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Has anyone built custom with Casaview in Sydney? What was your experience and anything…

lmlbuild

2875

lmlbuild

Apr 26, 2023 9:55 am

George O

25 April 2023

NSW

We are about to commence a new build I and I’m reading about defects along the…

George O

5240

George O

Apr 25, 2023 10:19 am

Brick Cleaning Brick Cleaning

22 April 2023

We have a new build and need to clean bricks around a newly constructed deck. Need…

2583

Slab stepdown (House to Alfresco)Slab stepdown (House to Alfresco)

Apr 22, 2023 8:15 am

Serog

14 April 2023

Vision Homes or New Edge?Vision Homes or New Edge?

Hi all, Trying to workout the minimum stepdown required between slab for my house…

Serog

6770

Serog

Apr 14, 2023 2:51 pm

AHZD

4 April 2023

House and Land Pkg builders recommendation Sydney House and Land Pkg builders recommendation Sydney

Hi All, We are building in Maitland and considering between Vision Homes or New…

AHZD

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AHZD

Apr 04, 2023 9:25 am

Callmeyo

3 April 2023

Hi, This is my first post. We are planning to buy new home via House and Land (HL…

Callmeyo

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Callmeyo

Apr 03, 2023 6:27 pm

Will the Ceiling height maintained throughout the home Will the Ceiling height maintained throughout the home

29 March 2023

NSW

Builder is giving 2.7 ceiling height for both floors - double storey home. Will…

4298

South or East-facing windows better for living area?South or East-facing windows better for living area?

Mar 29, 2023 9:23 pm

firsthyme

27 March 2023

Hi, I'm looking for opinions and advice on living room windows. Essentially we have…

firsthyme

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firsthyme

Mar 27, 2023 10:27 pm

Eaves or No Eaves on smaller land - 11m Frontage Eaves or No Eaves on smaller land - 11m Frontage

27 March 2023

NSW

Eaves question on smaller land 11m Frontage. will the Eaves size of 300mm really…

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Ivy Estate - Cranbourne East Ivy Estate - Cranbourne East

Mar 27, 2023 6:11 pm

perera414

18 March 2023

Buying Land

Anyone here waiting for land to title in Ivy Estate? We were told to expect titles…

19705

Mar 18, 2023 4:55 pm

10 March 2023

QLD

Need help did anyone build Hamilton 36 with Clarendon home in brisbane want to build…

jass

3092

jass

Mar 10, 2023 6:35 pm

Daniel633

7 March 2023

New Slab issues New Slab issues

Soil Report Found Rock Soil Report Found Rock

Hi all just wondering if these are major issues, will the bricks cover the cracks…

Daniel633

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Daniel633

Mar 07, 2023 5:14 pm

ozpsychp

7 March 2023

Flood Planning Area Flood Planning Area

My wife and I just received our soil report and were surprised to find rock. We'…

ozpsychp

2995

ozpsychp

Mar 07, 2023 3:53 pm

Milktealover

4 March 2023

Buying Land

Hi everyone, Newbie here and would like to hear your thoughts or help. What does…

Milktealover

5652

Milktealover

Mar 04, 2023 9:22 am

Geez

25 February 2023

Builder taking longer than 220days stated in HIA contract Builder taking longer than 220days stated in HIA contract

Foundation drainage on boundary Foundation drainage on boundary

Hi guys, my contracted states 220 days for the builder. The slab was poured in January…

Geez

12240

Geez

Feb 25, 2023 3:15 pm

Perla

23 February 2023

Site Cost @StoneHill Bacchus Marsh Site Cost @StoneHill Bacchus Marsh

Hey all, We are currently building our house which we have the garage on the boundary…

Perla

4176

Perla

Feb 23, 2023 8:25 pm

scorpio123

10 February 2023

New build home 3 months warranty New build home 3 months warranty

Hi All, Need some help/advise from community here. We are planning to buiild double…

scorpio123

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scorpio123

Feb 10, 2023 4:53 pm

magirl

7 February 2023

Over shawdowing Over shawdowing

Just wanted some feedback what to do with this one. I had my handover already a…

magirl

31450

magirl

Feb 07, 2023 3:19 pm

Michelka

5 February 2023

Hi we have to get next door neighbours to sign a form for council as there is minor…

Michelka

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Michelka

Feb 05, 2023 6:04 pm

Decking Timber Decking Timber

4 February 2023

Good morning, Appreciate any feedback regarding use of Grey Box as a timber for…

6787

Contrast vs Blend/Similar Facade Contrast vs Blend/Similar Facade

Feb 04, 2023 6:58 am

K.S.

29 January 2023

FSR calculation DA vs CDC: Parramatta Council at 50%FSR calculation DA vs CDC: Parramatta Council at 50%

Hi, Would like to ask your opinion please, which facade is look better? Should we…

K.S.

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K.S.

Jan 29, 2023 12:23 pm

HA_IP

29 January 2023

Carlisle/Orbit/Eight/Granvue - Your Experience Pls.Carlisle/Orbit/Eight/Granvue - Your Experience Pls.

Anyone got idea how Floor Space Ratio calculation works/varies in CDC vs DA Say…

HA_IP

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HA_IP

Jan 29, 2023 10:01 am

Ks7

28 January 2023

Ingle Farm footings coat Ingle Farm footings coat

Hello All, Hope you are having a wonderful weekend. We are in a catch 22 position…

Ks7

38039

Ks7

Jan 28, 2023 4:27 pm

Joti99

28 January 2023

Moving a sewer line/pipe Moving a sewer line/pipe

Hi all, We have bought land in Ingle farm and we are now in discussions with a builder…

Joti99

3198

Joti99

Jan 28, 2023 9:17 am

SebL78

22 January 2023

Hybrid floors Hybrid floors

Our block has a sewer pipe (with easement) that runs from the house behind us, under…

SebL78

9836

SebL78

Jan 22, 2023 6:24 pm

jezzarose

22 January 2023

Owner Builder looking for Concrete Slab contractors that pro Owner Builder looking for Concrete Slab contractors that pro

I think we've made the decision to have hybrid floors in our new build, but I'm…

3448

Jan 22, 2023 5:20 pm

22 January 2023

Hi all, question regarding fencing. I am planning to do brink fencing at the front…

beetleone

2361

beetleone

Jan 22, 2023 3:06 pm

dreambuildguy

19 January 2023

Dune roof colour with light white bricks Dune roof colour with light white bricks

I'm building in the Sydney area and looking for recommendations for concrete slab…

dreambuildguy

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dreambuildguy

Jan 19, 2023 10:40 am

JasVick

15 January 2023

Clearing for HSTP effluent Clearing for HSTP effluent

We are building a house this year Want to see others homes with Dune Coloured roof…

JasVick

5415

JasVick

Jan 15, 2023 3:13 pm

Diana D

13 January 2023

Strata Gate Replacement- who’s responsible?Strata Gate Replacement- who’s responsible?

QLD

Hi Our builder took possession of the site after we cleared all the trees within…

Diana D

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Diana D

Jan 13, 2023 5:43 pm

kelsey

13 January 2023

Removed

3592

Jan 13, 2023 1:04 pm

7 January 2023

Drafting/Architect services south east Melbourne Drafting/Architect services south east Melbourne

Merry Christmas, Happy New Year - but most of all Thank You Merry Christmas, Happy New Year - but most of all Thank You

I'm in Moorabbin and looking for some plans to be drawn up for a sub division of…

raymoor

4889

raymoor

Jan 07, 2023 7:07 pm

ECOECO

16 December 2022

Knock down rebuild Knock down rebuild

VIC

It's been a great year for EcoEco, we overcame supply problems, we grew our sales…

ECOECO

3691

ECOECO

Dec 16, 2022 11:10 am

Beechey

13 December 2022

Feedback on the new House Floor Plan Feedback on the new House Floor Plan

Hi, I'm looking at using GW Homes to build a new home. Has anybody had any dealings…

Beechey

2847

Beechey

Dec 13, 2022 6:27 am

vik42

9 December 2022

Practical Completion Inspection Practical Completion Inspection

Hi, I am new to the grp. I am building new house on land size of 326 sqm with frontage…

vik42

3596

vik42

Dec 09, 2022 10:40 pm

nosliw

5 December 2022

Advice for a Commercial office builder Advice for a Commercial office builder

Our build is expected to reach practical completion stage in the new year. The build…

nosliw

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nosliw

Dec 05, 2022 9:42 am

neek0la

24 November 2022

New Build in Officer New Build in Officer

Hi All, Im looking to undertake a custom home build Bit of background about me,…

neek0la

1357

neek0la

Nov 24, 2022 3:09 pm

Arwon

24 November 2022

Red brick with black mortar Red brick with black mortar

Hi all, I have purchased a block in the Grandview estate of Officer I believe its…

Arwon

1542

Arwon

Nov 24, 2022 2:36 pm

saveucmate

17 November 2022

VIC

I am just wondering if anyone has done Austral Ruby with black mortar or any red…

saveucmate

1976

saveucmate

Nov 17, 2022 1:38 pm

Pouring concrete over easement Pouring concrete over easement

17 November 2022

Below is a picture of my block of land (zero lot) located in Sydney. There is a…

2764

Nov 17, 2022 9:37 am

Cost of temporary fencing in Sydney Cost of temporary fencing in Sydney

13 November 2022

Does anyone know what the average rate is for temporary fencing in Sydney? We are…

2037

Any Experience with Orbit Homes Any Experience with Orbit Homes

Nov 13, 2022 6:01 pm

hydravirgo

8 November 2022

Who is the Builder for JKW Constructions Who is the Builder for JKW Constructions

Hi, I am looking to build a 40-42sq home on a vacant land in East of Melbourne.…

hydravirgo

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hydravirgo

Nov 08, 2022 3:10 pm

HAW

1 November 2022

Firstyle Homes Grantham 37.5 - NSW build Firstyle Homes Grantham 37.5 - NSW build

Has anyone built with QLD company JKW Constructions? If so, would anyone know who…

HAW

2608

HAW

Nov 01, 2022 12:59 pm

koffeetime

31 October 2022

Manufacturers of "security" doors in Australia Manufacturers of "security" doors in Australia

We are planning to build with Firstyle homes (modified Grantham 37.5) and have paid…

koffeetime

5573

koffeetime

Oct 31, 2022 1:01 pm

Ergo

30 October 2022

Damage inspection fee by Campbelltown council Damage inspection fee by Campbelltown council

Is there a company in Australia that manufactures entrance doors that withstand…

Ergo

3200

Ergo

Oct 30, 2022 9:52 pm

saifsdream123

26 October 2022

Building with Practical Homes Building with Practical Homes

Hi there, today i received a letter from Campbelltown council NSW, stated i have…

saifsdream123

2724

saifsdream123

Oct 25, 2022 11:40 pm

emctrder

24 October 2022

Building a new home Building a new home

Hi All, We are first home builder and wanted to get feedback with Practical Homes…

emctrder

4647

emctrder

Oct 24, 2022 3:08 pm

jkkviji27

22 October 2022

Tile Grout Sealer Recommendation please Tile Grout Sealer Recommendation please

QLD

Clarendon Vs Plantation, who is the best and most reliable?

jkkviji27

3311

jkkviji27

Oct 22, 2022 10:38 pm

Ozshaz

20 October 2022