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20 July 2021

Re: NBN “Not” ReadyGeneral Discussion

Jul 20, 2021 6:02 pm

Hi, I’m looking for some guidance here as I have been in our newly built house for 7-8 months now and have booked an NBN tech to connect the house to the NBN which was supposed to be “NBN Ready” which is in our contract and the builder said we were at final inspection, but the tech has advised me t...

The conduit should be shown on your approved building plans and listed in your signed-off specs. What you should see in...

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Norts33

20 July 2021

Re: NBN “Not” ReadyGeneral Discussion

Jul 20, 2021 5:59 pm

In our experience some builders don't understand NBN requirements very well which makes it worth seeking clarification of what they're proposing for "NBN ready" before they do it. For instance we had the reverse problem from you. We live in an area that has HFC NBN which uses the existing...

Thanks Rob. They’ve pre-wired for it from the garage to the external wall of our house and there is a $1,400 provision ...

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Norts33

20 July 2021

Re: NBN “Not” ReadyGeneral Discussion

Jul 20, 2021 5:49 pm

Oh Man Keen to see how this pans out, please keep us updated. Is it a 2 story house of Single? Double story. Builder is sending an installer out this week to rectify.

Double story. Builder is sending an installer out this week to rectify.

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Norts33

18 July 2021

NBN “Not” ReadyGeneral Discussion

Jul 18, 2021 12:14 am

Hi, I’m looking for some guidance here as I have been in our newly built house for 7-8 months now and have booked an NBN...

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Norts33

11 September 2020

Final Inspection Feedback PleaseBuilding A New House

Sep 11, 2020 1:58 pm

Hi All, We are at the end of our build and have had our private inspector come through and do the final inspection and provide their report. A few of the items that require rectification in the report include: - A large dent to a stair tread was filled with timber putty and sanded/stained and now st...

Hi All, We are at the end of our build and have had our private inspector come through and do the final inspection and p...

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Norts33

5 August 2020

Re: Coronavirus Impact to Build/On-Site Meetings.General Discussion

Aug 05, 2020 11:06 am

Hi All, Does anyone know what the regulations are for onsite meetings now that we (Victorians) are back in lockdown? Can we still meet with the Building Supervisor for a progress update meeting onsite? I have my builder once again trying to restrict on-site access for a progress update until handov...

Quick update to advise that I spoke to my Building Supervisor yesterday who advised that I could meet him onsite for a ...

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Norts33

31 July 2020

Re: Coronavirus Impact to Build/On-Site Meetings.General Discussion

Jul 31, 2020 2:33 pm

Hi All, Does anyone know what the regulations are for onsite meetings now that we (Victorians) are back in lockdown? Can...

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Norts33

22 May 2020

Re: Coronavirus Impact to Build/On-Site Meetings.General Discussion

May 22, 2020 9:37 am

@Boro I'd rather not at this stage as we are still in construction. I did push back on this with the builder though and said that the contract states that we would be granted reasonable access, which we have been provided ever since. There would be a lot out there though who would just accept it and...

@Boro I'd rather not at this stage as we are still in construction. I did push back on this with the builder though and ...

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Norts33

22 May 2020

Re: Builder won't let us nominate our surveyor (Victoria)Building A New House

May 22, 2020 9:27 am

@Norfolk It depends on the stage and how many stages you engage their services for, but well worth the investment. I highly recommend reaching out to them and they will send you a schedule of pricing for staged inspections and their special rates for locking in a certain number of inspections (5 fro...

@Norfolk It depends on the stage and how many stages you engage their services for, but well worth the investment. I hig...

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Norts33

5 April 2020

Re: Coronavirus Impact to Build/On-Site Meetings.General Discussion

Apr 05, 2020 11:02 pm

No experience with Clarendon Homes Shabud. I am about 40% through our build and must admit I am nervous about any further restrictions from the government that may impact the construction industry and our build. Very uncertain times.

No experience with Clarendon Homes Shabud. I am about 40% through our build and must admit I am nervous about any furthe...

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Norts33

2 April 2020

Re: Coronavirus Impact to Build/On-Site Meetings.General Discussion

Apr 02, 2020 1:08 pm

Thanks for the feedback ourrawsonbalmoral38 . My thoughts exactly. I completely understand the focus on health & safety first and foremost, but to just say we are shutting down site visits until the job is done and can take some photos of the job for you is not a client focussed solution, it's j...

Thanks for the feedback ourrawsonbalmoral38. My thoughts exactly. I completely understand the focus on health safety fir...

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Norts33

2 April 2020

Coronavirus Impact to Build/On-Site Meetings.General Discussion

Apr 02, 2020 11:44 am

I have just received a communication from our builder today advising the following: Due to the circumstances worldwide with the Caronavirus, we will be limiting onsite meetings until final inspection near the completion of the build until the federal government policies change to ensure the safety ...

I have just received a communication from our builder today advising the following: Due to the circumstances worldwide w...

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Norts33

2 April 2020

Re: Cost Variations post QuoteBuilding A New House

Apr 02, 2020 11:33 am

Sorry for late reply, but after all of the above headaches and after me challenging them multiple times and requesting multiple quotes, the builder ended up saying that we did not need a sealed system so we were able to get the $8,000 removed. I'd hate to think of the people that would just sign th...

Sorry for late reply, but after all of the above headaches and after me challenging them multiple times and requesting m...

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Norts33

2 April 2020

Re: KDR + Building Urban Edge Andu 43Building A New House

Apr 02, 2020 11:26 am

Hi Brokenstick, How did you go with Darbecca? Are there certain stages you would recommend getting inspected over others? Be good to know how many in total. Also if Darbecca did find an issue, did UE fix it satisfactorily? Also did UE tell you that for every inspection that your build would be dela...

Darbecca were pretty good. We did all inspections and they found quite a few things, many of which were minor. UE respo...

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Norts33

2 April 2020

Re: Builder won't let us nominate our surveyor (Victoria)Building A New House

Apr 02, 2020 11:16 am

I've just come across this thread and [color=#353535]I am about to build and have encountered the same thing whereby the builder has advised that they appoint Group 4 Building Surveyors on our behalf to ensure they are complying throughout construction and this cost is built into the house price. [...

There are very real reasons why legislation was passed that prohibited Victorian builders from appointing the building ...

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Norts33

20 August 2019

Re: KDR + Building Urban Edge Andu 43Building A New House

Aug 20, 2019 12:48 pm

Hi Brokenstick, How did you go with Darbecca? Are there certain stages you would recommend getting inspected over others...

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20 August 2019

Re: Builder won't let us nominate our surveyor (Victoria)Building A New House

Aug 20, 2019 12:19 pm

I had a Senior Lawyer (Family associate) look over it for me and said that t he contract was a standard issue Master Builder's Contract and that t here were no surprises. I've read over the contract myself and asked for clarification on everything i wasn't 100% certain on and their responses have mo...

I had a Senior Lawyer (Family associate) look over it for me and said that the contract was a standard issue Master Buil...

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Norts33

20 August 2019

Re: Builder won't let us nominate our surveyor (Victoria)Building A New House

Aug 20, 2019 10:38 am

There are very real reasons why legislation was passed that prohibited Victorian builders from appointing the building ...

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Norts33

19 August 2019

Re: Builder won't let us nominate our surveyor (Victoria)Building A New House

Aug 19, 2019 11:23 pm

Hi, I've just come across this thread and [color=#353535]I am about to build and have encountered the same thing whereby the builder has advised that they appoint Group 4 Building Surveyors on our behalf to ensure they are complying throughout construction and this cost is built into the house price...

Hi, I've just come across this thread and I am about to build and have encountered the same thing whereby the builder ha...

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Norts33

5 August 2019

Re: Cost Variations post QuoteBuilding A New House

Aug 05, 2019 1:49 pm

https://forum.homeone.com.au/u/85483_1564976713.jpg SaveH20, SejaeD, above is the diagram that they printed off from the internet i think and explained to me is what the Sealed System setup is. I told them that i was going to get a plumbing contact to also quote on the job to ensure the costs they ...

SaveH20, SejaeD, above is the diagram that they printed off from the internet i think and explained to me is what the S...