Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Porter Davis homes 3681Nov 11, 2011 11:22 am Forrestdale 27 Land Titled:4/11/11 Building Permit:4/11/11 Site Start Date: 16/11/11 Slab Date: 01/12/11 Frame Date:05/12/11 http://hordefamilyhome.blogspot.com/ Re: Porter Davis homes 3682Nov 11, 2011 11:43 am Porter Davis Homes Questions? Call 1800PORTER Mon - Fri 9am-8pm Sat - Sun 10am-4pm info@porterdavis.com.au http://blog.porterdavis.com.au/ http://www.porterdavishomes.com.au Re: Porter Davis homes 3683Nov 11, 2011 2:45 pm Cheers, Alpal Building PD Heathmont 40 BLOG: http://alpal-pd-heathmont40.blogspot.com/ Deposit paid 19/08/2011 Contract signing 3/10/2011 Site Start 10/11/2011 Slab 23/11/2011 Porter Davis homes 3692Nov 14, 2011 7:33 am Building the Drysdale 30 Wallara Waters, Wallan My Blog : http://www.ourwallanhome.blogspot.com My thread: https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=50975 Porter Davis homes 3693Nov 14, 2011 7:50 am Building the Drysdale 30 Wallara Waters, Wallan My Blog : http://www.ourwallanhome.blogspot.com My thread: https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=50975 Re: Porter Davis homes 3694Nov 14, 2011 10:42 am Rups Our Construction meeting went well today... They pretty much had everything sorted from the 7 PCVs we raised. And the couple of things not done right were fixed straightaway, and that was what we signed off on. Our slab structure was modified due to more accurate soil samples, and even though the site is still classed as a P, the 60-odd piers in the original footing plan don't need to be bored anymore, but there is some new strengthening around the slab perimeter. We also have our building permit, but because their systems were unavailable, our BC couldn't give us a site start date. She has promised to call on Monday with one, and her gut feel was something in the next week. I'm slightly optimistic and going with Friday 18/11, and Leanne has her money on 22/11. PD have been incredibly accommodating with us, and all our admin has gone very well. So far, cannot recommend them highly enough! Very excited! Can't wait to get cracking... (possibly a bad term to use when the next big thing is a slab!!) Hi Rups, Great update, looks like things are on a roll, hopefully you’ll get your start date today. You’ll have to let us know the date so we know who was closer, either you or Leanne. Cheers, Ebony Porter Davis Homes Questions? Call 1800PORTER Mon - Fri 9am-8pm Sat - Sun 10am-4pm info@porterdavis.com.au http://blog.porterdavis.com.au/ http://www.porterdavishomes.com.au Re: Porter Davis homes 3695Nov 14, 2011 11:01 am Ben+Emily Hey guys, First post! I've been reading through this thread and it's got some great info for first time home buyers/builders like me and my partner. We are building the Cabana 33 and we had our soil test ordered on Friday so fingers crossed that comes back with good results. We made our first visit to Hopetoun yesterday. What a day that was...mind blowing. Just a query for those who have been to the Coco Republic furniture sale. We are planning to head down on Saturday and see if we can get any bargains. How does the day actually work? Is there a choice of most furniture that has been on display? And is it just first in, best dressed? Any insights would be much appreciated! Hi Ben+Emily, Welcome to the forum and congratulations on your first home. I’m glad to hear you are building with PD, the Cabana 33 is a great design – what façade have you chosen? It’s great to see you getting involved in the forum – it’s an excellent source of information where you can get honest and open feedback from other members who are different stages of their builds. You should keep an eye on our blog too, we have really great topics covered - http://blog.porterdavis.com.au/ Also please feel free to ask me any questions along the way, I’d be delighted to help where possible. Will you get a chance to get down to the Coco Republic sale? Cheers, Ebony Porter Davis Homes Questions? Call 1800PORTER Mon - Fri 9am-8pm Sat - Sun 10am-4pm info@porterdavis.com.au http://blog.porterdavis.com.au/ http://www.porterdavishomes.com.au Re: Porter Davis homes 3696Nov 14, 2011 11:01 am Ben+Emily Hey guys, First post! I've been reading through this thread and it's got some great info for first time home buyers/builders like me and my partner. We are building the Cabana 33 and we had our soil test ordered on Friday so fingers crossed that comes back with good results. We made our first visit to Hopetoun yesterday. What a day that was...mind blowing. Just a query for those who have been to the Coco Republic furniture sale. We are planning to head down on Saturday and see if we can get any bargains. How does the day actually work? Is there a choice of most furniture that has been on display? And is it just first in, best dressed? Any insights would be much appreciated! Porter Davis Homes Questions? Call 1800PORTER Mon - Fri 9am-8pm Sat - Sun 10am-4pm info@porterdavis.com.au http://blog.porterdavis.com.au/ http://www.porterdavishomes.com.au Porter Davis homes 3698Nov 14, 2011 2:11 pm coobri Does PD charge extra for concrete under the alfresco ? I don't know if they do with everyone but they did with us. We had a charge for the roof extension and pole and then a separate charge for the concrete. Building the Drysdale 30 Wallara Waters, Wallan My Blog : http://www.ourwallanhome.blogspot.com My thread: https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=50975 Re: Porter Davis homes 3699Nov 14, 2011 2:54 pm coobri Does PD charge extra for concrete under the alfresco ? Yes we were charged extra to do the alfresco. We also did our portico as well for a small cost. For us it was better and worth it to do all then and there and not have to worry about mud/dirt coming into the house after we move in. 1. Do your homework and get a price of doing it after handover. But you need to do this before signing contracts just in case you want PD to lay the cement. 2. You may find it a better option and less stressful to do it with Porter Davis because there is so still so much to do after handover (garden, furnishings etc..) and doing the alfresco now is one less thing you have to worry about. 3. At the end of the day it's funding. Good luck!!!! Ivanhoe 36 Dep:18-4-11 Tender:26-5-11 Colour/Electrical:8-6-11 Contract:29-6-11 Building Permit:6-7-11 Site Start:16-8-11 PCI:10-1-12 Handover:24-1-12 http://eli-kay-ivanhoe36.blogspot.com/ Wow that is terrible about the insurance! I guess ideally proof of insurance should be provided prior to first deposit but I'd imagine they would refuse to be out of… 17 14222 There isn't any need to. As I wrote previously, there isn't a set term, there is just commencement based on earlier of contract signing or building permit issue and… 24 13375 Three options 1 Ask the liquidator 2 Find another PD customer and ask the source of their report 3 Pay for new report 3 6489 |