Just curious, anyone knows which gas and electricity supplier is decent to go with? Thanks.

We got a few quotes for our driveway, and found that there can be a big variation amongst concreters. Though it does take time to get quotes, it is worthwhile…

Just curious, anyone attended the auction at Fairthourne St on the weekend? Was the house sold? If yes, what was the winning price? Thanks!

Thanks Kamma,
I think it's up to your builder to say if they can build the model that of the house that you want. If they don't think they can (due…

Hi Kamma,
Have you signed the tender/contract? Is this a house+land package?
Generally, the sales/builder will have to confirm that the house model can be built before the tender or contract can…

thanks titch101. I did try a few times with the admin at the tender and also at contract stage. they just won't do it and indicate i can contact the…

Just trying my luck here, does anyone know who the cabinet maker for PD is? Thanks!

Hi,
Does anyone know who is the cabinet maker for PD Lifestyle? I'm looking to make a few changes to our cabinets from shelves to drawers. Our PD admin indicated that…

Should be in your tender documents. I was charged $1772.

themilesy,
i'm looking for just a general buidling inspection after each stages of the construction. Have you used any? thanks!

Hello neighbours,
We are currently looking for a recommendation for a building inspector. If you know a decent one and have had good experience with, do let us know. Thanks.…

just curious, did anyone receive a settlement gift yet from red23? -) ...

confirmed going to settle on the 15th. fingers crossed!

Anyone in 1J or 1K settled yet? Just curious ....

it looks like the lot numbers are up for 1J and perhaps soon for 1K. Doesn't look like there's anything more to do, except to get this through with the…

I think at this stage, seeing the holidays in December, quite possibly settlements will only be possible in January. Perhaps to our favor since builders tend to take sometime off…

Thanks faerie for the info!! It's really expensive.
btw, i've been following your building blog for awhile now, truely stunning! what timber flooring are you going for? Looks like it's almost…

Hi all, I have a question abt driveway material. I drove by the estate earlier today and saw one of the completed driveway without any strips or gaps. My guess…

I'm guessing the 'delay' may also be due to the bridges that they have to complete building on Somerfield drive before they lay the roads. the persistant rain certainly doesn't…

Refl3ct,
This is great info abt the roof. Which level of approval is this? Is it Places Homes, DAP, building permit?
Thanks.

Evonne,
That is the Community Infrastructure Levy payable at the Dandenong council office. This is a one time fee, you can check city of Dandenong web for more details.

Refridgerated cooling = $ on bills, and up front cost (i.e. the unit itself) but works everytime.
Evaporative cooling = lower on bills and lower upfront cost, but may not work…

folks who are bulding with PD access, lifestyle and prestige,
I saw a few PD homes being build in somerfield and just wondeirng if can help out. I know what my…

What abt the station at Mordialloc? It's a straight road along Green/Hutton/Governor Rd to the station from Somerfield, maybe abt 4 redlights? Think that may be faster than the Springvale…

Refl3t,
Is Places doing your landscape too? Do you have your building permit yet? My builder PD is basically taking an off-hand approach here (in terms of landscape) where they provided…

Hi Jeuno,
Did you submit your plans to DAP directly? To save time, do you think we can submit a draft of our landscape+driveway plans directly to DAP to seek their…

katmeow,
not 100%, but has your land settled yet and since you currently own the land, hence you're receiving the rates payment invoice?
since the land we purchased isn't titled yet…

guagua77,
PD says render required for 'Front projection and portigo'.
Design guideline says, 'Any single material must not comprise greater than 70% of the frontage facade'.
Hope this helps ...

Hi Amy and Del,
Welcome to Somerfield!
Think you can PM manda1146 for the details of the eaves since manda1146 had dealt directly with the DAP. Also, the savings appear to be…

hi manda1146,
just saw your msg. sorry we've missed that earlier. we're at lot264. not direct neighbours but still neighbours -). nice to hear from ya!