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29 September 2015

Re: Section 73 CertificateBuilding A New House

Sep 29, 2015 4:40 pm

Hi all, I just finished building in Western Sydney a new house on a battle axe block that will be Strata and we've moved in. I asked my builder regarding separate water meters and conections and they asked if I had the Section 73 certificate, According to the DA this was meant to be issued prior to ...

Hi all, I just finished building in Western Sydney a new house on a battle axe block that will be Strata and we've moved...

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pbond48

22 July 2015

Re: Anyone Building at One Minto?Building A New House

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Jul 22, 2015 12:05 pm

I built about 1m from a sewer line that ran across the back of my house, only had to pay for extra piering so that they could have deeper peirs along the back of the house and a small amount for an engineers report regarding building adjacent to sewer BAS

I built about 1m from a sewer line that ran across the back of my house, only had to pay for extra piering so that they ...

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pbond48

20 July 2015

Re: Re: Help needed - additonal charges on final invoiceBuilding A New House

Jul 20, 2015 10:51 pm

Thanks for the advice, anyone else on here even had a similar issue?

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pbond48

19 July 2015

Re: Demolition quotes - what to look forBuilding A New House

Jul 19, 2015 10:47 pm

I used DJ Demolition based in blaxland - did a great job and was an honest guy. He came out and quoted me properly. Also be wear of what council wants, Penrith Council asked what materials are being removed (Concrete, fibro etc)and exactly where they are being dumped (Concrete recyclers, approved as...

I used DJ Demolition based in blaxland - did a great job and was an honest guy. He came out and quoted me properly. Also...

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pbond48

19 July 2015

Re: Help needed - additonal charges on final invoiceBuilding A New House

Jul 19, 2015 9:07 pm

Thanks for that, the electrical and water charges already had fixed set in the contract. I'm emailing now and asking for a please explain.

Thanks for that, the electrical and water charges already had fixed set in the contract. I'm emailing now and asking for...

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pbond48

19 July 2015

Re: Help needed - additonal charges on final invoiceBuilding A New House

Jul 19, 2015 7:04 pm

Good evening, I'm building a house on a battle axe block in western Sydney. We're 2 weeks from handover and I have been given a variation that includes additional charges as well as refunds from unspent provision. The additional charges are what I need help with as in the original tender a fixed pri...

Good evening, I'm building a house on a battle axe block in western Sydney. We're 2 weeks from handover and I have been ...

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pbond48

3 June 2015

Re: Ideas for laundryBathrooms and Laundry

Jun 03, 2015 11:21 am

Hi all, Building a new house in Sydney West and I have chosen to have the standard laundry tub in the laundry with thoughts that I would add cupboards and shelves once I have the house handed over, what have others done for their laundry's? My laundry is 2470mm x 1750mm (About 2.5m by 1.75m)

Hi all, Building a new house in Sydney West and I have chosen to have the standard laundry tub in the laundry with thoug...

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pbond48

6 May 2015

Re: Sydney Acreage Dual OccupancyBuilding A New House

May 06, 2015 1:24 pm

Not sure if any of the major builders will give you a tender without a deposit, what might be worth doing is seeing if anyone in the area is building in the area and contact the builder that they are using.

Not sure if any of the major builders will give you a tender without a deposit, what might be worth doing is seeing if a...

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pbond48

1 May 2015

Re: What does the internal fitout stage cover?Building A New House

May 01, 2015 7:36 pm

Thank you, that help cover my query!

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1 May 2015

What does the internal fitout stage cover?Building A New House

May 01, 2015 3:22 pm

good afternoon, I'm building in Western Sydney and the builder has invoiced me for the internal fitout stage but the kitchen or vanities have not been installed. What does the internal fitout stage cover normally for new homes? Kind regards, Peter

good afternoon, I'm building in Western Sydney and the builder has invoiced me for the internal fitout stage but the kit...

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pbond48

24 April 2015

Crushed Rock DrivewayPaving & Concreting

Apr 24, 2015 2:27 pm

I'm building a house in Penrith 2747 and getting closer to handover so I need to sort out the driveway. To get the house through council we had to have a crushed rock driveway to help with the landscaping (its only 25m) to form part of a battle axe block. Can someone recommend a company that does cr...

I'm building a house in Penrith 2747 and getting closer to handover so I need to sort out the driveway. To get the house...

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pbond48

20 April 2015

Need advice - Joint power box for Dual OccupancyGeneral Discussion

Apr 20, 2015 10:19 am

Good morning, I'm building a new house in Penrith 2750 NSW as a battle axe block that will be strata titled once completed. I have a query, our council stamped plans has a private power pole for the electricity but the builder has told me today that for strata title you have a joint power box with s...

Good morning, I'm building a new house in Penrith 2750 NSW as a battle axe block that will be strata titled once complet...

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pbond48

11 February 2015

Re: Researching Builders, starting the processGeneral Discussion

Feb 11, 2015 3:58 pm

I found it better to get your own survey done (its going to save you some $$) but also get a peg out and a "sewer pegout" for your pipes. It will give you the accurate measurement of how deep the pipes are and a good idea of how close you can build to them. I'm currently building and we ar...

I found it better to get your own survey done (its going to save you some $$) but also get a peg out and a sewer pegout ...

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