It was Dreamstart homes

Yeah, I've got a bottle of vine, a chocolate, toilet paper and a few other things...nice and not expected surprise.
It's your turn now IvyC, fingers crossed.

Finally got the keys!!!
There are still minor issues which will be fixed next week, the end of saga with the builder after almost 11 months since construction phase started.

Maybe you can buy the one behind my house (lot 461) so I'll be totally surrounded and feel safe

Congratulation on the first pci IvyC.
My pci was delayed 4 times already because of zillion issues with poor workmanship. They fixed one thing but damaged something else while fixing…

I can pass you some good vibes from Bali I'm holidaying yeeey
I haven't seen our supervisor about handover yet. I bet they locked it up…

My house is in a lockup stage, I can't get in whenever I want anymore

I think we all learned something out of it (myself and the builder) and I'm sure there won't be issues no more.
Thanks for help from…

Today I got response from the building inspector saying that there is possibility tie down straps are not required but only if approved by local council. Change in story, isn't…

No they didn't. Are they supposed to give me the complete pack of plans? Should I ask them for that?

Yes, I engaged that inspector privately and I'm glad I did it because he found a few issues which are going to be rectified.
I don't want to burn my…

Well, I haven't got that diagram. Our inspector says he is 100% sure tie down straps need to be installed as per AS4773.2

Here is the house plan http://www.dex-tel.com/dreamstart/D0159 ... 0PLANS.pdf
Thanks

Totally confused!!! The builder said they are not required as per engineers specification which they sent to me. I just want to be sure before I proceed with a dispute…

I apologise for hijacking someones thread.
Does anyone know are tie down straps required as per building regulations or building code to be installed on a roof covered with tiles? Hm,…

LOL your brickie has very unusual working time (weekends, public holidays), I've seen him a couple of times on Saturday.

13W LED downlight, supply and install $45, if it's going to be more than 40 downlights installed the price would be $40 a piece. That is from an electrical contractor…

Happy Australia day neighbours!

Hi everyone
Thanks IvyC for keeping me updated with the current photos of the building process.
Building with Dreamstart is not that bad. It always could…

That would be nice IvyC. I'm at lot 443.
Got an email today from Dreamstart. Apparently I need to pay an extra $1200 for a concrete pump because…

Hello neighbors
Unfortunately I am working away so I don't have a chance to follow the building progress and to be there every day. I had…

Hi
Is anybody else building there? We are building with Dreamstart homes in Marchesi loop. So excited, today they started with earthwork on our block.