Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Any suggestion out of these 3 builders? 6Jan 15, 2009 3:20 pm Building our dream H3nl3y home together House: Cott3sloe Modifications: Extended ensuite, grand dining, grand rumpus, Bedroom 4 option, two plus garage Frame done, roof tiles are on, brickes start this week! Re: Any suggestion out of these 3 builders? 9Jan 16, 2009 7:38 pm Building our dream H3nl3y home together House: Cott3sloe Modifications: Extended ensuite, grand dining, grand rumpus, Bedroom 4 option, two plus garage Frame done, roof tiles are on, brickes start this week! Re: Any suggestion out of these 3 builders? 10Jan 17, 2009 8:06 pm wallacetai They all have FIXED cost contract, but from reading the forums, it seems a lots of people had experience an increase in $$$ even the contract is FIXED??? I would not have any $$$ for any extra $$$ if however they try to charge me more AFTER the contract is signed, and that's what I am worring about ... Be very wary of their 'fixed' costs, as they charge a premium to fix the price. We were due to start in Sept, they charged us $5k to 'lock in' the fixed prices for that date, but when we found out we'd been pushed out until Dec, it was going to be another $2.5k for each month we'd been pushed out. They tried to justify it by saying that we are still $500 better off because their prices had risen so much but we still weren't buying it! There are some real horror stories on here (I remember someone saying they were charged around $7,500 because they were building one month later!!) Needless to say our issue was going to blow our budget and that was the final straw to get out and find our own smaller builder! ICK So glad the building is over, never again. Loooove our house, but still not quite sure it was worth all of the stress they put us through! Re: Any suggestion out of these 3 builders? 11Jan 17, 2009 11:43 pm Just came back home with a 7 hours chat with this consultant in the display home of M3tricon
He helped me to choose what to add on (upgrade) and what to take out to fit my budget ~ I've dealt with so many consultants in the past 6 months, and he was/is the first one to spend so many hours with me without even asking me to put down a depost ~ I think I will most likey go ahead to build the Santorini 29 from M3tricon just because of his exceptional service & helpful attitude; he has at least spend over 18 hours with me in the last few visit, and unlike other consultants from other builders, he never tried to push me to put down any deposit to "lock" the price ~ so I guess maybe choosing the person you deal with is easier than choosing the builder ~ BTW, on my FIRST visit, he gives me a detailed price breakdown and even help me to choose the upgrade and draw the floor plan in my block of land and suggest me where to put a gate, etc .... WITHOUT even asking my name! This wonderful M3tricon consultant (Angelo) is working in the Melton West office in case anyone want to experience what professional service should be! Will finalise my decision in the next 3 days or so Re: Any suggestion out of these 3 builders? 13Jan 18, 2009 5:26 pm Wallace.... I walked away from M3tricon... but Angelo was my consultant!!!
I have a few choice words to say about other people in the company but Angelo is the best!!! He is absolutely awesome. I promise you he will work so hard on your behalf and he honestly sees his role as to get the best out come for you! He is the best consultant I have ever come across. You won't go wrong if you stay with Angelo. Tell him Jo says hi! He will remember me! Jo I leave you to fend for yourself, figure things out yourself. Terrence Malick Re: Any suggestion out of these 3 builders? 14Jan 19, 2009 6:42 am ICK wallacetai They all have FIXED cost contract, but from reading the forums, it seems a lots of people had experience an increase in $$$ even the contract is FIXED??? I would not have any $$$ for any extra $$$ if however they try to charge me more AFTER the contract is signed, and that's what I am worring about ... Be very wary of their 'fixed' costs, as they charge a premium to fix the price. We were due to start in Sept, they charged us $5k to 'lock in' the fixed prices for that date, but when we found out we'd been pushed out until Dec, it was going to be another $2.5k for each month we'd been pushed out. They tried to justify it by saying that we are still $500 better off because their prices had risen so much but we still weren't buying it! There are some real horror stories on here (I remember someone saying they were charged around $7,500 because they were building one month later!!) Needless to say our issue was going to blow our budget and that was the final straw to get out and find our own smaller builder! I'm just a little bit concern about this delay fee. I've signed the contract late May 07, haven't started construction yet as we are still finalising the variation cost. They gave me the first variation cost october last year and i complain because it was double the cost in the contract, then they came with other option and gave me the second cost last week. I responded to the cost with few questions a day after I received it (using email) but haven't had a response back from them. Are they going to charge me with delay fee? No the fireplace doesn’t work. It’s been enclosed. I’m not sure what was removed, as it was done quite some time ago - well before what I can see with photos online… 2 11626 I have a really long hallway which is 1100mm W x 11500mm L I would appreciate if anyone can give suggestions to light it up with Linear LED lights that goes from wall to… 0 8868 Thank for yes basically what to remove and what to add, where to place them 2 7418 |