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30 April 2022

Driveway in Tree Protection ZoneBuilding A New House

Apr 30, 2022 1:23 pm

Hi the experts here hope I can get some help to understand this. I've got my CDC approved and house demolition has almost finished. Then got this from the Council regarding driveway application. I don't want to change the location of the driveway, so 1. does it mean I can still have the driveway wh...

Hi the experts here hope I can get some help to understand this. I've got my CDC approved and house demolition has almos...

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14 March 2022

Builder's Margin BBHBuilding A New House

Mar 14, 2022 12:36 pm

I'm building with Better Built Homes. During the tender process I was told the builder's margin is similar to others at around 20%. Now that I received the HIA contract, it says 30%. That sounds quite high to me. Wonder what margin % do other builders charge? I was told Mojo and many others are 20% ...

I'm building with Better Built Homes. During the tender process I was told the builder's margin is similar to others at ...

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17 February 2022

Re: Approval for retaining wallsBuilding A New House

Feb 17, 2022 3:29 pm

Hi I'd continue with this thread instead of a new one so it's easier for others to search in the future. I'm in NSW and am applying CDC for my main house. On the CDC submission plan, it marked 'Retaining wall by owner'. The wall only needs to be 650mm at the highest point and drop to 400mm at the en...

Hi I'd continue with this thread instead of a new one so it's easier for others to search in the future. I'm in NSW and ...

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12 January 2022

Re: KDR - Gas abolishment done? and dilapidation report?Building A New House

Jan 12, 2022 3:33 pm

Very confused about Gas abolishment. Hope to get some advice here. I was told it takes 20 working days from the day the house is vacant. that's a very long waiting time. Can I contact AGL while I'm still living in the house and let them know the demolish date so they can ensure it's done before tha...

We were told that Jemena will use best endeavours to remove the gas meter in 20 business days, but some areas could tak...

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12 January 2022

Re: KDR - Gas abolishment done? and dilapidation report?Building A New House

Jan 12, 2022 3:31 pm

" I was told it takes 20 working days from the day the house is vacant. that's a very long waiting time. " Ha! We were told 50 days but had it done in about a week. " does it matter if I'm still living in the house while they do the abolishment? Understand there will be no gas for th...

Thank you very much!

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12 January 2022

Re: KDR - Gas abolishment done? and dilapidation report?Building A New House

Jan 12, 2022 3:29 pm

Thank you very much! This is very helpful!

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30 December 2021

Gas abolishment?Building A New House

Dec 30, 2021 7:37 pm

Cannot find much about this topic so started a new one. Doing a KDR and trying to start the construction as soon as possible but run into the problem of Gas abolishment. AGL told me it takes up to 20 working days from the date the house is vacated. That's a long time to wait! Real estate agent won't...

Cannot find much about this topic so started a new one. Doing a KDR and trying to start the construction as soon as poss...

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30 December 2021

Re: KDR - Gas abolishment done? and dilapidation report?Building A New House

Dec 30, 2021 7:21 pm

Very confused about Gas abolishment. Hope to get some advice here. I was told it takes 20 working days from the day the ...

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23 August 2021

Re: MOJO HOMESBuilding A New House

Aug 23, 2021 3:33 pm

Hi All It’s my first time building a house and I’ve just signed and paid a $5000 deposit to Build the Nova 32 with the Coastal Hamptons facade in brick with Mojo Homes. I’m not sure what it will look like as all the photos I have seen are with hebel (rendered). I was hoping that someone had built a...

Mojo do a fixed priced contract, once the land has been soil tested you will know what the price will be. Your selectio...

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