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$150 per m2 per skin + you pay for the both sides render (and paint) on top of it…

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alexp79

Aug 22, 2023 1:24 am

TrickyRickyDoo

17 May 2022

What Were Your Site costs? - A Ready Reckoner What Were Your Site costs? - A Ready Reckoner

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TrickyRickyDoo

May 17, 2022 5:34 pm

MBX3

6 August 2020

What bricks did you choose - Show and Tell What bricks did you choose - Show and Tell

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Did you get 10k back from builder?

to_do_list

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MBX3

Aug 06, 2020 1:16 pm

KelTrul

8 February 2020

Are bedroom sizes important?Are bedroom sizes important?

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Hi, has anybody used PGH Platinum bricks or Breaking Dawn and if so any chance you…

mattwalker

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KelTrul

Feb 08, 2020 11:42 am

estate

19 September 2018

And Southies are done....with EDEN BRAE!!And Southies are done....with EDEN BRAE!!

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To pick up from an old thread. I think kitchen size and good size family living…

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estate

Sep 19, 2018 9:17 pm

Southies

16 April 2016

Extra costs in building from a display type home.Extra costs in building from a display type home.

NSW

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Sorry just found the number of the tile : DC1697

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Southies

Apr 16, 2016 11:32 am

oduen

26 January 2016

Just for show? - Outdoor fireplaces and water features?Just for show? - Outdoor fireplaces and water features?

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I am building with Celebration Homes. Not a lot needed to be upgraded as they have…

vanderlay

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oduen

Jan 26, 2016 7:16 pm

datambo

21 July 2015

A MUST have upgrades discussion... anyone??A MUST have upgrades discussion... anyone??

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ive seen lots of displays homes with outdoor fireplaces. and they look AMAZINGGGGGGG…

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datambo

Jul 21, 2015 5:16 pm

bpratt

6 June 2015

The Story of Stormy's Castle. *Loooooong overdue update*The Story of Stormy's Castle. *Loooooong overdue update*

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You know, that is a very good idea that the cookie cutter builders could use as…

T1ms

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bpratt

Jun 06, 2015 9:15 am

Stormy

19 September 2014

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...not so dreamy at the moment, it resembles a pig sty! Hopefully, I'll get time…

Stormy

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Stormy

Sep 19, 2014 5:12 pm

Here we go- and go and go and go Here we go- and go and go and go

28 January 2014

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Thanks heaps kexkez! That's just the kind of info I was after. It's so hard making…

kexkez

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Welcome to WA !Welcome to WA !

Jan 28, 2014 5:06 pm

PTG

15 June 2013

Cascades on Clyde Cascades on Clyde

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Just joined the forum. I'm in Bunbury. If anyone has any queries about pressed metal…

noidea

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PTG

Jun 15, 2013 4:12 pm

RavenRetreat

20 March 2013

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What part of Cascades are you looking at. We are in stage 24 and nearly at key handover…

miki

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RavenRetreat

Mar 20, 2013 3:01 pm

Double storey VS Single Storey house Double storey VS Single Storey house

11 March 2013

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I love single storeys. For some reason I just really dislike double storeys. My…

simpson

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listing of exterior colour combinations.listing of exterior colour combinations.

Mar 11, 2013 12:05 pm

1rocky

22 December 2012

Finishing Touch

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going through the forum saw this thread this is my colors for my house being built…

themax

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1rocky

Dec 22, 2012 4:32 pm

Rikster

6 December 2012

Riksters place - Kid's play area Riksters place - Kid's play area

Advice on appliances: Blanco oven and AEG cooktop Advice on appliances: Blanco oven and AEG cooktop

NSW

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Sure! http://www.target.com/p/itso-large-polka-dot-fabric-bin/-/A-12719724…

Rikster

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Dec 06, 2012 7:48 pm

Gmick

1 November 2011

Kitchen Appliances

I agree whole heartedly as both my appliances (Oven and Dishwasher) did not last…

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Gmick

Nov 01, 2011 10:50 am

jayzee2011

5 July 2011

Builder Reviews - Perth WA Builder Reviews - Perth WA

Building our dream home.. walls no longer bare!Building our dream home.. walls no longer bare!

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Hi, can someone help urgently please! I have been charged 25,000 for site costs…

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jayzee2011

Jul 05, 2011 12:27 am

Rudolf1980

16 May 2011

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Hi there, we recently bought 2 off these cabnets off ebay but in a choc wenge colour…

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Rudolf1980

May 16, 2011 11:39 am

Our Impression 38 Mk II (43) - landscaping Our Impression 38 Mk II (43) - landscaping

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Thanks, sc

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NBG Buckingham 36E, Moved in and lots of pics... finally!!!NBG Buckingham 36E, Moved in and lots of pics... finally!!!

Mar 29, 2011 6:47 pm

Tool

11 March 2011

What colour is your home theatre room?What colour is your home theatre room?

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Hi Blessedpeople, I understand that building is never easy and there are bound to…

Mel&Em

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Tool

Mar 10, 2011 11:24 pm

kyton

29 December 2010

We have grass... but have a question or two :)We have grass... but have a question or two :)

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They are called a coffered ceiling. You would need to ask if your builder will do…

Bam

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kyton

Dec 29, 2010 6:59 am

TheGardenWhisperer

14 August 2010

Landscape & Garden Design

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Leave it alone The dead leaves protect the healthy ones. Think of the bigger picture…

Building in Byford Building in Byford

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TheGardenWhisperer

Aug 14, 2010 9:49 pm

smiths

18 June 2010

Ultimate customers- a question...Ultimate customers- a question...

We are building in the older part just as you come into Byford form Thomas Rd. Got…

smiths

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smiths

Jun 18, 2010 7:59 pm

Brad & Sonya

17 June 2010

we had a BD roller door in our last house and only had it serviced when something…

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Brad & Sonya

Jun 17, 2010 11:06 pm

Our Family Home - CC Imminent.Our Family Home - CC Imminent.

16 June 2010

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Hey kyton, do you have a build blog? I'd like to have a peek at your tallowwood…

kyton

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what sort of lights do you have in your bedroom?what sort of lights do you have in your bedroom?

Jun 16, 2010 4:44 pm

missngel

19 May 2010

Lighting + Lighting Design

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Hey everyone. I have also had my eye on this beautiful crystal pendant light (although…

mel

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May 19, 2010 9:31 pm

HappyCamper_au

27 March 2010

Worst thing the builder said to you !!!Worst thing the builder said to you !!!

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Not what the builder said (haven't got to that stage just yet)....but the removalist…

pcklwilson

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HappyCamper_au

Mar 27, 2010 4:56 pm

Ultimate Homes in Perth - Handover done.Ultimate Homes in Perth - Handover done.

21 March 2010

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Love your house. It is all looking so good. Love the patio additions. We will be…

dragon

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Hot water system (HWS)Hot water system (HWS)

Mar 20, 2010 11:33 pm

Greenie

20 March 2010

What's New

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We are going with the German made Stiebel Eltron heat pump. The australian made…

sting

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Greenie

Mar 20, 2010 3:32 pm

Our Milan - update after handover Our Milan - update after handover

5 March 2010

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How come?! that doesn't sound like a lot of fun ... BTW, what is ninch?

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Can you pretty please help? PC inspection checklist Can you pretty please help? PC inspection checklist

Mar 05, 2010 1:05 pm

mrs_smith

2 March 2010

Our Dream Home Our Dream Home

That is absolute bullcrap on the builders behalf, you are paying them for a service…

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Mar 02, 2010 9:44 am

ladyice

9 February 2010

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hi sandra..unfortunately i didnt keep any copies...i remember there was not much…

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ladyice

Feb 09, 2010 12:24 pm

Double blinds and venetians Double blinds and venetians

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Windows & Doors

Just wondering about peoples thoughts/experience on Link fabric venetians-through…

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Do You Have Them At Your House & How Do They Affect You????Do You Have Them At Your House & How Do They Affect You????

Jan 30, 2010 12:44 am

cooperplace

29 January 2010

looking for this light... its discontinued! :(looking for this light... its discontinued! :(

You're lucky, they're OK. I thought you might have been talking about silverfish…

maurita

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cooperplace

Jan 29, 2010 1:45 pm

cenemelectrical

15 January 2010

Lighting + Lighting Design

hello, try the lighting brand euroluce, they have many difference architect type…

PigDaddy @ The Glades Byford - all moved in.PigDaddy @ The Glades Byford - all moved in.

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cenemelectrical

Jan 15, 2010 4:52 am

miss_petepie

1 January 2010

Is it Olympic Rings? Is it an Audi? No, it's ugly windows!Is it Olympic Rings? Is it an Audi? No, it's ugly windows!

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woohoo congrats! thats the last move you will have to do for a while

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miss_petepie

Jan 01, 2010 2:50 pm

Anna1

28 November 2009

Clothesline type and reasons Clothesline type and reasons

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After we installed our sliding doors (no rings) I walked full pelt into it, luckily…

Eager

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Anna1

Nov 28, 2009 10:38 am

donuts

23 November 2009

cost of soakwells cost of soakwells

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thanks harribeka lisanne for answering my question... lisanne I will give them a…

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Nov 23, 2009 1:57 pm

18 November 2009

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My meter box is on the garage side. Cost us $289 to be changed on the plans even…

buildingadreamhome

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Booque

Nov 18, 2009 10:53 am

eXume

13 November 2009

Landscape & Garden Design

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Digging up an old thread, but... What do you do if you have limestone 600mm or less…

ladsos

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eXume

Nov 13, 2009 12:05 am

rosypaige

24 October 2009

any nice brown laminates any nice brown laminates

Kitchen Corner

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Friends have Laminex Stipple Cocoa cupboards with Laminex Antique White benches…

Sahana

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rosypaige

Oct 24, 2009 3:25 pm

JohnnyD

18 October 2009

Loretta's new house - ****UPDATE 18 OCTOBER 09**** SLAB DOWN Loretta's new house - ****UPDATE 18 OCTOBER 09**** SLAB DOWN

Looking forward to the most?Looking forward to the most?

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Yes owner building is very rewarding.I forgot to mention that we owner built a house…

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JohnnyD

Oct 18, 2009 9:43 pm

kexkez

27 September 2009

Urbanedge Larne - Letter box trouble! (updated Sep 7)Urbanedge Larne - Letter box trouble! (updated Sep 7)

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One thing I was looking forward to was a decent clothes line instead of the horrible…

lisanne

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kexkez

Sep 27, 2009 7:42 am

Macy

10 September 2009

Our Homey - Finally Moved In!!Our Homey - Finally Moved In!!

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Seems even they are confused by their own wording. I suppose I would call a letterbox…

Toast

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Macy

Sep 10, 2009 11:17 am

majikalmushroom

27 August 2009

Power Bills....Power Bills....

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Hi everyone!! No, I havent disappeared off the face of the Earth, BUT we have been…

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Aug 27, 2009 9:04 pm

DeeElle

22 August 2009

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We have pv cells, a gas heater and cooker and solar h/w service. Our electricity…

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DeeElle

Aug 22, 2009 10:23 pm

[WA] Step one....choosing the builder [WA] Step one....choosing the builder

17 August 2009

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LOL fair enough. I wouldn't mind any of those things either. It seems to be a running…

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Pebbles progress ...living and loving Pebbles progress ...living and loving

Aug 17, 2009 9:49 pm

JohnAndTarin

4 August 2009

Poll: Which is more desirable?Poll: Which is more desirable?

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Wow Beautiful hun bet your so excited to be in

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JohnAndTarin

Aug 04, 2009 7:59 am

Eager

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