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21 February 2009

And Southies are done....with EDEN BRAE!!Building A New House

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Feb 21, 2009 11:59 am

I agree Southies. Once the exterior is almost complete, they already has most of your money! It is quite unbelievable because the interior and fit out is probably worth more than what is owed. In our buid, the interior took much longer than the bricking and roofing. It is raining quite heavy now, I ...

I agree Southies. Once the exterior is almost complete, they already has most of your money! It is quite unbelievable be...

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19 February 2009

Who builds inexpensive 2 storeys?Building A New House

Feb 19, 2009 12:39 pm

I think Masterton build some nice homes. We have built with @llc@stle. There designs are a bit more traditional. Quality- ok. But we only spent $270k for the house. It is double storey, 5 beds, 3 bathrooms with balcony. Includes 22kw Daikin aircond, 2 zones and 10 outlets. Some upgrades eg quartz ki...

I think Masterton build some nice homes. We have built with @llc@stle. There designs are a bit more traditional. Quality...

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14 February 2009

Certificate of OccupancyBuilding A New House

Feb 14, 2009 11:39 am

Hey kumar, not sure what you mean by full kitchen fitout. If you mean just the stove, oven, rangehood etc then yes. they will issue.

Hey kumar, not sure what you mean by full kitchen fitout. If you mean just the stove, oven, rangehood etc then yes. they...

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14 February 2009

And Southies are done....with EDEN BRAE!!Building A New House

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Feb 14, 2009 11:36 am

well at least EB is willing to do the tiger tails. Our builder got me to organize that myself prior to site prep. I guess, in a good way, I won't get slapped with the builder's margin. Luckily, when it finally come to it, Energy Aust. did not think it was necessary so we did not have to do it! Light...

well at least EB is willing to do the tiger tails. Our builder got me to organize that myself prior to site prep. I gues...

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sammy

13 February 2009

Certificate of OccupancyBuilding A New House

Feb 13, 2009 9:50 pm

When your house is deemed practical completion, your builder will contact your Principal Certifying Authority (PCA). Whether this is the Council, or a private PCA (whoever issued your construction certificate or CC). The PCA will then inspect your house. If everything is done within the Building Cod...

When your house is deemed practical completion, your builder will contact your Principal Certifying Authority (PCA). Whe...

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sammy

13 February 2009

Exhaust Fan DuctingBuilding A New House

Feb 13, 2009 9:40 pm

not necessarily. It is compulsory to have all the required R3.5 insulation but in our case it is an upgrade from the standard insulation to meet the Basix.

not necessarily. It is compulsory to have all the required R3.5 insulation but in our case it is an upgrade from the sta...

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13 February 2009

And Southies are done....with EDEN BRAE!!Building A New House

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Feb 13, 2009 9:38 pm

Southies, did they put the roof on before the bricks are finished? How unusual! (for a sydney house, that is)

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sammy

13 February 2009

Exhaust Fan DuctingBuilding A New House

Feb 13, 2009 9:29 pm

I think so. We have a double storey and the powder room (I presume a fancy name for the dunny) has a smaller vent ducted externally. We did pay extra though.

I think so. We have a double storey and the powder room (I presume a fancy name for the dunny) has a smaller vent ducted...

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sammy

10 February 2009

Screening for a narrow spaceLandscape & Garden Design

Feb 10, 2009 6:08 pm

thanks Briz Ms. It does look a bit funny doesn't it? I wonder if that is the whole plant or a branch?

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7 February 2009

Colour Selection (Black tiles ?)Building A New House

Feb 07, 2009 2:08 pm

we have black, charcoal tiles in the laundry and powder room. They look beautiful but a real pain to keep clean. I think the balckness means that dust shows up more easily than beige tiles. You can also see water marks so you have to wipe them up quickly. If it is to go over a large area, you may fi...

we have black, charcoal tiles in the laundry and powder room. They look beautiful but a real pain to keep clean. I think...

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sammy

6 February 2009

Advice - starting again after Wincrest?Building A New House

Feb 06, 2009 8:35 am

I think the council application fees would have taken the bulk of the 3k. I agree with Ed, you can always ask and see what they say.

I think the council application fees would have taken the bulk of the 3k. I agree with Ed, you can always ask and see wh...

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5 February 2009

Advice - starting again after Wincrest?Building A New House

Feb 05, 2009 6:49 pm

Loretta, Was the initial custom design one that you have drawn up by your architect or does it belong to Wincrest? If it belongs to Wincrest, you are better off withdrawing from council and start again. We did the same with Beechwood. We were adviced by one of the council person to withdraw, get som...

Loretta, Was the initial custom design one that you have drawn up by your architect or does it belong to Wincrest? If it...

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5 February 2009

Bel's new house - Roof - tickBuilding A New House

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Feb 05, 2009 6:02 pm

that is great news Bel. We had the initial problem of a steep slope (did not look steep when we bought it) and 21m frontage. It took us almost 3 years before the building finally started. Now we are living in it, I can tell you it is all worthwhile in the end :D Keep us posted.

that is great news Bel. We had the initial problem of a steep slope (did not look steep when we bought it) and 21m front...

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4 February 2009

Screening for a narrow spaceLandscape & Garden Design

Feb 04, 2009 9:20 pm

Hi Fu Manchu, I can't seem to find a photo of Jedda's dream. Do you know of one? I am really interested as it will fit nicely as we don't like trimming!

Hi Fu Manchu, I can't seem to find a photo of Jedda's dream. Do you know of one? I am really interested as it will fit n...

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sammy

3 February 2009

And Southies are done....with EDEN BRAE!!Building A New House

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Feb 03, 2009 9:07 pm

Hey Southies, My experience is that the SS will tell you what they think you want to hear. They KNOW you are not in the industry, so they will say anything to keep the build going until handover. Take everything they say with a grain of salt!

Hey Southies, My experience is that the SS will tell you what they think you want to hear. They KNOW you are not in the ...

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sammy

3 February 2009

Help: Slab full of undulations - making tiling impossibleBuilding A New House

Feb 03, 2009 8:59 pm

Our floors was not completely levelled as well. As ozzroo quoted, if it is within those standards, it is not the builder's fault. Are you getting porcelein or ceramic tiles? If porcelein, you will have to level the floors with wet cement first. Only problem is that we had to cut the bottom of the do...

Our floors was not completely levelled as well. As ozzroo quoted, if it is within those standards, it is not the builder...

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sammy

3 February 2009

Built an EB Memphis28Mk3Building A New House

Feb 03, 2009 1:29 pm

Hi Leonard, I only found your posts today. We just finished building in the Hornsby shire council area. Looking back, I suggest you WAIT before demolishing your house. Are you renting? Or are you living in the house? It is important that you get a DA for the demo, but wait until you have the DA for ...

Hi Leonard, I only found your posts today. We just finished building in the Hornsby shire council area. Looking back, I ...

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30 January 2009

Wincrest - steps to takeBuilding A New House

Jan 30, 2009 12:27 pm

I am sorry Judie, I only just found out. Good Luck and keep your chin up. Our neighbour was building with Beechwood last year before they went bust at brick stage. I am not sure what happened after, but a few months later, I saw tradesman start working again and they moved in before we did at the en...

I am sorry Judie, I only just found out. Good Luck and keep your chin up. Our neighbour was building with Beechwood last...

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sammy

30 January 2009

Three months maintenanceBuilding A New House

Jan 30, 2009 12:20 pm

We have a nosiy toilet plumbing, a leaky roof above garage, grout coming of the kitchen splashback, leaky taps and plumbing and cracks in some cornices! Hmm and we are only into our second months! Real quality (not) build.

We have a nosiy toilet plumbing, a leaky roof above garage, grout coming of the kitchen splashback, leaky taps and plumb...

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30 January 2009

Theft of Windows - Update - Mernda Village DriveGeneral Discussion

Jan 30, 2009 12:09 pm

I hit my door against someone elses parked car one day. It caused a few scratches and a dent (actually it was a super, super windy day and I was getting my son out of the car seat and the wind blew the door wide open). Anyway, it was still my fault! I left my name and number on a piece of paper and ...

I hit my door against someone elses parked car one day. It caused a few scratches and a dent (actually it was a super, s...