Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Porter Davis homes 6927Mar 26, 2013 6:30 pm 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 6928Mar 26, 2013 6:44 pm 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 6929Mar 26, 2013 7:12 pm 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 6930Mar 26, 2013 7:21 pm 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 6933Mar 27, 2013 4:10 pm pdkallara33 It looks like 2-3 months from that photo... the things that will hold it up will be council and if you have traffic lights in your stage then vicroads are good at holding things up. Mikey_Harrison inglewood Yay! Our land is coming along! Love the street lights! Still are being told settlement on the land is July. Grrrrrr. We were originally told that "settlement will be April/May, worst case scenario June" Hi Ingle That's terrible new.. the delays suck... We signed in Jan 2012 for an April Settlement... May at the latest say the developer (AB Justwait...) Flash forward to settlement about 31-July and site start now in October. There was a clause in our contract for an additional costs every 2 months for a delayed site start. Being 2 storey, that was an additional $2000... So in January when we knew this, I didn't care but it kicked in August so it was stressful locking away the paperwork not to be penalised... So don't believe what the land sale office says... they just want your money. And they also were not very forthcoming in telling us it would be nearly 12 months before we could get a home phone or the internet connected... regards Mike Thanks for the info guys. No traffic lights to worry about in our estate (or the whole town for that matter ) Wish there was a clause in our contract too... We are hoping to save some $ by not having to pay PD an extra $1000 each month after May. Hopefully pdkallara33 it will be closer to 2 months than 3 . I guess I can't complain really b/c some of our friends have had their land settle much much later than they would have liked (like my SIL - hers was 18 months!!!!) Anyway, we drive past about once a week and get a bit more excited each time as we see more progress being made. They seem to have filled up most of the ditches at the front of the blocks for the services so I guess it won't be long till they do the roads now. Re: Porter Davis homes 6934Mar 27, 2013 4:28 pm On a positive note, our BC was able to get all the info and prices we requested so we have now made our contract appointment. Tile appointment will be in two weeks with contract two weeks after that. Looking forward to having things finalised. Re: Porter Davis homes 6935Mar 27, 2013 6:52 pm Could someone please explain to me how prices can vary between quote and tender? I understand suppliers pricing can change but what is the point of the quote if things can change? I thought a quote in writing was legally binding... Is there something I've missed in the fine print?! Thanks Re: Porter Davis homes 6936Mar 27, 2013 8:56 pm Just got an update on my staircase. My BC forwarded the variation to be signed for the staircase to be corrected.. My fee? $3370! So much for management agreeing to "look into the issue". Bottom line... My opinion still hasnt changed re:PD over-riding whatever they want. The building 'contract' doesn't seem to be much use. Re: Porter Davis homes 6937Mar 27, 2013 9:13 pm chrystee Serenity_Now Hoping someone can help with some clarification regarding bank valuation/financing. So we have a pre-approval from the bank with regards to a construction loan. But this is obviously subject to the bank valuation of the build contract which I can't give the bank until I've signed it.... So in some cases, this almost feels like buying a house at auction and praying that the bank agrees with the purchase price and provides the funds? Or is there a "Subject to Finance" clause for the contract with PD? Any insights? I'm currently in the situation now, as bank valued house $30,000 less. You do get a 2 week subject to finance clause and I have extended mine 3 times now. Hoping to get another valuation by tomorrow. I had a pre-approval as well but this really didn't mean anything! If this was your second home and your already had equity, or lots of savings to cover the gap and more than 20% deposit then it wouldn't be as bad. I believe if a bank underquotes the house you are required to provide the shortfall unfortunately. Re: Porter Davis homes 6938Mar 27, 2013 9:16 pm jnkbids Just got an update on my staircase. My BC forwarded the variation to be signed for the staircase to be corrected.. My fee? $3370! So much for management agreeing to "look into the issue". Bottom line... My opinion still hasnt changed re:PD over-riding whatever they want. The building 'contract' doesn't seem to be much use. The contract is legally binding. They must do what they contracted to do. Re: Porter Davis homes 6939Mar 27, 2013 9:18 pm Attended our tender appointment today and everything ran very smoothly. So far so good. Kudos to our sales consultant, our BC and the presenter at head office today. Re: Porter Davis homes 6940Mar 28, 2013 6:55 am skye02 Attended our tender appointment today and everything ran very smoothly. So far so good. Kudos to our sales consultant, our BC and the presenter at head office today. Glad your tender went well. Ours did too. Just had a look at your blog. When did you first sign up with PD? When we had our colours appointment they asked us this and as we signed up in November, we we were able to choose from both caesarstone or essa stone. I think they should have signs up at Hopetoun stating that when they change suppliers the original range is still available for people who signed up before a certain date. It would make it much less confusing (and frustrating!!) for new people who see both options in the showroom and then assume that they can have either. Hope you can get your caesarstone... Three options 1 Ask the liquidator 2 Find another PD customer and ask the source of their report 3 Pay for new report 3 12336 Ask for references and speak to them. If they are defensive or try to avoid the request, walk. 1 74701 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 105553 |