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…
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…
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…
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread
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…
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!
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…
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread
Yeah, their reason was, everyone changes them to down lights anyway
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread
we also found out last week MJH don't supply the light globes for any bayonet fittings!
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread
I know, ours needs the certificate first. Frustrating!
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,…
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…
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
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
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?
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
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…
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…
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread
awesome!
Have you had PCI yet? Ours is booked for Wednesday we've spent most of today packing!
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread
We just got our first electricity bill. Does MJH pay for it? Or does the owner?
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…
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
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread
Our PCI is next Wednesday! Very excited!
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
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…
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread
Your tiles look great!
When is your PCI?
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread
Our walkthrough is due for late next week and keys 5 days after that!
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…