Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Knockdown and building Fairhaven's Barwon 352 2Sep 04, 2010 12:55 pm _______________________________________________________________ We're a knockdown | rebuild ~ Melb SE burbs Building modified version of the Fairhaven Glenaire Homeone thread: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=28429 _______________________________________________________________ Re: Knockdown and building Fairhaven's Barwon 352 8Sep 30, 2010 12:31 am _______________________________________________________________ We're a knockdown | rebuild ~ Melb SE burbs Building modified version of the Fairhaven Glenaire Homeone thread: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=28429 _______________________________________________________________ Re: Knockdown and building Fairhaven's Barwon 352 12Nov 28, 2010 7:02 pm _______________________________________________________________ We're a knockdown | rebuild ~ Melb SE burbs Building modified version of the Fairhaven Glenaire Homeone thread: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=28429 _______________________________________________________________ Two to choose from 16Feb 16, 2011 11:39 pm We are rapidly approaching having to make a really tough decision. We hired an arborist who found that no tree roots would affect the slab; a far cry from putting root barriers around nearly the whole house. We are still waiting for the updated engineers report, and then new costings, more than 2 months after the original engineers report was made. With our budget well and truly blown with the upgraded slab and root barriers, we went back to Henley to have another look at the Talise Q2 as a fall back. Right now Henley are advertising heavily that they have cut their base price. In reality the price had increased $10,000 to get a similar set of upgrades that used to be standard. So that was frustrating since we had claimed back the $1000 deposit. If we had left that there, the original price would have been valid for 6 months. The reason we didn't select the Talise in the first place was it is not on display anywhere, and that is still the case. Regardless we have decided to get to Tender with Henley and see how the two stack up. After selections it seems we don't have to skimp on the flooring or a fireplace and we will still come in well under the Barwon before the slab upgrades. Henley have not been real quick either, it seems things suddenly happen immediately after I call. That said I had a very constructive talk to them today about putting in a pool just prior to the slab, so that was encouraging. The next few weeks will be interesting as we try to decide which house to go with. The Barwon has a better kitchen and laundry, the Talise better zones and fittings, the Barwon has.... Re: Knockdown and building Fairhaven's Barwon 352 17Mar 09, 2011 6:20 pm Hey Chatz, Just been following whats been happening and it sounds like such a rollercoaster. Thought I would add my 2 cents since DH and I are building the Talise Q2 we signed the contract yesterday and construction should start in 5 weeks (apparently). If I were you, I wouldnt be too worried about having to make a choice on Talise.... you may think I am biased BUT I too had the same issues with not seeing a display, but after looking at hundreds of displays I realised I could imagine the flow of the home in my head without walking through it. I found that the Talise really had everything I was looking for - excellent open plan living, LARGE kitchen with separate butlers pantry, MASSIVE wardrobe, theatre room (which was converted from the living room in original plan), large study/home office and great alfresco too. Anyway, if you wanted to ask any q's about the talise, I'd be more than happy to help. We shopped around with so many builders before signing and found that we got so much more bang for our buck with henley so decided to go with them. Good luck! Trudy Re: Knockdown and building Fairhaven's Barwon 352 18Mar 09, 2011 8:58 pm Hi Trudy, Congratulations on getting your contract signed. I look forward to following your thread if you have one. I agree that after so many display homes we should be able to picture every room and detail. We have our tender meeting Friday. At last we will know what it's going to cost and can compare the two options. We are still torn but we need to make a decision if we are going to have a new house by Christmas. Chatz Re: Knockdown and building Fairhaven's Barwon 352 19Mar 29, 2011 12:51 pm Hey Chatz, How did you tender appointment go? We are still waiting for site start as there have been a hold up with he bank ... surprise surprise. We are really hoping that we will be in by Christmas.... did they give you any type of timeline at your tender appointment? Can't wait till the build starts.... everything has been dragging along! Trudy Re: Knockdown and building Fairhaven's Barwon 352 20Mar 29, 2011 9:51 pm Trudy, I'll have to start a new thread! We signed the contract with Henley yesterday, submitted everything to the bank etc. Henley are now applying for permits. Chatz multiple occ properties are always billed by trades at a premium, rarely per sqm for the lot. You either have trades you know whoe will do by sqm or youre going to get… 1 1058 if the original house is in good condition most of what you listed could be added in stages without the need for KDR and costs and disruption of having to live elsewhere… 1 10399 We are looking to do a KDR with fairhaven homes, Have seen plenty of good reviews about them pre construction and plenty of negative reviews about them during contruction… 0 14310 |