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Dark Interior Tiles - Charcoal Dark Interior Tiles - Charcoal

ACT

I wanted to get some thoughts on the quality of workmanship on the following brickwork…

catb

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catb

Oct 30, 2023 6:00 pm

BlightedMap

24 October 2023

VIC

Hi All, I am looking to go with tiles instead of laminate timber flooring throughout…

BlightedMap

24348

BlightedMap

Oct 24, 2023 4:56 pm

anyone build on zero lot line more than 11 meters? Urgent.anyone build on zero lot line more than 11 meters? Urgent.

21 October 2023

I am building in claymore NSW and this is shown in the building envelope plan. See…

10034

retaining wall assistance retaining wall assistance

Oct 21, 2023 3:44 pm

nemo_r

19 October 2023

Building with Meridian Homes Building with Meridian Homes

QLD

Hey guys, We're very new to building and have got our contract back with a, btw…

nemo_r

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nemo_r

Oct 19, 2023 2:02 pm

MeParra

18 October 2023

PGH Expresso or Vino Brick?PGH Expresso or Vino Brick?

We are discussing plans with Meridian homes and it is shaping up nicely. Anyone…

MeParra

4772

MeParra

Oct 17, 2023 11:32 pm

Sara thy

16 October 2023

Sydney Certified Passive House Blog For Information Exchange Sydney Certified Passive House Blog For Information Exchange

Which brick color is good - PGH Expresso or Vino Which one you chose and reason,…

Sara thy

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Sara thy

Oct 16, 2023 3:21 pm

FirstKDRB

2 October 2023

Landscaping Options and Costs Landscaping Options and Costs

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FirstKDRB

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FirstKDRB

Oct 02, 2023 5:39 pm

proudwanderer

2 October 2023

Statesmen homes reputation Statesmen homes reputation

Ha all, I am now about half way (maybe a bit more) through my build with Carlisle…

proudwanderer

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proudwanderer

Oct 02, 2023 2:50 pm

Housebrah

30 September 2023

Custom home builder in north east Melbourne Custom home builder in north east Melbourne

Hello all, I have been looking at display homes and talking to some builders. I…

Housebrah

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Housebrah

Sep 30, 2023 4:21 pm

cascavel21

27 September 2023

KDR - Looking for feedback on Kialla Homes KDR - Looking for feedback on Kialla Homes

Hi, can anyone recommend a custom home builder who can build in north east Melbourne…

cascavel21

22813

cascavel21

Sep 27, 2023 9:14 am

estaunton1

21 September 2023

Fowler Homes - disappointment?Fowler Homes - disappointment?

VIC

Hi, I am looking into doing a KDR in Melbourne and am contemplating using Kialla…

estaunton1

13443

estaunton1

Sep 21, 2023 12:34 am

thehuntbegins

15 September 2023

cancel prelim builder agreement cancel prelim builder agreement

NSW

Anyone built with Fowler Homes? Feedback? Especially any things concerning or negatives…

thehuntbegins

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thehuntbegins

Sep 15, 2023 5:08 pm

Ash19

14 September 2023

Hi All, We signed a prelim agreement last year (May 2022) and paid deposit to a…

Ash19

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Ash19

Sep 14, 2023 4:51 pm

Home2021

7 September 2023

Landscaper Landscaper

Wide floor plan volume/semi-custom Wide floor plan volume/semi-custom

Hi, Wondering anyone has any recommendation of good landscaper for new home in southern…

Home2021

2033

Home2021

Sep 07, 2023 2:04 pm

kingsway

4 September 2023

Old Covenants in NSW - Something I learnt this week Old Covenants in NSW - Something I learnt this week

Hi, Seeking volume or semi-custom builder in victoria(east), which have existing…

kingsway

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kingsway

Sep 04, 2023 9:58 pm

Ashington Homes

24 August 2023

Hi Everyone I learned something this week that I thought would be worth sharing.…

Ashington Homes

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Ashington Homes

Aug 24, 2023 8:38 am

17 August 2023

Stairs gap Stairs gap

NSW

Got my stairs designed like this with 250mm Gap marked below. Gap is bec of 2 steps…

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Aug 17, 2023 10:29 am

What is the minimum side/back setbacks for small lots?What is the minimum side/back setbacks for small lots?

5 August 2023

My land is 260m2 (10m x 26m) located in claymore NSW. Under campbelltown council…

6919

Sloped block in Warrandyte Sloped block in Warrandyte

Aug 05, 2023 9:05 pm

kate78

5 August 2023

Buying untitled land for a development Buying untitled land for a development

VIC

Any recommendations for builders for a KDRB in North Warrandyte ? Thanks

kate78

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kate78

Aug 05, 2023 2:25 pm

ponzutwo

31 July 2023

Buying Land

did you write this drunk? How big is the development you're looking at doing? Is…

ponzutwo

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ponzutwo

Jul 31, 2023 10:52 am

Jennif

11 July 2023

Any issues?Any issues?

Central Properties Central Properties

I am looking at building a house. Has anyone used Construkt Homes (based in Adelaide…

Jennif

6450

Jennif

Jul 11, 2023 10:56 pm

Dilu

11 July 2023

Sydney C4 accredited verifier Sydney C4 accredited verifier

Hi, just need to ask if anyone build with Central Properties in Victoria. Thankd

Dilu

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Dilu

Jul 11, 2023 9:43 pm

bpyt

10 July 2023

Hi all, I'm based in Sydney and currently in the process of building a second addition…

bpyt

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bpyt

Jul 10, 2023 4:01 pm

Multipurpose lounge with balcony Multipurpose lounge with balcony

9 July 2023

NSW

First time building 2 storey home in NSW. Below Current plan have separate balcony…

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Certifier and the Brisbane development website Certifier and the Brisbane development website

Jul 09, 2023 6:06 pm

kam1

30 June 2023

Bedroom Windows Bedroom Windows

Hi, does anyone have a clue how the Brisbane Development website work in terms of…

kam1

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kam1

Jun 30, 2023 7:01 pm

ilbagnoporfavore

30 June 2023

Wisdom Homes- VARIATIONS taking more then 7 weeks!!!Wisdom Homes- VARIATIONS taking more then 7 weeks!!!

Hi, I'm planning to build a new house and wanted to get some feedback on the different…

ilbagnoporfavore

4555

ilbagnoporfavore

Jun 30, 2023 4:21 pm

kspadone

29 June 2023

Alfresco pitch Alfresco pitch

NSW

Can someone please offer some advice? Im DESPERATE. Because I'm completely and utterly…

kspadone

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kspadone

Jun 29, 2023 6:22 pm

MegKo

27 June 2023

Wisdom home facade Wisdom home facade

Hello! I've alfresco pitch of 3 degrees sitting just below the highlight window.…

MegKo

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MegKo

Jun 27, 2023 10:59 pm

Trav99

27 June 2023

Seeking Advice on Installing an Electric Gate with Intercom Seeking Advice on Installing an Electric Gate with Intercom

Hi, guys! If you've built with Wisdom Homes, would you mind sharing images of your…

Trav99

13886

Trav99

Jun 27, 2023 5:59 pm

paul_di

25 June 2023

San Selmo Reclaimed Original - Mortar Joint San Selmo Reclaimed Original - Mortar Joint

NSW

Hi everyone! This is my first time posting here, and I'm looking for some advice…

paul_di

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paul_di

Jun 25, 2023 11:48 am

thelittlekicks

20 June 2023

Facade pillar tiling costs and recommendations in sydney Facade pillar tiling costs and recommendations in sydney

Hi, I am planning to select San Selmo reclaimed original for the fascade of my build…

thelittlekicks

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thelittlekicks

Jun 20, 2023 8:21 pm

srivin

18 June 2023

CDC Housing Code 3: Gross Floor Area vs Floor Area CDC Housing Code 3: Gross Floor Area vs Floor Area

Looking to tile the facade pillars rather than rendering. Builder is quoting 2500…

srivin

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srivin

Jun 18, 2023 11:52 pm

HA_IP

12 June 2023

Construction Delayed - Calculation of delay.Construction Delayed - Calculation of delay.

CDC Housing Code 3 When to apply Floor Area external face of wall vs Gross Floor…

HA_IP

16554

HA_IP

Jun 12, 2023 6:58 pm

devenrane

10 June 2023

Hello to all of you. Any advice please?Hello to all of you. Any advice please?

Hi, My home construction is complete, and the handover is scheduled next week. However…

devenrane

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devenrane

Jun 10, 2023 7:31 pm

Marvs

8 June 2023

Small builders in Western Sydney (NSW)Small builders in Western Sydney (NSW)

A question. Im in Queensland and building a new home. We managed to reach practical…

Marvs

5806

Marvs

Jun 08, 2023 8:57 pm

Penguins48

8 June 2023

Renting knock-down rebuild pre council/demolition Renting knock-down rebuild pre council/demolition

Hi all, We are looking to build a new two storey house in western Sydney. Can anyone…

Penguins48

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Penguins48

Jun 08, 2023 4:03 pm

alegna

7 June 2023

Ebays Motorised curtains Ebays Motorised curtains

We've had the offer of a short term tenant whilst waiting for CDC/DA home approval…

alegna

13752

alegna

Jun 07, 2023 5:09 pm

Bimbob

2 June 2023

Montgomery Homes KD/R on Northern Beaches Montgomery Homes KD/R on Northern Beaches

have you used any of the motorised curtain systems available from Ebay? Which one…

Bimbob

2431

Bimbob

Jun 02, 2023 11:51 am

BrigidFrancis

30 May 2023

Rear setback confusion for NSW CDC Housing Code Rear setback confusion for NSW CDC Housing Code

Hi, I am wondering if anyone has built with Montgomery on the Northern Beaches in…

BrigidFrancis

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BrigidFrancis

May 30, 2023 6:18 pm

nedket

30 May 2023

Hi All, see above image. The required setback from the rear boundary in my case…

nedket

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nedket

May 30, 2023 5:08 pm

share traditional gable roof facade with pillars having ston share traditional gable roof facade with pillars having ston

30 May 2023

NSW

traditional gable roof facade - Have you did the dark and light gray color combination…

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Knockdown build in Heidelberg area - recommendations please Knockdown build in Heidelberg area - recommendations please

May 30, 2023 12:46 pm

ND23

25 May 2023

Knock down semi, inner west Sydney Knock down semi, inner west Sydney

Hi We have finally decided to complete a KDR on our corner plot in NE Melbourne…

ND23

8563

ND23

May 25, 2023 10:10 am

Jake00

21 May 2023

Hebel PowerFence Hebel PowerFence

Hi I live in a 100yr old semi and my neighbour added an additional floor last yr…

Jake00

37704

Jake00

May 21, 2023 4:45 pm

kvazer

10 May 2023

I was looking at different options for a fence for my build and Hebel PowerFence…

kvazer

5896

kvazer

May 10, 2023 12:41 pm

Facade column size (350 or 470mm) , Rendering or Stone or Ti Facade column size (350 or 470mm) , Rendering or Stone or Ti

7 May 2023

NSW

Dear Members I have to decide the Facade column size. My custom builder standard…

7496

May 07, 2023 5:10 pm

Decks and Firepits Decks and Firepits

6 May 2023

Hi there, We've just build a new hardwood (Greybox) deck and am wondering whether…

2114

James hardie linea direct fix vs cavity James hardie linea direct fix vs cavity

May 06, 2023 7:54 pm

charliemak

27 April 2023

Casaview homes Casaview homes

Hey guys, what’s everyone opinion on James Hardie linea direct fix to frame? Would…

charliemak

5143

charliemak

Apr 27, 2023 9:49 pm

lmlbuild

26 April 2023

Construction inspectors Construction inspectors

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

lmlbuild

2874

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…

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