McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread
I tiled after handover and the skirting boards were down before the screed. I can't notice. No one has ever walked into my house and stared at our skirting boards.…
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread
Yes I got the mirrored splashback. Looks fantastic on display. Unfortunately what's on display cannot be replicated in real life (false advertising?). My splashback had some terrible distortions in it.…
Anyone building in Elderslie, Camden Heights or Australand?
Hey. I built around the corner with MJH. Built the Beachside in Camden Heights. Finished landscaping today. Just need a back fence and i'm all done.
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread
I certainly hope not. I'm hearing all the right things on the phone, just not seeing any action. In the meantime i'd recommend people to hold off on the mirror…
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread
First time posting in a while. Thought i'd give an update from the other side (post hand-over). Few issues since we moved in. Spent ages trying to play around with…
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread
Has anyone else got a lin1 door to their master? They look fantastic but geez the glass practically glows at night.
Things we should do ourselves
Driveway, landscaping, downlights, flooring.
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread
For those who were interested I received a phone call regarding the distorted glass on the mirror splashback. They are going to get back to me to arrange a time…
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread
Hi everyone. What is everyone doing in regards to blinds? Especially for covering large glass stacker doors? I'm thinking just block out blinds in the bedrooms with venetians or shutters…
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread
Hrm, I am after handover but have not moved in yet. I've just noticed that the glass from my mirror splashback is distorted and therefore doesn't actually mirror.. An electrician…
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread
I think a 300k budget is a good amount provided the block is flat like someone else mentioned.
Congrats Nat! Much to do after handover?
My tiles were completed today, appliances…
Anyone building in Elderslie, Camden Heights or Australand?
I heard a whisper that Camden heights has now be rezoned as elderslie. Can anyone confirm this?
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread
PCI inspection today. Really happy with how everything turned out. Surprised at how good the paint job was actually. Just a few minor things to fix and receiving keys next…
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread
Quick question about tiling. Say I have 60m2 to tile and I'm advised to purchase an extra 10% for wastage. When quoting the cost of labour for the tiling job…
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread
MJ were cheaper? I was quoted $65m2 more by the builder for the exact tile. If I wasn't on a budget I'd have had them do it but it certainly…
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread
Progress payment 5 has now been invoiced. I'm not sure how it will take another 6 weeks or so until handover. All that remains is the installation of the the…
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread
Just had electrical walk through. Apparently the expected completion date is the first week of October which is one week longer than the 6 month contract. Surprising as they are…
Home theatre package for 5k?
Any recommendations on where to purchase in the south west Sydney area?
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread
Bricks are all finished. Was hoping the roof would have been delivered. Hopefully it's all systems go from now on.
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread
Our bricks are not yet finished and our handover date is supposed to be the 26 of September.. Not sure how many rain days there have not been many.
Anyone building in Elderslie, Camden Heights or Australand?
My mistake. Totally read it wrong. As for lot 52 I found the following;
1.4Use of Drainage Reserve
1.4.1
Under special circumstances, the developer/owner may be allowed the use of the Drainage Reserve…
Anyone building in Elderslie, Camden Heights or Australand?
Looking at the DP it says that multi dwelling housing is not permitted. Driving round the estate I can see a big 4 car garage next to what seems to…
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread
What type of downlights have people been looking at for after handover? Price is adding up as the house will have 55 lights..
Home theatre package for 5k?
Hey everyone,
Building a new home with a media room…
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread
Would anyone happen to have a picture of the mdj4 entrance door. Our door frame has gone up but it doesn't quite look like what I remembered. On my colour…
Anyone building in Elderslie, Camden Heights or Australand?
Interesting to note a house for sale in Teasdale street in the local paper with the suburb listed as elderslie.
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread
Long time no post. Getting to the end now brad you must be stoked. My frame went up today. Been going along slowly but hopefully now things will pick up.…