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Browse Forums Building A New House Sahara Q1 - Post handover journey 3281Aug 22, 2015 8:02 am Very nice plan Mirz yes definitely a fire pit would be an added useful feature. Can't wait to see finished product photos Re: Sahara Q1 - Post handover journey 3284Aug 22, 2015 11:16 pm  IzzybVery nice plan Mirz yes definitely a fire pit would be an added useful feature. Can't wait to see finished product photos It would be on hold for next couple of weeks due to my leg. But hopefully by then would have a better picture in mind what to do with backyard. Re: Sahara Q1 - Post handover journey 3285Aug 22, 2015 11:26 pm  CamcamHi Mirz Many thanks for your contribution to this forum! So much info thank you! Wondering if you can advise with the wall tiling in your ensuite and bathrooms. Were they standard, as in, the wall tiling to the ceiling? Also wondering if you find the stairwell dark? Did you include the wall lighting at the stair treads like in most of the displays? Are they expensive? We are considering building the Sahara Q1. Thanks!! Glad to know that you are finding this thread interesting and helpful with your decisions. We have another Sahara builder here, wonderful to know. Welcome to Sahara Club  Where about are you planning to build? We have standard wall tiles in bathrooms and they aren't up to ceiling. If you want wall tiles to go all the way to ceiling, that's an upgrade. Cost would be house dependent. Also pls keep in mind if you will upgrade wall tiles to higher category that will add up too. We never found stairs to be dark. We only have one standard baton light in staircase which is generally stays on till we all go to bed. This light has double switch, can be operated from either end. Those extra lights in staircase were close to $150 each. If you like them, pls check cost with your sales person. Re: Sahara Q1 - Post handover journey 3286Aug 22, 2015 11:34 pm  mirz IzzybVery nice plan Mirz yes definitely a fire pit would be an added useful feature. Can't wait to see finished product photos It would be on hold for next couple of weeks due to my leg. But hopefully by then would have a better picture in mind what to do with backyard.  Re: Sahara Q1 - Post handover journey 3287Aug 22, 2015 11:34 pm Neth04Hi Mirz Again coming back to your thread to report our progress! Sorry for that but this is the perfect platform for comments. Our amendments to the Mercer Q2 plan was approved with larger size bed rooms. The stand alone bath in the ensuite was replaced with a normal tiled bath and the location was changed. Today we signed the final quote and new colour appointment dates are Sep. 02nd and tender on Sept. 17th. Our new plan http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q628/Chandanie_Atapattu/Mercer%20Q2%20approved%20with%20variations_zpsybmbotgy.jpg Congratulations Neth, that's a great news. It's wonderful to know that Henley agreed to build your dream house as per your plans without making any fuss. Also your appointments aren't that far either, decision times  Just noticed one thing that there is no linen upstairs. how are you planning to handle this? Re: Sahara Q1 - Post handover journey 3288Aug 22, 2015 11:38 pm Izzyb mirz IzzybVery nice plan Mirz yes definitely a fire pit would be an added useful feature. Can't wait to see finished product photos It would be on hold for next couple of weeks due to my leg. But hopefully by then would have a better picture in mind what to do with backyard. Thanks Izzyb. I been only spared from hard stuff but not from light stuff. Today, worked on WIR shelving fit outs with drawers. Hopefully this will be finished by end of tomorrow. and welcome to past handover club, lol.  17 May 2014 473 VIC Gold Member Re: Sahara Q1 - Post handover journey 3289Aug 22, 2015 11:40 pm Sorry Mirz, that photo of the guy with white pants has put me off fire pits for life! However, I love every other aspect of your home. ------------------------------------------- Build Thread - Mainvue Emporio ER430 KDR https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=76790&p=1332227&hilit=mainvue#p1332227 Re: Sahara Q1 - Post handover journey 3290Aug 22, 2015 11:48 pm is there a guy in that photo? lol Sorry, only noticed nice legs and dog in that pic beside fire pit 17 May 2014 473 VIC Gold Member Re: Sahara Q1 - Post handover journey 3291Aug 23, 2015 12:01 am mirzis there a guy in that photo? lol Sorry, only noticed nice legs and dog in that pic beside fire pit Yes, that didn't go unnoticed. However, must admit I initially thought the photo consisted of 2 ladies and a dog. ------------------------------------------- Build Thread - Mainvue Emporio ER430 KDR https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=76790&p=1332227&hilit=mainvue#p1332227 Sahara Q1 - Post handover journey 3292Aug 23, 2015 6:53 am mirz Izzyb mirzIt would be on hold for next couple of weeks due to my leg. But hopefully by then would have a better picture in mind what to do with backyard. Thanks Izzyb. I been only spared from hard stuff but not from light stuff. Today, worked on WIR shelving fit outs with drawers. Hopefully this will be finished by end of tomorrow. and welcome to past handover club, lol. 26 Jan 2012 62 VIC Loyal Member Re: Sahara Q1 - Post handover journey 3293Aug 23, 2015 4:16 pm mirzGlad to know that you are finding this thread interesting and helpful with your decisions. We have another Sahara builder here, wonderful to know. Welcome to Sahara Club Where about are you planning to build? We have standard wall tiles in bathrooms and they aren't up to ceiling. If you want wall tiles to go all the way to ceiling, that's an upgrade. Cost would be house dependent. Also pls keep in mind if you will upgrade wall tiles to higher category that will add up too. We never found stairs to be dark. We only have one standard baton light in staircase which is generally stays on till we all go to bed. This light has double switch, can be operated from either end. Those extra lights in staircase were close to $150 each. If you like them, pls check cost with your sales person. Thanks Mirz  Yep we are going with the Sahara Q1 and adding the rumpus and guest with ensuite options. We are planning to make a few changes in the ensuite and guest layout, as well as some changes to the rumpus. We are adding boutique sliders instead of the standard alfresco doors and going with full wooden treads in the stairs. We have put down the initial deposit already. We are not sure what facade to pick though - I like the piermont but I think the wood around the balcony will be a pain to maintain. The other facades with balconies are a bit too expensive but we need to have a large portico as per the Estate guidelines. I really like the colours you've chosen for your facade. Did you increase the ceiling heights on each level? Or the alfresco sliders to 2400mm? Did you change any of the standard windows? Did you fit out the butlers? Actually we were planning on building with Mainvue and did the intro to Cosham but decided to move away, so glad we found the Sahara. We are building in the new estates above Craigieburn. 25 May 2015 20 Junior Member Re: Sahara Q1 - Post handover journey 3294Aug 23, 2015 5:07 pm Hi Mirz, I am currently talking to the sales person about the Sahara Q2. I was just wondering if you or anyone else reading this forum did any negotiations on the price and were able to reduce the price of the house or items or even got items for free? And if you did at what stage did you do this? Sales or at tender? Thanks. Great forum thread. Lots of great information. Re: Sahara Q1 - Post handover journey 3295Aug 23, 2015 5:38 pm Camcam mirzGlad to know that you are finding this thread interesting and helpful with your decisions. We have another Sahara builder here, wonderful to know. Welcome to Sahara Club Where about are you planning to build? We have standard wall tiles in bathrooms and they aren't up to ceiling. If you want wall tiles to go all the way to ceiling, that's an upgrade. Cost would be house dependent. Also pls keep in mind if you will upgrade wall tiles to higher category that will add up too. We never found stairs to be dark. We only have one standard baton light in staircase which is generally stays on till we all go to bed. This light has double switch, can be operated from either end. Those extra lights in staircase were close to $150 each. If you like them, pls check cost with your sales person. Thanks Mirz Yep we are going with the Sahara Q1 and adding the rumpus and guest with ensuite options. We are planning to make a few changes in the ensuite and guest layout, as well as some changes to the rumpus. We are adding boutique sliders instead of the standard alfresco doors and going with full wooden treads in the stairs. We have put down the initial deposit already. We are not sure what facade to pick though - I like the piermont but I think the wood around the balcony will be a pain to maintain. The other facades with balconies are a bit too expensive but we need to have a large portico as per the Estate guidelines. I really like the colours you've chosen for your facade. Did you increase the ceiling heights on each level? Or the alfresco sliders to 2400mm? Did you change any of the standard windows? Did you fit out the butlers? Actually we were planning on building with Mainvue and did the intro to Cosham but decided to move away, so glad we found the Sahara. We are building in the new estates above Craigieburn. That's pretty good that you have decided on lot of changes to accommodate your requirements. You shouldn't be far from us neighbor We didn't increase ceiling height, found it high enough for us. Butler pantry was fit out as per Aston display. You should be able to find pic in this thread. It was around $1350. We have standard height timber sliders. We would have loved to have Piermont facade, but budget restricted us. One used good quality product that wood would be fine for 3 years at least. Henley facades are very expensive. Re: Sahara Q1 - Post handover journey 3296Aug 23, 2015 6:01 pm darrenedwardsHi Mirz, I am currently talking to the sales person about the Sahara Q2. I was just wondering if you or anyone else reading this forum did any negotiations on the price and were able to reduce the price of the house or items or even got items for free? And if you did at what stage did you do this? Sales or at tender? Thanks. Great forum thread. Lots of great information. Don't think there is any secret formula it all depends on your negotiation skill with sales person. Sales table is the best place to negotiate. Also try to go in parallel with at least two different builders for similar kind of house. This will help you to understand their tricks with inclusions and extras.Most of sales people would negotiate if you are dead serious to sign and that's your best time to negotiate. But take everything in writing or it never discussed. I won't suggest to wait for tender to get any discounts. It would be too late. Plus in tender always expect total cost to go up by minimum $10k due to different surprises (council, developer, energy rating, site cost requirements). Re: Sahara Q1 - Post handover journey 3297Aug 23, 2015 6:05 pm Izzyb mirz Izzyb[quote="mirz"] It would be on hold for next couple of weeks due to my leg. But hopefully by then would have a better picture in mind what to do with backyard. Thanks Izzyb. I been only spared from hard stuff but not from light stuff. Today, worked on WIR shelving fit outs with drawers. Hopefully this will be finished by end of tomorrow. and welcome to past handover club, lol. [/quote] Sorry Izzyb, wifey has taken over most of newly created space (surprise face). I'm not allowed to post photos. I used all material from Bradford range (bunnings). It's not expensive and easy DIY. 25 May 2015 20 Junior Member Re: Sahara Q1 - Post handover journey 3298Aug 23, 2015 7:30 pm mirz darrenedwardsHi Mirz, I am currently talking to the sales person about the Sahara Q2. I was just wondering if you or anyone else reading this forum did any negotiations on the price and were able to reduce the price of the house or items or even got items for free? And if you did at what stage did you do this? Sales or at tender? Thanks. Great forum thread. Lots of great information. Don't think there is any secret formula it all depends on your negotiation skill with sales person. Sales table is the best place to negotiate. Also try to go in parallel with at least two different builders for similar kind of house. This will help you to understand their tricks with inclusions and extras.Most of sales people would negotiate if you are dead serious to sign and that's your best time to negotiate. But take everything in writing or it never discussed. I won't suggest to wait for tender to get any discounts. It would be too late. Plus in tender always expect total cost to go up by minimum $10k due to different surprises (council, developer, energy rating, site cost requirements). Hi Mirz, Thanks. That's what I thought. But I hinted it a few times and she doesn't want to budge. We have got a quote from another builder. Might have to try and do it in person instead of over the phone and say that we will pay next payment if we can talk about price. Any indication of how much you reduce or got included? So I can see if I am being resonable with my expectations. Thanks again. Re: Sahara Q1 - Post handover journey 3299Aug 23, 2015 9:22 pm mirz Izzyb mirz[quote="Izzyb"][quote="mirz"] It would be on hold for next couple of weeks due to my leg. But hopefully by then would have a better picture in mind what to do with backyard. Thanks Izzyb. I been only spared from hard stuff but not from light stuff. Today, worked on WIR shelving fit outs with drawers. Hopefully this will be finished by end of tomorrow. and welcome to past handover club, lol. [/quote] Sorry Izzyb, wifey has taken over most of newly created space (surprise face). I'm not allowed to post photos. I used all material from Bradford range (bunnings). It's not expensive and easy DIY.[/quote] ok will look that up Re: Sahara Q1 - Post handover journey 3300Aug 24, 2015 9:15 am Fast beep or slow beep? If slow - And if the smoke alarm continues to beep once every 40 seconds after a new battery… 1 20098  Another update: my previous suggestion of the Reolink Altas PT Ultra - as good as that camera is, I stupidly got confused by all the extra bells and whistles this camera… 2 18929  Our PCI will be in 2 weeks and my own insurance need be ready on that day as well. I am starting to look around the insurance. This is my investiment property. After PCI,… 0 27075 |
