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Gaudi
Gaudi
14 July 2019

Crack above sliding door

Crack above sliding door

Raise all plaster cracks to builder at 90 day and then within 2 years of handover so they can be repaired and investigated if required. Take lots of photos. Read the…

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Gaudi
Jul 14, 2019 5:07 pm
mmapurazi
mmapurazi
14 July 2019

House on Private Road in NSW, Community Title?

House on Private Road in NSW, Community Title?

I recently purchased a house on a private road and it has a community title. We have to pay strata fees for maintenance of road and basically the street lights. We are…

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mmapurazi
Jul 14, 2019 3:47 pm
Liz1234
Liz1234
14 July 2019

Ceiling cornices or not?

Ceiling cornices or not?
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They both traditional serve a purpose. If you have an older home like my parents 100 plus years old the walls are stop short before the cornices and skirting boards which…

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Liz1234
Jul 14, 2019 2:52 pm
chalky
chalky
13 July 2019

Wood look tile plank lengths

Wood look tile plank lengths

I'm looking for advice choosing 1800mm or 1200mm length planks. What are the pros and cons of laying either one? Warping? Cutting? Hallways? Cost?

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chalky
Jul 13, 2019 4:49 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
12 July 2019

Conflict of Interest

Conflict of Interest
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Amazing that a blind eye is cast in QLD. What is your next step?

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SaveH2O
Jul 12, 2019 7:50 pm
SaveH2O
Norfolk
Norfolk
12 July 2019

Metricon using our build as a display home to sell more home

Metricon using our build as a display home to sell more home

It’s a good sign if Metricon are confident enough to show your house to others. The workmanship on my house was so poor they never would have done this!

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Norfolk
Jul 12, 2019 10:55 am
erick1803
erick1803
11 July 2019

Burbank Homes

Burbank Homes

How would you like a Blinds fitted outside window frame? Fair enough if your fitting curtains if not, I wont look nice. My say is Just ask the owner/us what we want not…

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erick1803
Jul 11, 2019 12:15 pm
amilelka
amilelka
10 July 2019

Building with B1 Homes

Building with B1 Homes

I would advise anyone building a new home to have the wall painting done by the builder- that way it is covered by warranty if there are any problems. Builders don't pay…

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amilelka
Jul 10, 2019 9:43 am
DustyBlue
DustyBlue
9 July 2019

Title insurance

Title insurance

Has anyone got title insurance? Do you think its worth while? Opinions please

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DustyBlue
Jul 09, 2019 12:50 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
9 July 2019

True Extent of Building defects revealed

True Extent of Building defects revealed

Sobering reading, If and when your building defect complaints ever makes it to the courts, You will need to be well prepared, get expert advice take photos, collect…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Jul 09, 2019 8:26 am
StructuralBIMGuy
awgk
awgk
8 July 2019

Build with GJ Gardner Newcastle

Build with GJ Gardner Newcastle

Hi everyone, has anyone here have experience building with GJ Gardner Newcastle. We are considering to build with them

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awgk
Jul 08, 2019 7:34 am
Langas29
Langas29
8 July 2019

Rain water wet system intake question

Rain water wet system intake question

Thanks for help, much appreciated

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Langas29
Jul 08, 2019 7:19 am
BeckyB
BeckyB
7 July 2019

Thrive Homes Flooring supplier

Thrive Homes Flooring supplier

Hi does anyone know who Thrive use for their timber laminate floors? I saw some in their display home that I love !!!

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BeckyB
Jul 07, 2019 7:02 pm
alexf40
alexf40
6 July 2019

Sealing and epoxy coating moist garage floor

Sealing and epoxy coating moist garage floor

Looks great. Did you use any sealer?

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alexf40
Jul 06, 2019 7:26 pm
parlayman
parlayman
6 July 2019

Marsden Park Rail Link Petition

Marsden Park Rail Link Petition

None that I heard of, unfortunately.

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parlayman
Jul 06, 2019 9:00 am

Kev 1 More info required, on Slope, Soil type, Retention,trickle/discharge, pressurised,RLs, etc Many councils also used different rainfall/flow models requiring…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Jul 06, 2019 8:16 am
StructuralBIMGuy
bashworth
bashworth
5 July 2019

Storm water bore hole.

Storm water bore hole.

There is something called a Soak Well which can be used in certain conditions. They are very popular in WA where they work very well on sandy soils. To find out more see

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bashworth
Jul 05, 2019 10:57 pm
bashworth
erick1803
erick1803
5 July 2019

Burbank Homes

Burbank Homes

Thanks and really appreciate any help, lawyer would be a good idea if you can help. Thanks very much

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erick1803
Jul 05, 2019 6:06 pm
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Althom
Jul 04, 2019 5:50 pm
Althom
kumar2015
kumar2015
2 July 2019

Display homes

Display homes

Displays homes are attractive, but it comes with a cost on those luxury upgrade items. Is there any other compromise on purchasing display homes , interms of quality or…

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kumar2015
Jul 02, 2019 7:31 am
bsunders
bsunders
1 July 2019

OSD Tanks....

OSD Tanks....

Great - do you have a quote for that one ?

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bsunders
Jul 01, 2019 5:59 pm
Norfolk
Norfolk
1 July 2019

Handover dispute about delay fees - Need help

Handover dispute about delay fees - Need help

Check your contract. It may say you can offset what the builder owes you against the final payment. Ours did and we offset the liquidated damages amount.

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Norfolk
Jul 01, 2019 5:57 pm
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
1 July 2019

Brought a secondhand spa

Brought a secondhand spa

Courageous decision Minister … :)

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Saint Mike
Jul 01, 2019 3:20 pm
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
1 July 2019

Bath hob tiling and tub not centred as to plan

Bath hob tiling and tub not centred as to plan

I wouldn't see it as a major problem myself. How do you mean not centred - more room at one end ? Is this for soap etc etc. I remember we had an argument about tiling…

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Saint Mike
Jul 01, 2019 3:17 pm
Saint Mike
MrsJM
MrsJM
1 July 2019

Gutters and downpipe requirements

Gutters and downpipe requirements

Our issue was that the gutter hadn’t been installed with the correct fall, and also that we didn’t have enough downpipes on the alfresco roof- wasn’t in line with…

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MrsJM
Jul 01, 2019 4:22 am
MrsJM
kumar2015
kumar2015
30 June 2019

Rental Scheme

Rental Scheme

Observed few properties are selling with below: What are these schemes and who is eligible for this? If I buy third property, whats the downside of this? 1)PBA Incentives…

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kumar2015
Jun 30, 2019 11:41 pm
egand
egand
30 June 2019

Fence Construction

Fence Construction

Hi, Best thing would be is to call around local welders, these guys will be able to help, in failing this a fencing contractors with welding skills will be your best…

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egand
Jun 30, 2019 5:07 pm
kelbelle
kelbelle
30 June 2019

Exterior look visualisation tools

Exterior look visualisation tools

This is limited, but may help

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kelbelle
Jun 30, 2019 1:53 pm
kelbelle
Mike8136
Mike8136
30 June 2019

Drainage issues - don't know where to start

Drainage issues - don't know where to start

So sorry to hear about all these problems. It's he last thing you want in retirement. You are required to "landscape" water away from the house, so don't fear being held…

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Mike8136
Jun 30, 2019 11:50 am
90Xmcrnetique
90Xmcrnetique
28 June 2019

What house style is this?

What house style is this?

This is beautiful. I would definitely add more floral plants on the front yard.

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90Xmcrnetique
Jun 28, 2019 2:03 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
28 June 2019

Knock down or renovate

Knock down or renovate

Compare the buildings DNA-> Basic Building Material, Units & costs -> Concrete$ per m3, steel Tonnes, Brick$ per 1000 ,Timber$ per m, etc Also, the Bim data and…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Jun 28, 2019 10:31 am
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
27 June 2019

Space under the house, crawl floor or subfloor

Space under the house, crawl floor or subfloor

Hi Malini J Thanks for the photos Most old houses have building rubble beneath the floor boards as they didnt have rubbish skips back in those days. I wouldn't bother…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Jun 27, 2019 7:41 am
StructuralBIMGuy
Mish018
Mish018
26 June 2019

Building with Wisdom Homed

Building with Wisdom Homed

Is anyone doing their driveway after handover? Wondering is anyone knows the price of exposed aggregate concrete per cubic metre

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Mish018
Jun 26, 2019 7:43 pm
Mandi
Mandi
25 June 2019

Building warranties

Building warranties

Thankyou both so much. Now I just have to convince my partner it needs to be done!

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Mandi
Jun 25, 2019 1:38 pm
Mattbrisbane
Mattbrisbane
25 June 2019

Concrete Sealer - external concrete sealer suggestions

Concrete Sealer - external concrete sealer suggestions

Hi All, I’m after some suggestions for products for sealing our external concrete areas - Patio, paths etc. the concrete is approximately 7 years old and still gets…

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Mattbrisbane
Jun 25, 2019 6:30 am
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Soph2
Jun 24, 2019 10:34 pm
djianb
djianb
24 June 2019

Hard Money and D&C Tender

Hard Money and D&C Tender

Hi Could someone please explain what a hard money and also what a design and construct tender is please? Thanks Ian

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djianb
Jun 24, 2019 7:43 pm
chippy
chippy
24 June 2019

Condensation on windows

Condensation on windows

Hi Pat. Do you use unglued gas heating? It produces lots of moisture into the air which condenses on the cold glass.

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chippy
Jun 24, 2019 2:33 pm
chippy
Soph2
Soph2
24 June 2019

Building with Nuvo Homes

Building with Nuvo Homes

Unfortunately if you didn’t see the piers getting poured on a single level block it’s near impossible to see them. You do get a structural certificate after the roof &…

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Soph2
Jun 24, 2019 1:25 pm
Soph2
Soph2
24 June 2019

Can home owner move into property without paying final invoi

Can home owner move into property without paying final invoi

The certificate of occupancy represents that the house in a habitable house so without that certificate the house is not a house you are illegal aloud to occupy. So yes…

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Soph2
Jun 24, 2019 1:02 pm
SejaeD
SejaeD
24 June 2019

Match tile and carpet height difference

Match tile and carpet height difference

I would use an Ardit floor leveller for your carpeted areas ( you can buy it from bunnings and youtube it)

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SejaeD
Jun 24, 2019 11:09 am
SejaeD
SejaeD
SejaeD
24 June 2019

Price for plumbing.

Price for plumbing.

Internal rough ins $6-7k, fitoff $5k, externals $12-15k ( but that's sydney) good luck

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SejaeD
Jun 24, 2019 11:04 am
SejaeD
Thejones88
Thejones88
23 June 2019

NO FFL supplied by builder.

NO FFL supplied by builder.

We are waiting on the stamp approved surveyors plans that should show all the details, we have a feeling the FFL was either never done or the final plans were never signed off.

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Thejones88
Jun 23, 2019 7:33 pm
Soph2
Soph2
22 June 2019

Home Staging for property sale

Home Staging for property sale

I’ve paid for staging in Canberra for a 4 bedroom 2 bath & it cost me $2000.00 for a 30 day contract

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Soph2
Jun 22, 2019 9:25 pm
MyFirst
MyFirst
22 June 2019

Build quality not great - can I do anything?

Build quality not great - can I do anything?

Could u give some examples issues they refused to fix?

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MyFirst
Jun 22, 2019 8:30 pm
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
22 June 2019

Reputable Pool builder Sydney

Reputable Pool builder Sydney

Not sure if they are there - they were in Newcastle - but "Compass". We found them to be good.

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Saint Mike
Jun 22, 2019 10:46 am
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
22 June 2019

Orientation of block

Orientation of block

Yeah - we flipped our garage to the west - and put a whirly gig in the roof to help with heat.

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Saint Mike
Jun 22, 2019 10:44 am
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
21 June 2019

Fire hydrant

Fire hydrant

Whose land ? Was it there when you built/bought ?

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Saint Mike
Jun 21, 2019 11:00 am
Saint Mike
joanholt
joanholt
20 June 2019

Vanities off the shelf

Vanities off the shelf

Where do you get good quality off the shelf vanities? Or are their any brands people would recommend? If I can’t buy a good quality one I’d rather get one made. To be…

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joanholt
Jun 20, 2019 7:53 pm

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