Thanks dulie
been a blassing and a curse tbh. builder had details of both landscaper, and pool contractor. Got plans from both. Now it appears that access to…

I actually wouldn't recommend our pool contractor, but that's probably something for private message, not for public forum!
We were quoted just over $100 k for similar size with spa (was…

house only between 650-700.
That's not pool or any of the backyard stuff, no driveway etc.

That porch looks sooooooo much better! Nice

Some gorgeous tiles going on here! I love looking at everyone's "mood boards" to see their selections of colours and textures. Really brings the build to "life". …

One of their plans was modified.

Not a cent

What colour is the mortar going to be? I'd try and pick that colour up.

I'd go for 4.
You can use the "extra" as a study/gym/spare/store room, but at least it's there, and you have it.
Nothing like wishing you had more space!
Potential buyers would want…

Pool arrived



Pool arrived mid Jan. Plumbed, backfilled and cemented in week following. Aquablade has gone in to feature wall. All retaining walls have been waterproofed and lined.
Basketball court…

A very good point
I have personally spoken to 3 TA owners too. One from a house built years ago, two of the more recent ones. All positive (some…

Hi aang,
I'm honoured that you chose to post, especially onto my thread!
I do understand what you mean about not a lot of TA reviews/experiences on…

Hi roadie009,
That's exciting! Jess is our Building Co Ordinator too. What design have you chosen/modified?
We are hopeful that they'll start slab prep next week. Flurry of…

Hi SBIM,
Definitely not spruiking. Just plain facts that based off our brief, CG came up with a 48 sq home at a certain price. TA, based off exact…

Any updates on this Arden Votivo 43?
Got to slab pour, and that's it?

If you have evidence of another build utilising the door you want, and they agreed, then why the variation?
If they cannot provide a reason why the smaller door has to…

The brief was
Tropical Resort Luxe.
We'll see how close we get

Dishwasher not included - that I do know.
I'm totally fine with that as everyone has a brand they want, and that's that.
Some are integrated etc. can be tricky.
I can tell…

No insights as such.
They are a quality home builder, several of them around.
What won us over in the end, was the lengths they went to ensure a perfect floorplan and…

This is what we chose at selections...
Internal:
Flooring - Engineered oak straight boards - Champagne (Upgrade)
ceiling heights raised to 2745mm down and 2590 up, except entry is 3000.

Paint - Haymes Moon…

Hi Macher,
How horrible!
Not only the sub standard work, but the disrespect of some trades to leave food wrappers is a pet peeve of mine.
Hoping your new site supervisor…

Hi Bebbsy,
Well, thank you.
It was important to get the home right for us and how we live, but also to offer something desirable come resale (hopefully many many years later)

Jan 23, 2020 5:36 pm
Well hello lovely buildees,
After watching and lurking for some time, we are finally ready to share our build journey with you all
We bought a 650 sqm…

Ok,
I tried to draw it in and it's not working, so I have to explain it.
I'd put one in the entry (with a gorgeous light fitting for impact)
Then your…

Nothing like shopping for bits and pieces to really "finish" your new house, and turn it into a home.
Can't wait to see all the fittings and furniture in and photographed!

Hey Wishy,
We looked very briefly at them (while we seriously considered two other contenders). I too was a little concerned about their "newness", even though I was told their…