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Sarah/RiverGum Homes - keeping heated/cooled Sarah/RiverGum Homes - keeping heated/cooled

NSW

Planning to build with Vogue homes at Prestons, NSW. Any comments, experience, suggestions…

RajaniKaanth

747

RajaniKaanth

Jan 11, 2013 5:59 pm

emacee

11 January 2013

Site Costs Melton - Please share your experiences Site Costs Melton - Please share your experiences

Hi there, We are looking at building a two storey sarah or rivergum home. Preferably…

emacee

680

emacee

Jan 11, 2013 12:02 pm

Chanz

8 January 2013

FHB grant and change of house design!FHB grant and change of house design!

VIC

Hi, Just wondering how much everyone is being charged for site costs in Melton?…

Chanz

762

Chanz

Jan 08, 2013 2:43 pm

robin2013

7 January 2013

Eagle Homes-any opinions and suggestions Eagle Homes-any opinions and suggestions

VIC

We have signed the house contract on 30 June 2012 with a builder to get the FHB…

robin2013

600

robin2013

Jan 07, 2013 3:37 pm

northryder

2 January 2013

Austral Bricks- Couture Chiffon style Austral Bricks- Couture Chiffon style

NSW

I am a newbie to the homeone forums, but I have read many a posts and find it impressive…

northryder

796

northryder

Jan 02, 2013 8:54 am

Mr_mrsT

27 December 2012

non-zerod import only meter non-zerod import only meter

NSW

Hi All, Our new and exciting home is about to built in Gregory Hills and were wondering…

Mr_mrsT

1252

Mr_mrsT

Dec 26, 2012 11:47 pm

71monaro

22 December 2012

Termite Protection Hose is above the ground level Termite Protection Hose is above the ground level

Make sure they zero'd your meter when installed. With all the solar PV installs…

71monaro

721

71monaro

Dec 22, 2012 1:38 pm

wokwon

21 December 2012

Skirting Boards - Perth Skirting Boards - Perth

VIC

Haven't had a chance to talk to the builder about this as they're shut for Xmas…

wokwon

450

wokwon

Dec 21, 2012 9:18 am

uncle tonksy

13 December 2012

Warralily BBQ Warralily BBQ

Hi Everyone, Been a while since I've been on here. I'm looking for recommendations…

uncle tonksy

697

uncle tonksy

Dec 13, 2012 5:28 pm

Lucinda Perri

11 December 2012

Buying land in the St Geroge area and building a duplex.Buying land in the St Geroge area and building a duplex.

VIC

Hi everyone, Just a reminder that tomorrow night is the Warralily Christmas BBQ…

Lucinda Perri

689

Lucinda Perri

Dec 11, 2012 9:20 pm

najjaci

4 December 2012

Elegant Living and Homes Elegant Living and Homes

NSW

Hi all, First post, been browsing the forums for a week or two now. I'm looking…

najjaci

432

najjaci

Dec 04, 2012 9:01 pm

arunmsel

3 December 2012

Great Builder in Melbourne Great Builder in Melbourne

VIC

Hi All I got quotes from Elegant Living Homes to build the House Can anyone share…

arunmsel

607

arunmsel

Dec 03, 2012 10:14 pm

LaraLee

3 December 2012

TAUBMANS 'ATHENA' images of External render??TAUBMANS 'ATHENA' images of External render??

VIC

Hi...ive noticed on this forum some people having bad experiences with builders

LaraLee

718

LaraLee

Dec 03, 2012 8:02 pm

Lilac

2 December 2012

MainVue Facades and Options MainVue Facades and Options

NSW

Hi, I am just after some images of Athena used on external render. we have chosen…

Lilac

603

Lilac

Dec 02, 2012 9:23 am

m80

30 November 2012

VIC

Hi Guys Currently going through and assessing builders and the MainVue Emporio and…

m80

653

m80

Nov 30, 2012 9:12 am

Settlers Run landscaping Settlers Run landscaping

29 November 2012

VIC

I need about 40sqm of landscaping done once my house is completed in Settlers Run…

673

Nov 29, 2012 8:11 pm

Settlers Run rear setbacks Settlers Run rear setbacks

29 November 2012

VIC

Has anyone had experience with the Settlers Run, Botanic ridge rear setbacks. The…

715

Nov 29, 2012 8:07 pm

29 November 2012

Metric Alto Metric Alto

VIC

Has anyone built the Met#ricon Alto. Im really interested in building this home…

709

Gutter Flashing Gutter Flashing

Nov 29, 2012 2:09 pm

sukinikita

27 November 2012

Henley/MainVue LED Downlights Henley/MainVue LED Downlights

VIC

Hi Some help and advice of flashing! My front right flashing is facing in towards…

sukinikita

557

sukinikita

Nov 27, 2012 10:03 am

Zerosignal

26 November 2012

At our electrical appointment we were given the option of LED downlights. They are…

Zerosignal

461

Zerosignal

Nov 26, 2012 11:55 am

New roof tiles - horizon - help with selection New roof tiles - horizon - help with selection

26 November 2012

VIC

hi guys I'm about to put a roof on my new house (I'm from Victoria). I'm after a…

354

Site Costs - Parafield Gardens Site Costs - Parafield Gardens

Nov 26, 2012 10:25 am

Pales84

19 November 2012

Demolishing half a duplex Demolishing half a duplex

G'day all, We'd love to hear from anybody who has recently built, or intends to…

Pales84

528

Pales84

Nov 19, 2012 7:11 pm

Beginner builder

19 November 2012

Soil testing/reports Soil testing/reports

Hi. Has anyone had any experiences in demolishing half a duplex (sharing a common…

Beginner builder

1151

Beginner builder

Nov 19, 2012 12:05 pm

LynneY

18 November 2012

Help with Building Inspectors Report for Sekisui House Help with Building Inspectors Report for Sekisui House

Hi all We are building in SA, can anyone recommend a good company/person who can…

LynneY

596

LynneY

Nov 18, 2012 8:47 pm

Shakel

18 November 2012

Anyone building with riviera builders???Anyone building with riviera builders???

Hello all We recently had a private building inspector out to look at our house…

Shakel

691

Shakel

Nov 18, 2012 7:02 pm

Homefinder

18 November 2012

Need soil or want to get rid of it for free?Need soil or want to get rid of it for free?

VIC

…

Homefinder

367

Homefinder

Nov 18, 2012 6:19 pm

springtime

18 November 2012

Survey/Engineering Survey/Engineering

Hi All, After finally moving into our newly built house having excess soil not knowing…

springtime

364

springtime

Nov 18, 2012 6:59 am

jamt007

17 November 2012

how long til handover are we on track?how long til handover are we on track?

Greetings I am doing the pre-lim before I confirm I want to buy a block in the kelmscott…

jamt007

300

jamt007

Nov 17, 2012 10:57 am

babysaurs

16 November 2012

Homestead Homes the Luxford Homestead Homes the Luxford

Cupboards have arrived at our house now, giprock, skirtings etc all done and locked…

babysaurs

604

babysaurs

Nov 16, 2012 8:52 pm

klaudia2005

16 November 2012

Anyone building Henley Belle Vue Q1?Anyone building Henley Belle Vue Q1?

Has anyone built the Luxford by Homestead Homes in South Australia? Have you got…

klaudia2005

383

klaudia2005

Nov 16, 2012 6:04 pm

MrsTY

16 November 2012

CBD Developments or New Home Network CBD Developments or New Home Network

VIC

Im feeling alone with my build, i cannot find anyone else on here building the same…

MrsTY

482

MrsTY

Nov 16, 2012 2:10 pm

gp23

16 November 2012

Porter Davis Prestige category 1 bricks?Porter Davis Prestige category 1 bricks?

VIC

Hi All, Just wondering if anyone has had their house built by any of the above?…

gp23

334

gp23

Nov 16, 2012 8:50 am

djames

13 November 2012

Building with first home buyers direct!Building with first home buyers direct!

VIC

Hi all, Just wondering if anyone knows what the Austral bricks Porter Davis category…

djames

1107

djames

Nov 13, 2012 7:08 pm

buildingwithfhbd0

11 November 2012

First flush diverters and clay soils First flush diverters and clay soils

Hi Im about to start building with fhbd is there anyone that has used them and can…

buildingwithfhbd0

708

buildingwithfhbd0

Nov 11, 2012 1:57 pm

Liliana

7 November 2012

Distinctive Homes build in SA complete!Distinctive Homes build in SA complete!

Has anyone out there built on clay soil and have a first flush diverter from their…

Liliana

727

Liliana

Nov 07, 2012 10:49 am

ShazG

4 November 2012

Fibreglass dooe Fibreglass dooe

BRICKBATS BOUQUETS' Thought I should post a positive review about my experience (…

ShazG

1237

ShazG

Nov 04, 2012 1:59 pm

dakr

3 November 2012

Time to celebrate!!!Time to celebrate!!!

Hi all, I am putting in a single backdoor to exit my garage to the side of the house…

dakr

600

dakr

Nov 03, 2012 12:32 am

Jamo s

31 October 2012

Ridgline Drive Kalina The Ponds - Lot on T-Junction Ridgline Drive Kalina The Ponds - Lot on T-Junction

NSW

WOO-HOO!! We get the keys tomorrow! Thanks to everyone at MJH - it's only 15 weeks…

Jamo s

634

Jamo s

Oct 31, 2012 12:57 pm

maryam_adnan

29 October 2012

Help with Colors! Anyone used formica smoke malange?Help with Colors! Anyone used formica smoke malange?

NSW

We have put deposit on a land Ridgeline Drive, Kalina, The Ponds It is at T junction…

maryam_adnan

768

maryam_adnan

Oct 29, 2012 8:33 pm

rapidmoves

28 October 2012

Atlantics Plinth Bathroom Panel Heater Atlantics Plinth Bathroom Panel Heater

VIC

Hi, I love smoke malange by formica - has anyone used it? I want a grey color -…

rapidmoves

742

rapidmoves

Oct 28, 2012 5:31 pm

sniffer

25 October 2012

NSW CDC: house floorspace vs outbuilding floorspace NSW CDC: house floorspace vs outbuilding floorspace

NSW

Has anybody any experience with a 'Plinth bathroom Panel heater' from Atlantics.…

sniffer

530

sniffer

Oct 25, 2012 4:25 pm

Forg

24 October 2012

Colourbond Fencing, landscape and flooring.Colourbond Fencing, landscape and flooring.

NSW

Can someone please confirm if I'm understanding the NSW Complying Development rules…

Forg

353

Forg

Oct 24, 2012 9:09 pm

sunct

23 October 2012

Duplex Partition Wall and Subdivision Duplex Partition Wall and Subdivision

VIC

We are building in cranbourne east and need colourbond fencing. Please can you'll…

sunct

400

sunct

Oct 23, 2012 7:02 pm

jpanchal

23 October 2012

NSW

Hi this is my second post to forum and its been a great help so far. appreciate…

702

Oct 23, 2012 9:52 am

16 October 2012

VIC

Hi guys, Can anyone recommend a carpenter around the South-Western suburbs of Melbourne…

276

Stairs timber Stairs timber

Oct 16, 2012 9:54 am

timothyhktan

11 October 2012

Plasterer / renderer Plasterer / renderer

VIC

Hi, I'm building a new split level house and using Grey Box for the timber. I'm…

timothyhktan

522

timothyhktan

Oct 11, 2012 12:12 pm

off2theburbs

10 October 2012

Stonehill Estate, Bacchus Marsh, Stages 1 & 2 release dates Stonehill Estate, Bacchus Marsh, Stages 1 & 2 release dates

Hi We are considering the rest of our house after handover. Does anyone have any…

off2theburbs

368

off2theburbs

Oct 10, 2012 8:44 pm

Jimbob_82

9 October 2012

Shorehaven Central - Alkimos : Anyone else in the area?Shorehaven Central - Alkimos : Anyone else in the area?

VIC

Good evening all, I was wondering if anyone could tell me if both stages 1 2 were…

Jimbob_82

663

Jimbob_82

Oct 09, 2012 7:15 pm

thisisshane

4 October 2012

About to sign with Plantation- questions?About to sign with Plantation- questions?

Hi all. My fiancee and I are building in Shorehaven Central with Homebuyers. Great…

thisisshane

716

thisisshane

Oct 04, 2012 11:39 pm

chillyolanda

3 October 2012