Introduction

I will attempt to blog our custom house with Carter Grange. I am not a 'blogging' type person and don't think it will be as well written and informative as some of the other blogs that have really helped me but hopefully it will be of benefit to those thinking about signing up for a new house.

My first piece of advice if thinking about a new house is to read the home one forum thread on things to remember, that was really helpful to us. homeone thread

The other thing to do is find and read the blogs especially the people who have used the company you are thinking of.

We were very impressed with Carter Grange from Day one. They seemed more transparent and more helpful than any of the other builders we spoke to and quite honestly it was an easy choice to make to sign with them.

Apart from normal expected things like inconsistencies in plan updates, costings and updates taking a bit longer as well changes coming in at more then they estimated it has been very much smooth sailing so far.

Having said that the important part hasn't started yet and that will start with our site cut next Monday.

We have based out house design off the Bentleigh 48 which for whatever reason is not on their website. Maybe because it is a new design, it is in fact a variation on the Metropol design. Our house is a fully customised design. We literally have changed every room and I think even every window believe it or not. We seemed to have upgraded every option as well, which has cost alot of money but we are very happy with the design. Hopefully the reality lives up to our dreams

This is our old house being demolished