Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Metricon Glendale 37+ 8Jul 28, 2015 1:34 pm Jen (& Dave) Plantation Bronte, Ormeau Ridge, Gold Coast QLD 12/03/2015 - Commencement... 26/08/2015 - Handover! viewtopic.php?f=31&t=76446 Re: Metricon Glendale 37+ 10Aug 05, 2015 6:25 am So we've got our tender date: 3rd September, earliest M could do. There's around 50 items still to confirm (is roof sarking standard, type of roof on the extensions, Hot water systems) etc. M said there's no need to prep or do anything pre the meeting but I'm sure there is, any ideas or tips please feel free to add your comments below. viewtopic.php?f=31&t=78995 Build thread - viewtopic.php?f=31&t=78995 Re: Metricon Glendale 37+ 11Aug 05, 2015 6:35 am Ilaeria The changes to your plan look good. I like the bifolds as shown so you have access straight out from the kitchen, that's great for entertaining and a feature we saw in a display home and loved. At the display home they had one set of bi-fold so had the door panel at the kitchen. as we've gone with two sets we're having to choose between a door panel in the kitchen (as per display) or having the doors stack up outwards leaving the entertainment area free of the doors.... 1st world problems! Feels like having the doors fold from the middle out works best, but would like to get a single panel at the kitchen end if poss..... Anyone got any ideas??? viewtopic.php?f=31&t=78995 Build thread - viewtopic.php?f=31&t=78995 Re: Metricon Glendale 37+ 12Aug 05, 2015 7:31 am Congrats NRyde! Your floor plan looks great! 1. Ask for all mods and upgrades pre tender to ensure the changes work and costs identified. You can also make changes post tender ( and before accepting the tender ie paying $4k to go to contract) 2. Sarking is extra 3. You now get the Thermann 26 continous HWS as standard. So are melamine shelves to pantry, wardrobes and linen, plus free standing bath tub as standard. 4. For the roof type, you will need to wait until tender presentation which has the prelim diagrams which includes your facade. Also, you mentioned a guest bdrm plus ensuite on ground floor but I didn't see it in the plans? Hope this helps. Orpheus Building the Metricon Glendale 38|Sydney Metricon Glendale 37+ 13Aug 05, 2015 7:49 am Orpheus Congrats NRyde! 1. Ask for all mods and upgrades pre tender to ensure the changes work and costs identified. You can also make changes post tender ( and before accepting the tender ie paying $4k to go to contract) Also, you mentioned a guest bdrm plus ensuite on ground floor but I didn't see it in the plans? We didn't have the downstairs plans with guest bedroom, but will update later. If we make changes to the plan post presentation/pre accepting tender I'm assuming the 14days starts once updates are made? Getting concerned about making the 8 month deadline as we plan to be overseas for 2 months over Xmas.... Am looking to pencil in demo company soon- most people seem to recommend democorp any thoughts? viewtopic.php?f=31&t=78995 Build thread - viewtopic.php?f=31&t=78995 Re: Metricon Glendale 37+ 16Aug 05, 2015 11:16 am Orpheus Remind me what's the 8 months deadline and what are the consequences if it overflows? It's actually 240 days (no allowance for public holidays, Xmas etc) It locks in the base price of the house, M increased the prices on the 6th July adding on an extra $6k, as well as any promotional offers/price like the Love Luxuries It starts at the point at which you paid the initial $2/$1.5k tender deposit. You've got 240days from that point to hand over your site to metricon to start build. If you miss this deadline, M can increase your build costs in line with their new prices at the point you do start build. Of course if you can show the delay is a result of M, or M delay, then you shouldn't see any increase. The clock is ticking so watch out! I've got until 25/2/2016 to complete design, contract, DA, move out and demolition.... Not much! viewtopic.php?f=31&t=78995 Build thread - viewtopic.php?f=31&t=78995 Re: Metricon Glendale 37+ 17Aug 05, 2015 11:22 am iceybluey @NRyde - if you don't mind me asking how much did you get quoted for the french doors opening out to the balcony? I'm sure they will look lovely! Sent from the palm of my hand. The doors are on the ground floor opening out to the alfresco, there are two sets of 2370 high bi fold doors. Initial quote is $10k, to be confirmed at tender but will totally make the downstairs space. Hope that helps. viewtopic.php?f=31&t=78995 Build thread - viewtopic.php?f=31&t=78995 Re: Metricon Glendale 37+ 18Aug 05, 2015 11:22 am Oh thanks for the info! So the 240 days is for M to start building (ie put the slab on the property)? The remaining build process might stretch out beyond this? Orpheus build thread: viewtopic.php?t=78328 Dream Metricon Glendale 38 (Sydney)! Orpheus Building the Metricon Glendale 38|Sydney Re: Metricon Glendale 37+ 19Aug 05, 2015 11:27 am Orpheus Oh thanks for the info! So the 240 days is for M to start building (ie put the slab on the property)? The remaining build process might stretch out beyond this? Orpheus build thread: viewtopic.php?t=78328 Dream Metricon Glendale 38 (Sydney)! Bang on! M have said that they are meant to start work on site 20days after approvals (DA finance etc) have been received. That 20 days comes off the 240 of course!!! I used excel to nail what my deadline is. When did you sign up? viewtopic.php?f=31&t=78995 Build thread - viewtopic.php?f=31&t=78995 Re: Metricon Glendale 37+ 20Aug 05, 2015 11:51 am Hmm, I think we signed up sometime in June this year? Need to double check.... build thread: viewtopic.php?t=78328 Dream Metricon Glendale 38 (Sydney)! Orpheus Building the Metricon Glendale 38|Sydney Hi, First of all, thank you to this community for sharing your thoughts and opinions. 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