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Steve4216
6 December 2019
Re: Project builder Vs Independent builderBuilding A New House
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Dec 06, 2019 9:03 am
It really depends on the contractors they use. Building materials are very similar in price, if two builders use the exact same products, then the savings are generally in contractor costs. Youll find good and bad project builders, and good and bad custom builders They both use the same contractors...
They both use the same contractors if they can (We do both)but project builders pay us less per m2 with no extras, spec...
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Steve4216
6 December 2019
Re: Project builder Vs Independent builderBuilding A New House
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Dec 06, 2019 7:40 am
It really depends on the contractors they use. Building materials are very similar in price, if two builders use the exact same products, then the savings are generally in contractor costs. Youll find good and bad project builders, and good and bad custom builders
It really depends on the contractors they use. Building materials are very similar in price, if two builders use the exa...
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Steve4216
28 November 2019
Re: G.J. Gardner Bridgewater Modified build in QLDBuilding A New House
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Nov 28, 2019 11:05 am
Sent over funds to our solicitor today in anticipation of settlement on the land on Friday. Haven't seen my bank account this low in 3 years... i'm depressed :-/ (excited though) Exciting times! Tomorrow hopefully everything goes smoothly Be prepared for months of brokenness now, the bills and the ...
Exciting times! Tomorrow hopefully everything goes smoothly Be prepared for months of brokenness now, the bills and the...
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Steve4216
27 November 2019
Re: Cost for 4 bedroom, Single Storey HomeBuilding A New House
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Nov 27, 2019 1:56 pm
I'd hate to see what you get for <$1000 sqm. It seems you already have plans? That will save a little but of money, but you'll end up paying roughly $1500sqm give or take depending on builder and quality of finish. Could be as low as like $1200 and as high as you could possibly imagine.
I'd hate to see what you get for $1000 sqm. It seems you already have plans? That will save a little but of money, but y...
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Steve4216
24 November 2019
Re: What to negotiate with the builder?Building A New House
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Nov 24, 2019 6:55 pm
It's really hard to tell without knowing exactly how much room they have to play with. A common one is negotiating a fence or some landscaping into the quote for cheaper then you know it'd cost you after. When I did mine, at the last minute we ended up with two civility sliders, tiling to the front ...
It's really hard to tell without knowing exactly how much room they have to play with. A common one is negotiating a fen...
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Steve4216
24 November 2019
Re: G.J. Gardner Bridgewater Modified build in QLDBuilding A New House
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Nov 24, 2019 6:29 pm
It's funny how things can get cheap quickly if you're about to walk away, you don't want to strangle too much though, because I guarantee there will be numerous variations before you finish building and they will always get their money one way or another! I don't have a thread on here, I have a priv...
It's funny how things can get cheap quickly if you're about to walk away, you don't want to strangle too much though, be...
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Steve4216
24 November 2019
Re: WC Door Clearance Space?Building A New House
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Nov 24, 2019 6:27 pm
I'd be going a Cavity Slider, there's room for it.
I'd be going a Cavity Slider, there's room for it.
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Steve4216
23 November 2019
Re: G.J. Gardner Bridgewater Modified build in QLDBuilding A New House
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Nov 23, 2019 9:15 pm
That seems about what I thought it'd be, we never asked as it would just add into the confusion on where to spend the money, and we quite liked the classic façade, We built with GJ in NSW and built the Beachlands series. Almost complete now.
That seems about what I thought it'd be, we never asked as it would just add into the confusion on where to spend the mo...
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Steve4216
23 November 2019
Re: Developer/Builder + Broker Purposely Stalling Finance?Home Finance
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Nov 23, 2019 11:53 am
I got my finance in June this year. It took a considerable amount of time to get final approval. 4 weeks or so.
I got my finance in June this year. It took a considerable amount of time to get final approval. 4 weeks or so.
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Steve4216
23 November 2019
Re: G.J. Gardner Bridgewater Modified build in QLDBuilding A New House
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Nov 23, 2019 11:49 am
Congratulations! The fun and frustrating parts about to start! You get to lay in bed at night wondering whether the wall colour is white enough, or whether you chose the right shade for your kitchen cabinet! I like the Façade, do you mind if I ask how much it was roughly to go from the classic to th...
Congratulations! The fun and frustrating parts about to start! You get to lay in bed at night wondering whether the wall...
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Steve4216
20 November 2019
Re: Evaporative Cooling / Gas heating vs Refrigerated coolinBuilding A New House
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Nov 20, 2019 12:46 pm
This kind of stuff really is personal preference. I have lived with Evaporative cooling most my life, and only a short part of my life with reverse cycle cooling. It'd take a lot more then $6000 for me to build with Evaporative cooling again.
This kind of stuff really is personal preference. I have lived with Evaporative cooling most my life, and only a short p...
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Steve4216
19 November 2019
Re: New Build with GJ Gardner GeelongBuilding A New House
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Nov 19, 2019 6:30 pm
I am a week from getting my keys with a GJ build in NSW. They might be different but I doubt it. Youll get a silly electrical plan on paper (Mostly completely wrong and have random things you wont want or are impractical once the frame is up), which means nothing until the electrical rough-in stage ...
I am a week from getting my keys with a GJ build in NSW. They might be different but I doubt it. Youll get a silly elect...
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Steve4216
19 November 2019
Re: New Build with GJ Gardner GeelongBuilding A New House
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Nov 19, 2019 5:37 pm
Essentially yes. They will Slab then frame, then roof/brick, then the Electrician will walk through the house with you and youll show him exactly where you want all your power points and downlights. Same with the Plumber, youll walk through with him and tell him where you want all your garden taps/s...
Essentially yes. They will Slab then frame, then roof/brick, then the Electrician will walk through the house with you a...
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Steve4216
19 November 2019
Re: New Build with GJ Gardner GeelongBuilding A New House
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Nov 19, 2019 4:55 pm
Things like power point locations are added in when you walk through with the electrician, just make sure your allocation is adequate for how many points you want in the house (Don't forget external powerpoints), the same with downlights. At this stage you will just have a number of Downlights and P...
Things like power point locations are added in when you walk through with the electrician, just make sure your allocatio...
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Steve4216
19 November 2019
Re: Footprints in DrivewayBuilding A New House
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Nov 19, 2019 1:02 pm
Im no expert, but I'd let them try and fix it with their solution and if you're still not happy, then progress further.
Im no expert, but I'd let them try and fix it with their solution and if you're still not happy, then progress further.
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Steve4216
19 November 2019
Re: First home - timeline?Building A New House
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Nov 19, 2019 9:09 am
Work on your contract date, and anything before that is a bonus. I wouldn't be asking or thinking about a date right now, it's too early to tell. A lot of factors can change it.
Work on your contract date, and anything before that is a bonus. I wouldn't be asking or thinking about a date right now...
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Steve4216
17 November 2019
Re: G.J. Gardner Bridgewater Modified build in QLDBuilding A New House
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Nov 17, 2019 9:55 pm
Congratulations!! Remember you have power before you sign! Make sure you have EVERYTHING added you think you want, including cavity sliders, tiling outdoor areas, façade. Some of these things can be thrown in cheaply to get you to sign the dotted line! I also found that with GJgardner that their sta...
Congratulations!! Remember you have power before you sign! Make sure you have EVERYTHING added you think you want, inclu...
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Steve4216
11 November 2019
Re: G.J. Gardner Bridgewater Modified build in QLDBuilding A New House
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Nov 11, 2019 8:50 pm
I think moving from WIR to standard Robes for bigger bedrooms is a good move. I found everything took a little bit longer then I expected pre-build, then on site it was quicker than anticipated. Goodluck with your build!
I think moving from WIR to standard Robes for bigger bedrooms is a good move. I found everything took a little bit longe...
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Steve4216
6 November 2019
Re: Recessed sliding door tracksBuilding A New House
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Nov 06, 2019 9:44 pm
https://forum.homeone.com.au/u/92247_1573034489.jpeg https://forum.homeone.com.au/u/92247_1573034498.jpeg Is the builder doing your flooring, or are you doing it after handover?
Is the builder doing your flooring, or are you doing it after handover?
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Steve4216
4 November 2019
Re: Building new homeGeneral Discussion
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Nov 04, 2019 7:35 pm
Realistically? First time builder, it will probably take you 6-8 months of research before you start building, then 6-8 months build time depending on what you want built. Don't rush, look through every display home you can drive to. Remember you are in a position of power right until the minute you...
Realistically? First time builder, it will probably take you 6-8 months of research before you start building, then 6-8 ...
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