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When will my home be ready?

Civil construction

Completed

Home construction

Completed

Estimated home construction completion timeframe

Late-June 2021

Settlement

Complete

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Alfie - Solar Systems and FIT Credits Update - May 2025

Important Information Regarding Solar Systems and FIT Credits

Dear Alfie Residents,

We are writing to you with an important update regarding the solar systems and Feed-in Tariff (FIT) credits for your Alfie home.

Our team is advised that some residents are missing solar compliance certificates that were provided at handover. As we do not hold this information on file, Development Victoria is currently working with its partners to provide these to Origin Energy on your behalf to enable Origin to allocate FIT credits. If you are contacting Origin directly, please let them know that you are part of the embedded network at 430 Blackshaws Road, and not a standard residential customer.

To get the most value from your solar system, it's more cost-effective to use the power it generates, not rely on FIT credits.

For use of the solar, if you are still experiencing issues, please reply to this email. When doing so, be sure to include the following information:
*Your address and lot number
*A clear description of the issue
*A reference to the relevant section/error code in the manual
*Any supporting photos

By way of assistance, we have included below manuals for the solar PV systems (your inverter will have the model noted):

Alfie Stage 1 UM_202010_SG2-8K G2 Premium User Manual_V1.5

Alfie Stage 2 & 3 Chromagen GW_ES_User Manual-EN

Alfie Stage 2 & 3 Chromagen GW_EM_User Manual-EN

Also included below are links for an updated app that is available for Stages 2 & 3. For Stage 1, there is a QR code on the inverter with the link.

Stage 2 & 3 - Google Play Store

Stage 2 & 3 - Apple App Store

Development Victoria will also upload this correspondence to the Alfie Connect Portal for future access.

Please Note: If there are power surges, or other factors, Powercor may temporarily shut down the solar systems as a safety measure. This is a normal part of how the system operates and is not cause for concern. It is applicable to any PV systems that are attached to their grid system, and not limited to Alfie.

If you have a tenant or know of any new owners, we kindly ask that you ensure this information is forwarded accordingly.

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Kind Regards,
The Alfie Team

UPDATE - 21st JULY 2021

Settlements are currently in progress for all Cluster 6 lots.

UPDATE - 18th JUNE 2021

Following our recent communication on valuation inspections timeframes for your Alfie townhome, we would like to provide a further update on key dates for pre-settlement inspection and settlement.  These are outlined below:

  • Pre-settlement inspectionMonday 28th and Tuesday 29th June 2021
  • SettlementFrom week commencing Monday 12th July 2021

To book in a pre-settlement inspection on the dates above, please contact Ewan Hutchinson (RPM Real Estate) on 0487 888 860. This will help to ensure that appropriate access to your townhome can be arranged.

At the time of your pre-settlement inspection, please observe any COVID-19 health and safety measures that apply to real estate services and inspections, as per directions of the Victorian Chief Health Officer.  For further information, please visit https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus

Should you require any information around the process leading up to settlement of your townhome, please don’t hesitate to contact us via email alfiesettlements@rpmrealestate.com.au

UPDATE - 10th JUNE 2021

Following our previous communication in early May regarding progress of your Alfie townhome, valuation inspection timeframes have now been confirmed.

Valuation inspections of your townhome can be undertaken by your bank lender during the week commencing Monday 14th June 2021.

If you have not done already, please contact your bank lender to have their nominated valuer arrange an inspection.

The valuer must contact Ewan Hutchinson (RPM Real Estate) on 0487 888 860 to confirm their requested time to conduct a valuation during the week indicated above. This will ensure appropriate access to the construction site can be facilitated with the builder.

Please observe any current COVID-19 health and safety measures that apply to real estate services and inspections as per directions of the Victorian Chief Health Officer.  These include wearing a fitted face mask covering the nose and mouth and density quotient of 1 person per 4 square metres.  Further information on the COVID safe protocols for real estate services and inspections can be found here.

The current estimated pre-settlement inspection and settlement timeframes are listed below:

  • Pre-settlement inspectionLate-June 2021
  • SettlementEarly-July 2021

Should these dates be revised further, we will be in contact again to advise of the new timeframes, once these have been confirmed.

Should the valuer require any information relating to your townhome as part of their inspection, or if you have any questions about the valuation inspection and settlement process, please don’t hesitate to contact us via email alfiesettlements@rpmrealestate.com.au

UPDATE - 6th MAY 2021

Please find below an update regarding the progress of your Alfie townhome.

Due to some minor delays during the final stages of works on site, we’ve had to make some changes to the previously advised inspection and settlement timeframes.

The latest updates are outlined below:

  • Valuation inspectionEarly-June 2021
  • Pre-settlement inspectionLate June / Early-July  2021
  • SettlementEarly-July 2021

We do apologise for the need to revise these timeframes and our team will continue to keep you updated on the progress of your townhome.  We will be in contact again to advise specific inspection and settlement dates, once these have been confirmed.

Should you require any information around the process leading up to settlement of your townhome, please don’t hesitate to contact us via email alfiesettlements@rpmrealestate.com.au

Civil Construction Progress

construction commences
100% COMPLETE
construction complete
Pre-Construction
Includes design, authority approvals, tender and audit works.
Earthworks
Re-shaping of the ground to allow construction of roads and drainage connection to each lot. Estimated timeframe 4-6 weeks.
sewer and
drainage
Provision of a sewer connection to each lot and underground drainage system. Estimated timeframe 8 weeks.
water and gas
Provision of water and gas pipeline connections to each lot. Estimated timeframe 3-4 weeks.
sub-grade
Developing a firm material base underneath roads and footpaths. Construction of kerbs and drains to enable channels from stormwater to travel to underground drainage system.
electrical and nbn
Electrical cabling and NBN to enable internet connection for each lot.
Footpaths
and roads
Footpaths, asphalt, topsoiling and road completion.
construction
complete
Completion of the construction works. Home construction will commence after civil construction is completed.

Home Construction Progress

home construction commences
100% COMPLETE
home construction complete
slab
Concrete footings for base is poured.
frame
Construction and set-up of frame for approval by a building surveyor.
lock up
External wall cladding and roof covering is completed. External doors and external windows are fixed.
internal
fit out
All internal fittings including architraves, skirting, doors, built-in shelves, baths, basins, troughs, sinks, cabinets and cupboards are fitted or fixed into position. Flooring is laid.
landscaping
Landscaping within your property is completed.
practical
completion
All building work is either complete or close to completion, in accordance with the contract/agreement with the relevant authorities. Property is reasonably fit for occupation.
final inspection
Final visit by building inspectors to ensure all fittings, fixtures are complete, in good condition and built to the standard and specification as indicated in relevant contracts/agreement. Certificate of occupancy is issued.
handover
All works are finalised and ready to hand over to purchaser to move in.

Title Registration Progress

0%
complete

settlement
100%

Contact made by Development Victoria to purchaser's legal representatives / conveyancers to initiate settlement process (settlement can occur at any time up to 14 days after title registration is achieved). Soil testing by builders and bank valuations can be undertaken at this point.

Title registration
75%

Document lodged to Land Titles Victoria to enable title registration. Estimated timeframe for title registration following lodgement 10-14 days.

statement of
compliance
50% - In Progress

Document received from local council confirming construction has been completed in accordance with approved plans developed by the relevant authorities.