Thanks for your replies.

Does the camera have the capability to go up the vent pipe to check? NO! Also, the plumber who installed the new toilet was a shonk. you are correct, one plumber confirmed vent pipe wasn't checked. What is the easiest way for me to do this myself? put a hose down the vent pipe and flush with water ...

When both plumbers said they CCTV the pipes, I am assuming so. Does the camera have the capability to go up the vent pipe to check? I actually should double check with them.

It could be a few things. You may have an improperly vented system or you may have a clog further down the line. When that suddenly drains, it may create a vacuum that sucks the water out of the toilet. Either can cause this to happen depending on the exact layout of your toilet, shower, vanity ven...

Would be great if you could let me know. No it is not the same toilet. So frustrating, a lot of people say a venting issue so why hasn't the AAV vent installed fixed the issue.

how do I upload a video?

Wondering if anybody could shed some light on a three year old investment property suddenly sucking air and water when flushing and occasionally overfilling? We have had two plumbers come out CCTV the lines confirmed they are clear, installed a new toilet and also additional vent under the vanity - ...

Need some reassurance, have put a deposit down on spring farm east village and have now read so much negative press about the coal steam gas wells. Is it as bad as it is made out to be. Or not noticeable at all

Have considered a house and land package however have seen the contract and it advises that the building tender is valid for 90 days. Confused as land rego is not expected until dec 2015. Has anybody had experience with these types of house and land packages and had any nasty surprises in regards to...

Cheers Sam, Thanks for letting me know about the power points.

Windows and gutters are dune. I just went of their display home (schofield at middleton grange)as all the colours went well together. The bi fold window looks fantastic!

Thanks for your replies. The power points are not included within the clipsal plans, so it will be their responsibility to get it done i supose. I also chose Mild Steel for my bricks. The display home at middleton grange has them. Well no news from me and the council burnt down and there will be a d...

When you guys went for your electrical appointment did you have to pay extra for the outdoor powerpoint for rainwater tank and hot water system? This has been an after thought as i have been assuming all along that it would be the builders responsibility to fully install these items complete with po...

Colours went well. We chose option 2 from the lifestyle package so got the c/stone included for free. Didnt have to upgrade anything futher, so was happy with that. Plans are in council. So far so good. Thats great your frame are delivered so lets hope its smooth sailing for you after the slow start.

I have my colour appointment tomorrow, i am hoping i will like their standard range.

Yes mine also says NIL, Friends have built with other builders in their contract it had something like $250 Per week.

Great to hear some positives. Finally have a firstyle home thread started. Good luck guys and let me know the progress. I am building The Oran.

we are at the stage of signing off on the finals to go to council. I am getting kind of freaked out as i have heard reviews similair to yours :( We are in to deep now and just need to hope we have a happy experience with them. Thanks for your reply

Hi, Has anyone here had any experiences with Firstyle homes in sydney. Any information is much appreciated.