General Discussion

doogs82

25 October 2010

House deign ideas for sloping corner block with city views

Arcadia, if we can get our plans into council first, before other blocks around us, hopefully that should sort out any overlooking issues. The setback on the side street…

nettie.b

25 October 2010

Lake Macquarie City Council

Thats great!! Hope our builders are just as quick, oh and the bank All the best with your house. Nettie

chrisandkate

25 October 2010

Sales Consultants

I (We) don't like our sales guy, but He's the one our builder (small builder/franchise owner) says we have to deal with for the most part leading up to the build. We're…

lisa10

25 October 2010

Cost of building

There really are some terrible situations out there - it seems there is a body to protect builders, but nothing for us (except expensive lawyers!) Thanks for all your…

huiting

26 October 2010

hi there, is there anyone build their house by ROSS NORTH th

hi there, is there anyone build their house by ROSS NORTH through the consultant in southern river? Please give some feedback, thanks

fireater

26 October 2010

renovation post war home

Hi Marg I'm doing something very similar in Stafford Heights. Post war 3 bedroom. We are not raising, but extending and removing internal walls. The first thing I would…

James Brown

2 February 2019

Plain concrete driveway pricing

It is costly which cost u mentioned.Go to a good builder which makes concrete for driveway in suitable cost.

Reccymech

26 October 2010

Recommended Shed/Workshop sales and installers in WA

We had a 6 X 7 X 3 shed (gable roof) installed by a local metro outdoor supplier. They had their own installer, we supplied the concreter. Due to the design a bottom frame…

chriskq

26 October 2010

Common DA amendment times

thought of that option; very tempting - but as our property/building is so small is will be easier to build the ground and first floor from scratch again. Also who knows…

Tamsin

26 October 2010

Paint Colours

Hi there! Has anyone used Wattyl Donkey 1/4 strength interior paint or Chino for exterior? Would love to see some pics! Thanks. Tamsin

Geoff0001

27 October 2010

Awning timber sizes

Thankyou for your help and advice.

kexkez

26 October 2010

Big rock

Hi Anuda you might want to give some further information on approximately where you are as there's no point in someone in a hugely different part of NSW suggesting a…

jbo

27 October 2010

Negotiating Quote Price

the chance of getting the price lower is not good, however we have been offered extras like colourbond roof upgrade for free.

patad

27 October 2010

builders license fee?

i agree. thanks for your reply.

Manuel

23 December 2010

understanding energy effiency laws

Residential Building Mandatory Disclosure (RBMD) is the next step the government is planning to introduce after the…

lilizzy7

28 October 2010

For those who built with Homebuyers Centre - Help!

Thanks, I hope so too! Good news is we signed with them today! Our consultant has been so helpful over the last few…

deeps

23 October 2014

Vinyl Plank Flooring

what sort of prices are people being quoted per sqm for the allure floors?

lenny

28 October 2010

Going to tender (for renovations and extensions)

Thanks for the response Biff

mxu7

28 October 2010

Land Shortage Tarneit

hi, baronx, which land lot did you buy from the heartland? i am going to pay 10% deposit this sunday for a land in…

mdzzj

29 October 2010

Driveway and Fencing in western suburbs, Melbourne

Hi there I would recommend the people who did our driveway (details on blog below) I would not recommend our fencer

simonk83

29 October 2010

Builder for extension

Thanks guys. chrisandkate, I will PM you, just in the early stages at the moment so I'll get back to you when we have things a little clearer iknowboonie, being able to…

Caromac

29 October 2010

Cost of House land packages in WA

Thanks for the info Huggy_B. I will let them know. Cheers,

Cozmo

29 October 2010

Colourbond fencer in Cranbourne

Well you could look at the treads of estates around your area. Try Mark from Somerset details here…

XT4V

29 October 2010

Smoking inside new house

Better not to smoke in your house. For obvious reasons, this is very dangerous. Since there are a lot of easily inflammable…

J&K

29 October 2010

Building Dual Occupancy

Does not sound like a problem to me. You will need to check local council guidelines in their Development Control Plan (DCP). Allow a services easement down to the rear…

suh

29 October 2010

Disadvantages in a corner block

The first house we bought was on a corner block and we lived there for 17 years. There were no disadvantages apart from the extra lawn maintenance...and that wasn't my worry

AJW

29 October 2010

Rates for Fencing

but as my neighbour is demanding for the fence, I have to look into the details of fencing at this…

theoneandonly?

30 October 2010

Seeking advice on NOISY neighbours

what would i do?? id put him out of HIS comfort zone if they dont wanna come to the party and show some respect. he has gotta sleep sometime, right??? plenty of things…

TheOK

30 October 2010

Moderator

Hi Forum Moderator, I could't find a place to email you privately? I wanted to ask you if I could post some info about a research study i'm…

themax

30 October 2010

Builders Next Door Using My Water

Glad you had a good resolution IP! How rude of them.

cookie_monster

30 October 2010

planning permit wait.....

Our amendment (and I stress the word amendment) took 10 months to get approved - and that was without any objections or…

MJAB

3 November 2010

Whats the distance allowed powerpoint to gas bbq flame??

thanks

qonyx

31 October 2010

Oran Park Display Homes - Kitchen Photos

Hi Kaytee, yesterdas was very busy and hot too here in Sydney.. well worth it as it gaves us loads of ideas.

eimaj

21 January 2011

Laminate flooring in a kitchen

We are looking at getting laminate flooring in our kitchen. I have read numerous posts about the good and bad of it. …

qonyx

31 October 2010

Townhome / Duplex / Freestanding Combo Estates?

Hi, Does anyone live in an estate that has a combination of townhouses / duplex and freestanding homes that has matured (ie > 3 years). What is it like? Are there more…

TheOK

31 October 2010

Low water pressure

Great pressure. Apparently im told its my Pressure limiting valve on my side of the mete which are common in my…

Guest

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My parents rabbit has had 4 baby rabbits that they are giving away, they are 3 weeks old and will be available to be picked up in around…

Ritchiefamily

31 October 2010

STAGE 9 RELEASE

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Striking

31 October 2010

HELP - Am I getting dodged by my architect?

You will need to refer to the terms of your contract. If it was a fixed priced contract or cost plus. As a general rule, Architects should not be providing firm estimates…

AJW

3 November 2010

House purchased that has illegal wiring

I have thought of the building inspection guy, since he should have atleast notified me that the down lights were covered by insulation - but…

qonyx

31 October 2010

Community Strata & Living

Thanks Zozo.. thats the kind of thing that I like to hear.... The message seems to be consistent in these estates that they tend to be young families... much like us -…

sconn

16 November 2010

PVC Windows

PVC Windows.... We did a total renovation on an old house in Hobart 3 years ago and replaced all the windows with tilt & turn Kommerling units. We even used a Kommerling…

Tomartyn

2 November 2010

Major Wiring Concerns

Thankyou for the response, and sorry for putting it in the wrong spot, thanks for moving it mods! >.< We just got our loan through so we're going to be getting people in…

mattwalker

23 July 2011

Data Cabling and You

It does cost a few dollars but in comparison to doing it later or the potential cost of lost / stolen data on a wireless network it is priceless.

kek

1 November 2010

Placement of outside tap

I wonder about the logic of the plumber's explanation anyway - having a tap placed above the gully trap doesn't guarantee that water will be run into the drain on a…

grom40

1 November 2010

Roofing: colorbond versus concrete tiled

I had a quote done by a builder (in regional Vic) who said that colorbond is cheaper than tiles for him to buy and thus would be cheaper for me to have on my home. I…

wizard

3 November 2010

CHEAP carpet cleaner near Truganina

Does anyone know of a CHEAP carpet cleaner in and around Truganina, we have to get our rental carpets cleaned before we hand over the keys, I don’t care about quality or…

Huggy_B

1 November 2010

How can I build more then 1 house every 3 years?

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