Thanks @dotgif, just checked out the slab yesterday. Looking forward to the framing next week
You must be getting ready to move in soon?
Wow Stage…

Welcome back @Zeedi,
where is your build?

ok great,
and you would recommend getting a private inspection done?
looking at the previous comments they seem to find a lot of things that would normally go unoticed which is…

Hi @Dotgif,
Thanks for the update again, I really appreciate you looking out for our block
I heard that they were working on the site today…

Hi everyone,
Finally another update..
Our block has been excavated, piered & is scheduled to have the slab complete this week. Frames/windows to be delivered at the end of the week.
We…

Quick update:
Piering has been done today so have to go there to measure at 1pm.
Come down if you're free for a quick meetup
Hopefully able…

@dotgif thanks for the update
my next door neighbour is with the same builder, we have the same supervisor so i'm sure it will be fine.
hoping to have the piering next…

cpaces, I thought I replied to your private message already?
i'll resend it now

Yes! we have now received a contract date of 19/02/14 but they should start before that, exciting times!
Great news about the schools as well, they will definitely add value to…

wowzers price rising fast
cpaces your house is looking awesome
Our job has moved to construction and just waiting for final letter from bank which should be…

yep, that's exactly what i'm doing re putting 1 out of 4 lights
Just considering what lights to put.. combination of pendants + downlights was my initial thought.. but now thinking…

Hi cpaces,
first of all, Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to fellow Ponderers!
My brother just got his NBN after handover so not sure if you are able to arrange…

Congrats! @Parkroyal
How long is your construction time?

@dotgif apologies for the late reply again,
we were meant to receive our contracts last week but are now reassessing to see if we can get the loan done in one…

yeah so you only have 1 conduit for telephone & optic right?

yes,
Our estimators said we can't use the telstra conduit, $200 to do another conduit but I am getting NBN to confirm.
thanks

oh yipee,
We are just waiting for bank's letter of authority to commence.
Also, did you need a different conduit for your NBN or did they use the telstra conduit?
thanks

@Dotgif ok so the tiles will just butt up against the skirting?
I will have to ask our supervisor as well what our options are
Has your kitchen been done yet? did…

so did they skirting over the tiles or cut the tiles to the skirting?
I just read one page that you can do either but both have pros/cons

Yes, we have received our CDC approval as well
I was at beaumont tiles on saturday and he told me to ask for 40mm..
10mm for skreeting, 5mm glue, 10mm tile and…

quick update,
Negotiated liquidated damages from $20 per day to $80 per day
Contracts have been signed and submitted
hopefully still get our slab done before Christmas
@dotgif did you ask your supervisor/kitchen to…

new land release happened today
Ridgeline 5 & 6 which are on the other side of the forest.
Prices are about $1000 p/m2
http://www.landcom.com.au/downloads/fil ... nFINAL.pdf

@dotgif great news re your build
we will hopefully receive our CDC approval end of the week/next week

hopefully,
How long does it normally take from CDC approval to excavation/slab?

sounds like your home is progressing well
they only sell direct from their website/phone, Australian company and has great reviews - http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/123565
I saw them at a few…

this might be a good deal for some of us closer to finishing our homes
click frenzy deal from hoselink - http://www.hoselink.com.au/click-frenzy ... ew=refresh
might be perfect Christmas…

sorry for my lack of posting lately, have been quite busy.
I have finalised my colour/variation selections. CDC was lodged last Friday so hopefully have it back mid next week.
@dotgif @mattandkatehome…

Hi all,
My brother is building in the Ponds with Beechwood homes and from his experience, I would not recommend them to anyone.
It has been almost a year from their build…