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9 April 2016

First home build and need advise on inclusions..General Discussion

Apr 09, 2016 11:12 am

Hey guys..we are inching towards one of the smaller builder here in Melbourne after meeting half a dozen big and small builders. We have been provided with following inclusions and wasn't sure about number of things and how will it look..just bit hard to imagine the looks of final product.. :roll: S...

Hey guys..we are inching towards one of the smaller builder here in Melbourne after meeting half a dozen big and small b...

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Loveguru

9 April 2016

Re: First home build and need advise on inclusions..General Discussion

Apr 09, 2016 11:50 am

There are different types of termite treatment - what type is the quote for? Some builders do three coat paint as standard, some do two. Quite often builder s quote the items that are required from all builders by law as 'inclusions'( e.g. 6.5 year warranty). No mention of type of treatment just $5...

No mention of type of treatment just $500. Yes some do 2 and some do 3 coat paints. But I was unsure what exactly is me...

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Loveguru

10 April 2016

Re: First home build and need advise on inclusions..General Discussion

Apr 10, 2016 9:19 am

Thank you very much Joynz for your replies. Yes we going to meet builder few times still before we reach pricing and contract. I also checked for termite treatment and was advised $500 for Part A and B. Perhaps it's worth getting it done with them.. Other couple of things I wanted to know from exper...

Thank you very much Joynz for your replies. Yes we going to meet builder few times still before we reach pricing and con...

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Loveguru

10 April 2016

Re: The Most Valuable Lesson You Have Learnt?General Discussion

Apr 10, 2016 2:03 pm

Carry measure tap wherever you go..all the way from initial consultation to post build..very handy..

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Loveguru

9 July 2016

Anyone in Settlers Hill Mernda??General Discussion

Jul 09, 2016 7:54 pm

Just wondering if there is anyone from Settlers Hill Mernda?? Which builder have you gone with?

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Loveguru

24 November 2017

Re: Notice to fence..when? how? etc.General Discussion

Nov 24, 2017 8:36 am

Also not sure how will neighbor get my current address or phone number?

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Loveguru

11 April 2016

Re: First home build and need advise on inclusions..General Discussion

Apr 11, 2016 9:40 pm

Thanks oneJohn.. We are still weighing which type of driveway to go for..yes I agree for some greyish colour too. With aggregate concrete driveway it may become very dull with time compared to stencil. I guess stencil one can be more easily coloured. But I could be wrong.

Thanks oneJohn.. We are still weighing which type of driveway to go for..yes I agree for some greyish colour too. With a...

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Loveguru

1 May 2016

Re: The Most Valuable Lesson You Have Learnt?General Discussion

May 01, 2016 1:12 pm

After being in nearly 4 years, our biggest lesson/regret whatever, is not making some (now) obvious changes to our build which would I suspect, have been much cheaper during the design & build process than they are going to be now. Changes such as adding balconies to a couple of the upstairs be...

I would say windows, balconies, walls etc. are all structural and hence has to be done during build phase. If you think...

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Loveguru

1 May 2016

Anyone with glazed bricks?General Discussion

May 01, 2016 1:49 pm

Hey guys, Came across something that I wasn't aware before. Something called glazed bricks. Has anyone seen and used it before?? Is it really worth it as the cost for glazed bricks is significant compared to normal bricks?? I came across this photo. http://australbricks.com.au/nsw/product/burlesque/...

Hey guys, Came across something that I wasn't aware before. Something called glazed bricks. Has anyone seen and used it ...

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Loveguru

7 May 2016

Charcoal/black coloured brickwork not in std inclusion??General Discussion

May 07, 2016 4:30 pm

My builder told me that black or charcoal colour brickwork is not part of standard inclusion..I am thinking that is bit strange.. :roll: Anyone experienced this? I thought brickwork colour shouldn't really matter..does black or charcoal colour bricks costs more than other bricks??

My builder told me that black or charcoal colour brickwork is not part of standard inclusion..I am thinking that is bit ...

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Loveguru

7 May 2016

Re: Ladies and Gents, step right up! Mernda & Doreen ResidenGeneral Discussion

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May 07, 2016 6:20 pm

Anyone in Mernda in Settlers Hill..?? What slab type have you gone for?? Please let me know as we are in touch with builder now?? Any issues with waffle slabs there??

Anyone in Mernda in Settlers Hill..?? What slab type have you gone for?? Please let me know as we are in touch with buil...

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Loveguru

7 May 2016

Re: Charcoal/black coloured brickwork not in std inclusion??General Discussion

May 07, 2016 6:24 pm

Bricks are put in categories by the builder according to cost to purchase. Those costs are decided by a couple of factors including process and ingredients. Most builders go up to around category 8 or 10 and bricks can move categories over time. A brick that was category 1 when I built 7 years ago ...

Thank you Frye for your insight..sometimes everything seems not part of standard inclusions and costs creeping higher..

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Loveguru

7 May 2016

Re: Depreciation ScheduleGeneral Discussion

May 07, 2016 7:39 pm

It's my first time with Depreciation Schedule. Who could you recommend in Perth that can prepare a Depreciation Schedule for my rental property? Thank you. It was first time for me too..went with Washington Brown. They visit your property and prepare a schedule for you. Also you don't need to do it...

It was first time for me too..went with Washington Brown. They visit your property and prepare a schedule for you. Also...

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Loveguru

1 June 2016

Re: Ladies and Gents, step right up! Mernda & Doreen ResidenGeneral Discussion

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Jun 01, 2016 3:50 pm

So no one from Settlers Hill here?? :th: :th: :roll: :roll:

So no one from Settlers Hill here??

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Loveguru

18 June 2016

Some random questions if you can helpGeneral Discussion

Jun 18, 2016 11:37 pm

Hello.. Can someone please help me get better idea of few things before we proceed further with our builder. This will help me get idea from real people rather than builder who obviously is doing business.. First up, insulation. Question is are these batts really required for insulation?? Will they ...

Hello.. Can someone please help me get better idea of few things before we proceed further with our builder. This will h...

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Loveguru

10 July 2016

Re: Some random questions if you can helpGeneral Discussion

Jul 10, 2016 10:56 am

It depends where you live and what sort of a climate it is. In NSW as part of a DA you are required as part of the BASIX certificate to have a certain level of insulation in your walls and ceiling. R 2.0 to the walls and R 3.5 at least to the ceiling in your upper storey would be about the minimum ...

Thanks Stewie. I will check with my builder about insulation before moving forward. Ok good to know that. I will take a...

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Loveguru

10 July 2016

Retaining wall towards read of new buildGeneral Discussion

Jul 10, 2016 5:33 pm

Guys, While we are discussing with one of the builder they mentioned retaining wall will be required towards rear of the property. Anyone can suggest why this would be required? The land is not flat and there is fall from rear towards front. Approx 1m fall I would say. Could this be reason for retai...

Guys, While we are discussing with one of the builder they mentioned retaining wall will be required towards rear of the...

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Loveguru

6 August 2016

Got contract from builderGeneral Discussion

Aug 06, 2016 12:00 pm

Hello fellow members, Have got Master Builders building contract from our builder this week. :z: I have gone through and read different clauses in it. What particularly want to know about is mention of brand and model numbers for refrigerated cooling, alarm system etc. as these are not mentioned in ...

Hello fellow members, Have got Master Builders building contract from our builder this week. I have gone through and rea...

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Loveguru

7 August 2016

Re: Got contract from builderGeneral Discussion

Aug 07, 2016 7:57 pm

If it isn't in the contract . . then it was never agreed. If you want a particular thing its best to make sure it is mentioned with sufficient detail that it cannot be mistaken. Yes going to ask for more details tomorrow. Hopefully will be able to get more details included in the contract. It's onl...

Yes going to ask for more details tomorrow. Hopefully will be able to get more details included in the contract. It's o...

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Loveguru

24 November 2017

Notice to fence..when? how? etc.General Discussion

Nov 24, 2017 8:34 am

Hi all, We have just settled on our piece of land in newer estates. Basically it's just going through registration process now that we're new owners etc. Can someone please let me know when does neighbor sends out notice to fence? I mean is it before house construction begins or after construction h...

Hi all, We have just settled on our piece of land in newer estates. Basically it's just going through registration proce...