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obiwon
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29 January
How often do you visit your site?How often do you visit your site?

Building A New House

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I would visit weekly at least so you can take pictures, progress pictures. Be sure…

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CluelessOwner
28 January 2022
Our First Home Build with Commodore Homes in Seville Grove!Our First Home Build with Commodore Homes in Seville Grove!

Building A New House

WA
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Hi, If you don't mind me asking, we have also chosen the loongana-limestone as the…

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CluelessOwnerView the latest post
Jan 28, 2022 10:28 pm
alexandraa
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7 April 2021
First home! Building we Simonds home (Bolton)First home! Building we Simonds home (Bolton)

Building A New House

VIC
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I’m pretty sure it was 12k back in 2016 but Simonds had a huge promotion on at…

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alexandraaView the latest post
Apr 07, 2021 8:55 pm
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deepak648View the latest post
Jun 10, 2019 2:44 pm
deepak648
4 June 2019
HGWA in Calleya EstateHGWA in Calleya Estate

Building A New House

WA
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Yeah you are absolutely right. I am more than 2K already and I am sure it will…

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deepak648View the latest post
Jun 04, 2019 4:55 pm
robbert
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20 May 2019
Home Technology HubHome Technology Hub

Home Theatre & Automation

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Thanks RegVic and Drew01. We might be bothered by the sound quality of the Dot knowing…

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robbertView the latest post
May 20, 2019 3:34 pm
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Mzdivaa
7 March 2019
Our new home in the Vale Estate, Aveley- Celebration HomesOur new home in the Vale Estate, Aveley- Celebration Homes

Building A New House

WA

Hi I'm new to this forum, I am considering celebration as well and I wanted to…

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MzdivaaView the latest post
Mar 07, 2019 3:49 pm
aloenyx
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24 October 2018
{Dawn} SE Melb Build - Done and dusted!{Dawn} SE Melb Build - Done and dusted!

Building A New House

VIC
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So havent heard from DBA or builder...Im thinking this is going to bea very long…

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aloenyxView the latest post
Oct 24, 2018 5:44 am
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RSands
9 October 2018
Express Two Storey (Ventura Group) build in Hocking, WAExpress Two Storey (Ventura Group) build in Hocking, WA

Building A New House

WA
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Hi! I have read through your post and it has been very helpful. Unfortunately I…

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RSandsView the latest post
Oct 09, 2018 6:55 pm
Bridgetwitch
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24 August 2018
A vue of the pines on the Gold CoastA vue of the pines on the Gold Coast

Building A New House

QLD
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For anyone still interested... we are finally putting our main flooring in! I got…

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BridgetwitchView the latest post
Aug 24, 2018 4:40 pm
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fivespice
23 May 2018
First Build in Perth - Choosing a BuilderFirst Build in Perth - Choosing a Builder

Building A New House

WA
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Hi all, just an update if anyone cares. I am in lock up stage and everything is…

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fivespiceView the latest post
May 23, 2018 1:20 pm
shazaw
11 May 2018
Doing it againDoing it again

Building A New House

WA
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Thanks...Yes I'm loving big heart shaped leaves of cottonwood, very nice. Build…

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shazawView the latest post
May 11, 2018 10:19 pm
Teaswizzler
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11 May 2018
New build with Redink Madora BayNew build with Redink Madora Bay

Building A New House

WA
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thanks for your really useful thread. ( I’m just starting the process).I have…

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TeaswizzlerView the latest post
May 11, 2018 3:49 am
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steel
4 May 2018
Building 2 storey with APG Homes in WA – Our build threadBuilding 2 storey with APG Homes in WA – Our build thread

Building A New House

WA
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How much did your builder charge you to break into your bathroom glass with the…

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steelView the latest post
May 04, 2018 9:20 am
mrsdoe
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22 April 2018
My first build - Celebration Homes - Brightwood Baldivis WAMy first build - Celebration Homes - Brightwood Baldivis WA

Building A New House

WA
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Look how productive you’ve been Dave, the gardens both front and back are looking…

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mrsdoeView the latest post
Apr 22, 2018 1:54 am
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just_a_draftee
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16 April 2018
First Timer (Built By Momu @ Calleya)First Timer (Built By Momu @ Calleya)

Building A New House

WA
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We ordered it from Brosa. They're a furniture store in Melbourne, however they were…

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just_a_drafteeView the latest post
Apr 16, 2018 10:13 am
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m0llss
14 March 2018
M & C's First Build with HGWA - EglintonM & C's First Build with HGWA - Eglinton

Building A New House

WA
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So we had PCI on the 20th of Feb and picked up our keys on the 1st March. Couldn…

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Mar 13, 2018 11:19 pm
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Mar 09, 2018 5:55 pm
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SilentBoB
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21 February 2018
First timers - Smart Homes for Living in WellardFirst timers - Smart Homes for Living in Wellard

Building A New House

WA
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The only thing we wished we did was extend the alfresco paving out a metre and…

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SilentBoBView the latest post
Feb 20, 2018 11:37 pm
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Choosy
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4 February 2018
New Home - Summit Homes 'The Orchard' / 'Edgewood' - PerthNew Home - Summit Homes 'The Orchard' / 'Edgewood' - Perth

Building A New House

WA
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Haha now its completely covered with boxes!! Hoping to get things looking semi-…

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ChoosyView the latest post
Feb 04, 2018 10:01 pm
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dee13
16 January 2018
B & D's First build with HGWAB & D's First build with HGWA

Building A New House

WA
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we've always had ones with cushion backs my partner would flatten them because he…

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dee13View the latest post
Jan 15, 2018 11:33 pm
Rheezy
23 November 2017
Building with Ventura in Bushmead, WABuilding with Ventura in Bushmead, WA

Building A New House

WA
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So excited! So close to lock up now! Almost all doors and windows in. Walls are…

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RheezyView the latest post
Nov 23, 2017 9:13 pm
Imightbedave
7 November 2017
First Build HGWAFirst Build HGWA

Building A New House

WA
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Congrats Jenza, that floor looks awesome! As far as I know the tiles need at least…

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ImightbedaveView the latest post
Nov 07, 2017 3:40 pm
michae
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19 October 2017
First home - How much do I need to save?First home - How much do I need to save?

Great Job! Link you are way ahead for people who are specifically your age. Basically…

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michaeView the latest post
Oct 19, 2017 9:27 pm
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Bridgetwitch
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3 September 2017
Building the Bella with Homes by CMA in North Harbour, SEQBuilding the Bella with Homes by CMA in North Harbour, SEQ

Building A New House

QLD
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Congrats Scubabe!!! Still waiting for those pics?!? - B A vue of the pines on the…

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BridgetwitchView the latest post
Sep 03, 2017 5:32 pm
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Jess_89
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29 July 2017
Our First Home - Home Group WAOur First Home - Home Group WA

Building A New House

WA
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Thanks all Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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Jess_89View the latest post
Jul 29, 2017 9:31 pm
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JayaJaya
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12 July 2017
For everyone who thinks their kitchen may not turn out!For everyone who thinks their kitchen may not turn out!

Kitchen Corner

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I'm not a brown girl, either, Aloenyx... I had to have a touch of it in my greys…

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JayaJayaView the latest post
Jul 12, 2017 9:36 am
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Denea
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7 July 2017
Building first home with Homestart in BrabhamBuilding first home with Homestart in Brabham

Building A New House

WA

So we are now just awaiting our windows and doors for the lockup phase. Roof tiles…

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DeneaView the latest post
Jul 07, 2017 11:02 am
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ayaman
5 July 2017
Private InspectionsPrivate Inspections

Building A New House

VIC

Thanks for all the informative replies, I really appreciate the help

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ayamanView the latest post
Jul 05, 2017 12:42 pm
kaykens
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2 July 2017
Migrating existing ADSL to new home (requiring Lead-In)Migrating existing ADSL to new home (requiring Lead-In)

Building A New House

VIC

As above, Telstra will do the cabling work so your current provider can organise…

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kaykensView the latest post
Jul 02, 2017 11:39 am
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Jul 02, 2017 3:05 am
DreamHome2point0
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24 June 2017
Renting and mortgage??Renting and mortgage??

We rented for 12 months then moved in with family, then moved in with friends. Rent…

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Jun 24, 2017 9:56 am
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dougang287
11 June 2017
House Price Negotiations QuestionHouse Price Negotiations Question

Building A New House

QLD

Coral was a huge huge pain in the butt with the admin stuff and we hated them a…

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dougang287View the latest post
Jun 11, 2017 10:38 am
Jess_89
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2 June 2017
Building our first home in Wandi - Home Group WABuilding our first home in Wandi - Home Group WA

Building A New House

WA
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That's awesome Jess! Congratulations! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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Jess_89View the latest post
Jun 02, 2017 10:54 pm
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building-expert
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13 May 2017
Ignore independent building inspection at your peril!Ignore independent building inspection at your peril!

General Discussion

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Building surveyor will be good at statutory inspections and to check building compliance…

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building-expertView the latest post
May 13, 2017 6:43 am
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JayCee24
3 May 2017
First Home with New GenerationFirst Home with New Generation

Building A New House

WA

31c all throughout including garage and alfresco. Isn't standard with to have roof…

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JayCee24View the latest post
May 03, 2017 10:13 am
OurLindrum52
21 April 2017
Backyard sizeBackyard size

Building A New House

NSW
1, 2

Well we did plan to have a pool down that side and the house has screw piers, but…

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Apr 21, 2017 1:55 pm
SilentBoB
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29 March 2017
Fibreglass vs SolidorFibreglass vs Solidor

Hi, Was just wondering if people had any feedback on fibreglass doors. Builder wants…

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SilentBoBView the latest post
Mar 29, 2017 11:29 am
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soura
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27 March 2017
Dale Alcock archer build - Slab laidDale Alcock archer build - Slab laid

Building A New House

WA
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Your design looks so lovely! especially loved the master bedroom and the kitchen…

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souraView the latest post
Mar 27, 2017 1:40 pm
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algernon
25 March 2017
Backyard sizeBackyard size

Landscape & Garden Design

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Good idea, let me try that Note that when you mark out the dimensions in the park…

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algernonView the latest post
Mar 25, 2017 11:31 am
TBLMan
19 February 2017
First Home - Plunkett AlbanyFirst Home - Plunkett Albany

Building A New House

WA

Definitely. Got a bit of landscaping work to do once it's finished just due to how…

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TBLManView the latest post
Feb 19, 2017 8:29 am
SilentBoB
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2 February 2017
Smart Homes - The Mentor (PCI done / Keys Friday)Smart Homes - The Mentor (PCI done / Keys Friday)

Building A New House

WA
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Smart move! I'll eventually have sensors in rooms that I'll add to the iZone system…

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SilentBoBView the latest post
Feb 02, 2017 12:48 pm
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TashPaul
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18 January 2017
My list of potential housesMy list of potential houses

Building A New House

NSW

Hi, I have had a look at each and some are quite unique in shape, which I imagine…

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TashPaulView the latest post
Jan 18, 2017 2:59 pm
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Izea
10 January 2017
Land and construction Loans - Help UrgentLand and construction Loans - Help Urgent

Building A New House

QLD

I'm sorry to hear that the broker the developer referred to you is inefficient.…

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IzeaView the latest post
Jan 10, 2017 9:11 pm
Joker
28 November 2016
When is variation not a variation?When is variation not a variation?

Brilliant example of why home owners need someone on their side who knows your rights…

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JokerView the latest post
Nov 28, 2016 12:01 pm
SilentBoB
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17 November 2016
Your Kitchen Sink?Your Kitchen Sink?

Kitchen Corner

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We are having undermount in the kitchen in our new build and top mount in the scullery…

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SilentBoBView the latest post
Nov 17, 2016 6:01 pm
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SilentBoB
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4 November 2016
Air conditioner selectionAir conditioner selection

My builder is including Fujitsu as standard and I was thinking of upgrading to…

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SilentBoBView the latest post
Nov 04, 2016 11:50 am
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SilentBoB
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31 October 2016
First time home buyer PerthFirst time home buyer Perth

Introductions

WA
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Well we didn't sign with Impressions... Smart Homes came back with an improved quote…

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SilentBoBView the latest post
Oct 31, 2016 12:35 pm
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