Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Aveling Build - Rosehill Waters 24Nov 26, 2017 10:28 am Find my build thread here: https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?t=88694&f=31&p=1729530#p1729530 Re: Aveling Build - Rosehill Waters 32Dec 05, 2017 12:20 pm We have front landscaping included by the developer too however we were informed we had to contact them to arrange an appointment to discuss what could be done within the budget, any extras, etc. Our developer advised it is best to contact them after handover once we've leveled the front for them. Same with fencing, we have to contact the fencing company to organise them to come out to install the fences which is also included in our package, some estates let you do the fencing during construction, some make you wait until after handover. Depends on the contractor and developer I guess. Love the treehouse, so cute! Re: Aveling Build - Rosehill Waters 33Dec 12, 2017 1:16 pm So just to delay things even more we've had a change of heart on the two sinks in the ensuite.... we originally removed one as we didn't think it necessary and I'd rather have the extra bench space. But then dwelling on it (very late on) and realising we have 2.2m of benchspace in the ensuite, and that sharing a sink is a bit silly when we have room for two - I've gone back today and added the sink back in! $250 for the variation plus whatever it costs for the sink and tap. Annoying, but better to get it done than regret it later. Does mean it's probably going to push our timeline out to January to get the final drafts back as Aveling shut for two weeks as of next Friday. Almost there with the bank finance though, just waiting for the valuation now! Re: Aveling Build - Rosehill Waters 34Dec 13, 2017 2:43 pm Great decision, it will cost less than a holiday and last a lot longer. Re: Aveling Build - Rosehill Waters 35Dec 15, 2017 12:03 pm Love your choices!! We used the same Restoration Red brick and I love it. Also the Surfmist. Am wishing we upgraded our power points and switches. The standard ones look so.... cheap And how cool is that cubby! Re: Aveling Build - Rosehill Waters 36Dec 15, 2017 12:43 pm spiffmiff Love your choices!! We used the same Restoration Red brick and I love it. Also the Surfmist. Am wishing we upgraded our power points and switches. The standard ones look so.... cheap And how cool is that cubby! Can always change them over later my understanding is all the clipsal face plates work with the same boxes that are in the wall. I think I'll be doing that too Find my build thread here: https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?t=88694&f=31&p=1729530#p1729530 Re: Aveling Build - Rosehill Waters 37Dec 15, 2017 1:26 pm Yes I'd imagine they are quite easy to change. We know we got ripped off with the upgrade cost, but then you do with most things you upgrade and we can't be bothered doing too much after the build is complete. I'm starting to think we should have probably got them to put the sink in the powder room (we got plumbing provisions) but then we'll have to get a plumber in to change over the taps in the kitchen/scullery/laundry anyway so will get him to do that at the same time. Couldn't do the backlit mirrors in the ensuite and dressing room which was annoying, but the under vanity lights will hopefully make up for it. Getting impatient now, want the final drafts back and to move into scheduling! Broker said we should hear back today or Monday on the banks valuation... fingers crossed everyone! Re: Aveling Build - Rosehill Waters 38Dec 15, 2017 2:21 pm Clipsal Iconic switches are a standard inclusion with NCH, not an upgrade. Re: Aveling Build - Rosehill Waters 39Dec 15, 2017 10:30 pm Bank has valued the house at $5k less, bit annoying but it could have been worse, will have to see what we can cut back on after handover.... Re: Aveling Build - Rosehill Waters 40Dec 16, 2017 12:23 am The banks are always conservative, did they show you the report so that you know if it was the land or house ? Thank you so much everyone. This all makes a lot of sense. I guess when you talk to a builder who butters up everything to look very polished, you get to start believing… 7 17591 Hi, did you get any money from insurance? if you did, does it match what you've already paid the builders? 3 9565 Hi We have finally decided to complete a KDR on our corner plot in NE Melbourne suburbs. Given its a corner plot approx. 400 sqm just a standard design may not fit the… 0 8568 |