Hi guys
Sorry I havent been back to reply for a bit - Ive been sooking
I spoke to my finance broker before we were…

Good thinking I was considering that last night and chatting to my Husband about it. We are intending on putting a pergola on…

Not sure - I was under the impression that the blocks in this estate are selling like hotcakes so not sure whether they will be interested in bargaining. The…

Thanks I wasnt including siteworks or anything else in the $30k - hopefully it will come in under - that would be awesome! …

and Im sad enough to think thats awesome!

thanks
We're not going to get floor coverings and blinds from the builder - we're lucky because my Dad works at a flooring and blinds…

Its so hard to decide what will be important and what wont isnt it?
These were some of the structural changes we…

Glad someone else said that I reckon about 90% of my the conversations Ive had with my Husband about the house have…

I guess that is true Im trying to find things on our list that are things that can be changed later -…

Thanks guys
I guess to scrap $9k of changes to the house wouldnt actually be that hard. Im not sure of all the prices for the changes Ive requested yet…

Could I ask for some opinions please?
We spoke to a building rep on the weekend and gave him a house plan that I had made quite a…

We have 3 dogs and have had wood floor boards, carpet, laminate floor boards, tiles and vinyl
Everything except tiles and vinyl have been a problem for us. Claws and…

Well, we're not at the stage for regrets yet because we havent started building yet
However, Im really hoping that we will be able to think…

Oooh, maybe maybe! I'll check the dates out on my calendar!
We went to the Piara Waters sales office yesterday and talked to the guy there to see whether they…

That would be really helpful - Im definately going to the next one! The garden one would be good too actually

haha - you should get a commission! Ive just found out the next one starts at the beginning of August - but Im…

Nope not yet We're looking at Piara Waters but havent got our act together enough to sign up yet

Awesome! Well since we're still in the 'choosing a house' stage it might be a good idea for me to do it beforehand then!

Where did you do your interior design course? Was it just a short course? I would like to do something like that because I have no idea when…

Aha, it does make sense - thanks
Jen

I am now that you have mentioned it! I didnt even know it was on

There should be! I have learnt so much about building and home designs just from the few days I have been looking through this forum
I have been a…

I remember when we intended to build a house a few years ago (ok, so it was 10 years ago!) there was interactive online site where you could select bricks,…

My sister in law stands in her WIP and eats chips so her husband doesnt see her scoffing! I think she'd love a secret…

OMG I am in love - where do you get this??

Aha! You know, I have the actual big brochure at home with the price list (its called 'the ultimate book of homes' or something) and Im almost 100% sure…

Oooh I just looked at Burtonia Gardens - that looks nice and really good sized blocks too! I may have to take a drive there and check it out…

I dont have an answer for you but thanks for mentioning that - its something I would have forgotten about! Our dogs would break through a normal flyscreen in…

We were hoping to get a block under $270k - looks like Newhaven Estate and Northerly Estate would fit in way under that …

Thanks Rex I really hope we can find a block there - it looks really nice.