How often do you visit your site?
We go to our site at around the same time every day (we live less than five minutes to the site).
We also take some photos, which I am loading onto…
How long did it take you to get to contract?
We sat down with our chosen builders in late November, paid the initial deposit to start the ball rolling in December and signed the contract at the end of March.
Factors,…
First home project - DFH Brookdale
I thought it was that.
The number of days outlined is 210, but a number of my friends have said it should take less, depending on the weather (fingers crossed).
First home project - DFH Brookdale
Hi guys,
The ball has started to roll.
Our contract was signed at the end of March, and all we are waiting for now is the building permit to be approved.
At this…
First home project - DFH Brookdale
Hi guys,
it seems that when the ball moves, it goes in small but influential steps.
We now have a colour appointment - three days after we get back from the honeymoon.
I…
First home project - DFH Brookdale
It's been a few weeks since I've been on here... but there's been movement.
As of Saturday the contract process started.
At this stage it looks as though we will be in…
First home project - DFH Brookdale
Hi guys,
I posted on here last year about planning a country build.
Well,there's been some movement in the past few weeks.
My wife-to-be and I have a block, which was purchased in…
Planning a country build
Thanks guys,
we are looking at expanding the main room by a metre to put a bath in the ensuite, but it is still early days.
Thanks for the tip with Bendigo,…
Planning a country build
Hi Herbiecat,
thanks for that as well.
The Brookedale stood out when I saw it at Cranbourne last year - I've been back three times to see it, and its similar sizes…
Planning a country build
Hi Kaytee,
thanks for the info. The slower than average contract period has been something I've noted on other forum posts.
In one sense I hope our process is not as long,…
Planning a country build
Hi guys,
My fiance and I are in the last stages of planning to build our first home in country Victoria.
We have been researching builders and designs for the last 15…