Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Building first home with Burbank 3Dec 03, 2009 9:15 am http://burbankascent2500.blogspot.com/ https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=28503 [url=http://www.TickerFactory.com/] HOUSE COMPLETED IN 119 DAYS PCI Complete Handover 24th August Re: Building first home with Burbank 5Dec 06, 2009 9:38 pm Good to hear everyone is happy with them so far, my only concern is that hopefully they can cope with all the first home buyers and get my contract through before the end of december. Im building the Ascent 2500 also. The only thing i dont like about the house is the fact there is no door on the ensuite which is rather revealing and i didn't realise this until after my paperwork had been sent away, worst case scenario i might just have to get one installed after the build. Has anyone done the "Edge" appointment as yet?? Am very curious what that will be like, i'm planning to set myself a budget to spend on upgrades before i get there. Cheers Re: Building first home with Burbank 6Dec 06, 2009 10:03 pm p1peth The only thing i dont like about the house is the fact there is no door on the ensuite which is rather revealing and i didn't realise this until after my paperwork had been sent away, worst case scenario i might just have to get one installed after the build. Fear not, I added two doors at my Edge appointment. One to the WIR and one to the Pantry. Re: Building first home with Burbank 7Dec 07, 2009 11:04 am We did a few upgrades, did worry much about carpet and tiles upgrades as we have 3 boys and replace one day when they ALOT older. http://burbankascent2500.blogspot.com/ https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=28503 [url=http://www.TickerFactory.com/] HOUSE COMPLETED IN 119 DAYS PCI Complete Handover 24th August Re: Building first home with Burbank 8Dec 07, 2009 11:27 am congratulations on the new build. We are building through Burbank. We are into our 3rd week of the defect fix and hoping that we get the keys this week. Fingers crossed otherwise I will own 2 homes and be not able to live in one. Just a word of warning about burbank. Don't expect things to happen quickly. It took us 6 months to get to our contract signing. I know it might not have taken everyone that long, but it did for us and it was a very frustrating time where you wonder what the hell they are doing. I guess with the influx on first home buyers things are getting slower to push through. Its not to late to get the dorrs added, when HO contact you, just get them to add it for you. Anyway I hope you enjoy your experience. Re: Building first home with Burbank 9Dec 08, 2009 9:56 pm Quote: Just a word of warning about burbank. Don't expect things to happen quickly. It took us 6 months to get to our contract signing. Gee thats a long time? Was there any reasons for the delay?? How long has it taken everyone from time of signing preliminary documents to signing final contract?? I was told my paperwork has been placed in the first home buyer queue and would be signed before december 31st, hoping i haven't been fooled. Re: Building first home with Burbank 10Dec 08, 2009 10:13 pm p1peth Quote: I was told my paperwork has been placed in the first home buyer queue and would be signed before december 31st Don't worry, it will be. But just in case, call them before 23rd December, they close then until 12th Jan for Christmas. Re: Building first home with Burbank 11Dec 09, 2009 8:46 am p1peth Gee thats a long time? Was there any reasons for the delay?? How long has it taken everyone from time of signing preliminary documents to signing final contract?? I was told my paperwork has been placed in the first home buyer queue and would be signed before december 31st, hoping i haven't been fooled. have a read of my experience with the pre build stage. http://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=17112&p=263536#p263536 Basically they spent 4 weeks drafting the plans, then came back to me saying that there were height restrictions in my area. which they knew about months before hand. It was a really painful process for us. still is. However we are almost finished, should ge the keys on friday. Goodluck with your house. Keep in constant contact with them to ensure that they are doing their job. Re: Building first home with Burbank 12Dec 09, 2009 11:55 am [quote][/quote] PieMan. • Expect the unexpected. And they will cost you $$$$$ We spent $46k above the initial price. Thats a significant increase in $$!!! Was this due to all the extras you chose to put in or purely due to problems with your council restrictions?? Im on a dead flat block and the only restrictions i had were a reduction in roof pitch by 0.5 degrees. I was told the site costs should be less then $6000 but allowed $10,000 just in case. Re: Building first home with Burbank 13Dec 09, 2009 12:05 pm In terms of extras id like to add: * Upgrade Oven & stove top to 900mm, upgrade rangehood * Add Flyscreens * Ensuite Door * Microwave spot * Double water tank size The only other area i'm concerned about is lighting, having difficulty finding an image of what the Ascent 2500 standard lighting looks like. Does anyone know what the estimated cost of adding downlights might be to the ascent 2500. Re: Building first home with Burbank 14Dec 09, 2009 12:51 pm p1peth In terms of extras id like to add: The only other area i'm concerned about is lighting, having difficulty finding an image of what the Ascent 2500 standard lighting looks like. Standard lighting is absolute minimum. And I mean absolute minimum. Ie - in our huge living area there were 2 batten lights spaced appropriately. Adding downlights... in our 22sq home it was around 3.5k easy. Think carefully about downlights. They look nice in the displays but just are'nt all that practical and don't light all that well unless you have ALOT of them. Re: Building first home with Burbank 15Dec 09, 2009 1:45 pm To provide 58no internal light points to dwelling $2900. 900mm cooker oven rangehood $1800 fly screens $520 microwave space $260 our 4500l water tank was an extra $280 Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ http://burbankascent2500.blogspot.com/ https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=28503 [url=http://www.TickerFactory.com/] HOUSE COMPLETED IN 119 DAYS PCI Complete Handover 24th August Re: Building first home with Burbank 16Dec 10, 2009 2:23 pm Expect to spend a bit of money at Edge. The cat1 items are quite basic however functional. As I am building my dream home I have spent a lot on variations. I have however chosen basic carpet because it is quite easy to change My word's of advise are, be patient once your file goes to the administrators keep on top of it, get all pricing and discussions regarding variations and cost in writing, be aware of the 6 months for contract signing or they may ask you to pay any increased cost for the build. Keep a diary, so if you do go over the 6 months you can demonstrate to them you have not been waisting time My build has had some very large site cost such as $15K for restricted site access and $50K site costs as my land was classified 'P'. Re: Building first home with Burbank 17Dec 11, 2009 1:46 pm Quote: pinkdiamond To provide 58no internal light points to dwelling $2900. 900mm cooker oven rangehood $1800 fly screens $520 microwave space $260 our 4500l water tank was an extra $280 Thanks for that info, has been super handy! I unfortunately didn't get to request the tank upgrade before my paperwork went in and am hoping i can adjust that at the Edge. What is the average amount people are spending at the edge??? Re: Building first home with Burbank 18Dec 11, 2009 9:08 pm We went about $2200 with upgrades at edge. Upgraded exterior brick work to cat 2 austral with offwhite mortar Upgraded bathroom vanities to the square basins as we didnt like the big mixing bowls that come as standard Upgraded the toilets Added an extra outdoor dbl power point Added flyscreens http://burbankascent2500.blogspot.com/ https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=28503 [url=http://www.TickerFactory.com/] HOUSE COMPLETED IN 119 DAYS PCI Complete Handover 24th August Re: Building first home with Burbank 19Dec 13, 2009 7:32 am Does anyone know what the go is with Alfresco areas, Is it true that they only lay a concrete surface as standard? what are peoples thoughts on Timber decking vs Tiles or Concrete?? Also keen to hear average money people spent at edge? Re: Building first home with Burbank 20Dec 13, 2009 9:38 am We upgraded some things prior to our Edge appointment, like the stove/oven, water tank (req for Botanic Ridge) and the smart wiring. We were originally going to have microwave space but I thought it would to low for little ones, instead had power point put in the WIP . Quote: Is it true that they only lay a concrete surface as standard? yes Quote: what are peoples thoughts on Timber decking vs Tiles or Concrete?? Timber decking is something we plan to ourselves. I did like what they had done in the Display Home. Dannie http://burbankascent2500.blogspot.com/ https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=28503 [url=http://www.TickerFactory.com/] HOUSE COMPLETED IN 119 DAYS PCI Complete Handover 24th August Hi All, Recently we have signed a contract with Burbank and we are not aware that they have just DORSET, SURREY, HAMPSHIRE, KENT, PILBARA and REDGUM bricks from PGH are… 0 3719 Cant give recommendations in general with that builder, but during the colour selection, this is honestly personal preference. Depends on the style you want. Do you want… 0 46 Congrats. Will be watching this progress and interested to see how you go with summit. 12 36045 |