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eirrac
eirrac
15 September 2019

Pool fence

Pool fence

Hi all We are in the process of building a pool/planning a pool. We are thinking of going full frameless glass around one part, a full screen from roof to ceiling on…

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eirrac
Sep 15, 2019 9:14 pm
Ntandon5
Ntandon5
15 September 2019

Building contract deposit refund

Building contract deposit refund

Thanks for replying... I paid an initial deposit of $2000 and I didn't expect them to refund that but they are adding another $2000 making it a total of 4k... I will…

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Ntandon5
Sep 15, 2019 9:02 pm
kumar2015
kumar2015
14 September 2019

Small vs big size lots

Small vs big size lots

Thanks much for the brief. Any idea about attached town houses as it does not seem to be a brick , but metal or plastic? as I am new to building aspects, I am asking…

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kumar2015
Sep 14, 2019 9:30 am
ScottS
ScottS
12 September 2019

Decking Query

Decking Query

Hi I am looking at building a 5.8x2m deck over a concrete patio and have been advised that I could use fence rail H4 treated pine as bearer 100mmx50mm, they would be laid…

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ScottS
Sep 12, 2019 6:52 pm
Norfolk
Norfolk
10 September 2019

PD trying to steer us away from Darbecca

PD trying to steer us away from Darbecca

Hi All, Make sure you do your research when it comes to choosing an independent building consultant/inspector. I see Darbecca comes up a lot on this site but the Owner of…

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Norfolk
Sep 10, 2019 12:27 pm
Jays2007
Jays2007
9 September 2019

Builders access to site

Builders access to site

Hi, No there was nothing in the contract. My main query is whether they can make me repair it to maintain their access to the site.

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Jays2007
Sep 09, 2019 10:06 pm
Small Minds
Small Minds
9 September 2019

Charlton 33 Porter Davis

Charlton 33 Porter Davis

You need to read this post if you are building with PD.

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Small Minds
Sep 09, 2019 9:48 am
Mirrmu83
Mirrmu83
8 September 2019

Small claims owner builder

Small claims owner builder

Hi, The tribunals do a fantastic job. You don’t need a lawyer. Have had recent experiences with FOS (former financial ombudsman and VCAT in Victoria). They will…

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Mirrmu83
Sep 08, 2019 9:02 pm
Jharbs
Jharbs
8 September 2019

changing building purpose after permit approved

changing building purpose after permit approved

Not sure about fines but the local shire can ask them to revert it back. i have a mate who works for a country local govt in building approvals, said he spends most of his…

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Jharbs
Sep 08, 2019 5:43 pm
d@n
d@n
8 September 2019

Color suggestion for Windows and front rendering

Color suggestion for Windows and front rendering

Yes it depends on home style

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d@n
Sep 08, 2019 12:03 pm
gworld
gworld
7 September 2019

Floor preparation - underfloor for house on stumps

Floor preparation - underfloor for house on stumps

We are about to renovate a 30 year old house on concrete stumps. Previous owner never really did much with the floor other then applying some carpet here and there. The…

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gworld
Sep 07, 2019 11:22 pm
gworld
5Goodwood
5Goodwood
7 September 2019

Prepare for sale post renovate

Prepare for sale post renovate

My husband & i have been in our house 6.5 years. We have renovated our home, my husband is a plumber & his dad gave guidance (hes a retired carpenter but unable to work…

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5Goodwood
Sep 07, 2019 9:58 pm

Hi, I need to widen and straighten my driveway so that 2 cars can be parked easily. It would involve concreting the front council nature strip area. Whats the procedure…

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drnaeem77
Sep 07, 2019 7:08 pm
Toaster_Mechanic
Toaster_Mechanic
7 September 2019

SO MANY RED FLAGS! HELP!

SO MANY RED FLAGS! HELP!

Im seeking legal advice this week about what to do but unfortunately its going to be expensive either way I go :(

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Toaster_Mechanic
Sep 07, 2019 6:18 pm
ASJ1981
ASJ1981
6 September 2019

Home loan pre-approval

Home loan pre-approval

Hi Sreenithk - getting a Pre Approval now is a good idea - personally for me, it's peace of mind that 1) you can obtain a loan and 2) you at least have an idea of what…

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ASJ1981
Sep 06, 2019 9:43 am
ASJ1981
kumar2015
kumar2015
4 September 2019

Tenant with Pets

Tenant with Pets

I heard similar things, carpet replacement is common because of pets.

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kumar2015
Sep 04, 2019 9:32 pm
kumar2015
kumar2015
4 September 2019

Investing on a commercial property

Investing on a commercial property

If I invest on a commercial property (small family who stays and runs a family or childcare), what are all the aspects I have to consider, in terms of government /rules /…

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kumar2015
Sep 04, 2019 4:41 pm
kumar2015
kumar2015
4 September 2019

Buying a residential/ commercial property

Buying a residential/ commercial property

If I buy a residential & commercial property, one roof but two tenancy agreements, what are all risks involved? I understand finding tenants with similar setup (who lives…

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kumar2015
Sep 04, 2019 3:34 pm
ben888
ben888
3 September 2019

Skirtings

Skirtings

I agree with you, quadding on top of old skirting looks bloody awful. It definitely is a lot cheaper to do though. Putting new skirting over my floor rather than quadding…

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ben888
Sep 03, 2019 4:57 pm
ben888
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
3 September 2019

New house warranty cover shower tile & grout crack?

New house warranty cover shower tile & grout crack?

I'd check with your builder - in a friendly way.

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Saint Mike
Sep 03, 2019 10:39 am
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
3 September 2019

yet another fence dispute

yet another fence dispute

I guess you could always remove "your" fence … ;) Would cost a bit but you'll make your point - advise them in advance.

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Saint Mike
Sep 03, 2019 10:33 am
Saint Mike
Raideress
Raideress
3 September 2019

dumb question about extention

dumb question about extention

ok thanks

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Raideress
Sep 03, 2019 12:55 am
TaylorAshlee
TaylorAshlee
2 September 2019

HGWA Reviews?

HGWA Reviews?

This is my design: But using this colour scheme at the front: If you look at our design we have a exposed brick inside the front entrance, so it will be the wall…

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TaylorAshlee
Sep 02, 2019 9:16 pm
oldchippy
oldchippy
2 September 2019

post removed.

post removed.

Plumber moved mine about 2m, 20 years ago for $100 in Melbourne. Don't know how he did it, I wasn't there, didn't turn off the street mains, Didn't tell anyone,…

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oldchippy
Sep 02, 2019 1:56 pm

I have a bathroom (or an ensuite) with the central drain hole and an independent…

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arc966
Aug 29, 2019 11:41 pm
Farmbuild
Farmbuild
29 August 2019

Shed-house, Shouse/ modular home

Shed-house, Shouse/ modular home

Hi all We have a large property we are looking to build a shed/house on It will be a purchased shed, re-engineered to class 1A habitable - we are wanting 3 bedrooms , 1…

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Farmbuild
Aug 29, 2019 7:53 pm
d@n
d@n
29 August 2019

NHV is back!

NHV is back!

Apologies to anyone who message or placed an order and did not get a reply in the many months gone past. Had to deal with undetected server mail issues, a heap of spam and…

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d@n
Aug 29, 2019 11:34 am
gillybean
gillybean
28 August 2019

Extension cord across laundry

Extension cord across laundry

Yeah ok probably can see why you’re in the predicament you find yourself in. Hope it all works out....

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gillybean
Aug 28, 2019 6:14 pm
gillybean
Sethor
Sethor
28 August 2019

Trust owns your property

Trust owns your property

There is no simple example to say its beneficial or not, it really depends on your situation. I would recommend speaking to your accountant. Trusts can be beneficial for…

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Sethor
Aug 28, 2019 12:20 am
ronn
ronn
27 August 2019

Verdant hill tarneit

Verdant hill tarneit

Mate, they have not been truthful, many people have been paying penalty of $1k per month to builders and some have cancelled their contracts after paying for…

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ronn
Aug 27, 2019 9:40 pm
ronn
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
27 August 2019

Coastal Home Insurance

Coastal Home Insurance

That is a very long coastline with a variety of more intensive future risks in different regions. North of…

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SaveH2O
Aug 27, 2019 7:57 pm
SaveH2O

Hi, We are yet to have handover of our current build, but with all the cabinetry etc now installed we think our setup will work fairly well. Originally our plan had the…

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darb74
Aug 27, 2019 3:23 pm
darb74
bashworth
bashworth
26 August 2019

Land Evaluation

Land Evaluation

The thing to understand about house and land packages are The blocks are often used as a way of selling the least attractive blocks on an…

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bashworth
Aug 26, 2019 8:34 pm
bashworth
Ashryar
Ashryar
26 August 2019

House and land packages best suburb Sydney

House and land packages best suburb Sydney

Thanks, JM123, Sent a PM to you.

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Ashryar
Aug 26, 2019 1:28 pm
jimbo73
jimbo73
26 August 2019

Grout colour Mudberry

Grout colour Mudberry

Hi , l need some mudberry coloured grout, but cannot find anynear where l live, l only have access to the grout they sell at my local Bunnings, can anyone think of what…

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jimbo73
Aug 26, 2019 10:43 am
MyFirst
MyFirst
25 August 2019

Claiming back GST

Claiming back GST

U can't listen to tradie for financial advise! :) If its your PPR. U can't

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MyFirst
Aug 25, 2019 8:56 pm
ben888
ben888
25 August 2019

Open style fencing

Open style fencing

Thanks. That would imply that indeed I shouldn't have a bottom panel touching the ground, although if I raise it a few inches, chances are after a while, soil and dirt and…

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ben888
Aug 25, 2019 5:05 pm
ben888
LILPOM
LILPOM
24 August 2019

Jasper17

Jasper17

See my video queen with 2 bed side tables. Excuse the boxes etchttp://cloud.tapatalk.com/s/5d611100a86ee/received_407527853443619.mp4

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LILPOM
Aug 24, 2019 8:28 pm
LILPOM
ben888
ben888
24 August 2019

Deck timber to span 1.6m

Deck timber to span 1.6m

You're looking at the wrong thing by decking board. You need a garden bridge, which can easily span 1.6m, and will support some plants and even you weight walking over…

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ben888
Aug 24, 2019 12:45 pm
ben888
kumar2015
kumar2015
23 August 2019

Home Insurance

Home Insurance

A really good resource, but of course read on the Internet about home insurance to fully understand the issue.

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kumar2015
Aug 23, 2019 12:37 pm
Ashryar
Ashryar
22 August 2019

Gledswood hills

Gledswood hills

South West NSW

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Ashryar
Aug 22, 2019 2:40 pm
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IsabellaBoots
Aug 20, 2019 10:49 pm
paolo890
paolo890
20 August 2019

Glue stone benchtop and waterfall

Glue stone benchtop and waterfall

im going to install for the first time and engineered quartz stone. I live in remote area and is only two stone mason, one don’t wanna donthe job because I didn’t buy…

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paolo890
Aug 20, 2019 6:36 pm
Liliana
Liliana
20 August 2019

Thinking about buying a new apartment? Don't do it

Thinking about buying a new apartment? Don't do it

For those who missed it last night here is a link to the Four Corners investigation entitled Cracking up: https://iview.abc.net.au/show/four-corn ... 903H028S00 Bronwyn…

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Liliana
Aug 20, 2019 12:14 pm
casey6789
casey6789
20 August 2019

Creation Homes reviews

Creation Homes reviews

Where are you building with them?

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casey6789
Aug 20, 2019 8:42 am
radiuz
radiuz
19 August 2019

Increase the Alfresco Concrete floor height 5cm - 8 cm

Increase the Alfresco Concrete floor height 5cm - 8 cm

You could have a 40mm stone paver layer over screen which will do the job. Speak to a reputable paver or landscaping expert. We laid 20mm porcelain pavers over screed and…

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radiuz
Aug 19, 2019 4:54 pm
Kfm
Kfm
19 August 2019

Crackling sounds Roof

Crackling sounds Roof

Thnx will do and revert back if i need more advise.

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Kfm
Aug 19, 2019 2:02 pm
Pulse
Pulse
18 August 2019

Basement garage

Basement garage

This is pretty complex, the title is the biggest issue. If Strata, it would need approval from 75% of owners I believe. The DA would likely need the whole building to be…

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Pulse
Aug 18, 2019 8:15 pm

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