Look forward to seeing your pictures. Which state are you un? In Victoria, sorry should have stated that. just updated it in title :).

Considered so far in my house and design I have opted for: - 4 room house (started with 3 bedrooms, decided 4 for investment value downt he track) - Garage situated on the north-west corner of the block to insulate house during summer - Changed house plans to widen the house on the block to have mor...

Hey everyone, For the last few months I have being reading alot of topics and posts on this forum, so thank you all for giving me tips to get me started on my own home. I have decided to keep a running track of my build, seems to be a bit of fun and I enjoy hearing other peoples opinions and views s...

Hey Drekko, I am also building with burbank, doing the opposite in what you are doing actually, living in it for a year or so then plan to rent it out. I am almost finished my contract, actually got a colour appointment tomorrow, so nothing being built yet. I looked at the Cornell 1900 then 2200, th...

Congrats Monalisa on you build! I am currently deciding wether to get the flooring thorugh the builder (Burbank) or go my own way. I havnt gone through colour appointment yet so im pretty broad on what I want as far as coverings go. Im thinking it will be easier to get it donein the build as its one...

I'm a big fan of having the laundry next to the kitchen and especially away from any bedrooms. Just a noise thing to avoid waking up the kids. 1.6 square might be a little small but if you hang the dryer over the washing machine I think you can still fit in a fair sized sink (or maybe a skinny minn...

Hi, Congrats on your signing with Burbank, I am only at the initial contract stage with Burbank and so far have being good to deal with, so i apologise if i dont help at all! I was told it would take around 3 months to get the build ready from contract to arrange access to site/materials etc... plus...

Hi everyone, I have done a bit of research and I am still unsure of the placement of a laundry in my houseplan, I really like the floorplan I have chosen (minimal alterations) however something doesnt seem right about having the laundry so close to the kitchen. The floorplan is located on Burbanks W...

Hi essendon33, I tried to access your blog but apparently I needed to login. I don't think it would give me access. I think that Slightly Random (Anne) has given you some good info there. I would be hesitant to put all the living areas on the west due to potential overheating. However it does depen...

Hi Everyone, I have been reading through this forum for a while with general ideas and tips for building my own house, decided to join up and get peoples thoughts. Im building my first house with Burbank, I have purchased a north facing block, with a slight lean toward the north-east. My vehicle acc...