Whilst we’re still unsure about exactly when handover is, we know it is close! In the next week or so we’re hoping to hear when our first official inspection is. If all goes well, about 2 weeks after that we should have the keys to our new home!
It’s a difficult time because there is so much to do in so little time. Fortunately we’re not in a big hurry to move this time. Last time we moved we had only one week to clean the apartment we were moving to, move all our stuff in and clean the old place. To make matters worse, last time I had the flu as well! This time, however, we can take a bit more time. Obviously we don’t want the house sitting there unoccupied, so we’d like to be in fairly soon after handover. But it means we can take our time moving all the rest of the stuff over.
Other than the moving thing, we have some other big ticket items to pay for. We’ve gotten quotes for blinds ($7k), fences ($4k), driveway ($3k), decking ($4k) and moving ($3.5k)… and it’s actually a LOT of money..and money we don’t really have to go splurging. Needless to say, the new fridge, home theatre and car are well and truly OFF the list for now… especially given we have a kid on the way!
We’re probably going to move ourselves this time. It may take us a couple of trips, but it’s going to beat forking out $4k again like we did last year!
For blinds, we’re probably going to go with a combination of roman blinds with motorised roller blinds where appropriate. Down the track we may have to call in Mum to help us with some sheer light filtering stuff for behind the romans. We don’t have to funds to do it now… so we’re going to leave it.
We got a great quote from a guy for the decking, driveway and path… he’s basically ready to go, so now we’re just waiting for our handover date!
The fence place we got our quote from seem to be a bit confused. Firstly they sent has back a quote for a place in Point Cook, and then when they eventually sent us the correct one the measurements were wrong! So i don’t know what we’ll do there!
We also found out from our new neighbours (Hi Karen and Nik!) that we may not even be able to get the phone on until November! So that may slow down our moving in plans. No phone means no internet, and no internet means no work! EEK!
September 16th, 2008 at 1:41 am
Hi guys
You sound a bit stressed like us. Our fencing quote went missing in post from fencible fencing , who are you guys using, its costing us $8700 all up but hopefully neighbours will cough up some cash towards it. We are getting a gate in our side fence the part that returns to the house which is a bit expensive.
We dont have any quotes for drive yet must organize that for next week. Money running out and we may have to beg the bank for a few more dollars.
We only have a day and a half left we meet them 2pm Thursday at the house but they have not finished still. They must have spray painted the alfresco ceiling as there are white spots all over the window and our wooden doors so they are going to have to sand them down and re stain them.
Hope it goes well for you guys and have your inspection soon.
Karen and Nik
October 13th, 2008 at 8:28 pm
Hi Guys
Me and Stu are building on Columbia street (Lot 10) We got our fencing quite through You need a fence, they seem quite good and organised. Hope all goes well for you both to move in!
Amy
October 13th, 2008 at 8:36 pm
Hi Amy and Stu!
I think we’re going to be going with U need a fence as well. They were recommended by our builder.
You guys look like you’re just about done as well?
I’m sure Karen and Nik will appreciate some neighbours… they must be getting lonely!