Hi Julie 😀
We have used a mixture of sheer and blockout rollers plus plantation shutters. We have woodland grey window frames and I think it looks fine. I’ve posted…

Going at it again Jayjay! What are you doing with your current house? Are you building in the same suburb?

Hi Mike
In our Lincoln it was only in the ceiling not between floors. Insulation between floors costs extra.

You can get your neighbors details for fencing from the local council. I would definitely contact them (they only give you mailing details) prior to erecting any fences regardless of…

We paid 800-1000 to get someone in with a bobcat after building finished. They came in and cleared the backyard and sides.
Edited to add: we have a fair sized…

Not sure if this helps you at the stage you are at currently, but before we went to tender, we visited HOG, Di Lorenzo and PGH to find out what…

We sometimes get there at 8am and can be parking in the second last row. I think most days you'd be lucky to get a space after 815-830. Often people…

We like to take the kids walking/scooter/bike riding and some of the footpaths are not accessible due to building rubbish or overgrown gardens/grass.
We also went and checked out the…

I for one am quite disappointed at the state of some areas in OPT. Overgrown and messy. Can't see some footpaths for the overgrown grass. Have also noticed walk about…

Hi
We shared the cost of the block retaining wall. We have a good relationship with our neighbors. However some may not be so forthcoming. Usually the person who needs the…

I found this in the oran park gazette. Thought it might be helpful if you haven't been able to secure a landscaper yet.

I have heard of a few break ins and there are still thefts occurring at building sites. Although we had fences we didn't have gates for a while but we…

To get full occ, yes.

I endlessly tried contacting Mills and never got a return call

Nope not just you. I had the same issue. I find it frustrating when trades can't return a call even if it's to say sorry they are swamped. I know…

We also built the Lincoln 35 and made the following changes which would be relevant to your build:
Added shower to downstairs bathroom
Moved toilet and put in cavity slider in lieu…

From memory we had to provide the interim
Certificate.

I think you are in your right to go ahead, however to be neighbourly I'd try contacting them once again letting them know you'd like them to contact you (not…

Ours was issued by Local they are a local certifier.

We got all our blinds and screens from TLC blinds at Narellan.

We moved in August last year

We had to wait a while as it was Xmas and new year period and a lot of trades are off. I noticed a few back yesterday though. Your supervisor…

I just submitted ours yesterday. They will accept the interim.

Wow well there you go. I didn't know that.
Makes sense though doesn't it because they can pick things up internally that you can't see on the end product.

Hi Mike, someone might correct me if I am wrong but I thought just before handover was the only opportunity to get an independent inspection done?

Can vouch for Pat at Michaels handyman services.

Hi Guys,
I need some advise here. Please help us out.
At the block next to ours someone has dropped loads of dirt and now its a mountain of dirt. It is…

Thanks guys. Sales centre confirmed you can lodge with interim occ cert. Will need to contact the builder to get the final. Also for anyone lodging soon, payments won't be…

Those who have their rebate back.
After you completed landscaping etc, did you have to have someone come out and check to issue the full occupancy certificate before applying for…

Hi Scaria
Pasting info here for your on next steps which we got from our cso at that stage (she was very helpful!)
Once all variations are finalised and you have…