I used New Home Inspections for all of my inspections and the inspector made it very clear upfront that Boutique also engages them to inspect the houses before issuing a…

Mine was $ 12,195 for an Airlie.

I find that, generally speaking, it's those who are unhappy who make the most noise which is then amplified by others to generate the impression that many people are unhappy…

Thanks Tina.

Would like to check with those here who are past your lock-up stage - should floor finishings (tiles, timber, carpet) be installed at the lock-up stage or do these come…

End 2014, "Master Retreat over Garage" cost slightly under $ 15 k.

We are using New Home Inspections and they have been wonderful to deal with. Prices are listed on their website http://newhomeinspections.com.au/

Doesn't it depend on the type of double bowl basin used? If you are opting for 2 single bowl basins, then you will have stone between the sinks. If the…

I was advised that, for a 2-storey build, the standard is for ground floor to vent outside and the first floor to vent to the ceiling (with no option to…

I thought Pre-Plaster is more important than Frame because the tradies will do anything to the frame to get their services through. Once the plaster goes up, all the changes…

I wanted to but I did not because I was led to believe that the system I was getting could not cater to the additional zone and I would need…

I receive email updates from my Client Liaison on a fixed day every week regardless of whether there are updates or not When…

I had a smooth, stress-free transition from Pre-Start to Client Liaison. Both called about a day apart. I get weekly updates from my Client Liaison and all emails sent in…

I've done Pre-Slab Pour and Frame. All issues raised in the pre-slab pour inspection were rectified either on the spot during inspection or over the following days, followed by a…

Did anyone check with their New Homes Consultant to find out whether Boutique removed anything to bring the prices down? I find it odd that prices are so much lower.…

What changes would there be after the land titles and the actual survey can be done - site costs and bushfire rating changes perhaps? If that's the case, a Variation…

The Addenda will contain the information under the section - PAINTER. There, it will state clearly the number of coats on the walls ceilings, cornices, doors, architraves, and skirting boards.

This 3-coat paint is definitely new as I recall 2-coat as the standard "premium inclusion". It cost me $ 1,161.00 to triple coat a double-storey.

For those who have moved in, do you still release payment if defects are found during house handover? Does Boutique take a long time to rectify defects after handover?

We're using New Home Inspections for 4 stages - Slab, Frame, Pre-Plaster, and Pre-Handover. Costs in the low $ 2k. They are recommended.

IMO, it looks much better tucked away in the corner. The exhaust fan itself is not very sightly and I would have done the same (placed it in the corner)…

Thanks for the reply. I'll ask nicely again but it's not a biggie for me and it does help that my Pre-Start has been professional.

Hi all,
First post here. I'm about to build in the South East.
Would like to check with all whether you've managed to get Boutique to add in wastes in the laundry…