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El17

Perth, WA
Joined 27 March 2016
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4 years4 yearsEl17El17 posted:
Dreamstart, any good??

We built with Dreamstart in 2017.
You can check out my thread for the full story if you have the time/patience :lol: but overall we were happy.
Three…

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8 years8 yearsEl17El17 posted:
10m Frontage Block - Dreamstart Build - Calleya Estate

Thanks everyone :) so happy!
The wall paint is Dulux Terrace White - we love it, too! Our painter did a great job.
More photos to come!
Moving…

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8 years8 yearsEl17El17 posted:
10m Frontage Block - Dreamstart Build - Calleya Estate

Thank you. And thank you for all your help and support ️ nope, we are moving over the next few days. Preparing ourselves (and our poor families...)
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8 years8 yearsEl17El17 posted:
10m Frontage Block - Dreamstart Build - Calleya Estate

DRUM ROLL PLEASE
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Yay!!!! House is great. Bank was crap but at least we have them.

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8 years8 yearsEl17El17 posted:
Doing it again

Love this design - you're so clever. Can't wait for the finished product!
Modified Dream Verona - Dreamstart
10m Frontage Block - Dreamstart Build - Calleya Estate
http://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=85632

8 years8 yearsEl17El17 posted:
10m Frontage Block - Dreamstart Build - Calleya Estate

Thanks, team ️
Love this place!
Alright, so I've calmed down, largely because (after 6 days..)
New problem - ANZ.
But that's a rant for another time! Poor Dreamstart, they've tried so hard and…

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8 years8 yearsEl17El17 posted:
10m Frontage Block - Dreamstart Build - Calleya Estate

Ok so response from Celebrations today - phone call.
"Well my guys probably thought it was on our boundary. We can't just move it, it's full of cement"
"Ok, but that's not…

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8 years8 yearsEl17El17 posted:
10m Frontage Block - Dreamstart Build - Calleya Estate

Thanks, team :)
It's Dulux Terrace White - Low Sheen.
Our painter has been awesome - really well priced, efficient, and flexible. Happy to provide his details by…

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8 years8 yearsEl17El17 posted:
10m Frontage Block - Dreamstart Build - Calleya Estate

Thanks!
Yeah, I've called again and submitted an email enquiry... you can see below how far that has gotten us.
I appreciate there are hazards with building on narrow blocks - but…

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8 years8 yearsEl17El17 posted:
First timers - Smart Homes for Living in Wellard

Looks awesome! And I second Imightbedave, how was the trip/nuptials?! X
Modified Dream Verona - Dreamstart
10m Frontage Block - Dreamstart Build - Calleya Estate
http://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=85632

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8 years8 yearsEl17El17 posted:
10m Frontage Block - Dreamstart Build - Calleya Estate

Thanks team
PCI was good. Super happy with our SS - he's been fantastic.
Just minor paint, plaster and aesthetic issues - possibly an issue with the kitchen sink drainage, but…

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8 years8 yearsEl17El17 posted:
10m Frontage Block - Dreamstart Build - Calleya Estate

Carpets have been installed ::cheerleader::
All checklist items ticked, save for the final site clean.
Tomorrow is PCI day - can't believe it's here!
Any PCI suggestions are welcome…

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8 years8 yearsEl17El17 posted:
10m Frontage Block - Dreamstart Build - Calleya Estate

Hopefully! PCI has been booked for this Friday, 28 April :)
Yay!
I've really liked our SS, I'm glad there was the change (no offence to the other…

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8 years8 yearsEl17El17 posted:
Few minor issues with build in Aveley

Also I don't like the look of that wood either :/
Modified Dream Verona - Dreamstart
10m Frontage Block - Dreamstart Build - Calleya Estate
http://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=85632

8 years8 yearsEl17El17 posted:
Few minor issues with build in Aveley

Hey, do you mind me asking who your builder is?
We had a similar gap and I believe there was a purpose - sorry I can't recall it at the moment!…

8 years8 yearsEl17El17 posted:
10m Frontage Block - Dreamstart Build - Calleya Estate

This last bit seems to be taking forever!
Was supposed to hear from SS before Easter to book PCI for this week, but didn't. I emailed DS as I received…

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8 years8 yearsEl17El17 posted:
Doing it again

We used the contractor recommended by DS and it's costing us $1200, but that includes 3 data points and the digital tv antenna.
Sorry :(

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8 years8 yearsEl17El17 posted:
10m Frontage Block - Dreamstart Build - Calleya Estate

Thanks team :) getting very, very excited.
Main floor tiling is grouted and finished.
Doors have been hung and all door furniture fitted.
List is getting much shorter!
My dad…

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8 years8 yearsEl17El17 posted:
10m Frontage Block - Dreamstart Build - Calleya Estate

Thanks aloenyx :)
Flyscreens and rest of tiling today!

Modified Dream Verona - Dreamstart
10m Frontage Block - Dreamstart Build - Calleya Estate
http://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=85632

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8 years8 yearsEl17El17 posted:
10m Frontage Block - Dreamstart Build - Calleya Estate

Super excited!
SS called today, he's a nice man. Main floor tiling this week, still looking due for PCI during week of 18 April - fingers crossed!
Here are some pics of…

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8 years8 yearsEl17El17 posted:
10m Frontage Block - Dreamstart Build - Calleya Estate

Modified Dream Verona - Dreamstart
10m Frontage Block - Dreamstart Build - Calleya Estate
http://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=85632

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8 years8 yearsEl17El17 posted:
Final build price Vs Advertised price

(In WA)
Dreamstart
Advertised - $170,910
Final - $191,000
Upgrades - $10Kish
Modified Dream Verona - Dreamstart
10m Frontage Block - Dreamstart Build - Calleya Estate
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8 years8 yearsEl17El17 posted:
10m Frontage Block - Dreamstart Build - Calleya Estate

Thanks Soura :)
Got a response today, looks like PCI will be in the week of 18 April, so that's exciting!!
Range hood installed today

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8 years8 yearsEl17El17 posted:
10m Frontage Block - Dreamstart Build - Calleya Estate

Not much going this past week.
Laundry cupboard doors
Garage doors
Painted front door
Emailed my CLO last Monday, still haven't heard back from anybody. *shrug*

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8 years8 yearsEl17El17 posted:
10m Frontage Block - Dreamstart Build - Calleya Estate

Thanks team!
Here's some more photos because I can

Modified Dream Verona - Dreamstart
10m Frontage Block - Dreamstart Build - Calleya Estate
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8 years8 yearsEl17El17 posted:
First timers - Smart Homes for Living in Wellard

Yay!!!!!!
Modified Dream Verona - Dreamstart
10m Frontage Block - Dreamstart Build - Calleya Estate
viewtopic.php?f=31&t=85632

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8 years8 yearsEl17El17 posted:
10m Frontage Block - Dreamstart Build - Calleya Estate

MORE HAPPENING
Appliances
Toilets
Shower things
Lights
Air con
Hot water system
Weeeeeeeeeee

Modified Dream Verona - Dreamstart
10m Frontage Block - Dreamstart Build - Calleya Estate
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8 years8 yearsEl17El17 posted:
10m Frontage Block - Dreamstart Build - Calleya Estate

Thanks, Mrs Doe :)
So we've had basins and the first part of the tiling done over the weekend.
Had lock up meeting last week, it was good…

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8 years8 yearsEl17El17 posted:
Doing it again

Perfect we are going to get a cat, too! we are calling him Gary - obviously he doesn't exist yet, but at least he has a name ;)

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