Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Mega Homes (Melbourne) anyone??? 2Jan 22, 2009 8:19 pm Building the Monaco 32 with Carlisle Homes Check out our blog for photos and progress reports: http://www.beigefreehouse.blogspot.com . Re: Mega Homes (Melbourne) anyone??? 3Jan 22, 2009 10:11 pm A thankful person is a happy person. [/color]My hobby design blog: http://aviewondesign.blogspot.com/ Re: Mega Homes (Melbourne) anyone??? 7Jan 22, 2009 11:30 pm A thankful person is a happy person. [/color]My hobby design blog: http://aviewondesign.blogspot.com/ Re: Mega Homes (Melbourne) anyone??? 10Jan 23, 2009 9:42 am kek They've built quite a lot of homes on my estate. All I can tell you is that the houses look OK, and that the build always seems to progress quickly. I'm pretty sure that all the houses they've done here have been spec homes, no custom builds, and those do tend to move along quickly so the builder can get his money. It may be different for a custom build with progress payments. Or not. Hi, how can I tell if a house is spec home or not? By OK, does it mean the rendering or the front of the house is NOT exciting? Actually, as I have limited budget, I just plan to use the traditional facade or whatever that's the basic one with no rendering Re: Mega Homes (Melbourne) anyone??? 11Jan 23, 2009 10:21 am you can tell if it's spec only by asking the builder direct - they all have so many variations, but if you want basic (not too many upgrades) then you're pretty much looking for spec...
A A thankful person is a happy person. [/color]My hobby design blog: http://aviewondesign.blogspot.com/ Re: Mega Homes (Melbourne) anyone??? 12Jan 23, 2009 10:44 am I'm in Melbourne and I don't know anything about this builder. Do you know how long they have been around, or what sort of reputation do they have?
Personally, I would be very cautious about using a builder who doesn't have a good reliable reputation (not that I'm saying this is the case). However, due to the current global economic situation I would be inclined to go with a bigger builder with a good reliable reputation and that offers more security, rather than a smaller or newer one who is more likely to go bust. My advice is to do your research thoroughly before deciding. ~ Hels ~ Blog: http://bluemistkids.blogspot.com "Never be afraid to try something new. Remember, amateurs built the ark, and professionals built the Titanic." Re: Mega Homes (Melbourne) anyone??? 13Jan 23, 2009 10:47 am When I say they look OK, I just mean they're nothing out of the ordinary - but they certainly look decent, and you can easily add some pretty touches later.
As for spec homes, those are just house and land deals where the builder buys the land and builds a house, "on spec", assuming that he'll sell it prior to completion or immediately after. Our first home was one of those - we bought before construction started, but only had to pay the standard 10% deposit and the balance at settlement (after the building was completed) under the REIV contract. Spec homes are usually sold through a real estate agent, so you'll find them listed on the agent's website - and there may be a board at the front of the property. There are three or four speccies in the next street from me up for sale at the moment - can't recall whether any of them are that particular builder though. Re: Mega Homes (Melbourne) anyone??? 15Jan 21, 2011 11:44 am Hi, This is a very old post but if you're still active on this forum can you advise if you went ahead with Mega Homes? I am talking to them regarding building my first home but wanted to know if anyone has had prior experience with this builder from Williamstown. Regards, MP Re: Mega Homes (Melbourne) anyone??? 16Jan 23, 2011 5:51 pm Mega Homes built my brothers house. Finish seems to be OK though getting them to repair anything after hand-over is a bit of a challenge.. (as it is with most builders i assume!) Re: Mega Homes (Melbourne) anyone??? 17Mar 15, 2019 5:14 pm My wife and I built with Mega in 2015. We had a contract agreed to and signed by all parties. At the end, they requested final stage payment - which was all good... We went to the office to sign off on everything and collect the keys, etc, then they hit us with "you owe us $20,000 for overages we incurred during construction..." They were unable to advise me exactly what for or why we should be paying $20K over the quoted & contracted amount. To this day, they still feel we owe them money, and are trying to get money back, but we keep fighting them. I spoke to someone today at Consumer Affairs, and they are not surprised - they are hearing a lot of complaints lately about Mega Homes... All in all, the build is fine, can't complain with that - Graeme, our contractor builder assigned to our project was great to work with - just the office cannot get paperwork right, don't understand technology, aren't too flexible, and their finance broker to established the NAB home loan was a joke - glad we only had to work with him for a week and nothing longer! This is the short version!! My advice to anyone looking now in 2019 - STAY AWAY!!! BEWARE!!! YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!!! wondering anyone built with omaxe homes and care to share their experiences. thanks 0 13782 May I ask why you chose not to use GJ Gardiner? I'm actually meeting with one of the sales guys tomorrow for an appointment. Definitely not signing anything yet… 3 13208 Wish you all the best. Once you signed the contract, they will find millions excuses to charge you. And have seen their sites unfinished for a long time. 4 24726 |