Sorry to burst your bubble ProgD... perhaps your experience will be better but we had our tiling done 6.5 weeks ago and still haven't got a date for keys.
They even…

Oh dear!! That's not what i was looking for!!
I paid the deposit on our flooring today - expecting an early Sept install. And we already have quotes on grass &…

Well done ProgD. Progress is good!
Kavehman - can i ask how long it took you between handover (getting keys) & when you got your actual occupation certificate.
Also, what you actually…

Hi all
We are looking at the Quick- step largo laminate floors for our new home.
We have had 2 Quotes - 1 from Carpet Court & 1 from a family…

Its been a while since I've been able to write anything. I have just been updating myself tonight on all your progress. Congrats to Kavehman - your home &…

Hi Michelle
I dropped into my local Carpet Court today to get a quote for our new home. We have already chosen the laminate - Largo Long Island Oak for…

Hi Michelle
So good of you to offer advice to those of us stumbling our way through building & renovating.
Flooring - We are doing our floor after handover & we are…

Congrats Kavehman. Fingers crossed for you for Tuesday!
Thing are happening at our place too...

ProgD - I don't think you need to have the start date in writing as it is part of the HIA contract.
However... niknandy - I think you could struggle with…

Agreed Kavehman, we get asked that a lot and we are probably still several weeks.... or perhaps months away!
The exact start date is 20 working days after the construction certificate…

We finally have a roof!!
Roofers were there early on Friday & back today to finish off (with the sun shining)
I could actually be…

ProgD... Can you believe those storms!!
It's interesting you ask about the impact of the weather - we think the frame is fine because it is treated timber & structurally strong…

Oh ok, sorry! They were cheapest for us. Good luck with your search.

Congrats to everyone at the start of their big adventures & also for those getting close to the end!!
I wish I had known how to do a blog to share…

Welcome niknandy! Such an exciting (& patience-testing....) time!
We are building the nu caprice and although everyone's experience & timeframe is different, personally I wouldn't hold your breath to be done…

Yep, 2.5 does seem deep, sorry you had that shock ProgD!
I'm wouldn't think you should have any more shocks like that as it's all pretty planned from here.
I found…

Hey Kavehman, sorry to hear about your frustrations.
It must be really hard seeing everyone else move along ahead of you!
We aren't building in an estate but still compare…

Thanks Kifaya, I will keep your timeline in mind before flying off the handle again!
Kavehman, your place is looking fantastic, really coming along nicely.
We seem to have a small issue…

Spoke with my SS for the first time this week, he was very helpful & I'm feeling much better about it all.
There has been plenty of action on our place…

Hey Kavehman, lucky you!! That's looking awesome.
Wish I had a good news post like yours... But I have had nothing done for... Well, like... Forever!
Seem to have had to chase…

Welcome oneoff! It is such a useful forum for all of us.
I am yet to meet my supervisor, but am told he expects to have our frame up &…

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Congrats ProgD! I told you they were thorough with council. That's great news.
As far as what happens next.... Well....In our case it was all very quick & smooth up til…

Finally, we have lift off!!
Today - almost 7 weeks after receiving our construction certificate we had our piers dug & poured. Can't tell…

Congrats ProgD!
We were told allow 6-9 weeks for our council but actually came through in a bit over 5 weeks. Probably just depends on how busy your council is…

Hey kavehman - I'm loving your blog! We are booked to do our tiles early in November so the info you have given is a great heads up - thanks.
So…

Big congrats Kifaya! Happy moving
Can't wait to see some of your pics
Good to hear there were no nasty surprises too!

Congrats ProgD! Very exciting times ahead of you. Just do your best to be organised, have an idea of what you want & you'll be fine. The staff have all…

Congrats Ashleigh!! Very excited for you, enjoy the move back into your lovely new home

Congrats Kavehman. You have moved along pretty quickly! A while ago you & I were only a couple of weeks apart from each other but we have not yet applied…