Thanks for the all the advise. I'm hoping this will be fixed before walk-through tomorrow. Haven't hired private inspection

So is this what end product of the build will look like or do we expect them make this look better?

Hi guys,
We have walk-through in couple of days and we think there are few finishing things builder hasn't done yet such as Brick finish over garage, bricks over front…

Great. Thanks blueeyes

Hello All, when should I get the gas & electrical contractor to get it connected before move in? What do you suggest? Should it be done well in advance or…

Hi zippyb, that's really good. Ours is about 80% completed. Kitchen work is finished. How long did they take from kitchen work to handover. I'm just trying understand how much…

Guys, does anyone know if it's mandatory to have driveway for occupancy certificate in Blacktown council? Tried for a checklist on their website but couldn't find it.

Soil classification report from land developer should tell you the type of slab required. Builder can't just add what they want. Ask you land developer for soil classification report if…

Wow, same here mate. Provincial homes building at bridge street. Waiting to start frame as well.

Guys, did anyone in burawarise estate had to pay extra for additional piers especially people building on the bridge street?

Looks like this forum has been quiet for sometime. Noticed few houses being completed last weekend. Has anyone moved to new house?

Wondering if the owner of lot 6 bridge street is a member in this forum? If yes, please do PM me. I'm your neighbour and need to discuss with you.

Guys, how did you all go with council rate? Did you have to pay? Check with Rhiannon before paying. She says they will have this paid.

Don't remember the taps. You can choose Corinthian doors at an extra cost.

Guys, has anyone had any luck with solicitor to find out about council rate? Should we pay or not?

This is what my contract says. Does this mean we have already paid the vendor and don't have to pay now?

If I'm not wrong burawarise estate didn't have any "estate rules". Do we?

Checked with council, they said though settlement papers shows rates been paid it wouldn't have been passed onto the council. Check with your solicitor and advice them to clear it.

Hi stage one folks, has anyone received council rates payment due letter from Blacktown Council? I got one yesterday but when I see my settlement papers, council rates been paid…

Hi,
I am writing this to seek advice on negotiating final variation contract with provincial homes. I have been asked to pay $6000 more in final variation because my tender got…

Yes, I had to do additional insulation for windows and doors, not major though. Whether you or not depends on if your lot is impacted by rail noise. Report should…

Yes, lots facing bridge street has acoustic report. Council will ask for this report along with plans for DA. you can get acoustic report from Crownland.

Thanks sarahcraigy! Much appreciated!

Thanks sarahcraigy!
Will they be able to provide a quote by looking at the plans or should I wait until construction start?

Hi Everyone,
We are waiting for final tender after contract. It's been smooth so far, hope it continues!
I was wondering if you know any good tradesman for flooring. Appreciate if anyone…

Thanks Blueeyes! Good on you. I can have my hopes alive now!

This is the response I got from OSR - this is disappointing!!!!
"The First Home Owners Grant application for transactions dated on or after 1 July 2014 requires the land valuation…

Interesting!! OSR website has valuation letter as one of the supporting documents in the checklist.
I assume they haven't approved in your case. Not sure if they reassess valuation.

If your valuation was done above $650K and yet your FHOG letter states you are eligible then we do have hope! Can you please let us know what happened?

Blueeyes, was your valuation above $650K?