Hang in there. I reckon with the $25K government grant, they are getting are busy. Are you applying for this grant? If not maybe you need to…

Sorry, been busy with work and to tell you honestly quite stress with the build with lack of communication (lack is the most polite term I can use...)
I don't know…

Agree. If site manage isn't responding then I guess I asked construction manager. If both not responding then who's the escalation point?
I'm getting really annoyed responding to my own email…

All, question on response time from site manager or construction manager. Based on your experience, how long do you have wait to get a reply from your email to them?

Things are getting done pretty quick.
Slab was poured this Monday and frames are already going up on Thursday.
I don't know whether this is normal but I do know I…

Drove past this morning and site is already fenced with Metricon fence and banner.
There is also the LOOOOOOOOOOO
I am officially passed to Construction today also…

I am not sure with what you are referring above. Did you just go to council website and look at the est cost of lodged DA? If yes,…

Demolition completed. Just waiting for M to hand me over to Construction Manager and dates of when they will start construction.

Hi there, we did pretty much upgrades that i mentioned above.
Is Thornleigh a part of Hornsby council? I heard they are pretty strict in terms of everything so maybe…

Exactly!!! I don’t know but according to M, it’s an “upgrade” going from precast concrete to brick.
I chose to go brick otherwise there will be more cost to tile…

OMG, now you’re bringing a serious envy..... I wish......

Hi, wondering whether you know which one cost more for steps.
We are suppose to have precast concrete steps to front portico and have this tiled.
Metricon is now saying that they…

Cool, thanks again. I guess your work is done. Time to enjoy !!

Awesome. Can I know how many tons of rocks did you buy and also the type of rocks and where you bought them?
I was thinking of buying them from…

Gosh, we really do have the same concept. We are planning to do pavers with pebbles on the side of the house too.
Never thought about the front of the…

shokel1975 Nicely done. You just inspired me about steps to the front porch. I know you are in Melbourne but do…

In my case, contract cost is just your based costs and upgraded that you have identified during your tender/initial discussion with sales consultant.
In your contract, I guess depending on your…

I also asked during our electrical appointment and the lady had no clue and more interested in hurrying us to finish the appointment, the worst consultant we had during…

Thanks heaps Sparkyf. Is it common for new homes in Australia to have the neutral wire? The reason why I asked is because we want to install smarty light switch…

Thanks Graham. I asked the same question too ably the positive covenant. Ryde council has it in my approval condition but I'm pretty sure M should have known about this…

Hi, anyone knows whether we’ll have neutral wire in lighting switch or not?
Also do anyone knows about registering positive covenant for OSD?
Thanks

congrats ! Been following your thread for a while. Admire your tenacity. Enjoy your new home.

All,
Will M provide us with the reports required for DA lodgement prior to lodgement? i.e. BASIX, structural engineers report, arborist report, and hydraulic.
Can I ask for this so I can…

Thanks, I have asked whether we can get per room price. Could be different in Sydney, who knows.
Still wondering though why the big gaps, even if I do all bedroom…

Hi bnhm
We signed the contract and in the process of preparing DA lodgment.
Metricon is getting busy again, not "a couple years ago busy" but enough to hammer the admin team…

Thanks aussman80.
Do you mind sharing the cost, for how many bedrooms and what do you think of the quality?

Hi guys,
just wondering whether anyone has chosen this for the internal selection "10mm Soundstop Plasterboard to internal walls in lieu of standard.
* To entire Home." ?
This is to stop…

Our base price was $ 378,650 and provi facade $ 48,090 hence total of $ 426,740 for home base price.
My contract price already includes upgrading height to 2700 on the…

Hi there. I guess depending where you are because each council has different requirements in terms of how much land can be built on. Also you will need…

Thanks Darb74.
I googled tansoms quickly and I guess it’s my front facade windows. As per my understanding, if there is a “V” on the window then it’s awning.
The front…