So anyone got their titles/land settled? I got an email saying first stage has been released. And each time i call them they say very soon..within a week or…

Thanks Homeone! Got my free tickets today!

I hope that means i am in!
Thanks home one looking forward to it!

Yeah i was in the predicament as well.....
I didn't want to pay a couple of grand before i even knew how much the house was going to cost.....
I wanted to…

Kaytee that's about what we paid....in hindsight i think I should have gone Williams Landing as it is closer to the train station. Ah Well....I hope the city view…

well my way of looking at things is 'It can't hurt'! And also let them know you will be over your budget otherwise and will have to look for another…

Hi everyone!
I wish I was building straight away! I am still sorting out designs and builders (i hope there is a light at the end of the tunnel!)
As for fencing.....yeah…

Update on the Point Cook Homestead Road. My friend went past and it seems that they are laying down a proper road! Yah!

But I wouldn't mind getting the recommendation! Thanks!

*bump* I am also interested in your experiences melpaul!
Pravs.

I hope so! I am counting on the land prices hiking up as soon as the infrastructure is laid and display village is built!
I am not 100% sure of the…

Oh you mean pointcook homestead road. That road is not part of the development. It is a 'normal' road and the developers have taken it up with the…

Hi Guys!
We are going through the house designs as well for the last few months. Nothing has struck us as our 'dream home' so we are probably custom designing…

Sorry I meant my land was 560m2 and I wanted to build a 40sq house!

Totally agree but the way I see it is "no pain no gain" so if I want to the save a few extra bucks i guess I have to go…

Wow! Thanks for all the tips!
As for the resale value, a family friend who invests a bit advised me this but I am not totally 100% convinced. I guess…

Thanks guys! Your comments have been extremely helpful!
With the decking, the contract states that our alfresco will be concreted. We want decking. So do we do it take it…

Wow! Thanks for all the replies! I think that I might stick with the single storey.
I should have mentioned that our house is only 560 m2 so I guess it…

After doing some reasearch (forgetting that I have a life and read all the threads I can find!) I have come to conclusion some things are done after will save…

Hi,
I have been hanging around this forum for a little while and all your advice and you posts have been extremely helpful!
We thought we would build double storey as it…

We were thinking this as well. I like the study option but I really liked the Sycamore display in Keysborough.
they had it open from both sides and the wardrobe…

Wow! That's a good tip! Sort off topic but I was wondering whether to do the whole kitchen thing myself (by myself is hire someone like impala kitchens or…

Hi! This is first time I came across your thread and must comment how nice your home is! Very beautiful indeed! I can see all the hard work that you…

thanks issy jo for the tips. It is amazing what a little perks can get you
Eleventh Schedule here I come!

Hi Saltwatercoaster! Welcome to the forum.
Damn! I want it to title at the end of April (wishful thinking!) as I still haven't organised a builder or design.
Ah well. How…

Wow 1 and half recommendations for a builder that i've never heard of! I gave me a message to call me! lets see what they can do for me!

Hi guys been a little while!
Guess what I just got a letter saying that development of the land is complete and be prepared to get my finances in order for…

Congrats! Am on the lookout for a good builder so recommendations welcome!

Great Thread! Thanks Bam for starting it!
We are starting to think of OBing our first home. But both of us are not handy men and have no contacts in the…

wow! seems like you have a really nice place!
Just curious...what made you build your own house? I am keen to save the builders margin but i have no knowledge…