General Discussion

luvlee79

22 October 2010

overwhelmed

Thanks jxh, We are in Qld and the guy I spoke to yesterday seems to think there will be no restrictions in taking the tree out, I think it is a fruit tree (mango maybe).

melbmeg

22 October 2010

Going bonkers - cost to build custom home

Thanks for your thoughts, guys. I called Inform today and they seem to think it's doable, and the idea of a complete service, from start to finish is appealing. Will let…

Student Learning

22 October 2010

Insulation in General

Hi, I'd like to know how I could apply insulation to the floors of a new multi-storey steel extension. Is there anywhere online where I could find detailed drawings…

Lex

22 October 2010

Deadline for owner's works for OC

Hi C Thanks for this! Wow, only 6 weeks - I'm finding that just to figure out what is it that we need to do is going to take that long, let alone getting quotes and…

tjilpi

22 October 2010

builder problem

To whom do you refer Fu?

Guest

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Hi jad190299 I think you will be please with the software i found it very easy to use. Hahahah i know what you mean about our ladies, but on the other hand they seem to…

XT4V

23 October 2010

Aquarium on 1st Floor

the issues you will get if its not dried out is the timber could potentially swell & warp a little around that area as it dries itself out.. could also get a bit of mould…

Cooped07

23 October 2010

Colour choices

I think to keep it open and fresh looking perhaps do it the same as the rest of the house. To have The colour flow through the house!

Thudd

27 October 2010

bread makers, who uses them and how often.

We use ours semi-regularly for making oddball breads.

ECOECO

24 October 2010

Fly screen for balcony door

www.ultrascreen.com.au

onc_artisan

24 October 2010

GPS points for property boundaries

^^ or 3 gps and triangulate the average... Surveyors will traverse the boundary as they did here ( 280mtrs with a fall of 25 mtrs and a ship load of BIG trees) and a…

Servicelocator

25 October 2010

The Ponds land valuations

Hi, I managed to get a valuation done through the bank and they came up with a value $5000 less than the purchase prices stating that they have reduced the probable $5000…

Arcadia

25 October 2010

changes to plans with no information - what to do

This is very poor practise from the builder. You need to be contacting the state organization which handles building disputes to see where your legal standing is and what…

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…