We have a moving date!

Yesterday was our big inspection. It went relatively well, and after 2 hrs and about 300 red dots we emerged with 4 pages of items to be corrected - most of which were paint related (scuffs, scratches, dents, etc). The bricks will need to be re-cleaned, some grout issues resolved, a pane of glass in the ensuite shower fixed, a leaking tap over the spa rectified and 2 panels of the garage door need to be replaced.
All that being said, we still don't have a glass splashback in the kitchen. If this can get installed this week we have a hope (very small) of having handover on the 9th May - next Friday. As it seems this is highly unlikely, handover will be on Friday 16th May, with us moving in on the 17th. It would be great if it was next Friday, as this would give us a chance to do the concrete and fencing prior to moving in. Then again, we will get more compensation if handover is on the 16th - so it's a toss up which would be better.
This week we visited Bunnings to obtain a step ladder, light globes and a temporary letterbox until we get around to building the brick one. We also visited a homewares store on the weekend to buy some new small appliances and a matching coffee table to the TV unit we have on order ready to be delivered as soon as we are in. It's all very exciting - 17 days!!!
Still to arrange - getting written quotes for fencing, a concreting contractor to do our driveway and path (minimum), and as soon as we have a set handover date we can also book in the carpet laying. I also need to get a quote from a locally recommended blind company that are apparently cheap. Oh, and booking a moving van - anyone vollunteering their help for that day?
Money money money...

It's clean and shiny

We have had our house clean, and while it isn't 100% it has come up beautiful (IMO!).

Here are some pics taken this week after the clean:

Other BIG news is that we have our inspection Tuesday morning! If all goes well our handover may be 1-2 weeks after that. Fingers crossed, because we have now given our 28 days notice to vacate our rental so it has to be before the 22/5.

April is upon us - looks like we will be moving in May

Well, it looks like a house!

Our plumbing has been finished, the electrician has installed the lights and powerpoints, the wardrobes and pantry have the shelving in and the shower screens are now in (after the photos). It looks livable. The only things left to be fitted are the mirrors and the glass splashback in the kitchen.

House clean should have happened yesterday, but didn't, and inspections are supposed to start this coming week. We still haven't been given a date, but following a conversation with our Customer Service Coordinator, she suggested we give the 28 days notice to vacate our rental when the surveyor goes through the house (whatever that is), which is due to happen this coming week, so it looks like it will still be 3-4 weeks until we are in our new house.

So - the great reveal! These photos were taken on Tuesday evening.

Front

Inside front door - looking from front door toward Kitchen/Dining/Family

Entry - looking from Sitting room across to Master

Entry - looking from Kitchen/Dining room door


Butlers' Pantry through to Kitchen



Kitchen (view from dining room)


Kitchen (view from Family room)




Kitchen Island Bench




Ensuite Benchtop and sinks


Ensuite spa




Ensuite Shower








Bathroom Shower




Bathroom Vanity/Basin


Bathroom Bath