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Oh definitely with a front lovely garden, I can totally justify sticking with just our bricks too!! We saved a couple grand from not including any render
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Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Simonds Sierra - Adelaide, South Australia 50Apr 28, 2016 8:18 pm ![]() Yes. Download Brian Bashworth's PCI inspection list from his http://www.anewhouse.com.au (I think) website. It's only $4 and fantastic. Great tips too. Brian is a regular poster on this forum. He's a qualified builder and building inspector. Very helpful, respectful bloke ? good luck with the PCI I'm sure you will enjoy Ooo thanks heaps!! Super appreciated ? Re: Simonds Sierra - Adelaide, South Australia 51Apr 28, 2016 9:55 pm Looks fantastic! Always great to see another Simonds build! We built the little brother to the Sierra/Palisade (or maybe the cousin? lol), the Rathdowne. We've been in for 3 months and have had a fantastic experience too. We built the Rathdowne with Simonds Express in Western Melbourne Site start Oct. 2015 Keys Jan. 25th, 2015 My build thread -here- Re: Simonds Sierra - Adelaide, South Australia 52Apr 28, 2016 10:02 pm ![]() Looks fantastic! Always great to see another Simonds build! We built the little brother to the Sierra/Palisade (or maybe the cousin? lol), the Rathdowne. We've been in for 3 months and have had a fantastic experience too. Aw thank you!! Congratulations on your new home ? i actually havent heard of the Rathdowne but I've just had a look at the floorplan and its super similar! I'll have to have a look at your thread ![]() Re: Simonds Sierra - Adelaide, South Australia 53Apr 28, 2016 10:14 pm Thanks! The Rathdowne is part of the express range, all the houses are based on some of the more popular designs from the regular range. We are so happy to be in, the whole process was almost too easy we kept waiting for bad news or a setback. Like you though I know that it's not always the smoothest of rides but it seems most Simonds people have had good luck. We built the Rathdowne with Simonds Express in Western Melbourne Site start Oct. 2015 Keys Jan. 25th, 2015 My build thread -here- Re: Simonds Sierra - Adelaide, South Australia 54Apr 28, 2016 10:17 pm ![]() Thanks! The Rathdowne is part of the express range, all the houses are based on some of the more popular designs from the regular range. We are so happy to be in, the whole process was almost too easy we kept waiting for bad news or a setback. Like you though I know that it's not always the smoothest of rides but it seems most Simonds people have had good luck. Thats so wonderful to hear! Thats exactly how we feel, my partner and I look at each other in shock all the time of how amazing our experience has been with Simonds, especially since its our first build. Super happy for you! ? Re: Simonds Sierra - Adelaide, South Australia 55Apr 28, 2016 11:28 pm Wow, your home is looking beautiful! You must be super excited to be nearly at the end now! I'm building a Palisade, and have loved coming on here to read other people's build stories, especially the Simonds ones. Glad to hear that everything has been smooth sailing for you. ![]() 2016 is going to be AWESOME! Building the Simonds Palisade Land settlement: 15/10/14 Contract signed: 8/10/15 Build start: 6/5/16 Slab: 9/6/16 Re: Simonds Sierra - Adelaide, South Australia 56Apr 29, 2016 12:39 am ![]() Wow, your home is looking beautiful! You must be super excited to be nearly at the end now! I'm building a Palisade, and have loved coming on here to read other people's build stories, especially the Simonds ones. Glad to hear that everything has been smooth sailing for you. ![]() Thank you so much ![]() ![]() Re: Simonds Sierra - Adelaide, South Australia 57Apr 30, 2016 4:22 pm Hi guys, just a general question here. Trying to organise fencing and its been so complicated with my neighbours, we gave them all the appropriate paper work and all we got back was a copy of their plans and a written letter on a scrap piece of paper ?. Not only are they building on the boundary, they are also elevating their slab for their one story home, and are requesting to get requoted for a higher fence. Which we dont mind at the end of the day as that fence resides where our alfresco area is. But, does that mean they have to pay extra, say 40% / 60% split as it was an elected choice made my neighbours?? If anyone could shed some light on this, that would be great! Thanks Re: Simonds Sierra - Adelaide, South Australia 58Apr 30, 2016 5:13 pm I wish I knew the answer, fencing seems to be a bit of a minefield Re: Simonds Sierra - Adelaide, South Australia 59Apr 30, 2016 5:24 pm ![]() I wish I knew the answer, fencing seems to be a bit of a minefield Oh it is. Our formal letter required signatures and everything for consent to erect the fence and we got none of our paperwork back, just a scrap peice of paper with a few sentences and a phone call from them, literally having to explain everything again in detail even though it was clear in the letter. I feel like knocking my head on the wall hahahahaha! I swear it shouldnt be this difficult lol! Re: Simonds Sierra - Adelaide, South Australia 60Apr 30, 2016 6:22 pm That's why I prefer to speak to people in person then following up in writing. I think a lot of wires get crossed when people read things. None of the land surrounding our block has sold yet, I have a horrible feeling we will have to do all the fencing and hope we get nice neighbors who will pay their fair share Adam Baines Grad Cert Bldg Surv / Grad Dip Bldg Surv / MSAAPA Accredited Building Professional APB20210035 Builders Lic 183023 Pest Control Lic 84868 Ph 0412202336 PO… 3 47870 Well these guys are not looking good... 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