hI fOCUS06,
I'm with Colonial. This is my first house and I was just concerned if there has been cases where people were rejected of payment.
Thanks all. The bank seemed to…

Congratulations Sha! which bank is that? I am also pushing for a handover this Friday, hopefully the bank makes it as well.

Hi,
I'm wondering if anybody has had their final progress payment rejected by the bank due to final inspection and the reasons why. I'm just a bit concern if there can…

I think it is easy to fix your mind now that you won't add any extra that is not mandatory and you may think that, well, I can live with…

I'm not really sure if InstallVerandah is actually the "installation" department of Stratco or is it an independent entity. But I know that the materials they use come from them.
I…

*phew*. I finally managed to talk to a real person at the other end using 132407. And the operator has given me another direct…

Hi,
I am with Colonial home loan. When I want to talk to them about my loan, I have problems reaching them. The customer service line 132407 will just inform me…

Hi ed,
If you are interested, can we PM each other to organise a site inspection?

280 days is quite long. Mine is only 164 days.

I hope I have not misunderstood your question. I know it may be very taxing, but I tell myself, if I can build another house, I will take my time…

hmmm....a very "big" question. we can choose to extra-lised everything! and we also realised that only during the process when we got along so you definitely are asking a good…

Hi,
Install Verandah gave me a quote for $8000 to build a 12mX3m flat attached full colourbond verandah without permit as the consultant said that permit is not needed. What do…

Hi ed@classic,
Does EcoClassic take on a small job like this? Just to install one double glaze sliding door?

Hi,
Does anybody know how much it will cost to install double glaze sliding door? The door opens up to the alfresco and the size of the opening is approximately 3m…

Changing things is the hardest part.I had the impression that after contract was signed, we were only allowed minor changes such as electrical points or else we will incur $300…

Hi all,
Thanks for all your answers. The land was from Dennis Homes. When I bought it, the stage was just released and it took 6 months before I get the…

Hi,
I have a rectangular slab in my backyard. It seems to be a cover for a big drain. I do not think I am able to remove it. But I…

Hi all,
Does anyone know what will actually be provided if your contract includes "dishwasher provisioning"?
I have this clause in my contract but my builder is telling me that I…

Hi all,
I have an urgent question regarding house insurance as I think my house will be ready soon. I am told that CBA would require insurance certificate before they would…

thanks so much, guys. for all the recommendations

Do you have items that are not clearly specified in the contract? It may be cosmetic or due to other reasons that you think is not acceptable. Does the builder…

Hi,
Does anyone have a good inspector to recommend for property in Melbourne South suburbs? How much will it cost?
Thanks.

definitely tiles first. and the place gets cleaned up before the carpet goes in.

Thanks guys for all the advise. Seems to me there is a whole lot of things to take care. I better start getting myself ready for it!

Not sure if the supervisor is now feeling "guilty" or because the house is nearly finished with the tiles all in and cleaned up. THe house is almost locked up…

do you have to arrange with the bank specially for the money to be credited to your account?

oops, more questions have just popped out.
does the bank need the Certificate of occupancy to issue the payment?
Do builders usually apply for the certificate before the items in the defect…

thanks guys, for the tips. they are super useful.
I think I will keep my hopes about moving soon low.

thanks guys, for all the discussion. maybe it goes down to the character of the site supervisor.