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luxbuild

25 May 2022

Re: Reporting an issue we've sen on site but shouldn't go onBuilding A New House

May 25, 2022 11:22 am

the supervisor changed 2 weeks ago so we don't know him too well yet. Its in your interest to get it done now. Once you move in you need to be able to use the bathrooms, not having to schedule a time for them to get fixed and then wait until they're ready. You've got a new supervisor, so a perfect ...

Its in your interest to get it done now. Once you move in you need to be able to use the bathrooms, not having to sched...

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luxbuild

29 March 2022

Re: Does this bricking look right!Building A New House

Mar 29, 2022 4:48 pm

It doesn't look like you have will have a step around the bottom of the windows (post #2), but presumably finished flush like the house in post #11?

It doesn't look like you have will have a step around the bottom of the windows (post #2), but presumably finished flush...

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luxbuild

17 July 2021

Re: NBN unconnected at handoverBuilding A New House

Jul 17, 2021 1:20 am

It depends on what you want.. NBN ready for a HFC connection might just mean a coax port (and power point) in the garage. You don't need them to install an NBN hub (cabinet) etc. And yes, you can go wireless for a month (or more) when you move in and are waiting for the NBN to connect you.

It depends on what you want.. NBN ready for a HFC connection might just mean a coax port (and power point) in the garage...

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luxbuild

17 July 2021

Re: Waiver form - Works during construction (Before HandoverBuilding A New House

Jul 17, 2021 12:55 am

I'd put in more clarification about who decides what damage is the result of the fencing work. ie: an independent building inspector, and who pays for that survey.

I'd put in more clarification about who decides what damage is the result of the fencing work. ie: an independent buildi...

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luxbuild

16 April 2021

Re: Rawson Homes - General ThreadBuilding A New House

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Apr 16, 2021 11:09 am

I'd say over 20k as a ballpark, but it really depends on what you are doing. If you do upgrade stairs, check and get every element documented. I also recommend you become a familiar with all the parts of the stairs so you know exactly what you will be getting. Even if it's done as per a display home...

I'd say over 20k as a ballpark, but it really depends on what you are doing. If you do upgrade stairs, check and get eve...

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luxbuild

2 March 2021

Re: Rawson Homes - General ThreadBuilding A New House

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Mar 02, 2021 11:01 am

I think house and land packages are different then say a knock down rebuild, and they'll give you a couple of styles to choose from. I think some estates might also have conditions on the street look and you can only pick from the pre approved styles? If they did give you an option to change, they'd...

I think house and land packages are different then say a knock down rebuild, and they'll give you a couple of styles to ...

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luxbuild

1 March 2021

Re: Rawson Homes - General ThreadBuilding A New House

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Mar 01, 2021 8:41 pm

Depending on the design they might need to add steel beams to support the extra weight of the bricks. Your choice of bricks could also significantly add to the cost. So yes, it could be expensive to go full brick. I'd suggest picking a brick that the colour goes most of the way through, so if there ...

Depending on the design they might need to add steel beams to support the extra weight of the bricks. Your choice of bri...

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luxbuild

1 March 2021

Re: Rawson Homes - General ThreadBuilding A New House

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Mar 01, 2021 5:29 pm

You can only go by the preconstruction plans etc and your specific plan documents. The contract states marketing material isn't part of the contract. So if there is something missing you think should be in there, make sure its on your plan and also tender/selections, otherwise you will have trouble ...

You can only go by the preconstruction plans etc and your specific plan documents. The contract states marketing materia...

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luxbuild

12 January 2021

Re: KDR - Rawson Balmoral (Modified) Sydney NSWBuilding A New House

Jan 12, 2021 10:08 pm

Check the first page, it has his selections listed.

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luxbuild

9 November 2020

Re: Bricks issue - need assistance pleaseBuilding A New House

Nov 09, 2020 10:43 am

Why is the first course on the alfresco *not* a full brick height? edt: sorry left out "not".

Why is the first course on the alfresco *not* a full brick height? edt: sorry left out not.

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luxbuild

20 August 2020

Re: Homebuilder Grant Scheme - Shocking outcome!!Building A New House

Aug 20, 2020 10:57 am

I saw in the news a very small number approved, about 250? so they might relax the ruling to get better take up.

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luxbuild

14 August 2020

Re: Homebuilder Grant Scheme - Shocking outcome!!Building A New House

Aug 14, 2020 7:28 pm

Yeah, I hope you get it as what you are doing is in the spirit of the grant. I'm sure you've gone through everything but can you present a tender document or something that mentions the demolition stage and that you are contractually obliged to provide clearance certificate etc. So the builder 'cont...

Yeah, I hope you get it as what you are doing is in the spirit of the grant. I'm sure you've gone through everything but...

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luxbuild

14 August 2020

Re: Homebuilder Grant Scheme - Shocking outcome!!Building A New House

Aug 14, 2020 5:30 pm

Crazy as it sounds, just make sure it's all worth it and the builder doesn't suck it all up in commission/margin.

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luxbuild

28 July 2020

Re: Checking contractBuilding A New House

Jul 28, 2020 5:26 pm

I agree that you personally need to be aware of the contents of the contract to avoid problems during the build. The contract can be reviewed for legality etc, but you'll need an operational understanding of the contract. For example in our case, the builder specified the order of documents that wou...

I agree that you personally need to be aware of the contents of the contract to avoid problems during the build. The con...

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luxbuild

28 July 2020

Re: When do the colour selections and other choices happenBuilding A New House

Jul 28, 2020 5:07 pm

Im not sure who you are building with, but in my experience you need to know what you have chosen before the internal/external selection appointments, the builder only allows enough time to record your choices, it wasn't an interior design consultation. The builder can give you a list and price for ...

Im not sure who you are building with, but in my experience you need to know what you have chosen before the internal/ex...

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luxbuild

28 July 2020

Re: HGWA $80,000 Luxury Range inclusionsBuilding A New House

Jul 28, 2020 12:17 am

Make sure its included in your tender as the builder may add a clause in the contract that marketing material or emails do not form part of the contract (seen it in NSW)

Make sure its included in your tender as the builder may add a clause in the contract that marketing material or emails ...

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luxbuild

27 July 2020

Re: When do the colour selections and other choices happenBuilding A New House

Jul 27, 2020 11:59 pm

I guess it comes down to your preapproval amount and how much you add during selections, but all the adjustments you make during the selection process should be covered by the construction loan. I think the only time you might be out of pocket is during the build if provisional amounts dont cover th...

I guess it comes down to your preapproval amount and how much you add during selections, but all the adjustments you mak...

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luxbuild

25 July 2020

Re: Inspection of brand New Home without exit clauseBuilding A New House

Jul 25, 2020 1:43 pm

I'd ignore the fact that its a new build and treat it as buying any other house. Would you recommend buying a car without getting it checked out? Who knows if there is insulation in the roof? That no pipes are blocked, electrical is up to spec etc. I would also get the plans from the builder and mak...

I'd ignore the fact that its a new build and treat it as buying any other house. Would you recommend buying a car withou...

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luxbuild

25 July 2020

Re: Inspection of brand New Home without exit clauseBuilding A New House

Jul 25, 2020 1:45 am

If your brother isn't building it with a practical completion inspection etc, I would think of it as just buying any other house, you don't know how it was built or what problems it might have. They might have concreted up the sewer line etc. You've written that the builder may or may not rectify th...

If your brother isn't building it with a practical completion inspection etc, I would think of it as just buying any oth...

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luxbuild

15 July 2020

Re: windows out of plumb by 5mmGeneral Discussion

Jul 15, 2020 9:26 am

I've just seen your other posts and see you are past when they would have done frame straightening etc. Has the builder shown you proof its in tolerance? I agree that you easily need 3-4 hours for a PCI even if you've been watching the build closely along the way.

I've just seen your other posts and see you are past when they would have done frame straightening etc. Has the builder ...