th June Electrical App: 6th July Mentioned usually it's a month after tender for Electrical, but said our builds a little more straight forward, so shouldn't have any issues doing it sooner. Also mentioned we're on the fast track program too, so can do the Tender and Contract on the same day. Though we're a little worried now, the quicker the house is built, the less savings we have for post-hand over items like driveway, landscaping etc. It's a catch 22, want it all done asap, but want it dragged out. Does anyone know if Hynes Group (Henleys tile supplier) has a showroom, and have been to it? We want to see the full range of tiles and choose from there before our colour appointment. Quick question... I know you posted a while ago... but how did you get the fast track program?? We have had our tender, and contract is 3 August, but we want our contract ASAP so building can commence ASAP. Monaco Lux Q2 Thread 6/12/14 - Signed Land Contract 26/6/15 - Land Settlement 3/8/15 - House Contract 7/9/15 - Site Commences 30/9/15 - Base 28/10/15 - Frame 25/11/15 - Fixing/LockUp March 16 ~ NHP Re: Henley Carmelle Lux Q2 - Tender! 204Jul 13, 2015 8:53 pm I should update that list.. our contract is also on the 3rd of Aug now! We were automatically put on it, not sure how or why? Apparently they just automatically put people on it if they qualify since most people want to get in quicker. We're the opposite.. we're trying to delay everything so we have more money at handover. Though 3rd of Aug isn't far off now, and fast-track is only for the pre-construction stage up until contract. Once contracts are signed, it's to their normal pace... I think you'll end up in before us. Re: Henley Carmelle Lux Q2 - Tender! 205Jul 20, 2015 10:55 pm snyde I should update that list.. our contract is also on the 3rd of Aug now! We were automatically put on it, not sure how or why? Apparently they just automatically put people on it if they qualify since most people want to get in quicker. We're the opposite.. we're trying to delay everything so we have more money at handover. Though 3rd of Aug isn't far off now, and fast-track is only for the pre-construction stage up until contract. Once contracts are signed, it's to their normal pace... I think you'll end up in before us. Oh your contract is the same day as ours! We're at 9am! Only 2 weeks to go... It's such a shame the head office is so far away. That's fair enough, it's good to save up as much as possible We're just so anxious and want to get started really soon! We should be at similar stages throughout the build... are you looking at early-mid September??? Carmelle is such a popular style. Are you in the northern suburbs? You have the same external scheme, the "tan". Monaco Lux Q2 Thread 6/12/14 - Signed Land Contract 26/6/15 - Land Settlement 3/8/15 - House Contract 7/9/15 - Site Commences 30/9/15 - Base 28/10/15 - Frame 25/11/15 - Fixing/LockUp March 16 ~ NHP Re: Henley Carmelle Lux Q2 - Tender! 206Jul 21, 2015 9:02 am Yeah it's a pain driving all that way there! At least locate in the city so it's central! We were looking at mid Sep, but going to instruct them to start mid-October. We won't be far behind you if you start in Sep! Yep we're in the northern suburbs, moved a little outward just before Wallan. I'm surprised there's not more Carmelle's on here though, majority of them are all Sahara's! We're just waiting on our revised tender and new drawings now... hoping it'll all be done by contract. Re: Henley Carmelle Lux Q2 - Tender! 207Jul 21, 2015 9:50 pm snyde Yeah it's a pain driving all that way there! At least locate in the city so it's central! We were looking at mid Sep, but going to instruct them to start mid-October. We won't be far behind you if you start in Sep! Yep we're in the northern suburbs, moved a little outward just before Wallan. I'm surprised there's not more Carmelle's on here though, majority of them are all Sahara's! We're just waiting on our revised tender and new drawings now... hoping it'll all be done by contract. Yeah, fingers crossed we start in September It's not far away now!! You are right... a lot of Sahara's too. We are also waiting for drawings and hopefully all is sorted for our contract as well. We both should get the full document posted to us a few days before the actual contract so it can be read and looked through. Monaco Lux Q2 Thread 6/12/14 - Signed Land Contract 26/6/15 - Land Settlement 3/8/15 - House Contract 7/9/15 - Site Commences 30/9/15 - Base 28/10/15 - Frame 25/11/15 - Fixing/LockUp March 16 ~ NHP Re: Henley Carmelle Lux Q2 - Tender! 208Jul 30, 2015 7:05 pm Little Update. Finally signing tender and passing it back. Up to Tender doc #5. Found a few little mistakes (nothing major) that were rectified pretty quickly. Some things we couldn't make our mind up on so kept changing and updating. We've decided we want our bigger entry. So we've upgraded to the Kenzo facade, with our 2340 x 1200mm door with 750mm handle. Also changed from Warm white lights to Natural just to be safe. We tried pushing and pushing for discounts too, even referenced other builds, but had no luck, which is a bummer, though our tender presenter's been really good to deal with. Patient, quick at responding and follows up on things well. Due to our tender signing, contracts also now being pushed out 4 weeks while all the new drawings get drawn up. Works better for us anyway. Re: Henley Carmelle Lux Q2 - Tender! 209Jul 30, 2015 7:10 pm The kenzo is a really nice facade. You must be happy now you've made that decision Jen (& Dave) Plantation Bronte, Ormeau Ridge, Gold Coast QLD 12/03/2015 - Commencement... 26/08/2015 - Handover! viewtopic.php?f=31&t=76446 Re: Henley Carmelle Lux Q2 - Tender! 210Jul 30, 2015 7:14 pm Great.... Kenzo facade is really beautiful... We first wanted kenzo as well but settled on retreat for kenzo being more expensive. Goodluck with home build journey Building Monaco Q2 with Henley in Wollert Re: Henley Carmelle Lux Q2 - Tender! 211Jul 30, 2015 7:23 pm Yep, we're stoked! Just hope valuation gets approved. Find out in a few weeks I suppose. Our finance guy mentioned he's a little worried, me may just fall slightly under, but said he thinks he'll be able to take it to another bank as a favourable purchase since we got our land cheap and have it work in our favour. So fingers crossed! The Retreat is quite a nice facade too. We didn't have the retreat as an option for our house though. Re: Henley Carmelle Lux Q2 - Tender! 212Jul 30, 2015 8:31 pm Another step forwards, fantastic! sassid ...building the Emporio with MainVue/Henley BLOG: http://thewaldorfproject.blogspot.com.au/ HOMEONE THREAD : https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=75753 Re: Henley Carmelle Lux Q2 - Tender! 213Jul 30, 2015 8:52 pm Good luck on valuation, hope it goes well. Love your facade, the big entry will give a lovely grand feeling! Second Build, this time with Carlisle 2016, can't wait! Beckham: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=67280 Canterbury: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=81175 Re: Henley Carmelle Lux Q2 - Tender! 214Jul 30, 2015 9:08 pm Nice work snyde, it's coming closer day by day Re: Henley Carmelle Lux Q2 - Tender! 216Jul 31, 2015 2:20 pm Good progress. Building Lexington Belle Q1 With Henley in Merrifield, Mickleham. viewtopic.php?t=77094 Getting There.... Henley Carmelle Lux Q2 - Tender! 217Aug 01, 2015 9:36 pm Hey Mirz - are your lintels above the large rear windows and alfresco painted? Whoops posted this on the wrong thread!! Sorry sassid ...building the Emporio with MainVue/Henley BLOG: http://thewaldorfproject.blogspot.com.au/ HOMEONE THREAD : https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=75753 Re: Henley Carmelle Lux Q2 - Tender! 218Aug 02, 2015 11:12 am Haha, all good..the knowledgeable man is in all threads. Re: Henley Carmelle Lux Q2 - Tender! 219Aug 02, 2015 10:58 pm I had to sign up to this forum to say Awesome Thread! We're about to go through the same process in Trillium with the Carmelle Lux Q2 also, so we've taken some really handy pointers from your updates so far. Best of luck with everything... Looking forward to reading more as it develops! Seb & Binx Re: Henley Carmelle Lux Q2 - Tender! 220Aug 03, 2015 6:42 am Excited to follow your build Snyde! Happy you upgraded the entry!! Hi, If you give a set of criteria as to what means 'good' to you, it'll give others prompts to respond. 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