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Signature Inclusions

Premium construction and material specifications for a refined, high-performance Maher Homes build.

Specification 01

Site Preparation & Services

Premium site preparation, engineered slab and standard service connection allowances, subject to final engineering and site conditions.

Site Preparation
  • Standard site preparation and building platform preparation are subject to engineering and actual site conditions.
  • Removal of vegetation, contaminated soil, dumped material and unsuitable material is excluded unless expressly included.
Piering to Slab
  • Allowance for concrete piers up to 80 lineal metres, subject to final engineering.
  • Concrete pump for pier installation is included.
  • Additional piering caused by fill, unstable soil, sewer influence, easements or authority requirements is a variation.
Concrete Slab
  • Engineered waffle-pod slab suitable for the nominated soil classification and final engineering.
  • Slab to house, garage, porch and alfresco areas where shown in the final design.
  • Concrete pump for slab placement is included.
  • High-strength concrete required by soil conditions, council or engineering is a variation unless specifically included.
Water Connection
  • Connection from the existing service or meter within the property boundary, subject to the stated allowance and authority requirements.
  • Two garden taps: front and rear.
Electrical Connection
  • Underground electrical connection from the property boundary to the meter box, subject to allowance and authority requirements.
  • Meter box location is determined by Maher Homes with regard to the practical connection point and design.
Sewer Connection
  • Standard sewer connection from the dwelling to the nominated mains junction within the property boundary.
  • Sewer influence, encasement, building over sewer, additional piering, authority coordination or special approvals are variations.
Stormwater
  • Standard connection to the street or nominated easement.
  • Rainwater tank connection and overflow provisions where required by BASIX and the final design.
  • OSD, infiltration, hydraulic engineering and special stormwater systems are variations unless expressly included.
Gas & Telecommunications
  • Gas provisions where gas is available and expressly shown in the final design.
  • Telecommunications conduit with draw wire to the property boundary where specified.
  • Provider connection charges and post-connection bills are owner costs.
Site Controls & Wind Classification
  • Timber framing engineered for the applicable wind classification identified for the site.
  • Temporary construction fencing and sediment and erosion controls where required.
  • Termite protection to slab perimeter and service penetrations.
  • Garage step-down and associated construction details to comply with applicable requirements.
Specification 02

Structure & Building Envelope

Engineered structure and premium external finishes selected for durability, comfort and a refined architectural result.

Termite Management
  • Flick termite management system.
  • Termite protection to slab perimeter and service penetrations.
Frame & Structure
  • Termite-resistant framing, prefabricated or cut on site.
  • 450 mm eaves where applicable.
  • 90/45 mm external and internal stud framing as applicable.
  • Engineered joist system and sarking as specified.
  • Nominal 3000 mm ground-floor and 2700 mm first-floor ceiling heights, subject to final design.
  • Curved wall construction is excluded unless specifically stated.
Bricks & External Finishes
  • Brick selection from the nominated builder range, laid with white mortar and ironed joints.
  • Acrylic texture render where shown in the final facade.
  • Final facade is subject to approved design and developer or council requirements.
Windows & Glazing
  • Aluminium residential windows and sliding doors in the standard colour range.
  • Security keyed locks and obscure glazing to bathrooms.
  • Double glazing to windows excluding sliding doors, subject to the final energy assessment and approved specification.
  • One 775 x 775 mm skylight allowance and fly or security mesh where specified.
  • Curved or oversized commercial glazing and special handling are excluded unless specifically priced.
Roofing, Fascia & Gutters
  • COLORBOND roofing in a nominated contemporary colour or CSR Monier concrete tiles in Atura profile, subject to final roof design.
  • Roof sarking.
  • COLORBOND fascia, slotted quad gutter and painted PVC downpipes.
External & Internal Doors
  • Feature entrance door allowance of approximately 2600 x 1500 mm, subject to final design.
  • Laundry external aluminium and glass door allowance of approximately 2340 x 720 mm.
  • Owner-supplied external smart lock installed by the builder, subject to agreed scope.
  • Pre-hung internal hollow-core doors, pre-painted white and approximately 2340 mm high where applicable.
  • Standard internal door hardware from the nominated range.
Specification 03

Kitchen & Appliances

A custom kitchen with premium cabinetry, stone surfaces, considered storage and a complete nominated appliance package.

Kitchen & Cabinetry
  • Custom-designed cabinetry to the final approved kitchen layout and selection schedule.
  • Moisture-resistant HMR melamine carcasses or equivalent nominated builder standard.
  • Doors and drawer fronts in a nominated finish, with soft-close hinges and drawer runners.
  • Stone benchtop to kitchen and island from the nominated builder range, subject to allowance and final selection.
  • Feature waterfall ends where shown on approved drawings and included in the Tender Schedule.
  • Overhead cupboards, pantry cabinetry or walk-in pantry fitout where shown on approved plans.
  • Kickboards and end panels matched to selected cabinetry; internal storage configured to the approved design.
  • Sink, tapware and splashback selected from the nominated builder range.
  • Required electrical, plumbing and ventilation provisions in accordance with the final kitchen layout.
Kitchen Appliances
  • Freestanding or built-in appliance package nominated in the final Tender Schedule and selection schedule.
  • Electric, induction or gas cooktop subject to available services and final design.
  • Built-in wall oven and compliant rangehood or exhaust canopy where shown.
  • Integrated, built-in or freestanding dishwasher as nominated.
  • Microwave provision or appliance where specifically included.
  • Refrigerator cavity, plumbing provision and electrical point where shown; refrigerator appliance excluded unless listed.
  • Installation of nominated builder-supplied appliances is included.
  • Premium upgrades, dimensional changes or extra service requirements after selection sign-off are variations.
Specification 04

Internal Fitout & Finishes

Premium architectural detailing, storage, climate control, floor finishes and feature selections throughout the home.

Fixout & Skirting
  • Shower niches approximately 600 or 1200 W x 450 H where shown.
  • 90 x 18 mm bevelled-edge skirting with paint finish.
  • Feature showcase, bar, prayer or study areas where included in the final design and allowance.
Staircase
  • Mono-stringer staircase with glass balustrade and timber treads to the nominated allowance.
  • A U-shaped staircase is an additional option and must be separately confirmed.
Robes & Linen
  • Built-in robes to nominated bedrooms with HMR melamine internals, shelves, drawers and hanging rails as specified.
  • Master walk-in robe with nominated shelving, drawers and hanging rails, subject to final measurements.
  • Linen cupboard with HMR melamine internals and poly external finish where specified.
Air Conditioning
  • Ducted air conditioning based on an approximately 20 kW Daikin system with eight zones.
  • Ceiling return air, approximately ten 600 x 100 mm linear vents and two controllers, generally one per floor.
  • Final duct routes and outlets are determined by the contractor and framing.
  • Bulkheads may reduce available ceiling or storage space where required.
Floor Coverings
  • 600 x 1200 mm or nominated large-format tiles to entry, hallway, family, meals and kitchen from the builder range.
  • 8 mm hybrid flooring to the first floor.
  • 600 x 1200 mm outdoor tiles to alfresco and porch where applicable.
  • Selections outside nominated allowances may be variations.
Painting
  • Three-coat Taubmans Supreme Washable feature paint to up to two walls in the same colour, subject to the builder range.
  • Owner selects colours from the nominated range.
Garage Door
  • Standard-mounted aluminium batten garage door.
  • Remote-control operation.
Specification 05

Electrical, Lighting & Data

A comprehensive electrical, lighting, communications, security and smart-entry allowance.

Electrical, Lighting & Data
  • Earth-leakage protection for lighting and power circuits.
  • Standard downlights or surface lights and electrical points in accordance with the final electrical plan.
  • Allowance for approximately 20 surface-mounted lights and four external motion-sensor lights.
  • Two-way switching where specified and 3-in-1 exhaust fan or light to bathrooms.
  • Pendant-light points to nominated areas; owner-supplied fittings may be installed subject to the agreed allowance.
  • Chandelier points where nominated; cranes, void scaffolding or special access are excluded unless allowed.
  • Direct-wired smoke alarms and three standard TV or data points.
  • Alarm system with four sensors from the nominated range.
  • Hikvision DS-KIS603-P(C) video intercom or bell to the front door.
  • Electrical points for up to six owner-supplied security cameras, subject to agreed installation scope.
  • Installation allowance for owner-supplied speakers, subject to agreed scope.
Specification 06

Insulation & Plasterboard

High-performance insulation and carefully detailed wall, ceiling, wet-area and architectural feature linings.

Insulation & Plasterboard
  • R2.5 insulation to external walls and internal garage separating walls.
  • R6.0 bulk insulation to roof or trussed ceilings over living areas, excluding the garage ceiling.
  • 13 mm plasterboard to ceilings and internal walls.
  • Villaboard or cement-sheet lining to wet areas.
  • Square-set finish to wet areas and shadow-line finish to dry areas where specified.
  • Feature wall and bulkhead details to nominated areas including master bedroom, rumpus, entry and kitchen island.
  • Feature lounge bulkhead and curved feature wall, fireplace or TV arrangement where included in the final design.
  • High-density acoustic insulation is excluded unless specifically priced.
Specification 07

Alfresco, Balcony & External Works

Considered outdoor entertaining, balcony, driveway and optional pool allowances integrated with the home design.

Alfresco
  • Step-down to alfresco.
  • Outdoor tiles approximately 600 x 1200 mm from the nominated range.
  • Gas bayonet where gas is available.
  • Outdoor under-bench cabinetry with single-bowl sink where specified.
Balcony - Double Storey
  • 12 mm glass balustrade with black handrail.
  • Covered roof form in accordance with the custom design.
  • Outdoor tiles approximately 1200 x 600 mm from the nominated range.
  • Privacy screens are excluded unless expressly included.
Driveway & Crossover
  • Coloured concrete driveway allowance up to 30 m2 for a single garage or 45 m2 for a double garage.
  • Plain concrete crossover allowance to the nominated standard.
  • Council footpath, kerb and gutter replacement or rectification is excluded unless specifically included.
  • Additional pathways and concreting are variations.
Landscaping
  • Landscaping, fencing, turf, garden beds, clothesline and mailbox are excluded unless specifically included.
  • A basic landscaping plan may be provided where required.
  • Retaining walls are excluded unless expressly included.
  • Owner must ensure landscaping drains away from the dwelling.
Swimming Pool - If Included
  • Applies only where a pool is expressly included in the commercial schedule.
  • Indicative 3 m x 6 m non-curved pool allowance with nominated depth, pebble interior and coping or tile finish.
  • Excavation, reinforcement, concrete and hydraulic provisions only to the extent expressly included.
  • Pool fence and gate allowance where stated in the final schedule.
  • Excess soil, secondary pipe runs and specified equipment are excluded unless separately included.
  • Pool approvals and authority fees are owner costs; changing pool location may cause variations.
Specification 08

Exclusions & Allowance Notes

Items outside the Signature Inclusion unless specifically identified in the final contract, drawings or project schedule.

General Exclusions
  • Retaining walls, fencing and general landscaping unless specifically included.
  • Blinds, curtains, loose furnishings, chandelier installation and special access equipment unless priced.
  • Rock excavation, unsuitable or contaminated soil, imported fill, spoil export and overburden removal unless included.
  • Demolition and removal of existing structures, paths, vegetation and services for knock-down rebuild projects unless included.
  • Hidden asbestos and associated remediation or certification.
  • Tree removal or protection, dumped material and relocation of the existing water meter.
  • Special retaining walls, edge beams, mine subsidence, flood, bushfire or BAL and acoustic requirements.
  • Traffic control, road closures, special transport, after-hours delivery and special handling.
  • OSD, detention or infiltration systems and special hydraulic works unless specifically included.
  • Council or developer requirements involving additional work beyond the stated inclusion.
  • Council bonds, statutory contributions and authority or consultant fees not expressly identified as included.
  • NBN, telephone and network connection charges and post-connection utility bills.
  • Commercial or oversized windows, cranes and special lifting equipment.
  • External steps or landings and aluminium or glass privacy screens unless specifically included.
Authority & Consultant Costs
  • Council development application and related authority fees unless expressly included.
  • Construction, complying development, occupation certificate and certifier fees where not included.
  • Water authority coordination and inspections beyond standard allowances.
  • Long Service Levy and specialist hydraulic or stormwater engineering.
  • BASIX or NatHERS upgrades caused by owner design changes.
  • Shadow diagrams, waste reports, town planning, landscape architecture and specialist consultant reports.
  • Bushfire or BAL, flood and acoustic reports where required.
  • Additional authority requirements not reasonably identifiable at inclusion stage.
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