Jahasabe Looks like your build is powering ahead. If you look at my timeline we got our construction certificate 2 days before you but didn't get our slab til after…

We've got an interim occupation certificate.
NAB has helpfully advised that "Most Customers have their landscaping completed within two months of handover"
and "the construction period for the loan is one year…

Thanks Forg - yes it is because the occupation certificate can't be issued until the landscaping is done. Maybe we can get an extension from the certifier or get it…

Hi Interested in how long it takes everyone to complete landscaping after handover.
We had handover on our new home in September and NAB is saying we have to have…

We need to build a timber edged garden bed along the front perimeter of our new home and plan to add a fence - can't afford it just yet...
Would…

Hi ProgD,
Re Driveway : I think Council is referring to the driveway crossing only. That is an extra expense not covered by the DA. Pittwater Council charged us $535…

Yeah they are cat 6. I think it's because we couldn't put the modem where we planned in the middle of the house. The hub is there -stupid place to…

Also worth contacting Optus/Fox if you're thinking of getting paid TV as the connections Prestige give you aren't compatible and they will have to drill more holes.
Optus used our TV…

OUCH Prog.
One idea for you. Well what we did anyway - When we found out how expensive it was to put light fittings in the brick pillars we decided to…

Grats ProgD That is great news!
Like your idea of the building timeline as well.
Kavehman going to check out your blog updates now

We had to have our skirting boards lightly tacked on so we could install our own floor boards. There is a charge but I just realised it shouldn't effect you…

We had a variation charge as council made us change the garage door colour. Wasn't for that much though.
Remember you will also have to change skirting boards and probably door…

Grats guys. Once that slab is down the worst of the waiting is over You will be amazed how quickly the frame goes up and…

Thank you!
Yes we have been flat out and still have tons to do! You will be amazed how busy the house will keep you guys after handover

Hi guys Finally posted some more photos on the blog for those that are following

kavehman - Really enjoyed reading about your tile selections
jahasabe - You sound EXACTLY like we were 12 months ago!
We also felt like we had to…

Hi guys We're in!
Sorry didn't have any Internet/Phone/TV until today
Quick summery of the last couple of weeks:
Final walk through 18/8; Interim Occupation Certificate 11/09; Picked…

Thank you very much Will give them a call

Can anyone recommend anyone good for legal advice on overdue HIA contracts? I am in Sydney.
We just had our one year anniversary since gaining our construction certificate. Provincial Homes told…

Thanks Kavehman
I will add a lot more to the blog... just as soon as I'm not feeling so negative about the whole thing

I hope none of you guys are doing a knock down-rebuild!
At this point we don't believe we would put ourselves through this again. It as been OVER 12 months…

Grats guys! It sounds like you are all getting there. It's been great having you to share our journey with and I will keep checking the forum to see how…

Thanks Prog We finally have a date for our walkthrough -The 15th so yes it looks like our journey is almost over.
Our balustrade is…

Yay Grats Ashleigh! Hope everything goes smoothly with your occupation certificate so you can move in quickly.
That's good to know they left some paint behind for touchups. Did they leave…

Yay!!!!

We also got the package with the 10 down lights. Think we did 3 data points though was some time ago now. Our lighting plan is on my blog if…

Hi and welcome ProgD
Are we still within our build period? That is the big question It has been 10 months and 22 days since…

Haven't updated my blog for a bit as kinda depressed at the moment. We should be finished but nothing much has happened at our site for the last 3 weeks.
All…