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9 years9 yearshondaeurohondaeuro posted:
So, we have decided to build with Planbuild - Handover

Thanks so much TraceyWayne! We are definitely enjoying it, it really feels like home.
Carpenter and plumber are coming out today to sort out the issues, I am sure they…

9 years9 yearshondaeurohondaeuro posted:
So, we have decided to build with Planbuild - Handover

Sorry for the lack of progress updates, it has been a hectic few weeks because we GOT THE KEYS!! YAY!! :z: :z:

9 years9 yearshondaeurohondaeuro posted:
So, we have decided to build with Planbuild - Handover

Some good news, the driveway and alfresco got poured yesterday before the rain came! ::cool:: Photos:
http://s958.photobucket.com/user/hondaeuro/slideshow/Our%20new%20home/150127%20-%20Driveway
I have yet to find out what…

9 years9 yearshondaeurohondaeuro posted:
So, we have decided to build with Planbuild - Handover

A lot has happened in the last week. We had our Handover Inspection on Monday and received our certificate of practical completion that afternoon and got the final invoice…

9 years9 yearshondaeurohondaeuro posted:
So, we have decided to build with Planbuild - Handover

We went to visit the house last night and were pleasantly surprised to see the lights on!! 8) :D

9 years9 yearshondaeurohondaeuro posted:
So, we have decided to build with Planbuild - Handover

Thanks TraceyWayne! We were very lucky indeed. The build is progressing well, but Christmas is coming on fast (only work 3 weeks away!!). They will get pretty…

9 years9 yearshondaeurohondaeuro posted:
So, we have decided to build with Planbuild - Handover

Good news, we got the fixing claim in yesterday :D . The tiling is complete and the painters are booked in to start…

10 years10 yearshondaeurohondaeuro posted:
So, we have decided to build with Planbuild - Handover

Photos!!
http://s958.photobucket.com/user/hondaeuro/slideshow/Our%20new%20home/141110%20-%20Enclosed

10 years10 yearshondaeurohondaeuro posted:
So, we have decided to build with Planbuild - Handover

Big news, the bricks were completed today so we have reached the enclosed stage!! Yipee!! Plus, the kitchen and laundry cabinetry are done and just a few finishing…

10 years10 yearshondaeurohondaeuro posted:
So, we have decided to build with Planbuild - Handover

I went down to the block this morning to meet the site supervisor and check the services rough in. Everything looks good and seems to be in the right…

10 years10 yearshondaeurohondaeuro posted:
So, we have decided to build with Planbuild - Handover

Things are moving really quickly now, we have a roof, gutters and even the windows are in!! I think the current schedule has brick work and plastering to be…

10 years10 yearshondaeurohondaeuro posted:
So, we have decided to build with Planbuild - Handover

The story so far
So, after seven months (and 82 inspections) searching for a house in Brisbane we have decided to build our own. It has been quite a process…

10 years10 yearshondaeurohondaeuro posted:
So, we have decided to build with Planbuild - Handover

It has been a big week at the block ::cool:: . We have a slab! And a frame!! And they have even…

10 years10 yearshondaeurohondaeuro posted:
So, we have decided to build with Planbuild - Handover

Well, someone has been a little slack with updates :( ! Here are some photos of the cut and fill from a few weeks…

10 years10 yearshondaeurohondaeuro posted:
So, we have decided to build with Planbuild - Handover

That is our hope as well, I am expecting things will start to move quickly once the slab is down. It is just everything before that needs to be…

10 years10 yearshondaeurohondaeuro posted:
So, we have decided to build with Planbuild - Handover

It is great to be able to finally confirm that work started on our block last Monday 8 August 2014! Yay!! We have been held up by some…

10 years10 yearshondaeurohondaeuro posted:
So, we have decided to build with Planbuild - Handover

Okay, so I might be getting a bit ahead of myself but we have a planned start date! I spoke to our new site supervisor (more on that soon)…

10 years10 yearshondaeurohondaeuro posted:
Regatta 2920 (Planbuild -Brisbane) - Handover complete :)

Wow, great to read through this thread. It is very reassuring to read of your good experience with PB. Great pics too!!

10 years10 yearshondaeurohondaeuro posted:
So, we have decided to build with Planbuild - Handover

Finally I have some positive progress to report. Last week we received the commencement letter from the builder and confirmed our colours. Today we received a letter from…

10 years10 yearshondaeurohondaeuro posted:
So, we have decided to build with Planbuild - Handover

It has been a while since we posted a proper update. It has been a hectic few weeks with the multiple long weekends and a lot of family stuff…

10 years10 yearshondaeurohondaeuro posted:
So, we have decided to build with Planbuild - Handover

So we signed the contract for the build today and scheduled the payment of the contract deposit! :: Yippee!!

10 years10 yearshondaeurohondaeuro posted:
So, we have decided to build with Planbuild - Handover

Hi snandan, that is great advice. So far it has definitely been worth the time and effort to check and re-check what has been priced, included and agreed. …

10 years10 yearshondaeurohondaeuro posted:
So, we have decided to build with Planbuild - Handover

Hi all, short update for this week. First, a couple of photos of some of the progress on other blocks in the estate:
http://s958.photobucket.com/user/hondaeuro/slideshow/Our%20new%20home/140328%20-%20Estate%20Progress
I am a little jealous

10 years10 yearshondaeurohondaeuro posted:
So, we have decided to build with Planbuild - Handover

We got feedback from the covenant manager today. Unfortunately they knocked back the the textured paint finish on the sides and back of the house. Bugger!! …

10 years10 yearshondaeurohondaeuro posted:
So, we have decided to build with Planbuild - Handover

We got the contract plans through this afternoon. The builder missed a few mark ups we put on the preliminary drawings so those will need to be added. …

10 years10 yearshondaeurohondaeuro posted:
So, we have decided to build with Planbuild - Handover

Hi all, we have just returned from 2 weeks holiday which is why I have been so quiet lately.
Obviously we have not been able to do much while…

10 years10 yearshondaeurohondaeuro posted:
So, we have decided to build with Planbuild - Handover

More colours as promised. Picture quality is a little poor but you should get the idea:
Exterior colours:
Colorbond Roof – Ironstone
Paint over Smooth Render – Surf Mist
Stacked Stone – I…

10 years10 yearshondaeurohondaeuro posted:
So, we have decided to build with Planbuild - Handover

Thanks deluxes!! We have had to make a few changes due to Brisbane City Council small lot code restrictions but there is still plenty of house and the layout…

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