When you sign up with a internet provider with Opticomm, do you need a modem, or does the router in the garage take car of all that and just pipe the net to the data points?? Hey Cackling, if you installed multiple data points throughout your house you will need a gigabit switch to split the one co...

Thanks for the responses everyone. I'm not using a router at all as I tested the connection from the Opticomm box straight to my laptop. I called iiNet who advised me to download a file three times simultaneously from their site ftp://ftp.iinet.net.au/. The added speed of these files is supposed to ...

I have a feeling it's a problem with my hardware. I've been told by iiNet that my speeds should be at least 70Mpbs. I'll be troubleshooting the problem with them later today so i'll keep you posted on the results. It would be great if other residents could post their speeds, but other than that I'm ...

Do you mind telling me which provider you are with and would you recommend them? With Opticomm, do you have to sign up with one of their providers or could I still go with Telstra and just have ADSL+2? Thanks Hi Mark, I'm with iiNet. Check this page http://www.opticomm.net.au/index.php/communities/...

Hi Everyone, I'm curious, what kind of speeds are you getting on the Opticomm fibre network? If you have a moment could you please go to http://www.speedtest.net/ and post your provider and results? My speeds are pretty dismal.

Hey Cackling, nope no land line required. All you need do is call Opticomm once your builder has made the connection available to be connected and they will make you fill out a "Cable Entry Checklist". I suggest you do it as early as possible. I was on a waiting list for 2 months before I ...

Hi Cackling, Generally, the property on the higher ground gets the posts because retaining beams can be placed on that side. On a flat and even surface, it's really your choice. There are really no guidelines that determines their orientation so if you have no neighbours I guess it's first come firs...

Hey Cackling, no worries I'll send you a PM.

Hi Cackling, sorry I couldn't reply earlier. From our experience we found that there were a lot more options to choose from when we sat down with Sandra at our colour selection meeting, then what was outlined in the handbook. Their selections are always changing so I hope it worked out for you. A co...

Hey Cackling, our build has been relatively pain free. I'm surprised how quick it's gone up but since the lock up it has slowed down a bit. We have had issues with Firstyle losing documents in the mail, so keep on top of any correspondence you have with them. They have friendly staff but you need to...

Hi Ryan, We have probably been sticky beaking at your Oran then, which farcade does it have?, One Question do you need the timber flooring to raise the carpet to meet the tiles? Hey Cackling, we chose the Estate facade similar to the one at the Oran display home, what about yourself? We chose our t...

Welcome Cackling. I'm in the later stages of building the Oran as well, so let me know if you have any questions specific to that design.

Hey Ryan lets talk fencing soon :) Hey Chan :) Hehe yeah no worries. You have my number yeah? I'll start getting some quotes and see which is best. Thanks for the tips on fencing David.

David, i'm going shout you to a beer one of these days, you're like the guru of Parkbridge.

Congrats Selkie! I drive past your place all the time and it looks great. It's good to see a lot of people are progressing with their build :)

Hi Shane, Firstyle use Clipsal for all their electrical fittings - http://www.clipsal.com.au/homeowner/products/powerpoints_and_switches Ryan

Hi guys, i got a problem here and hope someone can help me with this PLEASE! Today i received a call from my Mirvac Customer Relations Administrator. He is preparing a contract for me to sign (i think it is a construction contract?) and he wants to know how much money im borrowing from the lender.....

Got Council Approval on Monday 28th May! :z: took exactly 3 weeks. ( two of which I was ringing to push it through) Shows persistance pays off. Next step is the Construction Certificate. Should only take about 10 days or so. After that waterboard for the signing off ( hopefully only a day there) an...

hey Ryan Its Jarrod We have booked in the fence and that should be done within in a couple of days also. it was Good to meet you. Oh good stuff Jarrod, it'll help keep the dust away from your property while my place goes up. Just let me know how when I need to pay my share. It looks like it's a pre...