Hi all,
Long time since I visited the forum. On learning that we are NBN ready, I contacted iiNet and arranged an appointment for NBN technicians to come out today…

Hi all, If we use ADSL 2+ or any other service, any idea whether we get to keep our existing landline number?

Hi mjn, Congrats on approval of the plans. Wish you well in this journey. By th way, what is your lot number?
The guys in and around…

Hi all,
We should be getting the keys some time next week and plan to move in around/after Easter. Reality hits and I am starting to worry about the little…

Thanks aasz...

Hi all, Is there any restriction on using concret retaining walls? Do the covenants allow/disallow this?

I beleive there is more to it than just the builder agreeing to it. I suspect if the Council would allow it. Any idea?

Will they allow high ceilings for the first floor as well?

Hi all, Was wondering if the clothes line and organic compost bins are mandated by the covenants and are tied toour security deposit. Any ideas?

Hi guys, We are building a new house and was wondering if I should go for decking in my alfresco or should I just pour concrete. Which one…

Hi, Those of you who have already got handover - A question for you.
Does PD provide you with any fittings in the bathrooms e.g. tissue holders, towel holder…

I am planning to get the driveway done by 1300 driveways. Fencing is yet to be decided. We have some excavation and retaining walls to be done as well.…

Hi Guys,
Our PCI went off well today. There were a few small things that have been listed for rectification. We got and independant inspection done before the PCI.…

Hi Arun,
We did not have any issues with the water connection. Not noticed anything about the survey pegs so far. I didn't know that I had to check…

Thanks Michelle. That's one problem solved

Hi Michelle, I think, I should clarify this. The pergola does not have a roof per se. It is just the frame - a feature for the…

Hi Michelle, thanks for getting back to me. It is not colorbond. It is some sort of wood. But I am sure it is not timber as…

Hi all,
Ours is a corner block and as per the estate covenants, we have a pergola built at the front corner. This was an add on and hence did…

Hi all,
Our build has been coming along well. Carpet has been laid and fit out is progressing. We are hoping that it will be complete by mid-late next…

Hi Tramsok and Twakky, Congratultaions on your handover. Good to see that you guys are fairly happy with the outcome of the PCI.

Hi all,
It has been a while since there has been any activity on this thread. I presume everyone is busy (and on track with their respective build stages). …

Hi Tramsok,
Good to hear that your house is coming along well and on target. I beleive where the completion date falls before…

Hi Everyone,
Given that a few houses have come upto framing/roofing stages, we had been to the site on Saturday, hoping to run into some of our future neighbours.…

Hi everyone,
Our site commenced on the 1st of Oct. Slab pouring was initially scheduled for last week but due to the inclement weather (or so they claim) had…

Hi Gren, Congratulations! Good to hear that your plan has been approved. Now, PD should be letting you know about the start date, soon.
We too…

Hi guys,
The Tankworks option sounds good. We too will have a look at this.
Hi Twakky, I need some help with the plan for the driveway. Shouldn't the driveway…

Hi Gren,
Water tank was not part of our contract. PD learnt about this post-contract. As mentioned before, I got PD to include the plumbing and slab for the…

Hi Gren
Mirvac agreed that we can have the rainwater tank installed after handover. However, the $10,000 bond amount will be released only after installation of the water tank, as…

Hi,
True. I got a call from Mirvac informing me that the settlement would be in the week of 20th. So yes, it's happening. We have our…

Lucky we locked in the promo offer before 1st of March..
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