Thanks jovi. The more people I speak with on here the more the good stories are starting to balance out the horror stories which is positive. We got a really…

When we went to the gallery the wider nicer vanities just seemed over priced for what they are. To add the shelves onto the side of the single vanity cost…

sorry for the elongated post before... i didn't realize i typed so much... got a bit carried away haha...

hey there home builders
so we went to visit our simonds representative at the display home over the weekend i'd like to say…

For us it is $24k site costs (we need a retaining wall as we have a sloping block), electrical $3000, a/c (we are doing this ourselves) $8000 - split downstairs…

wow. SherWin, love your work. you obviously know your building and it seems you know simonds quite well. i will be in touch. most definitely.
thanks for the time you take…

wow i really appreciate everyone's opinions and advice. i love the internet. i read a lot. it used to be on electronics, computing and hifi forums but now it's all…

thanks abraham i might pm SherWin and see what he / she thinks about all this. like i said i just want to be as informed as possible before proceeding.…

we have money set aside on top but what does your estimate of 50k - 80k include? everything? like flooring / blinds / furnishing / landscaping / driveway / pavings…

hey edscl which estate are you building?

humble - thank you so much. that list certainly is extensive. lots in there i probably wouldn't have thought of.
abraham - thanks for your advice and i agree with your…

yes not very deep. i believe it is what is referred to as a "cottage block" but we like the location so we decided to compromise on block size (depth)…

in case you are wondering, below is apparently what our house includes as standard. this will all need to be confirmed on the weekend of course. if you could asterisk…

hey mate i'm not sure which post you are referring to in this thread? sat may 28 2011 9am?

Wow! Thanks for all the feedback so far guys. I've been massively busy these past 2 days so haven't had a chance to check our post and my gmail is…

***We are First Home Buyers building with Simonds Homes in Narre Warren, VIC. We appreciate any advice you may have for us as this is our first Home Buying /…