Eight Homes Questions & Answers (page 3 of 5)

Welcome to eight homes!!, on sale so sweet and good, after that....things go down hill.....but by time you are already too deep into it too costly to pull the plug.....

Hi Doreenrunner
What did you mean by "by time you are already too deep into it too costly to pull the plug....." can you please explain to me more clearly

Hi Chris, No, I have not heard any such rumor . As far as I know, Urban Edge owns 8Homes, not Burbank. cheers, Nicole

Hi Chris, To my surprise I have just looked this up on the net, and found that Urban Edge and 8Homes have "joined forces with Burbank. Your question was the first I heard of this. Here is a link to the article. I hope this is helpful. https://www.burbank.com.au/victoria/news-details/228 Cheers Nicole

this does not sound good. We are considering Eight Homes but no reply from Admin is disappointing !!!

Hi Mia, we will be building the Mode 4-27 with a few changes mid next year. dm me if you have any questions

Hey there,

From my understanding the homes we saw did not have the standard facade, the consultant that you are working with should be able to show you a picture of the standard facade which is also nice, we chose a different facade which was really not that expensive to upgrade too. The consultant can show you the range of different facades and prices as well, we found them very helpful, hope this helps.

Lee

Thanks Lee.

Hey Carmen,
saw your question and as a owner of an eight homes house with floor boards i thought i would let you know that when our house was getting built, the skirting was done before the floorboards. The skirting is actually bigger then what you see with the floor boards so before our boards were down it was the skirting first which sits on our slab and then the boards came after which is why those half circle skirting join the boards and skirting together.

Thank you for the reply it helps alot on the process on why couldn't be done.

This is common practice in the building trade. I also agree it would look far better to lay the flooring then install the skirting boards as you would not need the additional quad trim. My educated guess is that its easier i.e cheaper for them to do it this way.

Hi there

My partner and I have gone through 8 homes, and no deposit needed till you find a price and plan your happy with then when your happy you put down the $888. Then you will have another appointment to make any changes and then the second deposit of $1000 is required and then thats when its locked in.

Hope this helps

Thanks Michelle for your response. I thought the same as all the builders have same approach. However, my sales agent is asking me to deposit initial amount only then she will discuss the plan and quote with me. Certaintly, not the kind of service I am after. Anyways, I am going to say no to her and will go with some other builder.

G'day,
It depends on what you mean and expect as a initial cost.
Basic and vague figures are probably the best you'll get.
Everyone's initial costs will vary according to numerous build project attributes.
Sounds like there was an initial misunderstanding.
As it is to be expected, no builder is really going to be able to provide you with specific & accurate info until you are prepared to make a commitment to proceed with the processes required to do so.
Things like lot attributes, covenants, soil conditions would constitute initial costs.
The finer details follow afterwards.
It's only in your best interests really.
Hope that helps.

I am looking for the same answer

Think very carefully.
Get EVERYTHING in writing.
Get an independent building inspector.
Do not believe promises unless incorporated into contract

Thanks for your reply but did u build with them

I've built with Burbank, Henley and now 8-Homes. They are the best of the three in many facets of the home building process. I also high;ly recommend an independant inspector. In saying this, my 8-Homes site supervisor has been fantastic in both liaising with the inspector and rectifying any defects found. Good luck!

z

I completely understand your caution and it is right to ask questions. I’m signing my contract this week for my 2nd home with them, My 2nd home to be built by 8Homes is a D7 the same as you. I am trusting them with my Superannuation Investment so I have been very careful. I built an S4.1 as my first home with 8Homes - very happy. I had experiences with other builders but by far, this is the best experience I have had in home building. The contract process is quite daunting but at least they are completely open and the staff do explain it well. I am happy to make a positive review for 8Homes.

Thank you very much Raymond. I really appreciate your reply.

Hi @reymond what is the quality of 8 homes like from your experience? Many other companies who are claiming they are great use sub standard brands and eight homes seem to use better appliances etc and materials but I'm wondering what their workmanship is like? Surely they can't be that great in price and good quality without something being compensated?? It seems too good to be true but from the verified purchasers on these reviews it seems ok so far. What do you think?

I'm a carpenter and the bricks are always cosmetic except in the garage, the weight of the roof is running down the timber stud walls into the footings, in the garage generally the weight is running through the bricks. The cracks are a very bad sign if it's on the garage walls. If not don't let them just patch the mortar. Ask them to render all the bricks down that side or something. That will be cheaper for them rather than having the bricks pulled down. Probably didn't mix the mortar right, cheaper out on cement or something

Show your house to engineer get engineering report

Do not build in Geelong - read my review

Yes I do. I am building a house with 8Homes in Cranbourne East Vic (lot no 1641, 27 Fabale Way, Huntclub, Cranbourne East, VIC ). As per our Contract, after start the construction, 214 days ( including all delays) we have to get our new home. My building construction started May 7th 2014. Today 25th of November 2014. As per Contract they have to hand over the house on December 4th 2014. It is a double story house, and they did not fix even the staircase till now.When I signed the contract, they promise that within 6 - 8 months, you will get your dream home.(From the sales dept, they said you will get it 4-6 months).So I am very disappoint now. I have to change my kids to school to there. They are not giving a sure date for that.

I believe this is included in the site costs. It is illegal for a builder to dump rubbish anywhere other than in the skip onsite, and they can be fined by the local council if reported. we had the next door builder dump concrete on our land prior to us starting to build. I reported them to council. Hope this helps

Your builder should be getting rid of any construction waste and not taking the easy option of dumping it next door.