yes, we are going with a custom builder known to us. PM me if you need more info.

Hi, I am not sure about the shopping center but Kaufland is expected to open in Epping near the train station. I believe it will open where Bunnings used to be few year ago.

Yes, our land was undervalued by 30k CBA but NAB didn't undervalue. Make sure you check with different lenders/banks.

Hi All, We have bought a corner block 18m wide by 21m long. The dimensions are bit unusual, so finding it difficult to decide on a floor-plan. Here are the floorplans suggested by the builder. The north direction is to the bottom of the plan while front porch is in west direction. Both these directi...

Thanks for your input everyone! Moving laundry closer to the kitchen may work out. 5500 garage is indeed a bit tight but this seems to the standard size for new house as told by the builder. Not sure if builder will accommodate 6000 wide garage without extra cost. I'll replace those robe door with s...

Thanks. I like the idea of a small basin in the toilet.

Thanks Darb74! I really appreciate your input. We won't be having any carpets in the house. So, I believe current window size will be fine as we don't want to make windows too big and sun hitting the laminate floor. We plan on having sink and dishwasher in the pantry(will need to make the pantry wid...

Thank you Chippy! We were also thinking of going with 1000 depth but didn't have any idea about overhang. I'll ask the builder to make cooktop space 650mm deep. Thanks Blacktea2sugars! To make garage bigger, i'll need to sacrifice some space in living/sitting at front as i don't make to make the foy...