Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Henley Carmelle Lux Q2 - Tender! 226Aug 04, 2015 7:08 am 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! 229Aug 04, 2015 3:14 pm Building Lexington Belle Q1 With Henley in Merrifield, Mickleham. viewtopic.php?t=77094 Getting There.... Re: Henley Carmelle Lux Q2 - Tender! 231Aug 11, 2015 11:26 pm Build thread of our Monaco Lux Q1 - https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=76750 Update: Handover - 2 Sep Re: Henley Carmelle Lux Q2 - Tender! 235Aug 13, 2015 8:29 pm Thanks Millie, that does help - good to know! After I checked our contract, I figured it was just a bluff. I know a few people in the estate who bought privately and still got their grant too.. so trying to utilise that too. How's the progress going on your place? Re: Henley Carmelle Lux Q2 - Tender! 236Aug 14, 2015 7:13 am Well keep me posted, any help with landscaping is a bonus. Our progress is still slow (which is what we want for now), really want to start building in January. Our land settles on Monday, and Henley rang yesterday to organise colour, tender and contracts appointments, so will start doing them around October. You mentioned upgraded windows due to wind, how much did that cost? Re: Henley Carmelle Lux Q2 - Tender! 237Aug 14, 2015 8:17 am Will do. It'll all come quicker than you think. Just don't be scared to redo things if you're unsure when the time comes. Can do colour and tender as many times as you want. And spend a bit of time looking up their suppliers products. Windows and insulation was due to having to upgrade to a raft slab. Turns out raft slab reduces the energy efficiency, something to do with the cold slab underneath. That was $2,278. The N3 Wind bracing in lieu of standard was $2,880. You may not end up with that being more central, our house backs onto the open land before the estate, so there's no wind barrier. Re: Henley Carmelle Lux Q2 - Tender! 238Aug 14, 2015 11:03 am Thanks for the tips! I imagine we might need window upgrade, we back on to the golf course and are building a double, so up stairs will be open to the elements. At least I know it's a possibility, prepare for the worst, hope for the best Can't wait until you start your build, I'll be watching your progress! Re: Henley Carmelle Lux Q2 - Tender! 239Aug 26, 2015 7:39 pm Contract signing is in about a week, and we just got told that our Smeg oven needs to be on it's adjustable legs, otherwise if they build it on a plinth or kickboard like the original plan was, the oven would sit 107mm above the bench. I pushed that back on them, to be told that "Reducing the kicker height to be approximately 35mm tall ILO our standard 142mm. Unfortunately this is an option that is not offered by Henley." Wtf? Fair enough some things "not offered by Henley" have legitimate warranty reasons behind them, but this? All they need to do is tell the cabinet makers to make the kickboard 35mm over the phone when they put in the order for the cabinetry. The plan was to have the oven built in, so that when we lay the floors, it's all seemless up to the cabinetry. Rather than having to try maneuver a 900mm cooker out, lay the flooring, then try maneuver it back into position again. This has just turned into a massive pain in the ***. What options have I got? Can they deliver and install the appliances after I've laid the flooring? Re: Henley Carmelle Lux Q2 - Tender! 240Aug 26, 2015 7:54 pm i can't see any reason why not they can deliver and install appliances after your flooring would be ready. unfortunately, these things happen. i can feel your pain snyde. Hi, If you give a set of criteria as to what means 'good' to you, it'll give others prompts to respond. We considered Henley early on but there were two factors that… 1 10528 It seems very clear to me that your contract states that a security account does NOT need to be established so the answer to the builder is NO. If in doubt find a contract… 1 8510 2 31355 |