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6 April 2011
Re: Colour challenged guy would like some suggestionsFinishing Touch
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Apr 06, 2011 10:22 pm
ok - time to confuse the issue ::hyst:: ::hyst:: If it were me.. 1. I'd go Monument on the lot except for the eaves... but wouldn't go Bogart, but rather towards a lighter/cream tone. Dulux do an interesting paint chart atm you can pick up from the paint shop that pairs colours well - and from memor...
ok - time to confuse the issue If it were me.. 1. I'd go Monument on the lot except for the eaves... but wouldn't go Bog...
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27 March 2011
Re: Colour challenged guy would like some suggestionsFinishing Touch
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Mar 27, 2011 10:53 pm
Aaaahh.. was wondering how it was going and how it turned out... so progress sounds good! Was almost going to pm you to find out if you'd made up your mind eventually. Flick up some pics sometime.
Aaaahh.. was wondering how it was going and how it turned out... so progress sounds good! Was almost going to pm you to ...
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17 March 2011
Re: Our Places Fairhaven 23+ - What we've been up to....Building A New House
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Mar 17, 2011 7:12 pm
Eh-hem... now, Ikeea is one thing, but Howard's Storage Mega-Swallow-You-Whole world is awaiting you... omgd .. lots to choose from and you can actually find your way out :lol: :lol: special mention must be made of their drawer sorter-things and other items - white semi-see through suit covers for t...
Eh-hem... now, Ikeea is one thing, but Howard's Storage Mega-Swallow-You-Whole world is awaiting you... omgd .. lots to ...
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18 February 2011
Re: M3tric0n HomesBuilding A New House
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Feb 18, 2011 1:26 pm
Good for you - great to know the wheels are rolling. Note there is a terrifc thread on here which posts 'M' upgrades and their prices which I found invaluable and I can always send through the electrical pricelist if you need it - just PM me with an email address to flick it through to if you need (...
Good for you - great to know the wheels are rolling. Note there is a terrifc thread on here which posts 'M' upgrades and...
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27 January 2011
Re: M3tric0n HomesBuilding A New House
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Jan 27, 2011 1:03 pm
Postscript: Yes, depending on what your financial situation/lending institution requirements are - you might need to know the full figure of the contract for finance approval of that amount. I was referring to the ease of process, not the $$ issue. Certainly if you feel more comfortable locking ever...
Postscript: Yes, depending on what your financial situation/lending institution requirements are - you might need to kno...
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27 January 2011
Re: M3tric0n HomesBuilding A New House
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Jan 27, 2011 11:59 am
Sorry for the vent / angry post - I'm annoyed!! It's understandable - and this process can be frustrating, certainly. I think it can be stressful for two main reasons: a) we need more information at all times ::hyst:: b) communication is key - and when it is not there, of course you will blow a fus...
Sorry for the vent / angry post - I'm annoyed It's understandable - and this process can be frustrating, certainly. I th...
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23 January 2011
Re: First Home Buyer QuestionsHome Finance
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Jan 23, 2011 7:19 pm
Interesting questions - I take it you're trying to work out the costs if/when purchasing your own block? In which case it's a good idea to investigate the bigger picture of exploring the ramifications of fill (what makes up the soil), fall (the slope of the land) and the actual soil type since these...
Interesting questions - I take it you're trying to work out the costs if/when purchasing your own block? In which case i...
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21 January 2011
Re: Raised ceiling height/ standard doorsWindows & Doors
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Jan 21, 2011 4:46 pm
So to revisit the cost aspects, inceasing ceiling height to 2700 was $4,800 for a single storey and was $700 to upgrade door heights. All doors taller (including pantry) except linen/broom and wardrobes. As many have mentioned, however, door height is definitely a personal choice. Being a bit over 6...
So to revisit the cost aspects, inceasing ceiling height to 2700 was $4,800 for a single storey and was $700 to upgrade ...
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21 January 2011
Re: Raised ceiling height/ standard doorsWindows & Doors
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Jan 21, 2011 10:23 am
In my opinion, go the 2700 and go higher (2340) doors to match. I'm not sure were the $12,000 comes from - is that a two-storey? Might need to check what I paid, but am pretty sure it wasn't that much. If you're wondering if the raked ceiling will look weird on a lowr roof, your intuition is probabl...
In my opinion, go the 2700 and go higher (2340) doors to match. I'm not sure were the $12,000 comes from - is that a two...
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19 January 2011
Re: First Home Buyer QuestionsHome Finance
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Jan 19, 2011 3:52 pm
In Victoria you pay stamp duty on the land, not on the house (since it isn't built). You will also need to pay land tax at settlement - although this might not be a large figure, it could come out to be a couple of hundred dollars or so you weren't expecting. Prior to settlement the vendor's solicit...
In Victoria you pay stamp duty on the land, not on the house (since it isn't built). You will also need to pay land tax ...
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19 January 2011
Re: Bank is still suffing us around grrrHome Finance
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Jan 19, 2011 3:28 pm
I'm joining this debate late, but I have been in the same situation (i.e. bank re-valued six months after unconditional approval only to devalue by approx $20,000 - nightmare - and this was after the land settlement date! This was for land/house). Your financial application really only lasts 3 month...
I'm joining this debate late, but I have been in the same situation (i.e. bank re-valued six months after unconditional ...
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18 January 2011
Re: Colour challenged guy would like some suggestionsFinishing Touch
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Jan 17, 2011 11:09 pm
Ooh - good questions - tough, even - nice. ::cool:: If you open the link to the colourbond colours, the 'traditional' combination is offered (far right) which you might want to play with in the program. Metricon's 'envisage' is a good program to paddle around with, and they have the Dulux and Colour...
Ooh - good questions - tough, even - nice. If you open the link to the colourbond colours, the 'traditional' combination...
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17 January 2011
Re: Colour challenged guy would like some suggestionsFinishing Touch
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Jan 17, 2011 2:25 pm
Eh-hem. Here we go with some suggestions. 1. If it were me, I'd be going Monument: http://www.colorbondcolours.com/home/residential/information/selecting-colours/colour-schemes/monument-colour-schemes 2. Jasper is going to clash with the warm red/orange bricks and look a bit (very) soft in the proce...
Eh-hem. Here we go with some suggestions. 1. If it were me, I'd be going Monument: http://www.colorbondcolours.com/home/...
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29 November 2010
Re: Our Places Fairhaven 23+ - Nearly ThereBuilding A New House
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Nov 29, 2010 10:52 am
Unless of course they want their Final Payment :twisted: :twisted: Depending on the state of things, granted you're keen to move in, but you might want to arrange for independent inspection and withold final payment until such times as any outstanding issues have been resolved to your satisfaction. ...
Unless of course they want their Final Payment Depending on the state of things, granted you're keen to move in, but you...
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24 November 2010
Re: SANDARRA GENERAL DISCUSSIONSBuilding A New House
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Nov 24, 2010 1:27 pm
I would like any feed back from any residents at Sandarra or any future residents to the following 1.How do you think the money should be spent ? Management cannot give us a budget at this stage because development is ongoing. 2. what do you envisage the sandarra estate to look like going forward? ...
So perhaps it is time to re-visit these questions. As noted by another Sandarra resident lately, there have been break-...
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22 November 2010
Re: Our Places Fairhaven 23+ - ******* ThievesBuilding A New House
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Nov 22, 2010 12:02 pm
Unbelievable. And you know, it raises the issue posted on the general discussion thread about how our corporate body (or whatever you call it now) fees are best spent, and my hand is up for mobile security. Sandhurst estate has a guy driving around in a car with 'Security' nice and clear on the side...
Unbelievable. And you know, it raises the issue posted on the general discussion thread about how our corporate body (or...
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10 November 2010
Re: Our Places Fairhaven 23+ - small stepsBuilding A New House
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Nov 10, 2010 10:55 am
Ok - a bit of catch-up here... portico rocks :: :: bet you are glad you stuck to your guns on that one. Great to hear they've addressed the concrete base so that it falls away from the house - no doubt you'll be considering whether to tile or pave the entry or whatever works best - so the finish in ...
Ok - a bit of catch-up here... portico rocks bet you are glad you stuck to your guns on that one. Great to hear they've ...
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10 November 2010
Re: Ah, the serenity... my Serenity 21 build, SandarraBuilding A New House
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Nov 10, 2010 9:59 am
oh man - i'm stoked :z: :z: :z: :z: I reckon they're doing a great job - bricks were scheduled for the 11th - tomorrow - so seems like things are running ahead of schedule. Thanks for keeping me posted! Haven't been able to stalk the site in a while - so these pics have been invaluable - must be hea...
oh man - i'm stoked I reckon they're doing a great job - bricks were scheduled for the 11th - tomorrow - so seems like t...
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1 November 2010
Re: Ah, the serenity... my Serenity 21 build, SandarraBuilding A New House
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Nov 01, 2010 9:20 am
Finally - a roof! :z: :z: My Big M website tells me the roof is completed, so I guess they might have completed the capping by now and all done and dusted. Hope so! Never knew there were so many tile styles and designs until now - the simple Spanish style looks good in grey I think. Apparently wrapp...
Finally - a roof! My Big M website tells me the roof is completed, so I guess they might have completed the capping by n...
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28 October 2010
SANDARRA GENERAL DISCUSSIONSBuilding A New House
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Oct 28, 2010 10:47 am
Now ... driving around the estate, I notice I have experienced twinges of letter-box envy. Mostly because whenever I look around for any around the hardware traps (part of the homework as the build continues - as you do), the versions that seem available (again and again) tend to be cr*p. In a big w...
Now ... driving around the estate, I notice I have experienced twinges of letter-box envy. Mostly because whenever I loo...
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