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Harts

9 h

The Bl*me Game

Yes, I've heard this area is bad. This site originally had a small cut and fill. Two geotechnical reports like you have said this area is Waurn Ponds formation but my most…

Mr_Ed

12 h

Natural Gas Bbq line shortening

Hi, I need to move my bbq/outdoor kitchen 25cm to the left to make room for a pergola post. I have a natural gas bbq out there and copper piping going to the back of the…

marsbe

13 h

Dead buffalo!

sbanu

16 h

Anyone building or built with Better Built Homes?

Just wondering if anyone has built or considering building with Better Built Homes.

SOULFLY3

16 h

Exterior colour

V8Snail

Yesterday

Electric Toilet- prerequisites/considerations for new build

From what I've read, Melbourne's recycled water can have elevated TDS (Total Dissolved Solids). Electronic bidets contain a water heater, small pump, small solenoid…

MooCowMorris

19 January

Hebel vs Masterwall vs others.

just stumbled across this aged thread - thanks, very informative. Based on reading a number of threads relating, I'm still unable to form an opinion on aerated concrete…

SaveH2O

18 January

Our Builder had deleted alfresco waste point

I would be priority checking the slab levels.

StructuralBIMGuy

17 January

Program To Design Site Plan Draft

Try enrolling in a educational landscaping short course Student licences are free 85QCnmc0Okc

Norfolk

17 January

Need help choosing Builder!!

The project management software is not a bad thing. It’s just the process the builder uses to manage the material purchases and issue work orders etc for the trades on…

MeetWagon

17 January

Roof with no sarking

Can you send some pics with your roof?

andyscl

16 January

Building Bristol 35 SQS with Eden Brae Homes - Construction

Hi Bristol 35 SQS, Just wondering how is your construction progressing? We are also building with Eden Brae Homes, they started our build in August 2019. At the moment,…

vicman80

15 January

who is Buying In Modeina Estate Burnside

did u end up buying in Modeina ?

chaddo

15 January

RIVER GUM OR HICKENBOTHAM.

Will be downsizing when hubby retires in just over a year . Currently have lived in southern hills area (Happy Valley) for 35 years & want to move nearer the…

JasmanC

15 January

Braycharlo Estate Oakdale

We just put a deposit down last month and I was told Feb 2020

StructuralBIMGuy

15 January

Garage To Living room conversion

Househunt1

14 January

"Jamberoo" by Barrington Homes

Hi - did anyone have any details about their final price for their Jamberoo home by Barrington? How did it all go and are you happy with your choice of home? Thank you…

Househunt1

14 January

Barrington Homes

Hi all, I am looking for some feedback/reviews on dealings with Barrington Homes? So far they seem great to deal with but I am interested in knowing how others went with…

building-expert

14 January

Dealing with stress and anxiety in regards to your house aft

Building is a very stressful job even for builders. If you are running several jobs at the same time you can be guaranteed that every day someone will let you down and…

Joker

13 January

Builders Company Names - What would you name your company

Structural builders

building-expert

13 January

VCAT mediation vs VBA mediation

Consumer protection is in a name alone, it's an illusion for the deluded.

StructuralBIMGuy

13 January

builder construction quote details

Jokes on you, if you are going to throw up opinions about professional qualifications and skills, I suggest you have them yourself There is no need for me to list all my…

MClark

11 January

Need help finding Building Surveyor in Melbourne

Tekcon in Sunbury are great. Very good crew and good price.

TeslaCyberTruck

10 January

Review of Private Building Inspectors - Wiki

Maybe a template like below? Private building inspector company name: Person's name(s) that I dealt with: Number of stages that the company was used for: Defects that…

sbanu

9 January

Cremorne 35 pics please !!

Has anyone built a Cremorne 35 with Eden Brae?if yes would love to see a few photos of the finished house please !!

MarieDGarzai

9 January

newbie hello all

hi everyone my name is Marie I've been wanting to get here for a long time and now I'm here

Aria28

9 January

Black ants infestation

Thanks. I will try this product.

Aliidra

9 January

QLD builders with large spa/bath style ensuites

Hi, I was looking for some recommendations. I’m looking to build a house in the next year or two but I’m only after house designs that have a large en-suite with bath…

dillongl

9 January

GJ Gardner

Hi, been a while since posting here, moved into our new build 18mths ago. Just a question someone here may have experienced or can advise. We had a problem with a…

1989eb

9 January

The Hills of carmel box hill

Jiten In regards to your questions surrounding corner blocks, yes there are restrictions. You can find them on the Hills District Website under the ‘Development…

Currypot

8 January

Kaufland and shopping center at mt aitken craigieburn

Sounds good! I think a lot of developments happening in the area.

Jonathon3

8 January

Legal Advice Needed

I had entered into a building tender 20.04.2018 which has expired. Changes have been made to the internal and external as satisfied with the original one. Have a new…

StructuralBIMGuy

8 January

Going with full render - do brick work over garage need unde

Sorry, structural lintels can't be added in after handover That's a price comparison you should have got before you handed over the deposit, now it's hard to negotiate any…

Hillz

8 January

Trees. Love them or hate them?

Soma is the brand name of Carisoprodol. It is a prescription medication which is muscle relaxer treatment. Soma…

Misspaige

8 January

Woodlea title discussion

5 months late isn’t to bad, I mean it’s still a pain but I seen a thread earlier and people who have purchased in some areas in Wyndham where titling a year later…

StructuralBIMGuy

7 January

Help Needed With Brighton Homes

Post Contract is becoming the new norm if you wish to save If you get stuck post here Cheers Chris

building-expert

7 January

Tradesmen etiquette

oldchippy rightly says: "i cringe when I see the old lady coming out with the hot cup of tea and biscuits,because it means I have to stop work and be social when all I…

Misspaige

6 January

Woodlea land valuation

Hi I’m building in stage 41..and land titles have been knocked back till August 21! The land sales lady at woodlea told me titles where expected aug 20 and the Metricon…

BrissyBloke

6 January

Knock Down Rebuild - Banks with Favorable Valuation

Hi All, We are in the process of Knock-Down & Rebuild our home in a Brisbane suburb. We have received one valuation from a tier-2 bank for our project which is Land…

benmodular

6 January

Modular Prefab Homes ?

We built with Archiblox. It was a pretty disappointing experience. There's details on my blog, here:

TeslaCyberTruck

4 January

Is it possible to buy a house with bitcoins

Hey jamesabennett - where eaxctly in Australia are you looking to purchase a house? If the seller of the house is willing to accept it and has a 'wallet' and you agree…

arcadelt

3 January

Improve my kerbside appeal for old housing commission

Fill in the bricks on that odd U shape section, then just paint the bricks in a colour that complements the pinkish tile roof. I like the suggestion of a verandah or front…

Shi

3 January

Colour assistance related to PermaTimber Cladding and entry

Dear All, I need your help with cladding. My builder is using PermaTimber cladding instead of Western Red cedar as originally planned. Have you used PermaTimber for your…

wagga123

2 January

Bushfires

Take care to those who may be in harm's way.

MClark

2 January

Overlooking issues

That is some great advice, you are not overshadowing anyone so your building surveyor cannot comment if it is required or not. Crack on!

MClark

1 January

Downpipe near Pool Fence Issue

Not worth worrying about Good luck with the works, great forward thinking! MC

Loganhome

1 January

Ideas for carport.

We have a 2 story home with car parking under ,one of the spaces we don’t use any more for cars to park ,so we want to use that space as a covered garden…

TeslaCyberTruck

1 January

Solicitor

Hey Ashryar - which city in Australia are you based in? Guessing you want to be able to visit the 'property lawyer' (conveyancer lawyer) in-person at their office, and…

TeslaCyberTruck

1 January

Solicitor/Conveyancer in Melbourne - need one asap!

Hey all -- are there any conveyancer lawyers (property lawyers) that anyone can recommend to take care of the 'section 32' transaction, and their physical office is based…

MClark

31 December 2019

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