Gibson posted:Masterton Homes - The next thread 4.0
Hi 3lilpigs,
Of course they want you to sign on the spot but you don't HAVE to. Contracts require consent! Take the samples, colour selection books and prices home with you…
Gibson posted:Masterton Homes - The next thread 4.0
Hi All,
We have been in our new home for a year now and couldn't be happier with the house.
The plus side is the quality is very good, we…
Gibson posted:Masterton Homes - The next thread 4.0
A few more photos , post landscaping
Gibson posted:Masterton Homes - The next thread 4.0
Hi Bailey,
There are a ton of balustrade options, we wish we had asked for prices on more options. This one was $500.
We went with standard stairs as we’ve had…
Gibson posted:Masterton Homes - The next thread 4.0
Prices keep changing, so my prices from 2016 aren't going to help, but here's my advice.
If you think you would like something , get them to quote on it.…
Gibson posted:Masterton Homes - The next thread 4.0
Hi Everyone
I thought I'd drop by to give an update.
We moved out of the old Ice Palace in Jan 2016 and moved in to the the Villina Lane this…
Gibson posted:Masterton Homes - The next thread 4.0
Hi Buildinsydney,
M require the site to be clear of all building materials, vegetation and grass. They want a bare patch of dirt to work on.
Part of the DA for…
Gibson posted:Masterton Homes - The next thread 4.0
Buildinsydney, it's just the luck of the draw and a lot is due to the competence of the Site Supervisor you get.
Our first SS was good but had too…
Gibson posted:Masterton Homes - The next thread 4.0
Hang in there!
This is the state of our house on the day the build was contracted for completion.
M completed the house 7 months late.
Gibson posted:Masterton Homes - The next thread 4.0
Don't be rushed by PCI, it's your big opportunity to call out any problems with the house. Once PCI is completed M have 2 weeks to fix the defects then…
Gibson posted:Masterton Homes - The next thread 4.0
Welcome to the journey
Which Duplex are you building?
Gibson posted:Masterton Homes - The next thread 4.0
You generally won't get the OC from your council until landscaping etc has been completed, which for most of us is well after handover.
Our bank paid the final invoice…
Gibson posted:Masterton Homes - The next thread 4.0
Any 'upgrade' quote already allows for deleting the standard inclusions.
It pays to shop around for flooring.
Gibson posted:Masterton Homes - The next thread 4.0
Buildinsydney, I would get M to install all of your light points & power points. There is a maximum load for each circuit so if you get another sparky to…
Gibson posted:Masterton Homes - The next thread 4.0
Buildinsydney , you could investigate a multi-room split system, but I don't see the advantage over a ducted system.
In split system every room needs a head unit mounted on…
Gibson posted:Masterton Homes - The next thread 4.0
Hi Buildinsydney,
We went with Actron www.actronair.com.au, they manufacture in Australia and have a good range.
5 - 6 zones is quite a lot. We upgraded…
Gibson posted:Masterton Homes - The next thread 4.0
Our build ran 6 months late, I wrote to David M at Warwick Farm via good old snail mail.
No response from him but I'll PM you some contact info…
Gibson posted:Masterton Homes - The next thread 4.0
Hi buildinsydney,
We were hit with additional costs for rock excavation and clean fill. There's an adage in building that you never really know your costs until you are out of…
Gibson posted:Masterton Homes - The next thread 4.0
Supercharged Synergy, they do look like 2 great designs.
We spent ages touring the display villages looking for a design we liked that would fit on our block.
Good luck…
Gibson posted:Masterton Homes - The next thread 4.0
Hi Saltwater,
We occasionally had Tradies on Saturdays. As they are all subbies it's up to them when they work . So if you get someone keen for the extra cash/…
Gibson posted:Masterton Homes - The next thread 4.0
Looking good beeprelude.
Kly525, good luck on your build. My advice is never wait for the SS to get in touch - reach out to him when ever you need…
Gibson posted:Masterton Homes - The next thread 4.0
The only things that should be outstanding are appliances and minor fixes. Anything major - like your missing roof need to be completed prior to Handover.
Once you have made your…
Gibson posted:Who's building with Clarendon??
JK27, we are building with Masterton and they quote the floor height the same way.
I argued the point when we signed the contract , the guy laughed and said…
Gibson posted:Initial Builders Meetings - Why so secret? (1st timer)
Our builder has a margin of 27%.
With some upgrades you are better off doing them yourself after handover. It's not hard to change taps as long as they are the…
Gibson posted:Building again, Ben Trager homes WA
Tinkster, building for a 3rd time. You are brave!
Best of luck.
Gibson posted:Masterton Homes - The next thread 4.0
Hi pommie,
That's quite a big decision, i hope you find another builder that you can put your faith in.
Had we known our build was going to take 2 years…
Gibson posted:Masterton Homes - The next thread 4.0
Just when I thought the stress was behind me... now I'm dealing with a landscaper who wants to increase his price by $12K for a 6 meter retaining wall and…
Gibson posted:Masterton Homes - The next thread 4.0
Pommie, the final tender should be enough for your loan.
If you need to, get M to increase your provisions in the tender for things like additional fill/spoil removal, storm…
Gibson posted:Masterton Homes - The next thread 4.0
Hi Pommie,
We sat there and read through the contract before signing it. It comes in 2 parts, there is a standard building contract and then M's variations. Pay attention to…
