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walker79

26 January 2010

Re: A question for people building with Coral..Building A New House

Jan 26, 2010 8:39 am

Hey Nic, Sorry but I can only help with one of your questions as we haven't started yet so I don't know how much the tiler charges for extras. We upgraded our internal door handles to the 'Windsor' handles. It cost a total of $300 for 14 handles. We also upgraded our front door handle/lock to a Gain...

Hey Nic, Sorry but I can only help with one of your questions as we haven't started yet so I don't know how much the til...

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walker79

10 July 2009

Re: A thread for Queenslanders :-)General Discussion

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Jul 10, 2009 11:11 pm

Hi QLDers, We're building a Coral-Hamilton 278 at Murrumba Downs in Brisbane's North. Our block is 814m2 and settled on 26th June. We're only at Tender stage, so still a long way on our building journey to go. I love this forum and my DH and I are seriously addicted. I have found everyones ideas and...

Hi QLDers, We're building a Coral-Hamilton 278 at Murrumba Downs in Brisbane's North. Our block is 814m2 and settled on ...

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walker79

3 May 2010

Re: A thread for Queenslanders :-)General Discussion

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May 03, 2010 11:00 am

We're not too far away from you Rebecca83, dh and are are building down the road at Kallangur, which is 25k north of Brisbane. And we're very close to you Michelle. We're building in Murrumba Downs :D

And we're very close to you Michelle. We're building in Murrumba Downs

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walker79

26 October 2009

Re: Anyone building in early 2010???Building A New House

Oct 26, 2009 10:54 am

Hi All, We're just waiting on contracts, then off to council, so hopefully we'll have a site start after the Xmas break. I already have a thread going with plans etc (in my signature). We're building with Coral on the Northside of Brisbane. This is our second house but first build and we're very exc...

Hi All, We're just waiting on contracts, then off to council, so hopefully we'll have a site start after the Xmas break....

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walker79

16 December 2009

Re: Anyone building in early 2010???Building A New House

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Dec 16, 2009 3:08 pm

Hi Walker79 and lina_321 Good to see two people building in northern suburbs,brisbane. :D My land got settled couple of weeks ago. Now waiting for final contract and then covenant n council approvals. With the holiday season in between im hopeful that building will start end of Feb or early March a...

Hey 2pais, Yes it's great to see more peeps on the Northside. My aunty built with Hallmark around 9 yrs ago and it all ...

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walker79

17 December 2009

Re: Anyone building in early 2010???Building A New House

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Dec 17, 2009 2:32 pm

Hi walker79 Thanks for ur reply. I had been to that thread started by jolie and she hasnt updated any info for a long time. In there u will also find couple of other people 'will0305' building in warner lakes , not sure with whom and 'skin' whose building in northlakes with hallmark. But i dont kno...

Yes I have started my own thread, it is in my signature. will0305 is building with Coral like me and doesn't have a thr...

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walker79

18 December 2009

Re: Anyone building in early 2010???Building A New House

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Dec 18, 2009 3:30 pm

Hi Everyone! We're new on here! Been reading this forum for a while and decided to join! We are building at Warner Lakes, Brisbane. This is our second home (upgraders) but our first build - very excited and nervous!! We have chosen a private builder with our own modified plan (approx 298sqm) and bu...

Yay someone else on the Northside of Brissy!! Welcome to H1. There's a couple of people on here building in Warner Lake...

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walker79

15 February 2010

Re: Anyone building in early 2010???Building A New House

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Feb 15, 2010 2:48 pm

Just reporting we finally have a Start Date this Thursday 18th Feb!!! HOORAY....can't wait :z:

Just reporting we finally have a Start Date this Thursday 18th Feb!!! HOORAY....can't wait

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walker79

13 January 2010

Re: Anyone renting while they build?Real Estate

Jan 13, 2010 3:36 pm

We are currently renting too, since we sold our first home and our build is due to start within a month. While I sympathise with everyone and the stress you may be going through. I had a completely different experience. It may just be the area but there is currently aprrox 8 houses for rent in this ...

We are currently renting too, since we sold our first home and our build is due to start within a month. While I sympath...

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walker79

31 March 2010

Re: Anyone renting while they build?Real Estate

Mar 31, 2010 8:57 pm

We told the agent that we were building and they were ok with that - happier because they knew we could afford to pay (a big issue in Mt Druitt) and that we were more likely to be careful with the joint than your average renter. Same for us, we told them straight up we were building and they were f...

Same for us, we told them straight up we were building and they were fine. For exactly the same reasons, we could affor...

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walker79

27 June 2009

Re: Beck's Coral Hamilton - Plans & contracts are here 24/6Building A New House

Jun 27, 2009 4:12 pm

Congratulations Beck! :: That's so exciting, fingers crossed for pre-xmas handover for you. ::lol::

Congratulations Beck! That's so exciting, fingers crossed for pre-xmas handover for you.

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walker79

27 July 2009

Re: Beck's Coral Hamilton - Fascade colours 27/7Building A New House

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Jul 27, 2009 11:19 am

Looks great Beck! :D I love the contrast of the wood look garage door. Can I ask how much extra that was and what colour specifically is yours going to be? :D

Looks great Beck! I love the contrast of the wood look garage door. Can I ask how much extra that was and what colour sp...

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walker79

20 August 2009

Re: Beck's Coral Hamilton - Council approval 20/8Building A New House

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Aug 20, 2009 3:44 pm

Hooray for you Beck! :z: Great news....finally some action will begin :D Can't wait to see lots of pics :lol: :lol:

Hooray for you Beck! Great news....finally some action will begin Can't wait to see lots of pics

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walker79

21 July 2009

Don't know anything about Carpet? Help please?Flooring & Floor Covering

Jul 21, 2009 11:02 pm

Hi, I really don't know anything about carpet. I'll be starting to look around soon and I wonder if someone can recommend a style or type of carpet that would suit my needs. The carpeted areas will be bedrooms, study, lounge and games room. I have two small children, so I'm looking for something tha...

Hi, I really don't know anything about carpet. I'll be starting to look around soon and I wonder if someone can recommen...

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walker79

13 September 2009

Laminex Showroom BrisbaneBuilding A New House

Sep 13, 2009 4:04 pm

Hi Just wondering if anyone has been to the Laminex Showroom in Brisbane at Murrarie? I just want to know if it's worth the drive there? And are you able to get large samples etc? Thanks

Hi Just wondering if anyone has been to the Laminex Showroom in Brisbane at Murrarie? I just want to know if it's worth ...

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walker79

20 September 2009

Laminex Squareform BenchtopsBuilding A New House

Sep 20, 2009 8:38 pm

I am in love with the Laminex Squareform benchtops and I definitely want to get them but I just realised I have no idea approx how much they will cost to upgrade. I hope it's not too much. Does anyone have a general idea? Also wondering if anyone has any pics to share of their Laminex Squareform Ben...

I am in love with the Laminex Squareform benchtops and I definitely want to get them but I just realised I have no idea ...

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walker79

20 September 2009

Laminex Squareform BenchtopsKitchen Corner

Sep 20, 2009 8:39 pm

I am in love with the Laminex Squareform benchtops and I definitely want to get them but I just realised I have no idea ...

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walker79

26 June 2009

Our Coral 'Hamilton 278'-Post Handover Pics-27/06Building A New House

Jun 26, 2009 9:54 am

Hi everyone, Thought I'd start my build thread and post our floor plan. We're building with Coral Homes, in Brisbane. Our block is 814m2. This is our second house, first build. Lots to learn along the way. I am so glad we found this site and am thankful to everyone for advice given. Enjoy the ride w...

Hi everyone, Thought I'd start my build thread and post our floor plan. We're building with Coral Homes, in Brisbane. Ou...

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walker79

20 June 2009

PGH Bricks Display CentresBuilding A New House

Jun 20, 2009 3:31 pm

Hi all, Long time reader, first time poster :D ....This is an excellent forum. We're in the early stages of starting our house build, so plenty more posts to come I'm sure. So, I wonder if anyone can tell me which Brisbane PGH Display Centres are any good. There is apparently one at Oxley, Cooroy an...

Hi all, Long time reader, first time poster ....This is an excellent forum. We're in the early stages of starting our ho...

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walker79

18 September 2009

Question for Ash about underlay?Flooring & Floor Covering

Sep 18, 2009 2:20 pm

Hi Ash, I've read a lot of your posts on both carpet and underlay and found your info to be helpful and informative. :: I'm just wondering if you could tell me what sort of quality I can expect with my builders standard underlay when it says "Residential Green" underlay? I assume that it's...

Hi Ash, I've read a lot of your posts on both carpet and underlay and found your info to be helpful and informative. I'm...