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8 years8 yearsbrendantaybrendantay posted:
First home in Byford - Homestart

Yeah it all went together really quickly since last post haha.
at the beginning I thought it would def be next year but i was surprised :)
They…

8 years8 yearsbrendantaybrendantay posted:
First home in Byford - Homestart

Probably should have updated this a while back.
House is done, handover happened 2 weeks ago but still not living there yet as have a newborn and still painting so best…

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8 years8 yearsbrendantaybrendantay posted:
First home in Byford - Homestart

No more pics at this stage; however lockup is done, All internal doors are done, benches and sinks are in.
Tilers for wet areas are apparently going to be in this…

8 years8 yearsbrendantaybrendantay posted:
First home in Byford - Homestart

Ceilings, Cornice, plaster and windows are done :)
Lockup should be tomorrow I believe!

8 years8 yearsbrendantaybrendantay posted:
First home in Byford - Homestart

Apparently I now have a neighbour haha. Also a roof!

First home in Byford - Homestart
8 years8 yearsbrendantaybrendantay posted:
First home in Byford - Homestart

Nothing yet :( two weeks of sun with very little rain and nothing has happened now its raining all week aha so probably not gonna happen…

8 years8 yearsbrendantaybrendantay posted:
First home in Byford - Homestart

Wonder how long it takes for roof tilers to come haha :(

8 years8 yearsbrendantaybrendantay posted:
First home in Byford - Homestart

Heard back late last week and they agreed they messed up and will fix the front door frame for the initial variation cost so that's a plus.
Also guttering and…

First home in Byford - Homestart
8 years8 yearsbrendantaybrendantay posted:
First home in Byford - Homestart

Yeah I am very disappointed thus far.
The Sales lady I dealt with from the beginning was an absolute Gem, I read a lot of reviews about homestart and was a…

8 years8 yearsbrendantaybrendantay posted:
Land zoning - open space/Workshop

Thanks for the replies everyone - I have opted to go for a smaller workshop and make the parking space up with a patio :P

Just curious,Why…

8 years8 yearsbrendantaybrendantay posted:
First home in Byford - Homestart

JUST heard back from Homestart about the double rebate front door frame issue.......
Yep nearly a week to hear back from the client liason officer - still no response from the…

8 years8 yearsbrendantaybrendantay posted:
First home in Byford - Homestart

I assume tilers will start next week :D

First home in Byford - Homestart
8 years8 yearsbrendantaybrendantay posted:
First home in Byford - Homestart

Still powering through it! :D

First home in Byford - Homestart
8 years8 yearsbrendantaybrendantay posted:
First home in Byford - Homestart

Still heard nothing so i called today and spoke with my liason officer.
She advised me nothing was noted on my file re: the variation request (this is obvious as its…

8 years8 yearsbrendantaybrendantay posted:
First home in Byford - Homestart

I emailed then sunday as soon as i saw the frame - haven't heard back yet.
i am considering calling them tomorrow because I don't want such a stupid thing delaying…

8 years8 yearsbrendantaybrendantay posted:
First home in Byford - Homestart

That was a bad photo, this one's a bit clearer aha.

First home in Byford - Homestart
8 years8 yearsbrendantaybrendantay posted:
First home in Byford - Homestart

Unfortunately though I did ask for a variation request for the front door to be changed to a double rebate frame, got a price for the change and confirmed I'd…

First home in Byford - Homestart
8 years8 yearsbrendantaybrendantay posted:
First home in Byford - Homestart

And some internal walls were done today! Unfortunately rain tomorrow and possible next day so I'm not sure if much will happen for the test of this week aha.

8 years8 yearsbrendantaybrendantay posted:
First home in Byford - Homestart

All external walls were done end of last week :)

8 years8 yearsbrendantaybrendantay posted:
First home in Byford - Homestart

thank you! getting super excited now to walk through my house haha.

8 years8 yearsbrendantaybrendantay posted:
Charlibear's Build -Finally in!

ive said it before and ill say it again, I love your house layout and more so your land! so jealous!
great choice of colours for the interior too

8 years8 yearsbrendantaybrendantay posted:
First home in Byford - Homestart

And today it looks like they are going full steam ahead, I hope they keep it up!

8 years8 yearsbrendantaybrendantay posted:
First home in Byford - Homestart

This happened the day after last pic :)

First home in Byford - Homestart
8 years8 yearsbrendantaybrendantay posted:
First home in Byford - Homestart

Well no slab party yet but at least siteworks is happening.

First home in Byford - Homestart
8 years8 yearsbrendantaybrendantay posted:
First home in Byford - Homestart

Unfortunately not - I let the girlfriend choose all that stuff cos i honestly didn't care, Mostly nuteral colours have been selected though :)
Wish It could…

8 years8 yearsbrendantaybrendantay posted:
First home in Byford - Homestart

it was way sooner than expected! im getting really excited now! :D

8 years8 yearsbrendantaybrendantay posted:
First home in Byford - Homestart

So i've had my sister driving past my lot once a week since settlement and yesterday she sent me a picture of a levelled out block - this excited me…

8 years8 yearsbrendantaybrendantay posted:
First home in Byford - Homestart

Building approval came through only 5 days ago haha. the approvals/title side of things took a lot longer than they should have :(

8 years8 yearsbrendantaybrendantay posted:
First home in Byford - Homestart

Well, I just followed up - I dont want to be too pushy, but I have reasons for wanting my house done ASAP :P
I recieved the…

8 years8 yearsbrendantaybrendantay posted:
Land zoning - open space/Workshop

Hello Ladies and Gentlemen.
Im not sure if this is the best place for this, however its a general question so here goes :P
Recently purchased a 478sqm…

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