Hi erinleigh,
I also got a glass splashback in my kitchen with the fixed window between the stove and rangehood. Something I didn't realise was that because the window doesn't extend…

We have a sewer tap / manhole (with a concrete cover) right in the middle of our backyard. I'm a bit unhappy about the location of it as it looks…

Has anyone heard of or had any experience with Alu-Gard? It's made by the same company that makes Invisi-Gard and very similar except it's not as see-through and is a…

Fixing stage was completed on our house last week so we went to have a peek on the weekend. A progress payment is also due so we've arranged a visit…

FYI, Myer has 15% off Dysons at the moment.
We recently bought a Dyson (DC25), it's one of the upright models. I think it's well worth the money we paid. It…

We're building with PD (who also guaranteed completion in 20 weeks) and our HIA contract has 170 days which includes:
- Inclement Weather: 10 Days
- Weekends/Public Holidays/RDO's: 50 Days
-…

I think it is useful to go to a broker and see what's the best deal they can do for you. This is quite useful as they'll have a…

Hi MW,
We're also building in Brimbank Gardens with PD. Our site costs were fixed and quite reasonable I think. Maybe you can check out other houses being built…

Welcome enzo!
I've just visited one of the Urbanedge display homes in Brimbank Gardens today and they have very nice designs. I find their layouts and facades are quite unique and…

We nearly got a spa bath instead of just a normal bath. However, this got fixed in the next version of the colour selections. Oh well...

Just wanted to provide an update on the outcome.
We decided to just pay the additional $4k in the end as we were so close to land settlement and we didn't…

Have a look at Rate City: www.ratecity.com.au
You can compare rates of different lenders and I find it's a good starting point when researching different home loans.
Don't…

thesunchaser, thanks for sharing your experience. it gives me some hope.
I've sent an email to our PD contact via their online 24/7 website disputing the charge and requesting they reverse…

Ahh... that would explain why I thought their brochure design was similar to PD's. Also, the sales person advertised on the brochures I saw was the same sales person at…

Haven't sought legal advice yet. Am trying to reason/negotiate with PD first to see if we can get a good outcome before I seek legal advice. Mainly because I don't…

Agreed, that neither party should have the best of both worlds. The $250pw penalty for delays I understand and I suppose kind of fair because it applies to both parties.
However,…

JoBen, I'm also curious to know what happened.

As per the contract, we have a price cap allowance of $2k for a July site start. There was nothing about extra charges for delays.
They now want to charge…

hi mikkyG, the start date for building has been pushed back because the land settlement has been delayed. so it's really neither PD's nor my fault.

Thanks guys. I feel a bit better after reading your outraged responses!
petal - how unfair of PD to charge you for the delay caused by them!
Really, why enter into a…

PD want to charge us a price increase due to our site start being delayed from July 08. Has anyone else had these charges and if so, have you had…

Hi danceswwolves,
We're in a similar situation. We'd hoped for a July start to be in by Christmas but we've been informed by PD that if our start gets pushed back…

Just thought I'd better test out whether I can figure out how to post pics. Am I allowed to go off topic in my own posts??
Anyway, this is my dog…

I'll try my best to oblige!! I know how everyone (me included) loves photos!

Hi Jo,
Thanks for your feedback. They do have a "green" loan and the rate is the same as for the first home owners loan. I think I like the fact…

Was wondering whether anyone has had experience with MECU? Would be interested in whether you received good and helpful service. Was the borrowing process smooth?
Considering the current interest rate environment,…

Our land is behind where the new display homes will be. I think they've only just started building them now?
Yes, I just read about the bus route running through the…

Thanks for the welcomes!
We've got a stage 28 land. When we drove through the estate a few weeks ago the roads were ready and there were street lights. To my…

Hello,
I'm a first home owner looking forward to building the PD Regent 23. We're just waiting for our land to settle in Brimbank Gardens. Latest update was that it'll be…