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SejaeD
SejaeD
10 March 2021

Complying development approval help please

Complying development approval help please

your builder could be correct. You are allowed to build a storage room as an exempt development ( similar to a storage garden shed) I think the limit is 15sqm but could…

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SejaeD
Mar 10, 2021 2:00 pm
SejaeD
SejaeD
SejaeD
10 March 2021

Building steps

Building steps

First think you need to do is get a designer. If your in Sydney I can recommend one. Not sure about other states but if you want to owner build in NSW you need to do a…

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SejaeD
Mar 10, 2021 1:48 pm
SejaeD
Dreamy0824
Dreamy0824
10 March 2021

Any one has experience with Park Hill Property?

Any one has experience with Park Hill Property?

I’m planning to buy a lot in their newly released at 26 Clarke street, any comment of this developer?

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Dreamy0824
Mar 10, 2021 12:39 pm
SejaeD
SejaeD
9 March 2021

Planning to rebuild

Planning to rebuild

no problem, happy to assist where I can. have a great day

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SejaeD
Mar 09, 2021 8:03 am
SejaeD
sunoj12
sunoj12
8 March 2021

Plantation Retreat 32

Plantation Retreat 32

Hi Just want to know anyone recently build plantation retreat 32 and if ,can you please post the photos and plans, if you made any change. Do they ask extra cost for…

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sunoj12
Mar 08, 2021 10:38 pm
Splashers
Splashers
8 March 2021

40mm kitchen island bench

40mm kitchen island bench

Best option is to install laminate and single tile row behind cooktop to make it compliant than do after handover and save thousands

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Splashers
Mar 08, 2021 9:08 pm
Splashers
Pulse
Pulse
7 March 2021

Modify depth of stormwater pit

Modify depth of stormwater pit

second that just fill with concrete

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Pulse
Mar 07, 2021 7:16 pm
hiphop
hiphop
7 March 2021

Wet down side of house

Wet down side of house

Thanks Pulse. The other sides of the house are covered and hence should be dry, so I'm thinking this side should be dry too.

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hiphop
Mar 07, 2021 1:14 pm
Sharonj
Sharonj
7 March 2021

Cracked Bricks

Cracked Bricks

Very concerned about expanding crack at the front of our garage. 25 year old home, cut and fill site on clay soil. Crack appeared many years ago (15 -20) but has become…

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Sharonj
Mar 07, 2021 11:23 am
icat2000
icat2000
7 March 2021

Home Builder Grant

Home Builder Grant

I know with the first home buyers grant we didn't get it until after slab was down. Not sure about builders grant as we not going to access it (and its only 15K). We will…

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icat2000
Mar 07, 2021 9:10 am
icat2000
dachopper
dachopper
6 March 2021

Geothermal heating / coooling thoughts

Geothermal heating / coooling thoughts

Yep, I came to the same conclusion regarding the Geothermal. We have room for about 8KW of solar panels, and can insulate as much as needed during the build which can cut…

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dachopper
Mar 05, 2021 11:50 pm
ssrm
ssrm
6 March 2021

HGWA Harrisdale

HGWA Harrisdale

Prestart completed online early Feb. Just received the prestart quotes. Have to review and sign them I guess is the next step.

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ssrm
Mar 05, 2021 11:16 pm
TeniBear
TeniBear
5 March 2021

Good old values and design

Good old values and design
1, 2

I wonder how everyone in this thread feels about their choices now, ten and a half years down the track? Still okay with no technology in bedrooms, shared spaces, etc...?

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TeniBear
Mar 05, 2021 7:30 pm
Pulse
Pulse
4 March 2021

Double or single shower in En-suite?

Double or single shower in En-suite?

We recently planned an enclosed double shower with a nib wall at one end ie tiles on 3 sides and changed to a walk in 1000mm wide, 1500mm long shower, the first 600mm of…

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Pulse
Mar 04, 2021 8:14 pm
Boo2
Boo2
4 March 2021

Fairman homes, Canberra

Fairman homes, Canberra

Hi, I am planning build and I am looking at fairman homes. You made an enquiry years ago. How did you go with them? Can you share your experience? My email is

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Boo2
Mar 04, 2021 7:58 pm
daisy20202-7
daisy20202-7
4 March 2021

building house and sheds

building house and sheds

Would you also get first home owners grant and builders grant and what’s conditions of them

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daisy20202-7
Mar 04, 2021 1:52 pm
faykis
faykis
4 March 2021

Cost of house extension (ground floor only) in greater sydne

Cost of house extension (ground floor only) in greater sydne

Hi guys we have a 3 year old double storey house in sydney. We now want to 1. Either convert the alfresco (has main slap and main roof) into a room, or add an alfresco and…

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faykis
Mar 03, 2021 11:03 pm
faykis
Fore2
Fore2
3 March 2021

Do I call Body Corporate before or after investigating?

Do I call Body Corporate before or after investigating?

Is this a unit? Or a house in a community title? A townhouse? Where are you located? Where and what is cracking? Pictures?

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Fore2
Mar 03, 2021 6:22 pm
Val G
Val G
3 March 2021

quote's explanation

quote's explanation

thank you. I now know what is mean BAL

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Val G
Mar 03, 2021 8:48 am
Newtoproperty
Newtoproperty
2 March 2021

Proper ventilation

Proper ventilation

Go to the Condor Ventilation site

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Newtoproperty
Mar 02, 2021 10:53 pm
Val G
Val G
2 March 2021

Building with Weeks

Building with Weeks

Any one has build with Weeks? Please share your experience. I build the customise house 350 m2 and got a quote on it $350k. Is it looking ok? I'm exclude septic tank. I'm…

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Val G
Mar 02, 2021 9:40 pm
Higgybear80
Higgybear80
2 March 2021

AUSTRALIAN BUILDING COMPANY VIC

AUSTRALIAN BUILDING COMPANY VIC

My partner and I are looking at building the Capri 22. Looking for someone who has built with this company please and if it was positive or not. TIA

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Higgybear80
Mar 02, 2021 6:50 pm
iknowitsserious
iknowitsserious
2 March 2021

Interior designer recommendations Brisbane

Interior designer recommendations Brisbane

I'm looking to hire an independent interior designer to help me with my new build. Does anyone have any recommendations for an individual or company in Brisbane?

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iknowitsserious
Mar 02, 2021 5:37 pm
ECOECO
ECOECO
2 March 2021

Sales Techniques In The Replacement Window Market

Sales Techniques In The Replacement Window Market

The Error on the Quotation This actually happened, I will tell you the same way it was…

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ECOECO
Mar 02, 2021 3:10 pm
ECOECO
chippy
chippy
2 March 2021

Subdivision driveway bond money refund

Subdivision driveway bond money refund

Is it the verge bond that you want back or the driveway payment you want. When you undertake any construction you pay a verge bond to the council to cover any damage that…

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chippy
Mar 02, 2021 12:48 pm
chippy
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
2 March 2021

In situ concrete walls

In situ concrete walls

Start with a 3D bim design and , use online apps or alternatively you can believe the cr@p the new home salesman tells you. OT, There's a reason why salesman are being…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Mar 02, 2021 8:34 am
StructuralBIMGuy
Newhomebuilder01
Newhomebuilder01
1 March 2021

Gallery Homes - who are they?

Gallery Homes - who are they?

Avoid building with gallery homes. It’s been close to 2 years and still dealing with dramas from Gallery. Avoid at all costs!

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Newhomebuilder01
Mar 01, 2021 9:05 pm
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Pulse
Mar 01, 2021 7:53 pm
lindsayr
lindsayr
1 March 2021

Identify pipe

Identify pipe

Thanks buildingandlegal. I have confirmed it is an old telecommunications one

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lindsayr
Mar 01, 2021 1:24 pm
Tash2020
Tash2020
1 March 2021

Garden Size

Garden Size

Ok cool. That's really helpful, thank you 👍

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Tash2020
Mar 01, 2021 1:19 pm
Tige
Tige
28 February 2021

James Hardie Axon and Stria cladding disappoints

James Hardie Axon and Stria cladding disappoints

Well hopefully JH will lift their game. There is another company that makes a similar sheet but I have no experience with their product, so don’t know if their quality…

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Tige
Feb 28, 2021 6:15 pm
KodaCujo
KodaCujo
28 February 2021

HGWA Alkimos

HGWA Alkimos
1 ... 4, 5, 6

Awesome stuff. Congrats! It's a great layout. We are enjoying it very much now we're living in it 😊 not sure the name of the facade, it was just one of the standard…

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KodaCujo
Feb 28, 2021 9:49 am
icat2000
icat2000
27 February 2021

New Build Contracts

New Build Contracts

My suggestion would be to get a couple of quotes from builders. Also bedroom three is very tiny.

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icat2000
Feb 27, 2021 8:24 am
icat2000
icat2000
icat2000
27 February 2021

Bank validation on unregistered land

Bank validation on unregistered land

I had the same situation when I needed to quickly approve a loan by my bank, but it all dragged on for a long time, I had to draw up a lot of documents , since I live in…

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icat2000
Feb 27, 2021 8:19 am
icat2000
Stewie D
Stewie D
27 February 2021

Which stormwater design? with limited fall to the street

Which stormwater design? with limited fall to the street

You aren't going to get more fall just by increasing the pits and increasing the slope of each subsequent fall in the pipes. It is a simple law of physics that the water…

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Stewie D
Feb 27, 2021 7:17 am
Skay89
Skay89
26 February 2021

Brick Colour Help?

Brick Colour Help?

Good Morning All, Hoping someone might know what colour and supplier this brick is? Thank you !

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Skay89
Feb 26, 2021 7:43 am
jmasood
jmasood
25 February 2021

Building with Carlisle

Building with Carlisle

Hows experience with Carlisle? did you have to spend a lot during colour selection or standard selection come with decent options?

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jmasood
Feb 25, 2021 8:04 pm
jmasood
Desertrose79
Desertrose79
25 February 2021

McLachlan Homes

McLachlan Homes

Great builder, wonderful team. i like there no bulls*** approach, don't get the rubbish that other builder tell ya & then cop a massive surprise bill at the end. Highly…

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Desertrose79
Feb 25, 2021 1:15 pm
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ECOECO
Feb 25, 2021 7:35 am
ECOECO
arcadelt
arcadelt
25 February 2021

Odd positioned block, need imagination please

Odd positioned block, need imagination please

There would be a prevailing direction for that area, but it is not as straightforward as it is with the sun where the path is very predictable throughout the year. It is…

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arcadelt
Feb 25, 2021 6:29 am
fenian
fenian
24 February 2021

House render colours

House render colours

Hi, Looking for acrylic render colours for home, that will match with new Monument colourbond fence…

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fenian
Feb 24, 2021 2:19 pm
Dreamy0824
Dreamy0824
23 February 2021

131-135 Tallawong Road, registered or not?

131-135 Tallawong Road, registered or not?

I’m interested in a lot of 131-135 Tallawong Road, anyone has bought here? Just want to know if the land is registered or not? 😊 thanks

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Dreamy0824
Feb 23, 2021 7:34 pm
Noname
Noname
23 February 2021

House perimeter concrete or gravel or something else?

House perimeter concrete or gravel or something else?

Remove some upgrades and get the concrete done mate

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Noname
Feb 23, 2021 3:02 pm
Thejones88
Thejones88
22 February 2021

House not built to NATHERS 6 Star Energy Rating.

House not built to NATHERS 6 Star Energy Rating.

I have a lot of pictures but we are looking to take things further and I will post some soon. We have a 45mm incline in to one room, alfresco appears to have a bore pier…

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Thejones88
Feb 22, 2021 8:47 pm

So I just purchased this old 60s villa ground floor apartment and about 6 months into owning it a bunch of cracks have appeared. The previous owners probably did a pretty…

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jatacid
Feb 22, 2021 3:37 pm
Bimbob
Bimbob
22 February 2021

Help -Building costs - confused

Help -Building costs - confused

Its just a business model. Just like the health food ads you see on TV. Just eating their food isnt going to make you as attractive as the models they use. The building…

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Bimbob
Feb 22, 2021 3:11 pm
bashworth
bashworth
22 February 2021

Solar panel

Solar panel

As you get the most power from panels facing North building on a block to the west isn't a huge issue.

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bashworth
Feb 22, 2021 1:12 pm
bashworth
MCDAT
MCDAT
22 February 2021

Roof repair - clips or silicon (glue)

Roof repair - clips or silicon (glue)

I need some work done on our roof. It involves a fair amount of ridge cap rebedding and fixing up of slipping tiles around the valleys. So far I have two sets of quotes…

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MCDAT
Feb 22, 2021 9:08 am
Tom_777
Tom_777
22 February 2021

Roof paint colour matching for Zincalume?

Roof paint colour matching for Zincalume?

Hi, I'm about to repaint my old colourbond tin roof which is currently faded brunswick green. I'm looking to achieve a colour/ finish as close to a Zincalume looking…

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Tom_777
Feb 22, 2021 8:56 am

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