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10 August 2017

Re: Mcdonald Jones homes in QLD - North LakesBuilding A New House

Aug 10, 2017 10:42 pm

I should point out that I actually dealt with the guy from Newport. I don't know if they still have the North Lakes display open but when I first posted this thread, the sales guys said that he was from North Lakes but he was at Newport. I actually got a follow up call from someone earlier this week...

I should point out that I actually dealt with the guy from Newport. I don't know if they still have the North Lakes disp...

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BrisJay

7 August 2017

Re: Mcdonald Jones homes in QLD - North LakesBuilding A New House

Aug 07, 2017 8:53 pm

Well I have chosen to NOT build with MJH. The sales guy seemed very nice but after a few weeks of asking for a breakdown of costs, I was given a generic template of exorbitant site costs. I am building two identical (except facade) houses side-by-side on a splitter block so being charged twice for t...

Well I have chosen to NOT build with MJH. The sales guy seemed very nice but after a few weeks of asking for a breakdown...

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BrisJay

1 July 2017

Ducted Aircon installHeating, Cooling & Insulation

Jul 01, 2017 10:09 am

I was wondering if anyone has a recommendation for ducted aircon installers in Brisbane? I'm building two new houses side by side and my builder is happy for me to get my own ducted systems installed during construction. I'm able to get Daikin units at a great price but need someone to install them....

I was wondering if anyone has a recommendation for ducted aircon installers in Brisbane? I'm building two new houses sid...

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BrisJay

27 June 2017

Mcdonald Jones homes in QLD - North LakesBuilding A New House

Jun 27, 2017 1:30 pm

I'm looking at house plans and have spoken over the phone with their sales staff but I'm wanting to know if people have heard of good or bad reviews of their QLD offices? There are a lot of reviews from NSW but I assume that culture is really different between branches with most companies. Do you ha...

I'm looking at house plans and have spoken over the phone with their sales staff but I'm wanting to know if people have ...

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BrisJay

21 June 2017

Re: Draftsman & builder tender vs Project buildersBuilding A New House

Jun 21, 2017 4:54 pm

Both are for investment. The project builders all seem determined to make their money one way or another. Like I said, the changes at my last consult was to extend the shower but no changes to walls and suddenly prices jump. It seems like unless you take the bare bones model with no alterations, the...

Both are for investment. The project builders all seem determined to make their money one way or another. Like I said, t...

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BrisJay

21 June 2017

Draftsman & builder tender vs Project buildersBuilding A New House

Jun 21, 2017 2:44 pm

I've got a large block with an old house that I'm knocking down and will be building two new houses. Each house will be approximately 280m2 on a 405m2 block. I've spoken to project builders and I feel like no matter how hard I try to keep within their plans, the second that I make a change (literall...

I've got a large block with an old house that I'm knocking down and will be building two new houses. Each house will be ...

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BrisJay

22 March 2017

Re: How much did your build cost? 10m frontage / 405m blockBuilding A New House

Mar 22, 2017 7:02 am

That is a good option but I don't think that it would sell or rent as well in the area that I'm looking at. I know that people are doing heaps of these out in Ipswich but North side of Brisbane is probably a bit snobby to get a good return on a duplex.

That is a good option but I don't think that it would sell or rent as well in the area that I'm looking at. I know that ...

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BrisJay

21 March 2017

How much did your build cost? 10m frontage / 405m blockBuilding A New House

Mar 21, 2017 8:27 pm

Hi All, When I built my first house, I was on here every day! A few years have passed and I'm looking at building two houses on a splitter on the north side of Brisbane. I am having a hard time properly costing the build. The blocks will both end up being 10m x 40m and we are looking to build someth...

Hi All, When I built my first house, I was on here every day! A few years have passed and I'm looking at building two ho...

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