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mockkie
Oct 28, 2022 12:08 pm
nickmaj
nickmaj
24 May

How often do you visit your site?

How often do you visit your site?
1 ... 35, 36, 37

100%, going too often removes the excitement. We are waiting for our gyprock to go in now after i did the pre-lining inspection this morning. I dont really want to see it…

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nickmaj
May 24, 2024 10:31 am
bpratt
bpratt
16 May

Things you forget - summary page 32

Things you forget - summary page 32
1 ... 60, 61, 62

Thank you. She had a pretty good life, and pleased I was able to keep her around for 23 years after Dad had passed. I had some friends set up this page, which really…

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bpratt
May 16, 2024 3:22 pm

New home build: Heat pump HWS instead of Rainwater tank

New home build: Heat pump HWS instead of Rainwater tank

This is interesting: Where reticulated gas supply from a gas company is NOT available then under clause 11 the SWH can be either: • an electric boosted…

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stefcep
Jun 04, 2024 10:06 pm

Building with Madison Homes??

Building with Madison Homes??
SA

Hi Wendy I sincerely hope you didn’t build with Madison Homes..

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moodyblue1977
Jun 04, 2024 7:22 pm

Noob and double build

Noob and double build

Hi all, Its great to have found this forum full of great resources. I am subdividing an 809 sqm plot into two smaller lots, with the aim of building two freestanding homes…

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arrogant_menace
Jun 04, 2024 6:59 pm

EOT and Rainy Days

EOT and Rainy Days

Hi Guys, Is it normal to not include any rainy days in the Master Builders Contract? The builder keeps extending the time, and charging us variations for an increase in…

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jonathanbi
Jun 04, 2024 2:16 pm

Allura Estate

Allura Estate
VIC
1 ... 115, 116, 117

I enquired about the hotel on the corner of Leakes and Palmers roads. This is the response: We…

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CDL1968
Jun 04, 2024 1:48 pm
CDL1968

Beacon Lighting 20% Discount

Beacon Lighting 20% Discount
1, 2, 3, 4

Thanks Simeon, code received :)

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dgrtdau
Jun 04, 2024 7:53 am

Are these windows gaps and uneven brick finishing acceptable

Are these windows gaps and uneven brick finishing acceptable

B, You and I know each other well outside of the forum, and I really like you. So I am not meaning any ill will by the following comments. I have been with you on this…

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Ashington Homes
Jun 04, 2024 7:30 am
Ashington Homes
Eng. B A
Eng. B A
Yesterday

Builder in liquidation - collecting stage certificates?

Builder in liquidation - collecting stage certificates?
QLD

You need to get back to your contract terms of termination. Generally you have the right for getting all signed forms for the work completed and paid for by you, specially…

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Eng. B A
Jun 03, 2024 6:19 pm
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LouLou86
Jun 03, 2024 4:25 pm
stefcep
stefcep
2 June

Costs of knock down rebuild in Melbourne 2024

Costs of knock down rebuild in Melbourne 2024

I'm on that journey. I had to demolish a single story brick veneer on concrete raft slab about 220 sq meters for about $19k. They took forever to get a permit and I…

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stefcep
Jun 02, 2024 11:33 am
Letisha
Letisha
2 June

House and land package Guidance

House and land package Guidance

Hi everyone, I'm very new to the housing market and would appreciate any guidance. I have found what I think is a good land and home package. Marketed as "turnkey".…

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Letisha
Jun 02, 2024 9:46 am
stefcep
stefcep
1 June

Builder Recommendation >> CG vs TA vs Glenvill vs Metricon

Builder Recommendation >> CG vs TA vs Glenvill vs Metricon

My neighbour started with Metricon in November 2023. Its nearly done, with painting just finished. 60 squares with pool at the back

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stefcep
Jun 01, 2024 7:59 pm
stefcep
stefcep
1 June

Water connection for New Build

Water connection for New Build

I had to do this 2 weeks ago. I'm in Melbourne. The water company was Ok if moved upto 600 mm sideways. Any more than that and they wanted $$. The water meter connects…

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stefcep
Jun 01, 2024 7:51 pm

Been a busy time of late with plenty happening in the backyard. The pavers (Atlantic Grey Marble) have been installed along with the pool filter / pump / and heater.

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KnockItDown
May 31, 2024 9:33 am
KnockItDown

Sewage and Stormwater Pumps

Sewage and Stormwater Pumps

Can you post your Architectural and Hydraulic plans so we can see how the system as a whole works? Without that no one will be able to give you any meaningful…

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Ashington Homes
May 31, 2024 4:18 am
Ashington Homes
nickmaj
nickmaj
30 May

Kitchen joinery color suggestion

Kitchen joinery color suggestion

Thanks Chippy, that makes me feel relieved with our Poly cabinets. All the best with the build Sara.

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nickmaj
May 30, 2024 5:29 pm

We had a DA approved last year and here is the condition that was imposed by Northern Beaches council:

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Ashington Homes
May 30, 2024 3:19 pm
Ashington Homes
alexp79
alexp79
30 May

I need the forum's help to find a new designer

I need the forum's help to find a new designer

I also notice that most the builds in Australia are really simplistic when it gets to the interior design and lighting design. Most of the builds are just offering off the…

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alexp79
May 30, 2024 1:31 pm
Dr_rock
Dr_rock
30 May

First time build: Custom narrow riverside home in WA

First time build: Custom narrow riverside home in WA

Soak wells and electrical run in happening this week! Summit has told me they will relocate the laundry plumbing after the walls are completed. I'm actually pretty happy…

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Dr_rock
May 30, 2024 1:12 pm

KDR - non-inclusions from Overseas

KDR - non-inclusions from Overseas

Hi Dotty, I'm Shenzhen, China based and…

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Michael Mao
May 29, 2024 5:27 pm
nickmaj
nickmaj
29 May

Building First home

Building First home
NSW

Cant give recommendations in general with that builder, but during the colour selection, this is honestly personal preference. Depends on the style you want. Do you want…

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nickmaj
May 29, 2024 1:20 pm
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dotty
May 29, 2024 12:59 pm
nickmaj
nickmaj
28 May

Builder asking money outside contract

Builder asking money outside contract

Yeah sorry man, thats always been my fear during this first time build.. we have literally just hit lockup as-well, so ive been praying for no issues. Our mortgage /…

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nickmaj
May 28, 2024 10:16 am

Is it possible to get the Coral Homes Highlands 36 home?

Is it possible to get the Coral Homes Highlands 36 home?
QLD

Hi so sorry for the late reply. I already contacted them and they wouldn't tell me instead they tried to get me to talk to one of their home coordinators and I'm not…

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workingwarrior
May 27, 2024 11:47 pm
jagberg
jagberg
26 May

hydronic underfloor heating

hydronic underfloor heating
VIC

Hey there! I looked into this when I was considering underfloor heating for my place in Victoria. From what I gathered, owner-builders can indeed…

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jagberg
May 26, 2024 7:20 am
Sara thy
Sara thy
25 May

Traditional Speaker or Soundbar for Media

Traditional Speaker or Soundbar for Media

your always amazing and lifesaver Simeon . Great thanks a lot :-)

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Sara thy
May 25, 2024 12:31 pm
nickmaj
nickmaj
25 May

Alfresco / Sliding stackers open air functionality

Alfresco / Sliding stackers open air functionality

Thanks, they look pretty decent. Yeah, MJH didnt give the option, only for windows. Will certainly look into it, cheers.

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1941
nickmaj
May 25, 2024 9:22 am
ck14
ck14
25 May

Mimosa Homes

Mimosa Homes
VIC

How’s your build doing so far? I’m building with them also and just finished fix stage. Defects were minor so far picked up by PI, and being addressed by SS.

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ck14
May 25, 2024 8:39 am
nickmaj
nickmaj
24 May

McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread
NSW
1 ... 721, 722, 723

We didnt get too much, we got 5k off our A/C install by accepting it on the spot (we were already pretty committed regardless, so was a bonus for us). Slab went down…

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nickmaj
May 24, 2024 2:27 pm

Wall wrap requriement for brick veneer walls with timber fra

Wall wrap requriement for brick veneer walls with timber fra

Hi Sleepless Knights, NOTE THE BELOW INFORMATION IS BASED ON RECOMMENDATIONS OF OTHER PEOPLE FROM FACEBOOK GROUP WHERE I POSTED THE SAME POST. I was told by few people…

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detonator1962
May 24, 2024 10:33 am
nickmaj
nickmaj
24 May

MJH 2024 - Timeframe from lockup to PCI

MJH 2024 - Timeframe from lockup to PCI

Anyone have any ideas on time frame? - Our gyprock got delivered today and SS said it will be all installed by end of this coming week with waterproofing to be done a few…

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nickmaj
May 24, 2024 10:29 am
Denali
Denali
23 May

Project/volume builder recommendations - Sydney

Project/volume builder recommendations - Sydney

VERY important to understand that each franchise is a independent business, so there are bad franchises out there as well as good (no different from a Bakers Delight…

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Denali
May 23, 2024 2:47 pm
Denali
Denali
23 May

When should I inform builder to claim for liquidated damages

When should I inform builder to claim for liquidated damages
NSW

On the day liquidated damages kicked in, I texted my SS "Good morning and happy "Today liquidated damages begins today day!" We had a little over 3 weeks claim and no…

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Denali
May 23, 2024 1:15 pm
Denali
Denali
23 May

Montgomery Carolina in 2024

Montgomery Carolina in 2024

I love the Carolina but Montgomery wouldnt build on our site. We have a completed Carolina a couple of streets away and drive by a mid build Carolina a couple of times…

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Denali
May 23, 2024 1:12 pm
Denali
Denali
23 May

insulation upgrades

insulation upgrades

Having just completed our first/only build and we spent so much money on insulation and double glazing upgrades - do not skimp on insulation including upgrade to anticon…

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Denali
May 23, 2024 1:09 pm
ponzutwo
ponzutwo
23 May

two way and three-way switch locations

two way and three-way switch locations

hallway light switches outside each bedroom. Life saver.

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ponzutwo
May 23, 2024 8:42 am
Bimbob
Bimbob
22 May

speaker cable

speaker cable

16 gauge speaker wire

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Bimbob
May 22, 2024 7:13 am
chippy
chippy
21 May

Capping used under JH Cladding in Façade

Capping used under JH Cladding in Façade

No. The same paint that they paint the wall with will be fine. The builder probably had every intention to paint it and not leave it black.

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chippy
May 21, 2024 8:05 pm
chippy
aliansari
aliansari
21 May

Signature projects Box Hill - Any reviews ? ***

Signature projects Box Hill - Any reviews ? ***
1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Any news on how mason road project is going?

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aliansari
May 21, 2024 2:53 pm
tlcasfre
tlcasfre
21 May

Relaxation of boundary clearance QLD

Relaxation of boundary clearance QLD
QLD

Louise4499 We are about to face the same issue - can you please give examples of wording used and points to explain your argument to win Would be very helpful - Thank…

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tlcasfre
May 21, 2024 8:28 am

Hi Everyone, One of my favourite parts of a build is when the temporary fence comes down and the home begins to reveal itself. It also means we are on the home straight…

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Ashington Homes
May 21, 2024 6:23 am
Ashington Homes
Splashers
Splashers
20 May

Silica ban, dekton how much more $$$ is it?

Silica ban, dekton how much more $$$ is it?

Porcelain Benchtops have been trying to get into the Australian market for many years but have had no luck until the Silica Ban. They do contain Silica but only on a low…

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Splashers
May 20, 2024 9:35 pm
Splashers

Polytec woodmatt vs Thermo

Polytec woodmatt vs Thermo

Anyone know the performance and cost difference between the two? TIA

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Sleepless Knights
May 20, 2024 12:56 pm

Hi guys, We building with wisdom home, we chose the garage facade. Has anyone chose the same facade and was forced to have a box gutter? This was not in the…

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MatchaHome
May 19, 2024 3:37 pm

Need Advice on Persistent Ceiling Leaks in New Build

Need Advice on Persistent Ceiling Leaks in New Build

If the build keeps returning, thats a plus!! but it would also suggest he doesnt know what his looking for, an independent inspector should have fresh eyes on the issue. Good luck

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BuildingandLegal
May 19, 2024 4:05 am
BuildingandLegal
FHBfhb
FHBfhb
19 May

Mimosa homes

Mimosa homes

Hi all. I have got quote from Mimosa homes which is really tempting but after reading the reviews I want to re think about it. If anyone has built with Mimosa in past…

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FHBfhb
May 19, 2024 12:42 am
Sara thy
Sara thy
18 May

ceiling hook to use to hang Xmas lights under Eaves

ceiling hook to use to hang Xmas lights under Eaves

Which ceiling hook to use to hang Xmas lights under Eaves in 1st floor in 2 storey façade (no…

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Sara thy
May 18, 2024 11:25 pm

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