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19 March 2008

Additional $$$Building A New House

Mar 19, 2008 9:35 am

I was told that builders can give a fixed price contract but that price is more expensive to cover themselves in case something unexpected happened. You should ask your builder if you can bring in your own tradesman during construction. You don't have to pay the builder's margin (which could be as h...

I was told that builders can give a fixed price contract but that price is more expensive to cover themselves in case so...

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14 March 2008

ALUMINIUM BIFOLD OR TIMBER BIFOLD?Windows & Doors

Mar 14, 2008 8:09 am

The builder charged us an extra $2600 for a 3.6m stacker door. You can get a smaller size door/cheaper but we initially like the bifold door idea but too expensive and decide to get the largest stacker door that can fit.

The builder charged us an extra $2600 for a 3.6m stacker door. You can get a smaller size door/cheaper but we initially ...

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3 April 2008

Anyone had probems/experience with Masterton before?Building A New House

Apr 03, 2008 3:07 pm

Yes we have the same problem with Beechwood. they said the delay was because the council changed their regulations!? Maybe they get better once construction starts? We went to Masterton for a quote as well. They told us that our land is too steep and need a split-level design( ie more money). They a...

Yes we have the same problem with Beechwood. they said the delay was because the council changed their regulations!? May...

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4 April 2008

Anyone had probems/experience with Masterton before?Building A New House

Apr 04, 2008 12:21 pm

I only wish that we had the same experience as you Maxie. It would have saved us a lot of emotional stress. But staff can change after 13 years even though company is the same.

I only wish that we had the same experience as you Maxie. It would have saved us a lot of emotional stress. But staff ca...

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3 April 2008

CONTRACT INCLUSIONS - ADVICE PLEASEBuilding A New House

Apr 03, 2008 2:52 pm

I think large project builders are less likely to change their contract just for you. Considering most people would build once or maybe twice in their life, they know they have you in the hook because it is already approved in the council. If it is a small builder and you have the plans drawn up you...

I think large project builders are less likely to change their contract just for you. Considering most people would buil...

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3 April 2008

DID YOU KNOW...Building A New House

Apr 03, 2008 2:44 pm

Thanks! I didn't know that.

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7 March 2008

Dirt dumped on SiteBuilding A New House

Mar 07, 2008 8:19 pm

One way to get rid of the dirt is to give them a dead line (say one week). Write them a letter stating that if they don't remove it, you will organise someone to remove it for them, and then you will recover the costs involved from the "guilty"party. Remember to include mortgage interest or rental e...

One way to get rid of the dirt is to give them a dead line (say one week). Write them a letter stating that if they don'...

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28 March 2008

Finance at what stage with PD?Building A New House

Mar 28, 2008 12:52 pm

our builder asked for prove of finance at the contract signing which was after council approval and final colour selection.

our builder asked for prove of finance at the contract signing which was after council approval and final colour selecti...

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13 March 2008

FrustrationBuilding A New House

Mar 13, 2008 2:42 pm

i think that once you have accepted the keys- you've agreed that the house is almost completed. Perhaps writing a letter to the builder? or call the Fairtrading?

i think that once you have accepted the keys- you've agreed that the house is almost completed. Perhaps writing a letter...

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27 March 2008

Good things come to those who wait (and wait!)Building A New House

Mar 27, 2008 8:34 pm

wow you do look like your house is in some lush tropical island with the banana tree in the background! how long would it be before completion?

wow you do look like your house is in some lush tropical island with the banana tree in the background! how long would i...

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28 March 2008

How to deal with Builder's delaying tactics ?Building A New House

Mar 28, 2008 1:02 pm

Hi Raz, i think you should change the sales rep. You should have give them 2500 deposit (3500 minus 1000 they owe you). We spent around 3000 with one builder then backed out at council stage. Then spent 500 with another builder for another tender before going with our current builder. we did it beca...

Hi Raz, i think you should change the sales rep. You should have give them 2500 deposit (3500 minus 1000 they owe you). ...

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28 March 2008

PD --> Land Delay Marriott waters = +$6,000 variationBuilding A New House

Mar 28, 2008 12:36 pm

i have a feeling it depends on who you deal with- if they know you have no previous building experience they would try to charge you more for the same thing. Our builder also increased their basic price around $2000 (i think) after it was approved by council. after approval, they knew we couldn't ba...

i have a feeling it depends on who you deal with- if they know you have no previous building experience they would try t...

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28 March 2008

Retaining WallsBuilding A New House

Mar 28, 2008 12:50 pm

wow! Try to get a few more quotes- have you tried Rolling stone landscapers in Sydney? I 'd seen their signs around Sydney quite a lot. Try big companies because they may have engineers on their payroll. It seems like it is expensive because it requires H steel beams? for support- not just simple re...

wow! Try to get a few more quotes- have you tried Rolling stone landscapers in Sydney? I 'd seen their signs around Sydn...

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28 March 2008

Retaining WallsBuilding A New House

Mar 28, 2008 9:30 pm

Hi Shady, Oops, I apologise. I live in Dural right now and Rolling stone is doing the landscaping for a neighbour down the street. No wonder it cost them $350k just for landscaping!

Hi Shady, Oops, I apologise. I live in Dural right now and Rolling stone is doing the landscaping for a neighbour down t...

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21 April 2008

Sydney Home Show 2008 - Free Double PassesGeneral Discussion

Apr 21, 2008 4:29 pm

just PM you today. Hubby and I would love to take a day off from kids!

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13 March 2008

Tell me how you feel about the floor tiling in our bathroomsBathrooms and Laundry

Mar 13, 2008 2:51 pm

Oh dear, I hope they fix this up as we are also building with Allcastle! I think Allcastle has to fix this up- it is their contractors after all! They may have to redo the whole lot to make the tiles even! My father-in-law does his own bathroom reno and it is not that easy to remove grout only witho...

Oh dear, I hope they fix this up as we are also building with Allcastle! I think Allcastle has to fix this up- it is the...

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14 March 2008

Tell me how you feel about the floor tiling in our bathroomsBathrooms and Laundry

Mar 14, 2008 8:20 am

Thanks Allan. Unfortunately, I am not as observant as you, plus I have 3 kids under the age of 4 and no babysitter. So everytime I go and check the site, they have to come along-may be hard once they start construction. Keep us updated with what remedy Allcaslte comes up with. Would they retile the ...

Thanks Allan. Unfortunately, I am not as observant as you, plus I have 3 kids under the age of 4 and no babysitter. So e...

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27 March 2008

temporary fencingBuilding A New House

Mar 27, 2008 8:38 pm

our builders charge us $1080 for 40m including shade cloth if required.

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3 April 2008

What cost more? House or land?Building A New House

Apr 03, 2008 3:18 pm

our land alone cost twice as much as our house. But Sydney land prices are a little bit crazy like Perth. Our land was 711m2 with 21m frontage which is hard to find. It all depends on location. For me, it has to be near good schools for my kids. I read somewhere that we shouldn't overspend on the ho...

our land alone cost twice as much as our house. But Sydney land prices are a little bit crazy like Perth. Our land was 7...

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28 March 2008

Why!!!Building A New House

Mar 28, 2008 12:44 pm

we were adviced by a friend that when you have kids, you need extra space in the garage width to get them in and out of the car seat. i personally think you should find the location first, then find the house for the block. Why not custom design your house? And Phoenix, I would have sold the land in...

we were adviced by a friend that when you have kids, you need extra space in the garage width to get them in and out of ...