One concern i have had from the beginning is the free AC(i know shouldn't complain its free) especially since no brand name had been mentioned either in the letter or…

Hi Normad,
floor is bamboo. The price on it has really come down in the last year or so (actually cheaper than standard timber floors now and some carpets), and…

can you let me know who is doing your shutters
Hi Riccat...Horimber are doing the shutters. We looked around at a few places and they gave us the best price/service.…

OK, finally got a few more photos done.
http://picasaweb.google.com/11160186760 ... ouseBuild#
Macca, it's not commercial lighting if it's in a domestic setting!!! I had a few of…

Hi All,
WE GOT OUR KEYS!!!!!!!!! We had the final walk through on Tuesday with the SS and went through what still needs to happen (a few small fixes and…

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Wheres the photos ??
Will try to get some new ones posted over the w/e. Bit of a bugger working in Syd and travelling up for the w/e's.…

Hi Xiphias69
We are building the beach house in Maitland and our SS gave his 2 weeks notice to MJH yesterday...thank goodness. I was wondering how soon after your SS gave…

Well I no sooner got back from interstate than our SS called. Flooring, aircon and a few last minute touches plus cleaning it up and we will be ready for…

Hi all....
Riccat...a quick tip for you, as we have just discovered, our big stacker door has been incorrectly installed. Only discovered because we had the flyscreen man around to…

Hey all,
great to see lots of progress going on.
Riccat: Congrats...the fun really starts now!
Bon: My greatest criticism of MJH has been the comms. Our experience has not been great…

Wow, that's gotta be even more frustrating seeing as you can probably see one of the three nearby power stations from there!
Bugger!
True, spitting distance from Eraring PS and we haven't…

Well, the aircon is sorted, but it has meant another $4k to be forked over. And that's the good part.
I rang Energy Aus who told me, yes it is…

Hey all,
good to see lots of progress happening. Just to catch up, 140 days for us, so it seems to be in line with everyone else.
We hit a snag…

Thanks for the responses all.
Jennie...My wife 'reminded' me that the home theatre stuff was offered. Seeing as we went to the colour selection in March last year no wonder…

I'm sure I remember reading that MJH applies to the Council for the occupation certificate when they are satisfied they've finished the job. We got an electrical package that includes…

Thanks for that Jennie.
Another thing, who does the application for the council occupation certificate? And when is that done? Assuming that MJH won't do that or do they?…

Hi All,
just a question about getting services connected to the house. How has this been done? I thought it was by MJH, as I have brought the power/water/telecom…

Hey MrsW,
per what BM posted, if you're quick you should be OK, otherwise you might get hit with a contract change fee. Melissa did ours as well and she…

Hi All,
finally getting the foto thing sorted.
I have posted a few more at
http://picasaweb.google.com/11160186760 ... ouseBuild#
Hope everyone progressing well.
Cheers....

Hi VPW,
yes, this is the most frustrating time, at least that's the way I felt, well, guessing from this and the previous thread that others have experienced it as well.…

Congrats Katrina! Hope it is everything you expected!
...and BM...DINKS?!?!? Haven't heard that one for a while, and no, we aren't because yes we do but yes we are (confused…

Hey All,
the standard door handles are pretty ordinary - round ones - we changed them for lever style, which are also easier to open if you have your hands full.
And…

Hey all....and thanks BM for the new thread!
And totally understand your excitement about the portaloo....was the same for us when it appeared!
We will be going for a look today, hopefully…

Hi there,
looks like you've got lots of useful information here, but hopefully someone can help with a question.
We received a call from our supplier that the Essa Stone colour "Sable…