Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Jun 25, 2009 12:11 pm Caine & Sarah's NBG Buckingham 36 View my thread here: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=19894 View all photos here: http://caineandsarah.blogspot.com Re: Building the NBG Buckingham36 in Laurimar Doreen 7Jun 30, 2009 12:48 pm Caine & Sarah's NBG Buckingham 36 View my thread here: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=19894 View all photos here: http://caineandsarah.blogspot.com Re: Building the NBG Buckingham36 in Laurimar Doreen 9Jun 30, 2009 2:17 pm Caine & Sarah's NBG Buckingham 36 View my thread here: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=19894 View all photos here: http://caineandsarah.blogspot.com Re: Building the NBG Buckingham36 in Laurimar Doreen 12Jul 01, 2009 8:37 pm ed @ EcoClassic aaron4erin ... One amount was a typo, and that was fixed, the other... well apparently the cost of translucent glazed windows doubled, and there's nothing we can do about it. Just waiting on our contract (those prices were all the tender), then we can finally sign. News to me... was that glass price or window price??? Ed Re: Building the NBG Buckingham36 in Laurimar Doreen 13Jul 01, 2009 8:39 pm aaron4erin ed @ EcoClassic aaron4erin ... One amount was a typo, and that was fixed, the other... well apparently the cost of translucent glazed windows doubled, and there's nothing we can do about it. Just waiting on our contract (those prices were all the tender), then we can finally sign. News to me... was that glass price or window price??? Ed They don't double in this climate... ask for a reason... A&L? Ask them too.. "ECOECO" At 'EcoEco', we design windows, we design the best windows, we do it for you, so that when you’re happy we are happy. Tel. 1800 326 326 Re: Building the NBG Buckingham36 in Laurimar Doreen 14Jul 01, 2009 8:57 pm ed @ EcoClassic They don't double in this climate... ask for a reason... A&L? Ask them too.. Windows/Doors: Point 15-7. White cathedral glass to bathroom & ensuite $230 on tender. Original price on quote $78 each - total $156, please confirm why difference in price? There has been a price increase in the white cathedral glass." Re: Building the NBG Buckingham36 in Laurimar Doreen 15Jul 01, 2009 9:12 pm aaron4erin ed @ EcoClassic They don't double in this climate... ask for a reason... A&L? Ask them too.. Windows/Doors: Point 15-7. White cathedral glass to bathroom & ensuite $230 on tender. Original price on quote $78 each - total $156, please confirm why difference in price? There has been a price increase in the white cathedral glass." That's $37 each... not as bad as I thought. But white cathedral increase? Maybe... ? Ed "ECOECO" At 'EcoEco', we design windows, we design the best windows, we do it for you, so that when you’re happy we are happy. Tel. 1800 326 326 Re: Building the NBG Buckingham36 in Laurimar Doreen 16Jul 07, 2009 4:13 pm Well people another whole week has gone by and I am still waiting for my final and complete contract, hopefully this time it will all be correct. What dissappoints me is that I have had no apology at all. You would think that if it was an accident they would have said sorry, nope just oh well we can't sign we'll have to get new contracts. I'm hoping that this will soon be sorted out. I has now been nearly 6 months and we still haven't signed our contracts. They are lucky the first home buyers grant was extended because if I'd have missed out on that I would not have built with them. Caine & Sarah's NBG Buckingham 36 View my thread here: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=19894 View all photos here: http://caineandsarah.blogspot.com Re: Building the NBG Buckingham36 in Laurimar Doreen 17Jul 07, 2009 7:37 pm hi goondog...the waiting can drive anyone insane...6 months just waiting for a contract is ridiculous. Have you tried going further up to the get the issue sorted. Not sure if it would help any especially with the increase in First Home Owners signing up etc. An apology is the least they could do which wouldn't cost them a cent....that's just plain rude Re: Building the NBG Buckingham36 - Contracts signed 18Aug 11, 2009 10:20 am Well we have finally done it. After 6 and a bit months of waiting we have finally signed the contracts. Can't believe it's actually taken this long but now hopefully it will all be good from here. We signed the contracts on Sunday and paid our initial deposit yesterday so I am hoping the final contracts will be drawn up pretty quick and then we can go in and have our colour appointment. Anyone have any oppinions for standard colours from NGB. Don't mind for what, any opinions would be great. Caine & Sarah's NBG Buckingham 36 View my thread here: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=19894 View all photos here: http://caineandsarah.blogspot.com Re: Building the NBG Buckingham36 in Laurimar Doreen 19Aug 11, 2009 12:50 pm I would try and drop something off to NBG and say you quickly want to wander around the showroom. It would help to have some ideas in your head. I had my paint picked out before we went and did a complete 360 on the day. When we went the inclusion was only two colours so if you want white roofs and a different colour"S" on your walls then expect to shell out more money. My husband and I weren't even on the same page when it cames to tiles so we split rooms up and each did our own. One thing I'd change if I was in colourworld again - we chose "Savvy Chocolate" tiles for the kitchen/dining/foyer/powder/laundry floors. They are shocking to clean and show every every little drop of water. We have gloss black tiles in our upstairs ensuite and they always look clean. Explain that? Our inclusions would be completely different to what you get now but if you pm me your email address I'll send you through our selections. The format will give you an idea of what to expect. Fi has moved in!! Re: Building the NBG Buckingham36 in Laurimar Doreen 20Aug 11, 2009 3:32 pm Goondog, Congrats on signing your contracts... something which confused me abit... you mentioned you've sign the contract and are now waiting for the final contracts? We are going in soon for our quotation estimate presentation with NBG (and keeping everything known to man crossed that the site costs come out reasonable.. ). We're wanting to build the Buckingham as well. My understanding is that going forwards from the presentation (having paid $1K for soil tests etc..), if we agree and sign on, its a further $2K which will get us contracts drawn up. Then after signing the contract its 5% less monies already paid and the builder goes off to get permits etc... Is this how its happening for you guys? Also, we would be demolishing our house, when do you guys reckon would be a good time to get quotes and organise demolitions? Keep us up to date with your progress goondog... go upvc window frames ensure insulation under colorbond. not just sarking, lighter color roof also not sure if you have seen this viewtopic.php?t=5823 last couple of pages… 4 111147 Even if it's not being sub-divided and you want to keep it as Torrens title, you will still need to talk to a town planner or Council themselves, to see if they will allow… 1 11258 |