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travelbug
travelbug
18 December 2022

Lounge must go?

Lounge must go?

Personally I don't like the top layout. The ensuites are very big while the poor people in bedrooms 3 and 4 get to share that tiny bathroom. If you sell would a family…

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travelbug
Dec 18, 2022 3:25 pm
Noname
Noname
17 December 2022

When does the bank typically able to do valuation for off th

When does the bank typically able to do valuation for off th

The bank will do the valuation based on the contract at the time of assessing finance.

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Noname
Dec 17, 2022 8:55 pm
Andrew1989
Andrew1989
17 December 2022

Pipes to Indicate pipe depth?

Pipes to Indicate pipe depth?

It makes sense though. I can’t see any other purpose for the pipes in that location and all the neighbours have covered theirs. But I want to be sure before covering them.

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Andrew1989
Dec 17, 2022 12:33 pm
kprince077
kprince077
16 December 2022

liquidated damages

liquidated damages

Fingers crossed. My builder advised me verbally that he won’t be able to finish it this year and they will also be closed for one month which sucks . They will be back…

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kprince077
Dec 16, 2022 8:22 pm
homeone
homeone
16 December 2022

Victorian house subsidence

Victorian house subsidence

Valued members enjoy topically relevant and constructive dialogue as do new visitors happening upon this / these threads. We have received reports of this discussion…

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homeone
Dec 16, 2022 4:38 pm
homeone
lilstevie
lilstevie
14 December 2022

What are these Telstra sockets/cable/box? Can I remove them?

What are these Telstra sockets/cable/box? Can I remove them?

Older boxes had a dialup modem for the return path in the days before they had ethernet and wifi. As for the rest, even deenergised, you will require a licensed data…

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lilstevie
Dec 14, 2022 11:05 am
ECR
ECR
12 December 2022

Flooring

Flooring

Hmm, I am sure if you browse you can find plenty of such services, why did you decide to do it yourself in the first place?

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ECR
Dec 12, 2022 7:37 pm
aniketcpp
aniketcpp
12 December 2022

Problems with Demolition Company

Problems with Demolition Company

Hi, I have signed a contract with a demolition Company in Sep where I am been told that my house will get demolished in 3-4 weeks once I do confirm complete Abolishment of…

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aniketcpp
Dec 12, 2022 5:18 pm
Noname
Noname
12 December 2022

New FTTP NTD/PSU box under stair without drywall

New FTTP NTD/PSU box under stair without drywall

it always has been. from day 1. Ive been lucky enough not to have to deal with it as always bene in a greenfields estate every time ive needed to get it so has been…

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Noname
Dec 12, 2022 3:11 pm
Jacinta Rich
Jacinta Rich
11 December 2022

Outdoor Decking

Outdoor Decking

Thank you

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Jacinta Rich
Dec 11, 2022 11:46 am
SJT76
SJT76
10 December 2022

Knockdown rebuild or selling and buying new place?

Knockdown rebuild or selling and buying new place?

If you can afford bigger land in the same area, great! My understanding is that Monash are looking to reduce set backs - for example front may go from 7.6 to 6m. That…

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SJT76
Dec 10, 2022 5:31 pm
elloelloelloqwer
elloelloelloqwer
10 December 2022

Retaining Wall and Fences

Retaining Wall and Fences

Thank you very much. All of this is really helpful really grateful for you inputs. It has been 3 months since handover that we don't have fences cos of this issue. Will…

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elloelloelloqwer
Dec 10, 2022 3:14 pm
cjam1
cjam1
10 December 2022

Thomas Archer Competitors

Thomas Archer Competitors

I’ve signed with TA and after doing my research I have no regrets. It’s coming out at about 24k per sqm but it’s everything I want and comparing it to others way…

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cjam1
Dec 10, 2022 12:20 pm
Noname
Noname
5 December 2022

Slab movement/heaving causing massive cracks

Slab movement/heaving causing massive cracks
1, 2, 3

The ongoing answer is much more complicated. Many builds get to the end without the builder doing the right thing and the owners rectify without any further problems…

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Noname
Dec 05, 2022 6:40 am
Benny123
Benny123
2 December 2022

Insurance for owner supplied items under construction house

Insurance for owner supplied items under construction house

I'm an insurance broker of 20 years and you can't Insure this. You need an occupancy certificate before home and or contents insurance can take effect. Don't waste your time.

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Benny123
Dec 02, 2022 10:33 am
cjam1
cjam1
1 December 2022

Psq vs pre tender

Psq vs pre tender

Who have you ended up going with?

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cjam1
Dec 01, 2022 9:53 am
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
30 November 2022

Career change

Career change

That's what the BS Artists say too. Try real mining projects....forget the cryto dreaming

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StructuralBIMGuy
Nov 30, 2022 2:52 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
29 November 2022

Water sitting close to the wall after heavy rain

Water sitting close to the wall after heavy rain

You will also need a drain at the concrete's edge.

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SaveH2O
Nov 29, 2022 8:06 pm
SaveH2O
Pinkal112285
Pinkal112285
29 November 2022

Vmia

Vmia

Has anyone on here taken on VMIA insurance? I had settlement with them once my builder gone liquidation and lots of things they have done are looks like doggy

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Pinkal112285
Nov 29, 2022 7:17 pm
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
29 November 2022

Financial commitment for surveys and planning

Financial commitment for surveys and planning

Hi Staahp It's a little high but not crazy. But it depends what you get for that. We are about 75% of that and for that you get the survey, all the due diligence,…

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Ashington Homes
Nov 29, 2022 6:00 pm
Ashington Homes
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
29 November 2022

Granny Flat and raingarden pit

Granny Flat and raingarden pit

They can also be in above ground troughs if only draining downpipes to them. Melbourne Water use to have some very good information and photos about raingardens but it…

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SaveH2O
Nov 29, 2022 1:34 pm
SaveH2O
Noname
Noname
29 November 2022

Soil dumped by Luxton Homes

Soil dumped by Luxton Homes

Contact the actual builder, not the site super. If they say not them, tell them when the police receive the complaint and ask to see proof of their spoil removal,…

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Noname
Nov 29, 2022 8:08 am
chippy
chippy
28 November 2022

Pool steps

Pool steps

I don't know if there are any specific standards considering you can have a ladder as the access in and out of a pool. I guess all the specs were available from the…

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chippy
Nov 28, 2022 10:02 pm
chippy
Pinkal112285
Pinkal112285
28 November 2022

VMIA role

VMIA role

Hi my builder was gone into liquidation 2020 name gold key Construction after doing slab stage , Then Vmia stepped in and they sent one builder VM builder to Quote, they…

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Pinkal112285
Nov 28, 2022 4:41 pm
melody43
melody43
23 November 2022

KDR - Clarendon Stamford 38 (NSW)

KDR - Clarendon Stamford 38 (NSW)

Clarendon Homes Stamford design. I like to share to…

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melody43
Nov 23, 2022 11:18 am
nancyisacs
nancyisacs
22 November 2022

House colour options

House colour options

Choose a House colour rendering colour Hi I need some advise with colour combinations. I am going to do rendering of my property and need to pick a matching colour for…

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nancyisacs
Nov 22, 2022 11:17 pm
alexp79
alexp79
22 November 2022

Garden orientation - north facing house/south facing garden

Garden orientation - north facing house/south facing garden

One way to sort it out is to have 2 gardens - front yard and back yard. Back yard will be always shady, so you could put alfresco there and use it during hot summer days,…

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alexp79
Nov 22, 2022 3:07 pm
szhu
szhu
22 November 2022

Cost of building plan for extension in Canberra

Cost of building plan for extension in Canberra

Hello all, I'm planning to start a renovation project for my 3 bedroom house, part of it is to extend the house towards the backside, and make it a 4 or 5 bedroom house…

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szhu
Nov 22, 2022 11:25 am
Nelle62
Nelle62
22 November 2022

hotondo chinchilla

hotondo chinchilla

Hi, are thinking of using them. What are they like to deal with?

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Nelle62
Nov 22, 2022 8:43 am
Zina Marie
Zina Marie
21 November 2022

My Experience with Mackay and Sons

My Experience with Mackay and Sons

My experience with Mackay and Sons. I had been told by a builder that some clients, who sell their home to Mackay and sons, get their site cleared for free after the…

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Zina Marie
Nov 21, 2022 2:18 pm
Zina Marie
Zina Marie
21 November 2022

Demolition advice

Demolition advice

My experience with Mackay and Sons. I had been told by a builder that some clients, who sell their home to Mackay and sons, get their site cleared for free after the…

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Zina Marie
Nov 21, 2022 2:17 pm
chippy
chippy
19 November 2022

Convert door to window

Convert door to window

I'd just glue it and screw it. Fit the new door tight, so no gap around the edges like you would on a hinged door. Once you have it fitting nice remove the door and paint…

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chippy
Nov 19, 2022 2:38 am
chippy

Hi all, Currently consider a duplex build with Lily Homes and have narrowed it down to the Highview 24 option to suit our lot. Looking for advice on any amendments we…

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staaahp
Nov 18, 2022 10:50 pm
at10
at10
16 November 2022

Full turn tap to ¼ turn tap

Full turn tap to ¼ turn tap

Hi home reno gurus, Just wondering can a full turn tap get change to a ¼ turn or ½ turn tape just by changing the discs and tap itself? I should be able to do it myself…

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at10
Nov 16, 2022 8:55 pm
robynscordilis
robynscordilis
16 November 2022

Cost of new bathroom sub floor

Cost of new bathroom sub floor

We are currently doing a bathroom reno and the floor in the bathroom has had to be removed (old house old concrete). We have been advised to use concrete stumps. We have…

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robynscordilis
Nov 16, 2022 1:31 pm
Bcr83
Bcr83
14 November 2022

Waterproofing product advice needed (retaining wall)

Waterproofing product advice needed (retaining wall)

Hi All, Long story, have paid a fortune to have back fill dug up and retaining wall sealed and waterproofed (besser block) We used a commercial product (HPMA Sealtite…

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Bcr83
Nov 14, 2022 10:02 am
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
14 November 2022

Coach screw /lag screw question

Coach screw /lag screw question

Sadly, I've figured that out :( Lucky for me my signature as an engineer brings in a few bucks

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StructuralBIMGuy
Nov 14, 2022 9:13 am
StructuralBIMGuy
Rosario87
Rosario87
14 November 2022

Solar Passive Design Feedback – North Brisbane New Build

Solar Passive Design Feedback – North Brisbane New Build

Hi Stonesthrow, Thanks for the feedback. When we were looking around the area for a new place I kept thinking how poorly designed some of the window selection were,…

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Rosario87
Nov 14, 2022 9:06 am
chokyulate
chokyulate
12 November 2022

Builder’s extra charges on fixed-price contract

Builder’s extra charges on fixed-price contract

But fair trading doesn’t help much. They only look at defect and side lines anything to do with contract One of my friend facing the similar issue with builder keep on…

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chokyulate
Nov 12, 2022 9:57 am
ECOECO
ECOECO
11 November 2022

builders margin

builders margin
1, 2

With 25 years in windows supplying direct to builders, I have never been asked to do this... probably because it's frawd. Anyone colluding on pricing will suffer. It's…

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ECOECO
Nov 11, 2022 1:20 pm
ECOECO
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
9 November 2022

Trick to putting up hidden screws?

Trick to putting up hidden screws?

I guess this also relates to this Always a good idea to take photos and have the sub frame inspected before it gets covered in wrap and plasterboard hth

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StructuralBIMGuy
Nov 09, 2022 10:39 am
StructuralBIMGuy
Zohaib Ahmad
Zohaib Ahmad
8 November 2022

Affordable Furniture for my new Home

Affordable Furniture for my new Home

Hello Shiva I hope all is well with you. For your residence, you must purchase opulent goods. It's because, as we're all aware, strivers work tirelessly to realise their…

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Zohaib Ahmad
Nov 08, 2022 3:45 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
8 November 2022

Cancelling a build/renovation contract

Cancelling a build/renovation contract

What are you going to do .Keep topping up the builders deposit and variations ... with the promise he 's going to start next week? What's after the sewer issues, …

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StructuralBIMGuy
Nov 08, 2022 9:40 am
StructuralBIMGuy
SamMac
SamMac
8 November 2022

Glass Pool Fence Spigot

Glass Pool Fence Spigot

I have glass panels for a pool fence - 1.96m x 1.2m. How many spigots should I be using per panel?

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SamMac
Nov 08, 2022 8:45 am
LS OS
LS OS
7 November 2022

When do CDC documents show up on council website?

When do CDC documents show up on council website?

Thank you both, that's very helpful!

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LS OS
Nov 07, 2022 2:04 pm
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
7 November 2022

New Build Rawson Homes: Bathrooms

New Build Rawson Homes: Bathrooms

Matt You could ask for a credit and supply your own. I doubt Rawson will agree though. But If they do, you will need a certificate of compliance for the glass which is…

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Ashington Homes
Nov 07, 2022 6:07 am
Ashington Homes
Bimbob
Bimbob
6 November 2022

Water Leaks internally Perth Wa

Water Leaks internally Perth Wa

“ Is the builder responsible to fix it or should i claim it through my insurance and apply for a leak allowance.Thank you” Yes, builder issue

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Bimbob
Nov 06, 2022 7:19 pm
Elty
Elty
6 November 2022

Termite treatment noticed on building report

Termite treatment noticed on building report

Property is in Wollongong in NSW. Yes once you spread the cost over 10 years I guess it's not bad at all.

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Elty
Nov 06, 2022 2:19 pm
Pulse
Pulse
5 November 2022

Drainage missing on one side of the house

Drainage missing on one side of the house

Easiest is a concrete spoon drain down the side of the house bringing water to the front, probably into the driveway strip drain. As said earlier mist of the water is…

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Pulse
Nov 05, 2022 6:43 pm
GabbaKing
GabbaKing
3 November 2022

Roof Paint

Roof Paint

Écrire une réponHello, I also want to paint the roof of my garage. Have you painted your roof? If so, could you please tell me…

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GabbaKing
Nov 03, 2022 4:28 pm

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