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12 years12 yearssoccermumsoccermum posted:
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

welcome!
We've just finished our build at Shell cove. Quite happy with MJH as a whole.
Weve been in our new house for almost 4 weeks now and are organizing grass…

12 years12 yearssoccermumsoccermum posted:
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

Yes, we eventually got it 2 days after PCI. Was cutting things a bit fine, but our bank was awesome and got the final payment to us the morning of…

12 years12 yearssoccermumsoccermum posted:
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

Just got a quote for our aerial today. We had 5 TV points put in by MJH and this guy is charging $297 to install an aerial. Beats the $600…

12 years12 yearssoccermumsoccermum posted:
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it's ok. Our clean was done 2 weeks ago so things are dusty again especially as we've had a bob cat in. They havent cleaned anything higher than head height…

12 years12 yearssoccermumsoccermum posted:
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

We've got the keys! We've spent most of the day cleaning and unpacking. Fridge and blinds tomorrow, removelist on Thursday.
Nothing beats the smell of a brand new house!

12 years12 yearssoccermumsoccermum posted:
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

We picked the name of the house design (Parklane) and 2012.
MJH has come through with the paperwork and our bank has confirmed we can pick up the cheque on Tuesday…

12 years12 yearssoccermumsoccermum posted:
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

Yeah, their reason was, everyone changes them to down lights anyway

12 years12 yearssoccermumsoccermum posted:
Show me your kitchen...

Almost done!

Show me your kitchen...
12 years12 yearssoccermumsoccermum posted:
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

we also found out last week MJH don't supply the light globes for any bayonet fittings!

12 years12 yearssoccermumsoccermum posted:
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

I know, ours needs the certificate first. Frustrating!

12 years12 yearssoccermumsoccermum posted:
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

well done! It's been great having someone at the same stage of the building process to share things with.
Hope you're cracking the champagne!
I'm worried about this occupancy certificate,…

12 years12 yearssoccermumsoccermum posted:
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

have you got yours yet. Our bank needs one before the release final payment and MJH won't be able to get it to us till tomorrow which only gives…

12 years12 yearssoccermumsoccermum posted:
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

no, different guy. He finished on Friday. We got the tiles from amber, no idea what style they were but they're non slip. Here's a pic

McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread
12 years12 yearssoccermumsoccermum posted:
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

Yes, we got tiles in hallway kitchen and dining, carpet everywhere else by MJH. Our tiler was so good he came back to do our alfresco and front porch

12 years12 yearssoccermumsoccermum posted:
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

Tiling finished on 27th July for us and painters started on 2nd August. We have PCI next week so maybe allow 4-5 weeks?

12 years12 yearssoccermumsoccermum posted:
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

The front of our house wasn't level
Either. It looks good now but it just caused a lot of delay for us

12 years12 yearssoccermumsoccermum posted:
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

that's not good :( were there things from
The 13 week maintenance period you're waiting to get fixed? Or things from before that?
We were supposed to…

12 years12 yearssoccermumsoccermum posted:
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

I know how you feel. Our PCI is tomorrow but there's so much to do. No carpet, door handles, range hood, bath isn't in. You might even be in before…

12 years12 yearssoccermumsoccermum posted:
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

awesome!
Have you had PCI yet? Ours is booked for Wednesday we've spent most of today packing!

12 years12 yearssoccermumsoccermum posted:
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

We just got our first electricity bill. Does MJH pay for it? Or does the owner?

12 years12 yearssoccermumsoccermum posted:
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

Yay! Very exciting!
Have you got your occupancy certificate yet? I've emailed or CLO but haven't heard. Our bank needs this and surveyors final certificate before they will release the…

12 years12 yearssoccermumsoccermum posted:
Show me your kitchen...

Some progress with ours

12 years12 yearssoccermumsoccermum posted:
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

we went through a private certifier instead to council so it took 10 days. Ask them cause it does save alot of time

12 years12 yearssoccermumsoccermum posted:
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

Our PCI is next Wednesday! Very excited!

12 years12 yearssoccermumsoccermum posted:
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

Our bricks are latte too

12 years12 yearssoccermumsoccermum posted:
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

Our wardrobe guy was at our house today installing them. They look really good, im glad it's one less thing to worry about once we move in

12 years12 yearssoccermumsoccermum posted:
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

Welcome Ben!
We're almost done, it's been a good process so far. MJH and our bank have been very good. Our land settled last September so it's been 12 months all…

12 years12 yearssoccermumsoccermum posted:
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

Your tiles look great!
When is your PCI?

12 years12 yearssoccermumsoccermum posted:
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

Our walkthrough is due for late next week and keys 5 days after that!

12 years12 yearssoccermumsoccermum posted:
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

we're getting MJH to put onto bayonet where we want the first downlight to get and then get our own sparky to do the rest. Also things like bathroom heater/fan/light…

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