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3 years3 yearsMinteeMintee posted:
Upgrade Costs 'i.e moving from group 1 to group 4'

Hello,
I'm hoping someone can assist me, im looking to get an understanding in the costs relating to upgrading internals of the home. Im at the point where i've made all…

4 years4 yearsMinteeMintee posted:
Coronavirus Impact to Build/On-Site Meetings.

Hello,
I'm so confused; I emailed my builder to ask whether i need to reschedule my planning and color appointments given that I cant leave my home under stage 4 restrictions...…

4 years4 yearsMinteeMintee posted:
Builder before title

Yeah im not eligible for a grant - thats out the question.

4 years4 yearsMinteeMintee posted:
Builder before title

Howdy,
I looking to build in the Fraser Rise Estate; and have been told title will be expected in APR 2021
Is to too early to engage with a builder now? How…

4 years4 yearsMinteeMintee posted:
So confused - Colours & Quote

Sorry joker your reply confused me a little. Im at the 'quote' stage.... isnt contract signing later?
where im getting confused is, they mentioned they give you a quote, everything is…

4 years4 yearsMinteeMintee posted:
So confused - Colours & Quote

Another question. Do builders move on quote? I.e if it comes back at 300k, can you get them down to 290k?

4 years4 yearsMinteeMintee posted:
So confused - Colours & Quote

Hi All,
Im genuinely so confused; So i've got a couple of quotes from builders and they all say 'you can do xyz at colours' i.e change the type of tiles,…

4 years4 yearsMinteeMintee posted:
Bushfire BAL Levy

Hi Guys,
I was speaking to a sales rep on building a new home and mentioned they charge 1500 for building in a bushfire zone. The issue is that it looks…

4 years4 yearsMinteeMintee posted:
Boutique Homes

I just got back from visiting a couple of display homes; my gosh, did I have the most disgusting sales person I've ever had in my entire life at Boutique…

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4 years4 yearsMinteeMintee posted:
Building Costs - The 'price' realistic vs paper

Just a question in relation to PS and PC.... im trying to wrap my head arround it and dont entirely understand it... if im getting a quote/contract which one do…

4 years4 yearsMinteeMintee posted:
Building Costs - The 'price' realistic vs paper

Yes. In Melb. I've been to a few display homes already and have planned to take tomorrow off and tuesday for visits. Tuesday is bank day too; so i'll know…

4 years4 yearsMinteeMintee posted:
Building Costs - The 'price' realistic vs paper

Help me out here.... im struggling to find the difference. Im assuming metricon, henley, porter davis, burbank, these are "large project builders"?
Small project builders; where can I find a list?…

4 years4 yearsMinteeMintee posted:
Building Costs - The 'price' realistic vs paper

I notice that alot of buiders offer 'packs' i.e with Metricon they've got the Energy Saver Plus Pack, and the 'Designer' Packs available.
On my notepad i've got things like 'insulation',…

4 years4 yearsMinteeMintee posted:
Building Costs - The 'price' realistic vs paper

Ive been told a 350mm fall; i've been told this isn't 'crazy' or 'too bad' > 500mm is bad?
When you say 'take it to a builder', like a local, non…

4 years4 yearsMinteeMintee posted:
Building Costs - The 'price' realistic vs paper

Fraser Rise - Most Likely Westwood Estate

4 years4 yearsMinteeMintee posted:
Building Costs - The 'price' realistic vs paper

How does the tender process work? Can you get people you know to tender for work? I.e I know a sparky, can this reduce your cost.
I dont want to take…

4 years4 yearsMinteeMintee posted:
Building Costs - The 'price' realistic vs paper

So thats with no landscaping/fencing, but legit everything in the house done, site costs, plans etc etc?

4 years4 yearsMinteeMintee posted:
Building Costs - The 'price' realistic vs paper

Surely thats not right?!

Building Costs - The 'price' realistic vs paper
4 years4 yearsMinteeMintee posted:
Building Costs - The 'price' realistic vs paper

Thanks for the prompt response and welcome; that 11k + sitecosts, landscaping, plans etc etc?. Is that incl or excl the garage.
Im looking at 30 SQ double, so an estimate…

4 years4 yearsMinteeMintee posted:
Building Costs - The 'price' realistic vs paper

Sorry I didn't 100% follow.
So you're saying if there's a list price of 290k. Expect 48k-77k on plans? I was under the impression that this was built into the…

4 years4 yearsMinteeMintee posted:
Fraser Rise / Plumpton

Sorry; I've been told its 350mm of fall to the rear; should I be concerned with this?

4 years4 yearsMinteeMintee posted:
Building Costs - The 'price' realistic vs paper

Hi,
Going around to a few builders in the area getting idea of what to build etc; all there 'price lists' seem to not include the basics, what i've been told…

4 years4 yearsMinteeMintee posted:
Fraser Rise / Plumpton

Howdy,
I've been doing quite a lot of research into the Fraser Rise Area and Deanside (previously called Plumpton and Kororoit).
Im quite confident that i'm leaning more towards the Fraser Rise…

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