Koda67 posted:Mimosa Homes Melbourne Builder
Yeah I agree, some builders would be doing this to scare clients away for sure.
Well... it's not penalising the owner if the builder agree's to read the report, fix…
Koda67 posted:Mimosa Homes Melbourne Builder
Whilst I agree with your points on Conditions 10, 11 and 1. I don't agree on your comments with condition 9.
The standard HIA contract states that anything done or…
Koda67 posted:Entering a vacant block
Hello,
Not much to worry about in my opinion, I'd let it slide (like the kids have) as you're going to be building on the block yourself. You will be having…
Koda67 posted:Reliable Customized home builders - Victoria
Hi Nyk,
Research the following:
Reviews, if you're able to private message the people leaving reviews that is great.
Current homes under construction, can you do a walk through of a home under…
Koda67 posted:Level 1 Compaction - Residential
Hi Zenn,
You can try and argue this with the developer but I don't think you will get far, it is extremely common.
In my opinion the builder is covering their…
Koda67 posted:Additional Site Costs
Hi First-Timer1,
Can you confirm if the builder had the structural engineeriing drawings complete before you signed the contract?
If you had signed the contract before receiving the engineering, the builder…
Koda67 posted:Query regarding adjacent zero lot builds
Hi Ssyi,
The Zero lot line will end up having the two brick walls of the garage as the fence. The fencing will start at the rear after the garage walls.…
Koda67 posted:What is the cost to upgrade to a garage door like this?
Allow $4,000 - $5,000.
Koda67 posted:Australia lockdown
As of now, no construction sites will be shut down, including residential sites.
Head offices may be shut down but working from home will likely be inforced so that all…
Koda67 posted:Site visit
As per Consumer affairs this is reasonable access:
Your client (the homeowner or their agent) automatically has rights to visit the building site.
They have these rights even if they sign a…
Koda67 posted:Quotation Process
Hi Connor,
I do know a builder that will suit this process, we have used them with our build.
Which state are you building in? If you would like a name just…
Koda67 posted:Guidance needed on Cost of Building a Home
Depending what area / state you're in? But the below is basically what I got from my builder in VIC West.
Base: $260,000 (23 squares)
Add $15k site cost - Will…
Koda67 posted:Setback rules for this corner block
Okay no problem. You will then have to comply with the same setback as the home on the 43m boundary.
This is from the VBA website under part 5 - Building…
Koda67 posted:Setback rules for this corner block
5 meters from the end of the crossover for the garage, 4 meters to the start of the build line for the home. Provide that you are going to place…
Koda67 posted:Building new home
If you decide to go with Metricon the process will be quick, it's slip slop slap but the quality of work is not guranteed becasue of this.
Depends how custom the…
Koda67 posted:Time to completion - townhouse (Monash)
Thats great mate,
Almost there!! (Hopefully my estimate was correct)
Koda67 posted:Resubmit drawing and colours document to Developer for appro
You can request to redesign the plans and re-apply for the approval, but they'll most likely charge you a drafting fee.
Koda67 posted:Post Contract Variation raised by Builder
Hi Superfly,
Request to see the structural engineering plans, this will identify if piers were required. To identify if there are piers on site would be very difficult by just looking…
Koda67 posted:Time to completion - townhouse (Monash)
Hi Tigger,
From personal experience it looks like 6 weeks out or so, it probably will be completed mid or end of November.
There are so many variables with timing, hopefully…
Koda67 posted:Pulling out of HIA
It's all fair to be honest.
It's really up to them, you're jumping out of the contract. They need to cover their costs and make a margin as any business…
Koda67 posted:Build Query - Corner cut
Hi Kmza,
Could you please provide further details? What was the design before it was amended to the corner being cut? Is this a corner block? Is that the primary or…
Koda67 posted:Fall on Land and Site Cost
I think it would be hard to find a builder to fix the site costs before the engineering is complete.
Try and have a chat to a handful of builders and…
Koda67 posted:First home build advise!
Would a 350m2 block be big enough to still have a little bit of backyard area?
If you build double storey, yes for sure!
What estates are worth buying into?
They all vary…
Koda67 posted:Fall on Land and Site Cost
You may be required to do a large cut on the site to flatten the block out, which involves removal of soil, trucks, excavation etc. All the expensive stuff, also…
Koda67 posted:Fall on Land and Site Cost
The block is slightly falling from the front but slopes all the way to the back right of the block.
The slope is about 1.1m from back left to back…
Koda67 posted:HIA Build Contract without updated plans
It's legal. no need to worry.
They're just trying to get more money in the door before proceeding to the next stage.
Have the above mentioned in writing and you'll be…
Koda67 posted:Which one of Melbourne's western suburbs is better to buy la
Look, all those area's you have mentioned above are well suited. But I would also recommend these area's.
Plumpton in the West - Plenty of shopping centres close by, will…
