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luke81

29 April 2018

Re: Darling Downs WA site costsGeneral Discussion

Apr 29, 2018 9:02 pm

Hi Building single storey. House total area is about 360sqm. Have been told it's an M class site however with a 700mm sand pad it will then class as an S classed site. We know we are up for between 15k and 20k for the septic, however just nervous about the cost for the sand pad and any other surpris...

Hi Building single storey. House total area is about 360sqm. Have been told it's an M class site however with a 700mm sa...

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luke81

26 April 2018

Darling Downs WA site costsGeneral Discussion

Apr 26, 2018 1:24 pm

Hi All Has anyone built in "the Acres" estate in Darling Downs in WA? If so, what were your site costs? Just trying to figure out what we are up for if we buy out there... Thanks

Hi All Has anyone built in the Acres estate in Darling Downs in WA? If so, what were your site costs? Just trying to fig...

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luke81

4 November 2014

Our Elwood in Honeywood Rise?Building A New House

Nov 04, 2014 5:18 pm

We have just bought a block in Honeywood Rise and have signed up with Celebration Homes. We are now waiting anxiously for titles to be issued at the end of Jan 2015. We had prestart yesterday and now it is all becoming real that we are building a new house! Is there anyone else out there that has bo...

We have just bought a block in Honeywood Rise and have signed up with Celebration Homes. We are now waiting anxiously fo...

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luke81

25 September 2013

Re: TR Homes / Modular HomesBuilding A New House

Sep 25, 2013 3:42 pm

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luke81

25 September 2013

TR Homes / Modular HomesBuilding A New House

Sep 25, 2013 2:15 pm

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luke81

6 April 2013

Re: Our first build - Seascapes Estate, Ross NorthBuilding A New House

Apr 05, 2013 11:16 pm

Hi joyfulbuiler We are looking at building in Seascapes too! Do you know how much the siteworks are for the blocks there as I have been told to expect to pay up to $15K as there is additional work required due to the coastal conditions. Have you been told the same? I was hoping to have the house com...

Hi joyfulbuiler We are looking at building in Seascapes too! Do you know how much the siteworks are for the blocks there...

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luke81

13 June 2012

Re: First Homebuyers Building in Aveley (Celebration Homes)Building A New House

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Jun 13, 2012 7:47 pm

check for scratches in mirrors check for chipped and cracked tiles leaking sinks dings in walls the quality of the paintwork dents in window frames do flyscreens fit properly do the doors close (if handles are fitted) does the oven work (if in yet) is the roller door scratched watermarks in ceilings...

check for scratches in mirrors check for chipped and cracked tiles leaking sinks dings in walls the quality of the paint...

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luke81

19 April 2012

Re: Monier Horizon Roof TilesGeneral Discussion

Apr 19, 2012 5:36 pm

No. We have been living there for 12 months and no problems at all. I have heard that some builders try to get their clients to not go with them so they pick a cheaper range of tiles for no credit. They are a great product. I am sure if they leak its probably due to poor laying.

No. We have been living there for 12 months and no problems at all. I have heard that some builders try to get their cli...

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luke81

19 March 2012

Re: Deleting paversBuilding A New House

Mar 19, 2012 4:34 pm

See if you can use your paving allowance elsewhere. For exmaple to put paths around the house or to extend your alfresco paving. Otherwise the credit you get back is so small.

See if you can use your paving allowance elsewhere. For exmaple to put paths around the house or to extend your alfresco...

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luke81

27 January 2012

Re: Building switchthree90-Carpet and splashback and blindsBuilding A New House

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Jan 27, 2012 3:20 pm

Congrats Tinkster

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luke81

18 January 2012

Re: Building incentivesBuilding A New House

Jan 18, 2012 7:01 pm

Hi everyone, My wife and I are looking into building in Aubin Grove WA. We are still in search for a builder too. However, we are looking at Dale, Impression,RossNorth, Homestart, redink, blueprint and celebration. First home owner, so no experience or whatsoever at all. Really find all your commen...

Hi We built with Celebration and I would build with them again. I spent $62,000 at pre-start upgrading things however i...

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luke81

13 January 2012

Re: Confused about construction loansHome Finance

Jan 13, 2012 6:51 pm

Hi Nicole You are better to dispute the valuation. The bank may have just done an online valuation which means that they just look at sold prices in your area. However if you are able to get the bank to do a driveby or and on site valuation you might be able to push the valuation up a little. Or you...

Hi Nicole You are better to dispute the valuation. The bank may have just done an online valuation which means that they...

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luke81

28 November 2011

Re: Shon's Shanty - Yahoooooo lounges!!Interior Decorating Lounge

Nov 28, 2011 6:52 pm

OMG that puppy has grown quickly. Did the puppy eat your old lounge?

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luke81

16 November 2011

Re: First Homebuyers Building in Aveley (Celebration Homes)Building A New House

Nov 16, 2011 4:24 pm

Hi We built with Celebration Homes and moved in March 2011 and we are happy with our place. The build quality is great. We built the Regal (it was a display now closed). As far as build times ours worked out to be about 7 months. Good Luck.

Hi We built with Celebration Homes and moved in March 2011 and we are happy with our place. The build quality is great. ...

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luke81

2 November 2011

Re: Building switchthree90-Tiling started pg 29Building A New House

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Nov 02, 2011 2:14 pm

One word - stunning! Well done Tinks. Its going to look amazing once its finished. What flooring are you going for?

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luke81

1 November 2011

Re: Mirror SplashbackKitchen Splashbacks

Nov 01, 2011 9:09 pm

Ours is a mirrorkote finish so it looks like a slightly tinted mirror. Ours is not the smokey brown look. We are in Perth Cheers

Ours is a mirrorkote finish so it looks like a slightly tinted mirror. Ours is not the smokey brown look. We are in Pert...

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luke81

1 November 2011

Re: Home Design in Perth for $250,000General Discussion

Nov 01, 2011 8:56 pm

The main point of my question: are you better off with less inclusions from APG/WBH/Summit/RedInk than with "everything under the sun" from "Homebuyers" for the same amount of money... My answer is NO! Absolutely not. You can build with a more expensive builder and you will get t...

The main point of my question: are you better off with less inclusions from APG/WBH/Summit/RedInk than with everything u...

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luke81

1 November 2011

Re: Mirror SplashbackKitchen Splashbacks

Nov 01, 2011 12:00 pm

We have one of these and yes they do require a little more cleaning. However they look amazing. Ours has not scratched and if you use a soft cloth with windex it always looks nice and smear free. Ours cost $1650 installed for just over 3 metres.

We have one of these and yes they do require a little more cleaning. However they look amazing. Ours has not scratched a...

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luke81

1 November 2011

Re: Home Design in Perth for $250,000General Discussion

Nov 01, 2011 11:48 am

We built with Celebration and upgraded it significantly. For just under $270,000 we built the Regal. The base price of this home was originally $205,000 + 5,000 for siteworks. We then added the following: We made the alfresco on the original plan a games room We added an alfresco to the side of the ...

We built with Celebration and upgraded it significantly. For just under $270,000 we built the Regal. The base price of t...

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luke81

31 October 2011

Re: Can I have the TV above the heater?General Discussion

Oct 31, 2011 7:47 pm

We have an open Jetmaster International Gas Fireplace its 1500 wide and we have a plasma above the fireplace. Our fireplace is flued and as we have a double brick wall the wall that does not heat up at all. Basically if the wall behind where the telly is going to go is warm to the touch and you can ...

We have an open Jetmaster International Gas Fireplace its 1500 wide and we have a plasma above the fireplace. Our firepl...