Its exciting to see it get started!
The entire estate is going up so quickly.
Looks like our frame is nearly finished and bricks are starting.
Does anyone know of changes with the…

I went down to the estate yesterday and noticed that we have a front tap!!!
Very exciting and hopefully a sign that things will get started soon.

Hi Luke,
Just wondered how your getting on with Rawdon Hill and the planning app?
I've been handed over to customer relations now and have been allocated Sarra.
I wonder if they…

Thanks htkcm21!
Did you have issues with Rawdon Hill in the early stages or just find another design you liked better?
We're building their Benson design.
Mick,
I think the permit process is…

Yes I forgot about the service connections!
I assume that amount is for the electricity and water etc.
Do you also have an amount for the fibre optic?
They forgot to put it…

Hi Mick,
If it helps I can give you some of my approximate costs involved with the build as a result of BAL.
I am building a 39sq double story home.
Planning permit…

Hi Mick,
I am building with Rawdon Hill so will be able to help you a little with costings. Can you tell me which Lot you have or do you know…

Hi all,
Just wanted to update that we got our planning permit back from council last week.
Was approved with no issues. Took exactly 8 weeks!
We are now paying a 5% deposit…

I submitted mine with council on 2/7/2012 but heard nothing yet. When I submitted they indicated it would take up to 4 months!!!!!

Hi there,
Which Lot are you looking at?
Tamara

Thats great news about settlement.
Im on Lot 3 and CFA advised me to put in a 5000L tank. They said that will be sufficient and approved by them. I suppose…

Hi all,
Luke for your info, I don't think we will be able to actually use the water tanks!! My consultant gave me the impression they have to be there for…

Hi Luke,
With help of Rawdon Hill we have had our assessment done by a consultant. Cost was $1000.
That's where we heard about the water tank.
We are just waiting for the…

Hi all,
It looks like one of the overlay conditions is that everyone building in the Heath will require a 10,000L steel water tank. Has anyone else heard this yet?

Settlement went through without a hitch today!
We now officially own the block of land.............

Hi Luke,
Sounds like your info is right.
Our settlement is booked in for Monday 14th may! About time...........
I have made a visit to the council and I'm told we need the…

Hi Luke,
I am speaking to Rawdon Hill to clarify this information.
Can you tell me where the information came from about The Heath needing a Bushfire Management Overlay?
Was that in the…

Hi all,
I was told last week that settelement is about two weeks away.
Will believe it when it happens!
My builder has confirmed they got on site last week and did soil…

Hi all,
Seems lots has happened since I last read the forum.
Not sure if anyone noticed but today they put down the footpath from the estate leading towards the shopping centre.…

Hi Luke,
That is great news! I just went past the land and it has come along heaps since I was there last.
I was hoping they would release it in stages.…

Hi all,
I was told today that Steven Wilson from Harcourts in Langwarrin has been told by the developer (his brother in law) that settlement is expected in April.
I wonder…

Hi Rosemary,
Settlement in April/May was the last thing I wanted to hear.
I really wanted to get the build stated by May so that we can be in before Christmas.
I'll quietly…

Mollycat, I was just wondering who you queried the rear fencing with?
If the land behind is owned by council, you would assume they have to pay half.
Luke, we've changed our…

Hi there,
The last correspondence my conveyancer
got stated settlement expected late March.
Rawdon Hill homes believes that's realistic
looking at the land progress. We have written a letter
this week requesting an…

Hi Luke,
It is all looking good and prgressing well.
We got our first draft of house plans back last week and they look great.
We will have a few small changes…

Anyone seen the land lately?
We have street lighting in!!

Hi Mollycat,
I changed my crossover too, I'm keen to see if they get it right.
I notice that they are doing rollover gutters in the estate.
I've got some recent photos so…

I am really hoping to start building by May 2012 so we'll see how we go........
We are paying our deposit the week and then going to finalise the plans etc.
We…

Hi Luke,
We are building a house based on the Halifax floor plan but have changed the plan and extended it a great deal to suit us. We are looking at…

Hi again Vegimite Toast,
I have actually just noticed that you say you are going to build with Rawdon Hill.
We are also looking at building with Rawdon Hill.
Who are you dealing…