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Oran park land release Oran park land release

VIC

We're doing a knockdown rebuild and my builder has adviced my current block does…

nic1

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nic1

Jan 24, 2021 6:58 pm

Arch

12 h

Final Occupational Certificate Final Occupational Certificate

Hi all, anybody got a land from Oran park. We couldn’t secure a land and missed…

Arch

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Arch

Jan 24, 2021 10:26 am

Montu

20 h

NSW

My final occupational certificate has a condition of Reduce the stepdown/thresholds…

Montu

427

Montu

Jan 24, 2021 3:03 am

No start Date No start Date

Yesterday

What do you do with a builder that will not provide a start date, far to many emails…

304

Jan 23, 2021 3:02 pm

Paint on new construction Paint on new construction

23 January

I’m trying to determine whether the painting for my new construction was done…

383

Neptune 214 BOLD Neptune 214 BOLD

Jan 23, 2021 7:44 am

Crystal1

21 January

Site cost woodlea stage 45 Site cost woodlea stage 45

Hello all, I was wondering if anyone has built the Neptune 214 home with BOLD?

Crystal1

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Crystal1

Jan 21, 2021 9:53 pm

JShah

21 January

Power lines high above property - is that a problem?Power lines high above property - is that a problem?

I have secured land in Woodlea ( Stage 45 , Title due in June ) . Wondering how…

JShah

371

JShah

Jan 21, 2021 8:33 am

Moe79

20 January

Building house in stages?Building house in stages?

Hey guys - need your help here - I found a good lot of land on Sash road in Leppington…

Moe79

209

Moe79

Jan 20, 2021 11:10 am

tranlan257

19 January

Doing it again - Henley Montessa 43 Doing it again - Henley Montessa 43

I'm currently doing the building permit via my local architect. My understanding…

tranlan257

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tranlan257

Jan 19, 2021 6:26 pm

Noname

18 January

VIC

Hello. Been here before. Not focusing on that, focusing on the new build. Wife and…

Noname

400

Noname

Jan 18, 2021 2:43 pm

New build and possum in roof New build and possum in roof

16 January

I’ve recently had my build completed and I’ve already got a possum (possibly…

481

Porter Davis Battons Porter Davis Battons

Jan 16, 2021 10:33 pm

montalbert_porterdavis

16 January

Feedback on living room orientation Feedback on living room orientation

Hi All, Does anyone know the Batton Relocation charge with Porter Davis and also…

montalbert_porterdavis

252

montalbert_porterdavis

Jan 16, 2021 5:59 pm

Poseidon

16 January

Which Grey Brick?Which Grey Brick?

Hi All I have just recently started following this page. Have a question on how…

Poseidon

368

Poseidon

Jan 16, 2021 1:54 am

maeoliver

15 January

Buying Land that needs clearing - worth it?Buying Land that needs clearing - worth it?

We're building our first home in QLD and we're really keen to have grey bricks.…

maeoliver

224

maeoliver

Jan 15, 2021 10:48 pm

ElleLeeBelle

15 January

Buying land in Kellyville Buying land in Kellyville

Hi! Sorry if this is an obvious query. We are looking at buying a small acerage…

ElleLeeBelle

233

ElleLeeBelle

Jan 15, 2021 6:50 am

toughgamer

13 January

Ceasarstone Pricing Ceasarstone Pricing

Hi guys, I've recently moved to Kellyville from Westmead and I'm really liking it…

toughgamer

307

toughgamer

Jan 13, 2021 4:19 pm

Paul Dem

12 January

Surfmist Windows Surfmist Windows

Hi, I am just looking at getting a new kitchen island benchtop installed and was…

Paul Dem

497

Paul Dem

Jan 12, 2021 10:28 am

Renee4132

10 January

HELP - Brick Colours for Remainder of house HELP - Brick Colours for Remainder of house

Hi just wondering if those that have used colorbond surf mist have tinted their…

Renee4132

558

Renee4132

Jan 10, 2021 5:45 pm

lozziloo1

7 January

HI All, We have chosen a weatherboard front facade with a surfmist roof and trimmings…

lozziloo1

547

lozziloo1

Jan 07, 2021 11:31 am

6 January

SOHO Living SOHO Living

Anyone else building or built a townhome with https://soholiving.com.au All reviews…

484

Anybody know how much welding service would cost in Sydney?Anybody know how much welding service would cost in Sydney?

Jan 06, 2021 7:59 pm

tangle88

5 January

Building Inspector Perth Building Inspector Perth

NSW

Need to have a steel staircase welded together, any idea of the ballpark figure…

tangle88

541

tangle88

Jan 05, 2021 11:22 pm

AnjC

5 January

Will these lots cost a lot to build on?Will these lots cost a lot to build on?

Hello I checked this forum for recommendations for a building inspector in Perth…

AnjC

675

AnjC

Jan 05, 2021 2:02 am

E.Wing

4 January

Has anyone built with Belmont Homez Has anyone built with Belmont Homez

Hi everyone, Recently thinking about buying land to build our home on. Have done…

E.Wing

525

E.Wing

Jan 04, 2021 3:59 pm

Fig456

4 January

Macdonald Jones coffs Harbour Macdonald Jones coffs Harbour

Hi, Has anyone had any experience with this builder ?

Fig456

461

Fig456

Jan 04, 2021 12:50 pm

Thejamshop

3 January

Solar hot water system, solar panels and Photo voltaic panel Solar hot water system, solar panels and Photo voltaic panel

Hi Has anyone built with MDJ in Coffs Harbour recently.We don't seem to be able…

Thejamshop

484

Thejamshop

Jan 03, 2021 10:47 am

lmcavennie

3 January

Too much white?Too much white?

Hi Everyone, I am currently in the process of building a home in Alkimos. We will…

lmcavennie

676

lmcavennie

Jan 03, 2021 3:41 am

MichelleHill

2 January

Midland needed finding Midland silverbirch brick inspiration Midland needed finding Midland silverbirch brick inspiration

Hey all, just trying to decide on external colours. Is this too much white? Not…

MichelleHill

718

MichelleHill

Jan 02, 2021 11:55 am

Holly72

2 January

Haymes White on White Wall Paint Hamptons?Haymes White on White Wall Paint Hamptons?

Hi all, we are building in the south west of WA. We have decided to go against the…

Holly72

471

Holly72

Jan 02, 2021 9:05 am

Cupcake2021

31 December 2020

We were in a rush to complete our colour selection. I showed a cool white cabinet…

Cupcake2021

682

Cupcake2021

Dec 31, 2020 11:02 pm

Concreter Suggestions needed (Building in Berwick, SE VIC)Concreter Suggestions needed (Building in Berwick, SE VIC)

30 December 2020

VIC

Please suggest some honest/reasonable concreter with good experience who do reliable…

540

Dec 30, 2020 11:48 am

Lighting Shop Suggestions Needed Lighting Shop Suggestions Needed

30 December 2020

VIC

Our first home is currently being built at the moment and we are looking to buy…

361

Carter Grange Build Carter Grange Build

Dec 30, 2020 11:28 am

De2mac

28 December 2020

Soil and Survey - Brisbane Soil and Survey - Brisbane

Anyone built a custom home with Carter Grange recently? Interested in thoughts and…

De2mac

475

De2mac

Dec 28, 2020 9:56 am

RyanG87

28 December 2020

Domestic Builders Insurance Domestic Builders Insurance

Hi All, Have recently purchased land in Bellbowrie, (Brisbane suburb) Queensland…

RyanG87

458

RyanG87

Dec 28, 2020 7:24 am

donaldlj

27 December 2020

Building with Kaplan Building with Kaplan

Hi. 2 questions for any builders our Building Surveyors out there I am based in…

donaldlj

566

donaldlj

Dec 27, 2020 8:25 pm

asem

27 December 2020

External Colour help External Colour help

Season greetings folks! Just wanna know if anyone here has built is, currently building…

asem

543

asem

Dec 27, 2020 2:01 pm

jezzarose

26 December 2020

Stay AWAY from MANKO homes Stay AWAY from MANKO homes

Building a new house, we have chosen our bricks as below, but are having trouble…

jezzarose

378

jezzarose

Dec 26, 2020 5:22 pm

Anky_31

24 December 2020

House and Land Package - Using a realtor House and Land Package - Using a realtor

There is south Asian builders fooling people into inclusion trap and they are one…

Anky_31

607

Anky_31

Dec 24, 2020 10:19 am

Jen023

24 December 2020

Precast concrete steps - Austral new home Precast concrete steps - Austral new home

Hi all. Brand new first home buyer here. We were all set to build with Eden brae…

Jen023

410

Jen023

Dec 24, 2020 7:19 am

muaustral

21 December 2020

Made by Block or Made by Story flooring Made by Block or Made by Story flooring

NSW

Hi everyone. My builder had 2 precast concrete steps in my CDC approved plans which…

muaustral

377

muaustral

Dec 21, 2020 6:06 pm

JoeyJoJo

18 December 2020

VMIA insurance claim VMIA insurance claim

VIC

Has anyone used Made by Block floorboards? Would love to hear your experience, thoughts…

JoeyJoJo

533

JoeyJoJo

Dec 18, 2020 3:17 pm

KangarooBuilder

18 December 2020

Modern/Contemporary Facade two storey house Modern/Contemporary Facade two storey house

Has anyone had a recent experience with making a VMIA claim for Builders Warranty…

KangarooBuilder

481

KangarooBuilder

Dec 18, 2020 12:15 pm

thehuntbegins

16 December 2020

Builders recommendations Builders recommendations

NSW

Share some modern/contemporary facade two storey house for inspiration.

thehuntbegins

574

thehuntbegins

Dec 16, 2020 9:50 pm

strbxangel

15 December 2020

McCarthy Homes McCarthy Homes

Hi there, We plan to build a house in Taylor (Gungahlin) and after recommendations…

strbxangel

387

strbxangel

Dec 15, 2020 8:22 am

Chaotic84

11 December 2020

PGH bricks Melbourne Blue PGH bricks Melbourne Blue

Who here has built with McCarthy homes in qLD? What was your experience like? How…

Chaotic84

475

Chaotic84

Dec 11, 2020 9:29 am

Kevin E

9 December 2020

New Build - Stomwater Discharge - Modification Pit - HELP!New Build - Stomwater Discharge - Modification Pit - HELP!

Hi, am planning to build with a project builder. Had to upgrade bricks to PGH Category…

Kevin E

301

Kevin E

Dec 09, 2020 8:04 pm

simonl

9 December 2020

Warranty Period-How do I make sure faults get fixed?Warranty Period-How do I make sure faults get fixed?

VIC

Hi Homeone We are building a single storey with BH for a KDRB in inner North Melbourne…

simonl

509

simonl

Dec 09, 2020 4:22 pm

domwild

9 December 2020

External facade colour choices render or face brick??External facade colour choices render or face brick??

Hi, At the handing over of the keys, the buffer of my building supervisor wanted…

domwild

531

domwild

Dec 09, 2020 2:05 pm

Candice.plevey

6 December 2020

External rendering External rendering

Hey guys so about to begin selections for our build it is our second time around…

Candice.plevey

1013

Candice.plevey

Dec 06, 2020 5:57 pm

Nirali

6 December 2020

Balcony - Thermal Breaks Balcony - Thermal Breaks

Hello People We are wondering whether Dulux Feather Soft would be a good look for…

Nirali

542

Nirali

Dec 06, 2020 7:04 am

dachopper

5 December 2020