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OSD [ Above ground or Under Ground ] : Cumberland Council NSW OSD [ Above ground or Under Ground ] : Cumberland Council NSW

18 February

Hi All We have a 2000L rainwater tank planned, and currently the OSD Basin 1 is…

Recommendations - Renovation / Extension Bayside Victoria (Approx. $1m)Recommendations - Renovation / Extension Bayside Victoria (Approx. $1m)

Feb 18, 2026 6:13 pm

KateMarr

22 January

Homegroup VIC Homegroup VIC

Looking for recommendations for a local builder in Bayside Victoria for a small…

KateMarr

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KateMarr

Jan 22, 2026 1:27 pm

Newcustomer

4 January

Has anybody had any experience with Homegroup VIC? I’ve paid for deposit and will…

Newcustomer

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Newcustomer

Jan 04, 2026 8:24 pm

Re using pool excavation soil as fill the building slaB!?Re using pool excavation soil as fill the building slaB!?

4 January

Has anyone had their builder reuse pool excavation soil as fill for the house slab…

5476

Inner melb - narrow block project home options Inner melb - narrow block project home options

Jan 04, 2026 4:50 am

prahran

30 December 2025

Feedback on shortlisted builders Feedback on shortlisted builders

VIC

Has anyone here built a project home / volume build on a very narrow block (8m)?…

prahran

6710

prahran

Dec 30, 2025 12:43 pm

kieranR

16 December 2025

External Colour Scheme External Colour Scheme

NSW

Hi everyone, I'm looking to build with one of these custom builders: 1) O'mara constructions…

kieranR

5500

kieranR

Dec 16, 2025 5:20 pm

IamRichie

8 December 2025

Hey everyone, We're pretty much there with our colour selections, but the OH is…

IamRichie

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IamRichie

Dec 08, 2025 11:17 am

Dekton island Dekton island

5 December 2025

Anyone used Dekton Velnu/ Marmorio/ Neural? Any real photos or feedback?

5736

Dec 05, 2025 7:01 am

Builders Warranties - Beyond the 13 week defect liability period Builders Warranties - Beyond the 13 week defect liability period

4 December 2025

Hi Everyone, I find that there is a lot of misconceptions about the warranties a…

5540

Dec 04, 2025 5:33 am

problem with accurate masonry estimating — need practical help and formulas problem with accurate masonry estimating — need practical help and formulas

24 November 2025

Hi James Assuming your post is genuine and not a complete troll here is how to calculate…

6405

Building with Ausbuild – Somerset, Park Ridge QLD Building with Ausbuild – Somerset, Park Ridge QLD

Nov 24, 2025 5:26 am

anxiousFHB

22 November 2025

Which bedroom layout would you prefer Which bedroom layout would you prefer

Hi everyone, Is anyone here building with Ausbuild at Somerset in Park Ridge? I’…

anxiousFHB

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anxiousFHB

Nov 22, 2025 3:03 pm

gniq

21 November 2025

Any feedback on HomeGroup Builders Australia?Any feedback on HomeGroup Builders Australia?

Layout Option 1: Layout Option 2:

gniq

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gniq

Nov 21, 2025 12:41 am

SaiD

26 October 2025

Masterpiece by Sinonds Masterpiece by Sinonds

VIC

We’re considering building with HomeGroup Builders Australia here in Melbourne…

SaiD

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SaiD

Oct 26, 2025 7:38 pm

ValC

19 October 2025

McCarthy Homes Selections Process McCarthy Homes Selections Process

Hello! I am wondering if anyone can provide any feedback regarding their experience…

ValC

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ValC

Oct 19, 2025 10:27 pm

PurpleAubergine

16 October 2025

Looking for advice. We’re in the process of a knockdown rebuild. We signed contracts…

PurpleAubergine

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PurpleAubergine

Oct 16, 2025 5:47 pm

Sub divison with Zero lot ( maintenance easement )Sub divison with Zero lot ( maintenance easement )

7 October 2025

Hi All Property : 25M frontage and 30M depth, total 750SQM land Location : Cumberland…

18339

McDonald Jones Horizon split level McDonald Jones Horizon split level

Oct 07, 2025 5:49 pm

Sjeff

27 September 2025

Has anyone built with Taz building group or Sunny homes in Canberra Has anyone built with Taz building group or Sunny homes in Canberra

Hi there, I am trying to find anyone who has built a McDonald Jones split level…

Sjeff

24411

Sjeff

Sep 27, 2025 1:50 pm

Vimalan04

19 September 2025

ACT

As the title suggests, would like to know if anyone has built with these builders…

Vimalan04

68818

Vimalan04

Sep 19, 2025 10:48 pm

Escape homes Escape homes

22 August 2025

Hi anyone got experience building with escape homes in VIC?

64837

Aug 22, 2025 10:49 pm

How wide can I build based off the engineering?How wide can I build based off the engineering?

20 August 2025

Buying Land

Hi Based off this engineering plan, does anyone know if I can build wider then 11m…

47383

Budget Friendly Sandstone Look for External Cladding Budget Friendly Sandstone Look for External Cladding

Aug 20, 2025 11:05 pm

Spat

7 August 2025

Builder reccomedations Builder reccomedations

We're building a new house and like the look of a traditional sandstone house. But…

Spat

59992

Spat

Aug 07, 2025 2:35 pm

ngk

7 August 2025

O'mara Constructions - Musgrave NSW O'mara Constructions - Musgrave NSW

Hi all Can anyone reccomend and volume builder or low/midrange custom builder around…

ngk

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ngk

Aug 07, 2025 5:47 am

CameronF

4 August 2025

Hey guys first post in here...anyone used these guys before? I've got a 1 acre block…

CameronF

51525

CameronF

Aug 04, 2025 12:44 pm

Help me guess and budget floorboard upgrade cost for both floors in house Help me guess and budget floorboard upgrade cost for both floors in house

30 July 2025

Hi We are building a 54 sq house and budgeting for floorboards in both floors. Our…

59467

Building new home in Geelong Building new home in Geelong

Jul 30, 2025 7:10 pm

as400

26 July 2025

Recommendation for Custom Builders in Western Sydney Recommendation for Custom Builders in Western Sydney

Hello I am looking to build a new home in Geelong I am looking in to Hamlan Homes…

as400

72018

as400

Jul 27, 2025 12:18 am

mavluke

24 July 2025

Anyone building with Rycon in Balwyn? Looking for insights and experience Anyone building with Rycon in Balwyn? Looking for insights and experience

NSW

Hi All, I am looking for recommendation on custom builders to build a new house…

mavluke

49817

mavluke

Jul 24, 2025 6:53 pm

aussiemom

17 July 2025

Using EPS cladding with 3 coat render on first floor Using EPS cladding with 3 coat render on first floor

VIC

Hi all, I'm currently considering building with Rycon Building Group for a custom…

aussiemom

52385

aussiemom

Jul 17, 2025 10:23 pm

Kuberm

17 July 2025

Land titles delay due to SA health Land titles delay due to SA health

Hi , we are building a double storey ( 44.5sq) in a non bushfire zone and builder…

Kuberm

48734

Kuberm

Jul 17, 2025 11:15 am

rocket51

14 July 2025

Easter Building Group Easter Building Group

Hello All, I have been a silent reader of this Forum for a while. i finally thought…

rocket51

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rocket51

Jul 14, 2025 5:26 pm

EileenNo1

10 July 2025

Tribeca HOMES - no accountability, poor workmanship and poor quality house Tribeca HOMES - no accountability, poor workmanship and poor quality house

I recently built 2 houses with Eastern Building Group. I would not recommend this…

EileenNo1

66258

EileenNo1

Jul 10, 2025 9:01 am

Boods1990

4 July 2025

temporary fencing on the boundary with an empty block of land - how long it can stay on?temporary fencing on the boundary with an empty block of land - how long it can stay on?

What ever you do don’t get your house build by them nor sign any house and land…

Boods1990

58126

Boods1990

Jul 04, 2025 1:10 am

Istvan

25 June 2025

Knockdown Rebuild – Box Hill North (Whitehorse Council)Knockdown Rebuild – Box Hill North (Whitehorse Council)

I'm building a new home in South Australia (Onkaparinga Council area) and I'd like…

Istvan

53407

Istvan

Jun 25, 2025 12:48 pm

Surviving

22 June 2025

KDR, sloping downhill from street, no LPOD. Stormwater drainage options?KDR, sloping downhill from street, no LPOD. Stormwater drainage options?

Hi all, I’m looking at purchasing a corner block in Box Hill North (Whitehorse…

Surviving

50816

Surviving

Jun 22, 2025 6:52 pm

KDR4everHome

15 June 2025

Has anyone imported tiles from Japan?Has anyone imported tiles from Japan?

If a house in sloping downhill hill by 2 meter below street gutter level - no legal…

KDR4everHome

61071

KDR4everHome

Jun 16, 2025 12:33 am

ange05

7 June 2025

Corten cladding Corten cladding

NSW

I am looking at Japanese tiles for kitchens/bathrooms of new home. Has anyone had…

ange05

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ange05

Jun 07, 2025 9:05 pm

scientist

4 June 2025

NSW

Has any builders here worked with new builds using corten cladding as an aesthetic…

scientist

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scientist

Jun 04, 2025 4:29 pm

Gas meter installed in different location Gas meter installed in different location

3 June 2025

Nearing practical completion and one of the last things to be done is the gas meter…

52152

Fall/drop in the front of the house Fall/drop in the front of the house

Jun 03, 2025 2:45 pm

Jaynish

3 June 2025

I'm building a house in Sunbury right now and it is at almost completion stage.…

Jaynish

41048

Jaynish

Jun 03, 2025 2:20 pm

Dilapidation Reports - What are they and should you do one before you start construction?Dilapidation Reports - What are they and should you do one before you start construction?

1 June 2025

Hi Everyone I hope you are all enjoying your Sunday. There have been a few comments…

87220

Boutique Homes Boutique Homes

Jun 01, 2025 9:57 am

fkj452

27 May 2025

Floor Plan feedback required Floor Plan feedback required

Also a good experience with Boutique Homes Victoria. If you’re looking at building…

fkj452

30468

fkj452

May 27, 2025 2:42 pm

alishine143

19 May 2025

Building a detached dual occupancy home Building a detached dual occupancy home

Hi, I am on my journey to build a double storey in Perth and hence looking to get…

alishine143

37540

alishine143

May 19, 2025 3:55 pm

blacknwhite

17 May 2025

Investiment property home insurance after PCI Investiment property home insurance after PCI

Hi there! Does anyone have any recommendation for a responsible, budget-friendly…

blacknwhite

57249

blacknwhite

May 17, 2025 5:34 pm

pengruijun

11 May 2025

The "Coral Homes Experience"The "Coral Homes Experience"

Our PCI will be in 2 weeks and my own insurance need be ready on that day as well…

pengruijun

27075

pengruijun

May 11, 2025 11:00 pm

nemo_r

29 April 2025

Site Works Cost Site Works Cost

QLD

For those thinking about building with Coral - Rotated through 5 different supervisors…

nemo_r

26443

nemo_r

Apr 29, 2025 8:32 pm

Stephenl

24 April 2025

Rivergum Homes Adelaide Non Compliant Build Rivergum Homes Adelaide Non Compliant Build

Hi all, Need some guidance please. I am building on a battle axe block at Sydney…

Stephenl

24614

Stephenl

Apr 24, 2025 10:26 am

Noahs Ark 2

22 April 2025

Sloped land work cost Sloped land work cost

Rivergum homes built our neighbours property and neglected to follow its own plans…

Noahs Ark 2

22470

Noahs Ark 2

Apr 22, 2025 2:02 pm

hjs06011

20 April 2025

Buying Land

Hello guys can anyone tell roughly how much it will cost to landscap this land something…

hjs06011

27406

hjs06011

Apr 20, 2025 8:17 pm

GNA Property

11 April 2025

Buying land off-market Buying land off-market

Buying Land

Hi All, I thought I'd introduce myself and also let you know that if you're looking…

GNA Property

22459

GNA Property

Apr 11, 2025 9:49 pm

PVC pipes near surface of carport entrance PVC pipes near surface of carport entrance

9 April 2025

Looking to get this narrow strip that leads into the carport concreted but worried…

69519

Builder Recommendations - Gatton, QLD Builder Recommendations - Gatton, QLD

Apr 09, 2025 8:41 am

Lappie23

4 April 2025