OMG I can't believe it
Same thing happened to us... twice!! We had to choose at colour selection, then a few months later we got a message that we had to change laminates and…
Anyone Heard of Freelife Homes in WA
All four of the houses on my street being built by them, have been rendered this week. Looks like something is happening there at last!
Gascoigne Furniture Perth
We bought some great furniture at Comfort Style furniture. Also a leather suite at New Idea furniture. New Idea have a lot of garish stuff, but we found the leather…
Anyone Heard of Freelife Homes in WA
There are three houses being built by Freelife directly across the road from me. Absolutely nothing has happened on any of them for over 2 months now. They went ahead…
Changes to plans
WE started with an idea of a plan that we liked but pretty much totally rearranged it several times during the planning period. We spoke to many builders and they…
A custom build in Hammond Heights - walls started.
Some progress at last.
Our land finally settled about almost a month ago. That of course, true to form, was a drama in itself. Our pre-approval from the bank expired…
A custom build in Hammond Heights - walls started.
selections have all changed!
A custom build in Hammond Heights - walls started.
At last, after an almost 10 week wait after the slab was put down, bricklayers have arrived and have started to build the walls of our house.
This house building…
A custom build in Hammond Heights - walls started.
Hi everyone.
I've been lurking on the website for many months and absolutely love it. I have already learned so much from the posts I have read here. It's awesome to…
signing a build contract before land titles
We had our builder organised and the plans drawn etc well before the titles were issued. However we couldn't sign a building contract till after. You can't sign a contract…
can someone tell me what AW on plan means
awning? Are you have awning windows in the front?
The Monteray New Generation Hammond Park- Kitchen cabinetry?
oops drove past today. The window shutters are on your neighbours house. LOL. Still love ur house though. Can't wait till we are in the same position.
The Monteray New Generation Hammond Park- Kitchen cabinetry?
Hi Felicity.
Congratulations on getting married.
Your house looks lovely. I drive past every day and m so jealous that you are in and sorted. I love…
A custom build in Hammond Heights - walls started.
Hey felicity. We decided to get rid of what could have been space for another bedroom for the bigger master room and dressing rooms. no chance of kids so really…
Who is responsible for this? UPDATE for those interested....
Have you actually seen anything from their insurance company saying that they won't cover it because it is your fault. Perhaps your neighbour has been told that the insurance company…
101 Residential - How long have you waited??
Our brickies finally started yesterday. We waited 9 weeks and 3 days!! Well and truly over waiting.
Dealings/Experience with Finance Brokers
Our broker was absolutely fantastic. We had a number of dramas with valuations and if it wasn't for the connections our broker had, I have no doubt we would not…
Building with Redink - PCI is tomorrow (3rd Sept)!!!
We are building with C0llier in Hammond Park. You are right... I drive through the estate and note all the new houses going up. We seem to be one of…
Building with Redink - PCI is tomorrow (3rd Sept)!!!
We are in the same position. Slab went down mid February and the bricks, door frames etc have sat on the block for weeks. Our SS also said that we…
Our 2 story house build in Hammond Park
We are in exactly the same stage. Slab went down mid feb and bricks and door frames have sat on the slab for a few weeks. Our SS has told…
Changing Job during home loan application
My partner changed jobs after our pre-approval and before unconditional approval stage. Our broker said that it wouldn't be a problem as he was moving from one government position to…
How to check land size - help!
Not certain if this is an option... but I have previously looked at my shires mapping system (I live in Perth) to see what was being planned for our estate.…
PR's Finished Build - A belated update and a wedding Pg. 69
Our first payment was a 5% deposit to cover the administration costs... just prior to putting in the slab. It was written in our contract. Previous to that we had…
Letter of Commencement, additional funds proof
Do you have more than one account? Put the exact amount that is required for the build in that account and send a copy of the internet statement which shows…
BAL (bushfire attack level)
Ours dropped from 12.5 to LOW because scrub was removed after our land settled in the subsequent developments of our estate, so our property was no longer within 100m of…
I'm confused about how construction loans work.
We are in a similar situation. We have a mortgage for the basic build and a number of fit out items. (Our bank actually requires some fit-out to be included…