Hi Taylor22,
Sorry I havent been on the net for quite a while. Recently had velocity installed so now I have the internet again. I have posted some of my build…

Hi Guys,
I'm in stage 27. Anyone know who is responsible to have antenna installed? Is this done by Telstra as part of the Smart Community stuff? Also, I've been…

Hi sherro1,
Where abouts are you building?

Hi J&C, sorry for any misunderstanding. I mean, when I get connected the $1500 will be credited to the account. I think this is how it works.

Hi stage15 dahlia,
That is very helpful. I'm going to make sure I print that list out! LoL. I spoke to SS and was told that I am looking at mid…

Hi Guys,
Im building in Stage 27, Westwood BVD. I've got a quote from MR FUSSY FENCING. HE charges $55 per lineal meter. I think He is the cheapest. It's a…

Hi everyone,
I said I'd have my own website dedicated to my experience building with Simonds. So I have begun the journey and hope everyone will find it useful. I have…

Simonds is great so far, although I dont know much about the building quality yet. In saying that, we are only humans and we make mistakes. It's how we approach…

Hi Everyone,
I cant believe how fast rawh001 build is going. When did you start? I am building in Somerfield estate, Keysborough Vic. I am planning on doing my own…

Hi rawh001,
Just came across your blog and it sounds so exciting. I am building with Simonds also, the Leon. My partner and I love this floorplan. Where abouts are you…

Hi cetee,
I am Lot 2737.. Unfortunately we suffer a lot of things.. BAL assessment 19 and now site class "P".. whats next.. lol

HI Jovie,
I am building with SImonds as well. The Leon. I was wondering, what is the height of your slab from ground level? Thought Id ask because a house built…

Thanks guys for your help. Was also wondering if anyone in Somerfield have thought about increasing the slab height? This would look really good for a house as flat leveled…

If anyone can help me out would be good. We signed our building contract and on the site cost section, we were quoted $13k for a "H" class. Soil test…

Has anyone's slab been classified as "P" class? I have been quoted "H" class for site cost at the cost of $13k. Now it has "P" class, am I expected…

officially in debt now!!!!!

Yarra Valley building surveyors has assessed us at bal 19.5 due to the large grassland behind stage 27 westwood boulevard.

Anyone would like to share their BAL assessment rating, price and which builder they are building with? Im going with Simonds and have quoted on my contract a Bal 12.5…

Anyone would like to share their BAL assessment rating, price and which builder they are building with? Im going with Simonds and have quoted on my contract a Bal 12.5…

Settlement next week for stage 27! Woo hoo can't wait. Although I dont see a road in as yet.. whats going on?

Hi Guys,
The FHOG which I believe has a deadline, SRO say's 30 June while builders state 7 June. So if you signed your building contract before 30 June, I think…

Hi Nicole,
It is actually the date when building commenced. So this would be the day which they began site work. From there it would be 270 days including unforeseen weather…

That does sound nasty. Which builder is this? I dont think the well known builders subbies would talk like that. Just refer to your building contract. If the bulkhead is…

Anyone know how long it takes for title registration once statement of compliance has been issued? Got an email from somerfield on Tuesday the 29th May stating Complience has been…

Anyone know how long it takes for title registration once statement of compliance has been issued? Got an email from somerfield on Tuesday the 29th May stating Complience has been…

seems like stage 27 is going to be delayed again..

Which stage is this for?

Hi tq9999,
Footpath for stage 27 is 3/4 done. I spoke with the guy who is subcontracted to do this and was told it should be done by this coming Tuesday…

Hi missD,
it costed me around $1200 to upgrade to 40mm, this includes waterfall panels at both ends. I am building with Simonds. Hope that helps.

Hi all,
Just a reminder that First Home Owner's Boost currently at $13,000 will be officially withdrawn as of 1 July 2012. The First home owners grant will continue to remain…