tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1519486484346381437.post1854151423694983275..comments2023-06-28T18:48:13.279+10:00Comments on Cam & Kirsten - Building our new home with Metricon: More studio M and colour selections.Cam and Kirstenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08266662199088692423noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1519486484346381437.post-76985642516287980892011-07-24T09:45:12.721+10:002011-07-24T09:45:12.721+10:00Hi Kirsten,
We were also told the Hawthorn bricks...Hi Kirsten,<br /><br />We were also told the Hawthorn bricks were discontinued, so we chose the Hawksburn which is the replacement brick. Slightly darker but still has the colour variation we like. It was hard to find a house built with it though as it's such a new brick!<br /><br />$80 - bit steep, but I hate rubber plugs so I guess I'll concede and get them. I keep saying to myself "long after you forget what you paid, you'll still be enjoying them!"<br /><br />We get our contract emailed on Wed, 2 days prior to the meeting. I'm hoping it's correct as getting them to update things takes weeks (as you are experiencing also!). Thanks for your advice, it's good to know others are as hesitant about signing a contract when things are still not finalised. We got our insurance certificate last week, but the insured value is not correct given we've got large sums still unknown. Sigh...can't help thinking the process has been based on builds where everything is standard!Nathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15211150253008877314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1519486484346381437.post-77327356080066584322011-07-23T14:53:24.306+10:002011-07-23T14:53:24.306+10:00Hi Nat & Paul,
I just had a look at your blo...Hi Nat & Paul, <br /><br />I just had a look at your blog and I really like the look of all your selections. We were going to choose the Hawthorn Series bricks but were told they were discontinued (interesting as we did colour selections about 6 weeks beofre you guys? <br /><br />I got your message on our blog. The popup wastes are $80 each. For us that means another $500 or so becuase we have 7 basins/baths all up. They do look nice, I keep telling myself.<br />With regard to the final contract. They should be able to email you a copy to look over prior to your meeting. Also dont feel pressured to sign if it isnt right. We were not happy to sign on the day as there were still too many unknowns (and a month on we are still waiting!). They will try to get you to sign handwritten variations and the entire contract. We wanted all the additional variations typed up and answered properly before going anyfurther. This has also meant that we have got a copy of our final contract at home and we ahve had a decent amount of time to look at it properly.<br /><br />Often when reading these blogs, there are stories of people who have problems and in some cases it is becuase they didnt read their contracts properly. I would prefer to add a few weeks onto the start to make sure I get what i want and there arent any nasty suprises.<br /><br />Oops sorry for the essay! :)<br />We are looking forward to seeing your build progress. <br /><br />Kirsten (sorry, i tried to post this on your blog but blogger is playing funny buggers and I cant post as myself...lol!)Kirstennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1519486484346381437.post-7369000596200285382011-07-22T22:17:48.699+10:002011-07-22T22:17:48.699+10:00We have just done our Studio M selections and have...We have just done our Studio M selections and have also asked for chrome pop up wastes to basins and baths - do you have a price? Two weeks on and we don't have a confirmed price yet (as well as half a dozen other things...). Not looking forward to the contract meeting next week...Nathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15211150253008877314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1519486484346381437.post-40583934087377176172011-07-02T17:17:44.238+10:002011-07-02T17:17:44.238+10:00I love the idea of a contrasting door, but that...I love the idea of a contrasting door, but that's a pretty bright red! A great colour, but you have to be sure you won't get sick of it... On the other hand, I am getting into the "old bag" category, so you don't have to take any notice of my opinion!Kylienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1519486484346381437.post-2150506628240025132011-07-01T18:03:37.781+10:002011-07-01T18:03:37.781+10:00LOVE the red door!! HOT!!LOVE the red door!! HOT!!Toniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04121878720423021299noreply@blogger.com