Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Porter Davis homes 3707Nov 14, 2011 3:57 pm coobri Anyone used Choice home loans to do there finance ? We did, really only to use the reduced deposit fucntionality, however we were convinced to go with westpac as a cheaper alternative to NAB. Hate Westpac and will be switching back once the construction is completed. :p Oh and we are painting.. FINALLY Re: Porter Davis homes 3708Nov 14, 2011 4:27 pm coobri Does PD charge extra for concrete under the alfresco ? Hi coobri, I see cattycatcat and eli-kay123 have been super helpful in answering your question about the extra charges for concreting under the alfresco. If you would like to speak to a sales consultant please feel free to send me a private message with your contact details and I will arrange for someone to give you a call. 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 3710Nov 14, 2011 6:05 pm FHO_hl Hi guys Just wondering if anyone's lockup and fixing stage fell on the same day? Our site started on the 19/09 and we're already at lockup/fixing...is this too fast (We' building a 27sq home) ? We started 1st week of September and we paid our lockup stage last week, we are now onto the fixing stage, expecting an invoice soon. Re: Porter Davis homes 3711Nov 14, 2011 6:43 pm FHO_hl Hi guys Just wondering if anyone's lockup and fixing stage fell on the same day? Our site started on the 19/09 and we're already at lockup/fixing...is this too fast (We' building a 27sq home) ? Its about right.. we had lockup and fixing 3 days apart.. Re: Porter Davis homes 3712Nov 14, 2011 7:00 pm Hi all, Is it normal to sign the off on the PCI and have settlement on the same day. My SS said I won't get my appliances for another 5 business days after that. Has anyone experienced this? thanks Stuey. Re: Porter Davis homes 3713Nov 14, 2011 7:04 pm stuey0608 Hi all, Is it normal to sign the off on the PCI and have settlement on the same day. My SS said I won't get my appliances for another 5 business days after that. Has anyone experienced this? thanks Stuey. Ah no way would that be working. PCI today, setttlement in 5 days, when you deliver the appliances. In the mean time, they can resolve the issues Re: Porter Davis homes 3714Nov 14, 2011 7:50 pm Team PD 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 Thanks Ebony! We are just going with the Belford facade. We like to keep things nice and simple, and think it looks great. We will definitely be getting down to Coco Republic sale, my partners got her eye on a few things so fingers crossed we can get a bargain! Re: Porter Davis homes 3715Nov 14, 2011 8:54 pm Dear all, is there anyone going to build along Tyne lane? or is there anyone hearing some news about those ugly wooden telegraph poles? will they be replaced? They are more likely to destroy the whole gorgeous review in our neighborhood. Re: Porter Davis homes 3716Nov 14, 2011 8:58 pm FHO_hl Hi guys Just wondering if anyone's lockup and fixing stage fell on the same day? Our site started on the 19/09 and we're already at lockup/fixing...is this too fast (We' building a 27sq home) ? Yeah, for us site start was 16 Aug 2011 and we paid the lock up stage about 2 weeks ago and the fixing invoice came about a week later. (We are building a 36 sq home). Wow, you started a month behind us and are now at where we are. Someone mentioned earlier in this forum that the reason the building maybe moving fast is because there is not much work happening so the tradies are readily available to work on your home. 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/ Re: Porter Davis homes 3717Nov 14, 2011 9:04 pm firesos88 Dear all, is there anyone going to build along Tyne lane? or is there anyone hearing some news about those ugly wooden telegraph poles? will they be replaced? They are more likely to destroy the whole gorgeous review in our neighborhood. I'd call the local council? 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/ Re: Porter Davis homes 3718Nov 15, 2011 5:19 am eli-kay123 FHO_hl Hi guys Just wondering if anyone's lockup and fixing stage fell on the same day? Our site started on the 19/09 and we're already at lockup/fixing...is this too fast (We' building a 27sq home) ? Yeah, for us site start was 16 Aug 2011 and we paid the lock up stage about 2 weeks ago and the fixing invoice came about a week later. (We are building a 36 sq home). Wow, you started a month behind us and are now at where we are. Someone mentioned earlier in this forum that the reason the building maybe moving fast is because there is not much work happening so the tradies are readily available to work on your home. Except painters, its taken 10 days for him to arrive. Least he has started.. the 22sq across the road from me move in on the 12th Dec! they started 4 weeks AFTER me. Re: Porter Davis homes 3720Nov 15, 2011 8:03 am coobri Anyone used Choice home loans to do there finance ? We used them - pretty good and would use them again. I cant remember but I believe if you use them you save a little up front money to PD? 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/ Three options 1 Ask the liquidator 2 Find another PD customer and ask the source of their report 3 Pay for new report 3 12182 Ask for references and speak to them. If they are defensive or try to avoid the request, walk. 1 74219 I would never build with Fowler homes. I built with them in 2021 and till date maintenance issues are pending. All their existing trades and businesses don't work with… 14 105129 |