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14 November 2007

PD - Telstra Connection.Building A New House

Nov 14, 2007 5:15 pm

WOW what a rip off! They charged you $250 for connecting and then you had to get charged $299 by Telstra anyway? Thats awful.... Everyone has to pay the $299 regardless for a new home connection but this is almost like you have been slugged twice. Not fair. Adenbrook did not charge to get the phone ...

WOW what a rip off! They charged you $250 for connecting and then you had to get charged $299 by Telstra anyway? Thats a...

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aaurora

14 November 2007

Colours appear darker than chosenBuilding A New House

Nov 14, 2007 5:13 pm

WOW, that must have been a surprise to see that :lol: Hope they fix it in time...

WOW, that must have been a surprise to see that Hope they fix it in time...

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aaurora

14 November 2007

Is this acceptable? (paint colour)Building A New House

Nov 14, 2007 5:11 pm

DAMN, I hate it when people take me seriously! :evil: I hope this is not directed at me :?: I am not taking anyone seriously, it's all very much tongue in cheek - sorry if I offended anyone :oops:

I hope this is not directed at me I am not taking anyone seriously, it's all very much tongue in cheek - sorry if I off...

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aaurora

14 November 2007

Finally its oursBuilding A New House

Nov 14, 2007 2:58 pm

Congrats! Finally, was it all worth it in the end?

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aaurora

14 November 2007

Is this acceptable? (paint colour)Building A New House

Nov 14, 2007 2:56 pm

LOL - how embarrassing!! :oops: I am going to replace this pic with a more 'neutral' one later :shock: Maybe a picture of my birdie might be better :lol:

LOL - how embarrassing!! I am going to replace this pic with a more 'neutral' one later Maybe a picture of my birdie mig...

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aaurora

14 November 2007

24 Hours to final Inspection....Building A New House

Nov 14, 2007 1:15 pm

I have seen some really nice green gutters in a recent post that would match that purple wall if you are interested. LOL :lol: :lol: :lol:

LOL

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aaurora

14 November 2007

Is this acceptable? (paint colour)Building A New House

Nov 14, 2007 1:14 pm

Aaurora, Please change your avatar! You are just far too good looking for this forum! :shock: Ash. :P Aaurora could actually be an old man with a big long grey beard and a hairy back. How do you know :?: HAHA, thats funny :) If you so desire, I can change my avatar. Any requests?

Aaurora could actually be an old man with a big long grey beard and a hairy back. How do you know HAHA, thats funny If ...

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aaurora

14 November 2007

Is this acceptable? (paint colour)Building A New House

Nov 14, 2007 8:54 am

wow, how awful!!! Thats no way near the colours on the display home. I understand you told them to make it the same colours, but you should have a copy of your colour selection. Have a quick look at that....if you have signed for it as "green" (or whatever) technically it is your fault, but then how...

wow, how awful!!! Thats no way near the colours on the display home. I understand you told them to make it the same colo...

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aaurora

13 November 2007

Adenbrook HomesBuilding A New House

Nov 13, 2007 3:46 pm

I remember you PM'd me a few months ago and you had already moved in. I take it the problems you had have not been fixed in a timely manner? has anything else happened that you are unhappy with?

I remember you PM'd me a few months ago and you had already moved in. I take it the problems you had have not been fixed...

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aaurora

13 November 2007

New House: How much would it cost for landscapingLandscape & Garden Design

Nov 13, 2007 9:35 am

we have quite a large block at 1122m2, and this is what we have worked out roughly so far... .:. Turf - we can get it for $4.50 per sqm, laid. So maybe around $3000 .:. Front Yard Landscaping - about $2000 for retaining walls, top soil and levelling .:. Levelling of entire yard - $500 .:. Top soil o...

we have quite a large block at 1122m2, and this is what we have worked out roughly so far... .:. Turf - we can get it fo...

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aaurora

7 November 2007

NEED HELP - BRICKLAYERS USED 2 DIFFERENT COLORED BRICKSBuilding A New House

Nov 07, 2007 3:33 pm

I think that sounds ok. I reckon that the inspector will find the job satisfactory....I think you getting it rendered is pretty slim, thats way too much money. What a bad situation!

I think that sounds ok. I reckon that the inspector will find the job satisfactory....I think you getting it rendered is...

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aaurora

7 November 2007

NEED HELP - BRICKLAYERS USED 2 DIFFERENT COLORED BRICKSBuilding A New House

Nov 07, 2007 2:54 pm

Anyway, it's upto your builder to organise the render. That's the only party you should have to deal with. I don't think I would be satisfied with the suggestions. I know it's not the home builders fault, but you are paying him to build your house, not the brick company. The home builder should be ...

I don't think I would be satisfied with the suggestions. I know it's not the home builders fault, but you are paying hi...

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aaurora

7 November 2007

NEED HELP - BRICKLAYERS USED 2 DIFFERENT COLORED BRICKSBuilding A New House

Nov 07, 2007 1:14 pm

please tell me if i am being really picky or can you guys still see the color difference from the old brick to the new brick. I can see the line where the blending starts....but it definitely is an improvement.... What is your actual builder saying about this, never mind the brick company? Who are ...

I can see the line where the blending starts....but it definitely is an improvement.... What is your actual builder say...

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aaurora

7 November 2007

NEED HELP - BRICKLAYERS USED 2 DIFFERENT COLORED BRICKSBuilding A New House

Nov 07, 2007 9:46 am

Oh wow, thats pretty bad :( I wonder how the brickies could not have noticed this? I wonder if they will render it for free....

Oh wow, thats pretty bad I wonder how the brickies could not have noticed this? I wonder if they will render it for free...

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aaurora

5 November 2007

Clean fill and how to get it - cheap or free!General Discussion

Nov 05, 2007 8:47 am

Hey all, I need some clean fill, several truckloads actually, for our block... where is the best place to get it either free or cheap? I have tried calling one swimming pool place so far, but I'm wondering if there's any other avenues I can try?

Hey all, I need some clean fill, several truckloads actually, for our block... where is the best place to get it either ...

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aaurora

4 November 2007

Using Rainwater from our rainwater tankBuilding A New House

Nov 04, 2007 1:29 pm

Are we able to use our water from the rainwater tank at any time? Do water restrictions include rainwater? I can not find any info online about it, but I am sure you're allowed to use the water whenever you want. We are in thr Gold Coast council.

Are we able to use our water from the rainwater tank at any time? Do water restrictions include rainwater? I can not fin...

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aaurora

3 November 2007

Jasper roof/Surfmist roof - anyone has any pics?General Discussion

Nov 03, 2007 6:26 pm

Was that a professional photo? Oh, thank you :oops: My partner took it - he is not a professional, but don't tell him that hahaha!

Oh, thank you My partner took it - he is not a professional, but don't tell him that hahaha!

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aaurora

3 November 2007

Jasper roof/Surfmist roof - anyone has any pics?General Discussion

Nov 03, 2007 5:56 pm

Sorry it took me so long, but here is a picture of our Jasper garage door...(the picture is old!!) http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v97/Aaurora/garagedoor.jpg

Sorry it took me so long, but here is a picture of our Jasper garage door...(the picture is old!!)

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aaurora

3 November 2007

Brisbane BobCat and Landscaping - recommendationLandscape & Garden Design

Nov 03, 2007 5:55 pm

Hi Brisbane/Gold Coast home owners! Today we had a fantastic mini-bobcat and landscaper come over to level our backyard. His name is Russell Newman ph 0404812873 and I just want to recommend him to anyone out there that needs their yard done. He was very hardworking, professional and friendly. And h...

Hi Brisbane/Gold Coast home owners! Today we had a fantastic mini-bobcat and landscaper come over to level our backyard....

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aaurora

2 November 2007

Customer Service???Building A New House

Nov 02, 2007 11:12 am

Thats exactly what our updates were like. I didn't really have a problem with them, as I went out to the house every few days so I could pretty much see what was happening, often before the updates....

Thats exactly what our updates were like. I didn't really have a problem with them, as I went out to the house every few...