Unanswered Posts • Home Renovation & Building Forum

Grey Polytec cabinets?Grey Polytec cabinets?

Hi everyone, newbie here! We're at least 3 years off doing anything but I'm looking…

vlac

143

vlac

Dec 11, 2019 3:57 pm

Ourhomebythehill

10 December

Don’t build with Lifespaces Group Don’t build with Lifespaces Group

Hello! I am chasing some inspo on grey polytec cabinets - which colour did you go…

Ourhomebythehill

238

Ourhomebythehill

Dec 10, 2019 12:10 pm

Disappointed2019

9 December

Mincove Homes Mincove Homes

We have recently completed a build with Lifespaces Group and it has been an extremely…

Disappointed2019

360

Disappointed2019

Dec 09, 2019 8:16 pm

Sannyrk

7 December

1 year old house, water damage on architrave 1 year old house, water damage on architrave

Hi Does anyone have any experiences with Mincove homes they can share? I am currently…

Sannyrk

372

Sannyrk

Dec 07, 2019 2:22 pm

Cellaraso

7 December

frustrating build with "high end" building company frustrating build with "high end" building company

Hi, Been in our new house for 1 year now and have noticed water damage on architrave…

Cellaraso

490

Cellaraso

Dec 07, 2019 10:12 am

worker

7 December

Guidance on new Plantation homes build Guidance on new Plantation homes build

We have just finished a build with a high end building company who pride themselves…

worker

503

worker

Dec 07, 2019 10:10 am

qldhome

6 December

Complete homes - Newpark Complete homes - Newpark

Hi all I'm in the contracting stage and am seeking advice and help with expectation…

qldhome

284

qldhome

Dec 06, 2019 2:53 pm

steff.fa

5 December

NSW

Hi all! I’m a first time home buyer. With lots of research I’m finally deciding…

steff.fa

276

steff.fa

Dec 05, 2019 12:10 pm

Land Tax Adjustment NSW Land Tax Adjustment NSW

4 December

Hi guys, Looking to get some advice here about land tax adjustment in NSW. We just…

265

Dec 04, 2019 10:20 pm

Anyone building on Bolin Street, Schofields?Anyone building on Bolin Street, Schofields?

4 December

Want to know if anyone who is in the process of buying land and building with Metricon…

338

Buying a land in Box Hill NSW Buying a land in Box Hill NSW

Dec 04, 2019 9:46 pm

blackhat

3 December

Building on a battle axe block Building on a battle axe block

Hi, this is my first post and quite new to the market. Im looking to buy a land…

blackhat

185

blackhat

Dec 03, 2019 2:43 pm

Vanquility

2 December

Building in winter vs summer Building in winter vs summer

Hi We're thinking of purchasing a large (~1000sqm) battle axe block. The length…

Vanquility

225

Vanquility

Dec 02, 2019 12:41 pm

murtaza.sh

1 December

Wall tiling after handover Wall tiling after handover

VIC

What would be the disadvantages of building a home in winter instead of summer?…

murtaza.sh

227

murtaza.sh

Dec 01, 2019 6:12 pm

Metricon_Vantage48

28 November

Established Area Surcharge Established Area Surcharge

Can wall tiling be done after handover? Does it look good or is it very obvious…

Metricon_Vantage48

430

Metricon_Vantage48

Nov 28, 2019 11:07 pm

Freedom19

28 November

Lily homes Zinnia 36 Lily homes Zinnia 36

Hi all, new to all this and after 12 months with Mornington Peninsula council have…

Freedom19

288

Freedom19

Nov 28, 2019 5:12 pm

ricci95

28 November

Metricon - Liberty 38 with Provincial facade - Ryde Metricon - Liberty 38 with Provincial facade - Ryde

NSW

Hi guys, I’m currently looking at building the zinnia 36 but because I can’t…

ricci95

230

ricci95

Nov 28, 2019 4:52 pm

Phoenix77

28 November

Melbourne Stepped/Split Level Builders Melbourne Stepped/Split Level Builders

Hi everyone, We plan to build Liberty 38 with the provincial facade in Ryde. M has…

Phoenix77

301

Phoenix77

Nov 28, 2019 1:23 pm

janz

28 November

Does anyone know QOVE Homes Does anyone know QOVE Homes

VIC

Hi Everyone, Just wanted to ask if anyone knows any builders that can do split or…

janz

237

janz

Nov 28, 2019 8:54 am

Ratna Gleeson

27 November

Built in robe fit outs after handover Built in robe fit outs after handover

Does anyone know QOVE Homes and have experience building house with them? I would…

Ratna Gleeson

297

Ratna Gleeson

Nov 27, 2019 10:51 pm

24 November

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Nov 24, 2019 9:38 am

22 November

MCDONALD JONES MONTEREY MCDONALD JONES MONTEREY

Hi all, I am choosing a project builder in Brisbane. The builder offers an upgrade…

indo26slate

271

indo26slate

Nov 22, 2019 10:51 am

iregeo19

22 November

Hi All We will buiding our new home with MJH in 2020 the Monterey4. Has anyone built…

iregeo19

260

iregeo19

Nov 22, 2019 7:56 am

TJD

20 November

Brick house Brick house

Building with SJD homes Building with SJD homes

Can anyone tell me if it costs more to have your house facade bricks laid in the…

TJD

429

TJD

Nov 20, 2019 8:34 pm

Guri

20 November

Monash C125 Proposal - concerns relating to changes for GRZ3 Monash C125 Proposal - concerns relating to changes for GRZ3

Hello everyone...we are planning to build our first house with SJD homes...Any reviews…

397

Nov 20, 2019 7:34 pm

20 November

Hi All, I am planning to construct a house in Melbourne's western suburbs in an…

karthikb

270

karthikb

Nov 20, 2019 11:52 am

mildmanneredme

18 November

Project Manager Melbourne Project Manager Melbourne

Hi all, I've been doing some research and have started to explore areas of SE Melbourne…

mildmanneredme

511

mildmanneredme

Nov 18, 2019 8:01 pm

AdsF

18 November

Standard Home Design Garage to Habitable Space Standard Home Design Garage to Habitable Space

VIC

Can anyome recomend any project managers in melbourne to build a new house? Sent…

AdsF

388

AdsF

Nov 18, 2019 8:24 am

iammarlin

17 November

Building Porter Davis Charlton 28 Building Porter Davis Charlton 28

Hi All, I'm looking to build a new house with a rear loaded lot in Victoria. As…

iammarlin

486

iammarlin

Nov 17, 2019 7:21 am

RobGee

16 November

Leveling land to street level Leveling land to street level

I know when we were starting figuring out what we were looking at (vs what we could…

RobGee

771

RobGee

Nov 16, 2019 8:01 am

annakoh

15 November

Waterproofing Particle Board Floors Waterproofing Particle Board Floors

VIC

I’m looking to do a knockdown rebuild on my block which has about a 3.5m fall…

annakoh

660

annakoh

Nov 15, 2019 9:50 pm

rilakbear

13 November

Thomas Archer - Advice Thomas Archer - Advice

Hi all, I have particle boards installed in my second storey (green tongue) and…

rilakbear

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rilakbear

Nov 13, 2019 4:16 pm

lilaandco

13 November

Anyone built with Metro Homes NSW?Anyone built with Metro Homes NSW?

VIC

Hello! We have just bought a block bayside Melbourne and are now in the process…

lilaandco

475

lilaandco

Nov 13, 2019 11:34 am

Dan_S

11 November

Building at the Crest, Glenwood hills NSW Building at the Crest, Glenwood hills NSW

Hi everyone, I have a block in Bardia and recently came across a builder called…

Dan_S

435

Dan_S

Nov 11, 2019 2:57 pm

AG1208

8 November

Hi, Is anyone building at the crest or finished the build at the Crest, Glenwood…

AG1208

518

AG1208

Nov 08, 2019 11:02 pm

Kservice

8 November

New build New build

Washing machine water out on the floor Washing machine water out on the floor

Hi all, My partner and I are currently looking a building with diverse family homes…

Kservice

374

Kservice

Nov 08, 2019 9:47 am

Juliusf

7 November

Building with SBG/Superior Building Group Building with SBG/Superior Building Group

I am building a brand new house and I saw this on the floor next to where the washing…

Juliusf

515

Juliusf

Nov 07, 2019 9:51 pm

Maya Angelou

7 November

3 40ft shipping container build- Haven't seen it done 3 40ft shipping container build- Haven't seen it done

Hi, I’ve read negative reviews about SBG but haven’t found any review from recent…

Maya Angelou

439

Maya Angelou

Nov 07, 2019 5:58 am

mhatzis

6 November

Steel Mono Stringer Staircase - Local options and cost Steel Mono Stringer Staircase - Local options and cost

Hi All, Im trying to find some info or experts that can advise on an idea I have…

mhatzis

365

mhatzis

Nov 06, 2019 7:05 am

bluemetal77

4 November

Builder Recommendations Builder Recommendations

Hi. We are building in North-west Sydney (Kellyville) and wanted to know if anyone…

bluemetal77

508

bluemetal77

Nov 04, 2019 8:21 pm

Newbie2019

31 October

Charleston Homes Charleston Homes

Any suggestions for a reasonably priced custom builder in Melbourne who can do French…

Newbie2019

685

Newbie2019

Oct 31, 2019 5:47 am

Sunny84

30 October

Brick patterns Brick patterns

NSW

Hi All We have been talking to Charleston Homes about building a potential home...…

Sunny84

477

Sunny84

Oct 30, 2019 8:35 pm

French_Maiden

30 October

Advice Please - Power to front yard lighting Advice Please - Power to front yard lighting

Hi, we are building a new house and would love to use double and single brick similar…

French_Maiden

391

French_Maiden

Oct 30, 2019 7:11 pm

Clean

30 October

Dennis Family - Ekati 29 Build Dennis Family - Ekati 29 Build

QLD

I have missed to get an extra junction box for front garden lighting. Now I am looking…

Clean

504

Clean

Oct 30, 2019 2:52 pm

Natsky123

30 October

Building in Windermere (near Wyndham Vale, Melbourne West)Building in Windermere (near Wyndham Vale, Melbourne West)

Guys, We are building Ekati 29 North of Melbourne (Wollert). Anyone has experience…

Natsky123

433

Natsky123

Oct 30, 2019 7:50 am

Avik

28 October

First Home - Northern Adelaide First Home - Northern Adelaide

Dear Fellow Members, Trust you all are doing great!!! I am a first home buyer and…

Avik

425

Avik

Oct 28, 2019 2:36 pm

aandsc

25 October

Austral Bricks - The Avenue Range Austral Bricks - The Avenue Range

Hi Everyone My husband and I have this week received full approval and successful…

aandsc

628

aandsc

Oct 25, 2019 11:11 pm

Ronny

23 October

Common trench for services Common trench for services

Hi, Our builder is giving us only Everyday range , but I like The Avenue range especially…

Ronny

578

Ronny

Oct 23, 2019 10:44 pm

Bebbsy

23 October

Question Regarding Variations/Discontinued Appliances Question Regarding Variations/Discontinued Appliances

Hi, can anyone advise how it worked on their own new build with trenching from the…

Bebbsy

439

Bebbsy

Oct 23, 2019 10:28 am

circaten

23 October

House and land package in Bardia House and land package in Bardia

Hi guys, hope someone might be able to help me out here! We have just been told…

circaten

522

circaten

Oct 23, 2019 8:59 am

Rolomolo619

21 October