Hi All,
Thought I would start a new thread for Stage 33 and stage 34, Marwood Park. We chose this as a second build because it is directly opposite a major…

Brilliant, thanks for all the really valuable feedback and advice, all makes total sense.
Yes, will definitely use an independent inspector and as we have bought a plot that doesnt…

Hi,
I am about to embark on my second house and land. First time round we went with a builder and signed on the dotted line, only to then read appalling…

Hi, congrats on Cypress Waters looks like a nice spot. i was the first house up on stage 15. Actually have now moved to Singapore for a couple of years…

no you cant put it into your bank account because it is payable to Telstra.
it is to stop people from banking the cheque and not using telstras services. So you…

Hi guys,
been absent a while but working and bored so time drop in.
Water bill is payable by you unfortunately. We got and paid same one, basically the moment the land…

Jen, took me about 7 business days. main issue is the 3rd party agency that have to sign off on your house, the valuation agents. So once that has been…

you need to call telstra and get them to do it. Builder doesnt get involved. its all telstra hardware and technology

OK so here is the deal.
1. You have a hills home hub in the garage - this is where the TV, phone and broadband hub sits
2. There is a box…

hi Jen.
Decided to stay with Origin until first bill, to avoid any further issues with power companies, new connections etc. With my experience thus far I would not tempt fate…

it took us about 2 weeks to get everything sorted.
Problem we had with Telstra was they were sending out modems and people to fix line and foxtel in before they…

phone, foxtel, gas electricity all good
just got a couple plumbing issues but nothing serious.
Word of advice, worthless washing exterior of your car unless you are using garage which I…

I am using Evolve your outdoors, seem like a decent bunch of guys, doing my concreting and doing some other bits and pieces.
Have been in for a week - it…

well you'd hope they wouldn't bugger up the fencing.
I get my keys Friday morning, WOOT and Sandra will start putting up blinds and bits and bobs next week. I have…

Hi Steph
Welcome... Im building on Stanley Road with Simonds, house pretty much finished,
We used top class fencing and they have been great. For the driveway i bet if you ask…

I think that comes down to your own choice based on your lifestyle to decide what is the best energy company for you as opposed to the actual estate.
switchwise is…

Hi, no I went with a few reviews and also checked out their facebook page and then went to this place where they have an example set up of some…

Hi,
I am using these guys for a range of landscaping stuff.
http://www.evolvegardenscapes.com.au/
They do retaining walls.
Cheers

Should have a quote today, ill share it.
Had my pre final inspection yesterday, really happy, a lot of cosmetic work to do but was all highlighted before I could…

yeah that $299 is only payable if you need a new connection and Telstra have to send someone out to your house etc. I would check though you dont get…

We do, its supposed to be the 10th October. I am going to meet the SS on Tuesday morning to have a pre final inspection to pick up anything that…

probably a month before you are ready to move in.

yeah and you will need that $1500 credit, as Telstra slug you with a $299 connection fee to a new home !!
Yep just scan your first bill, send to Somerfield…

I spoke to my SS and he said it is not uncommon for people to just get fencing done if neighbours are not responding or land hasn't titled or build…

Hi Mate,
WE (75 and 73 Stanley) got quoted $55 and $59 from Budget fencing and Top Class fencing. When we investigated the $55 it turned out with extras it was…

yeah hear you loud and clear.
Unfortunately I am the one with the sense of urgency, they haven't even started scrape so its in my interests to get it done. Looks…

Thanks mate, fair enough, well that is a pain because they havent even started their scrape and are 6 months off having a houser to move into, and mine is…

Hi,
Just organising my fencing as need to get done in next couple of weeks. (top class Fencing and Ezy Fencing both quotes if anyone needs)
my neighbour (73 Stanley Road)…

Wow that's awesome.
I'm getting fencing done end of September, before hand over.
Just sorting that out as we speak.....
So that's 19th October...hhhhhhmmm OK great,ill drop the dogs over on the…

Final inspection 25th September - handover 4th October !!!
Get in...hahaha
75 Stanley Road - First cab off the rank !!! hopefully a nice clean, working cab...