PORT-A-LOO AND RED PEGS- WEEK 1

Yeahhh!!!! I almost screamed for joy when I went for a visit to our block and saw that a port-a-loo was there and some red markers. The markers look to be the outline of the house. Sooo exciting!!!! Her are some pictures. :)

CRAP!!!!!! Literally. Can't believe we have the iconic Port-a-Loo.

And here is one of the red pegs. Yeah!!!!!!

LOTS DONE- BUILDING STARTING SOON

Sorry I haven't posted for a while. We have moved house in the last 2 weeks. Lots happening. Yesterday the drawings came back from being converted into construction drawings. We had to sign everything again yesterday and check through the 'construction drawings' and contract with a fine too comb.

We have been approved for another loan due to costs esculation. Wow I can't believe how much time and money we have lost due to Cosmopolitan Constructions Ltd. Bankruptcy. We are at the point where I am unsure whether we can hold the house once built due to cost blow outs. We do have options though.

The good news is that we only need a letter from the bank to 'Commence Construction' and a financial letter. Yeah!!!!!

Picture of the Start

Well it's mighty ugly, but it means so much to us. After a week with no rain....Thank you God!!!! They were able to finish hooking up the sewage. They even manage not to destroy the decrepit guttering. Well done Plumbers!!!!

PLUMBING DONE + AN EXPENSIVE WEEK

Today the plumbing was completed to connect the sewer to Sydney Waters existing junction. Yeah!!!!!
 This was on top of the quotation so an extra $4700.  Boo!!!!!

We are getting closer to the clock starting, but no sign of peg out yet.
I have had to put an S96 into council for the patio and lowering the western fence screen so plants can grow.
We have also got a quote back for landscaping (not including patio or steps) $14,000 above provisional allowance + an extra $4300 so far in variations. aaaahhhh!

I rung the bank to increase our loan and they were not happy either.

Life lesson, don't underestimate how expensive building can be.

Will post pictures of the plumbing soon. :)

QBE INSURANCE PAID UP.....EVENTUALLY.....YEAH!!!!!!

I forgot to mention the other good news. QBE Home Warranty Insurance finally paid our 5% deposit back. Yeah!!!
 I feel marginally, and temporarily richer.
It took a few delaying tactics on there behalf, ie request information that I had already given them twice before but they came throught. Thumbs up QBE.

HAPPY CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR + WE SIGNED WITH WISDOM HOMES

After much thought we have finally signed with Wisdom homes. We actually dealt with the director. He was really genuine and keen to complete our job. They have a great package included and I really liked their display homes.

Sooo last week I went along and did my colours appointment which was basically realigning my old colours with there suppliers. I walked in the door and the lady who was the colours lady with Cosmopolitan was there in training as the leave replacement at Wisdom. She was awesome they have no idea what an asset they have just hired.

I changed my kitchen colours to:
benchtops: organic white caesarstone
cupboards: new graphite + snowdrift either side of the rangehood. It will look a bit like this picture.

On this kitchen

Im excited to see how it all will look. :)

Feeling happy enough to post again :)

The last month has been a sea of emotion. Should I continue.....just give up and sell the block......poor me....toughen up princess...blah blah blah.

The good news is:-
1. Yesterday I received two packages from QBE insurance. One was the release of the contract and all the information needed to complete our home with another builder without legal ramifications. The second was the 5% deposit we paid to Cosmopolitan minus their cut. Yeah I feel a tad richer.

2. I have obtained 6 different tenders. They ranged from $20,000 to $140,000 more than Cosmopolitans quoted. Since budget is a big issue we are probably going with the second cheapest as they also include flooring.
I am hoping they can start asap.

So the journey continue. I can't wait to see what the next surprise is around the corner.

Here is the floor plan. Isn't it Cute, Compact and Totally Functional. It's the perfect house plan for someone who hates vacuuming.


Bottom Floor

Top Floor

How the house sits on our block

Isn't it the cutest, most compact house for our family of five.