Hi All,
For those who have moved into their house and had their phones connected, did you have to pay for the "Lead in" or any additional work to have the…

I am another from the class of 2016
I have been responsible for zero delays and I cannot tell you of any major issues.
From what I…

Hi All,
For those planning on doing Driveways after handover does anyone have any driveway concreter recommendations in the Sydney area?
I am just getting quotes now and they are varying to…

Hi,
Yes we have all walls tiled in all bathrooms, although the tiles are not 40x40. I think maybe 20x40 rectangular tiles but dont have access to my selections right…

Hi All,
I am looking for some help here.
I have been contacted by Di Lorenzo and advised that the bathroom floor tiles we selected are out of stock and have been…

In the time between the demolition and you go into Production with Wisdom you are responsible for Sediment Control.
At my property it rained, the neighbour called the council and when…

Hi Mickmuch,
I did DA thru Bayside earlier this year. Lodged 16/01 approved 10/04. They are pretty slow compared to other councils.
Bob

Hi Sinalg,
I was advised it was going to be very expensive too at first. I think it was about 6K but compare that to the cost of an extra tank…

Hi Sinalg,
I had a very similar issue. I was required to have 10,000 Litres and no room in my backyard. Initially the 2 X 5,000 litres tanks would be blocking…

What would happen if the flyscreen got stolen shortly after you moved in?

Hi Yara,
In June it was $2250 for fixed, I am not sure there is an electric option.
When we visited the display I noticed the natural light on the staircase looked…

Hi doorsa & Home_17,
When you can wait 2 months for drawings and contracts and then go the DA route with up to a 3 to 4 month wait for approval…

I am curious about this too if anyone on the forum has gone thru this and can share it would be appreciated.

Hi All,
I have a question regarding contract expiry. I can see many have gone slightly over and been granted additional time due to Wisdom delays, but has anybody to date…

Hi Seeker,
I am building with DA. I have been asked to arrange my own report by a Quantity Surveyor to independently confirm the cost of the build. Before Council passes…

Hi amf,
were you asked to organize your own report like me?
If so, do you mind pm me who did it and how much it was?
Thanks,
Bob

Hi,
I am building in Rockdale under Bayside Council.
I think you are right, it is a council thing. I have had a look at the council website and It looks like…

Hi All.
I have been asked by W to provide a "Value of Assessment" by a Quantity Surveyor prior to lodging plans to council as the cost is over 500k.
Has…

Hi Sinalg,
I am in the exact same situation. I need 9500 litres which will not fit beside my house and if in the backyard will block one of my windows…

Hi All,
I was wondering if anyone has looked into having their water tanks installed underground or has any indication of costs?
I have just received my hydraulic plans and have been…

Thanks MandM+4
I just checked the initial drawing and it has approximately 1.25 m. I didn't realize. Looks like I am also shopping for a bigger fridge!

Hi All,
For those who have had kitchen appointments, can you advise what size fridge cavity was allocated.
I have just received my drawings and have had 1.23 meters allocated, which i…

Thanks Oz & Mrs Llamas

Hi,
I am hoping someone can help me with my staircase estimate.
I have requested glass balustrades with maple treads. The estimate included staining for the handrail and sawtooth but the stairs…

Hi VandM,
House looks great. I think with that facade or the Savannah with roof having all bricks is money well spent. We have chosen something very similar but with darker…

Hi All,
I am wondering for those who have upgraded the staircase, did they upgrade the stairs also or just carpet.
I am a little concerned that with daily traffic, even the…

We got the app included for free when we upgraded to the ESP plus. They still recommended a 2nd controller downstairs though because it has a temperature sensor in it…

I think they key to this is to load your tender with provisional allowances, even if you don't intend on using them it makes you look like a big fish…

HI All,
I have received my contract for signing. I am guessing these are pretty standard, but I can also see there are some blank areas including Excluded Items & Special…