MainVue Homes - Questions

Question time.

After the tender, staring at the floor plans, brouchers and other house magazines to give us inspiration we found that there were other options that we had not considered.  Things like:

- Tiling of the entry foyer, to show a separation between entry and the rest of the house.
- Changing the two picture windows in the family room to have a completely open able bi-fold doors.
- Telephone point locations.
- Water tank positions were too narrow, what were the other options.
- Insulation upgrades.
- Soft close drawers and hinges.
- Demolition requirements.
- Temporary fencing requirements
- Additional lighting in the garage plus size, if required.

So a whole bunch of questions like these were sent to our contract administrator, who was very helpful and responded promptly.  She also communicated with us well to inform us very early, and organise our points of contact while she was on leave.

While she was able to respond, the answers to the questions were generally that the design were not as flexible as we would have thought.  Considering they are part of the Henley Property have have 'millions' of designs.  As well as the fact that we have seen similar displays achieved through them.  For the bi-fold doors we have even seen some very swish and classy full length glass bi-folding doors, across the majority of a wall/ window area.  It would have been nice to have the bi-fold doors/windows across the entire back wall of the living area, and it would create some beautiful natural lighting in that area of the house.  I don't think it will be possible though as we have asked several times, with different people so to see if we can get a different answer and response (We asked all our contacts at Henley and MainVue Homes, all just to double/ triple check and try our luck). 

We had also previously asked if it was possible to have a high vaulted ceiling in the entry foyer, similar to that in the Amalfi display house.  This wasn't possible as it is a double storey house, and there is no space to create this vaulted ceiling - this was understandable, but if it was at all possible it would have added another stunning feature to the home.

Most of the answers to the questions will be clarified and answered in greater detail and with costing at the color and contract appointments

Other things that we needed to get done:
- Abolishment of gas and electricity services
- Sewer capping
- Demolition of the existing property

With some satisfaction and comfort with the questions answers we will proceed.

Next colour selection.