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kks
kks
7 June 2019

** builder breaks home owners

** builder breaks home owners

How many builder busts is it in South Australia in the past year, seven? With the latest, Adelaide Advertiser is reporting current deposit loss from the punter is about $5.5K.

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kks
Jun 07, 2019 2:58 pm
rubyhuang
rubyhuang
29 May 2019

Faux timber beams?

Faux timber beams?

Hi! I’ve created a post with some faux timber if you’re interested. I’m based in Brisbane, Queensland.

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rubyhuang
May 29, 2019 12:12 am
Zorro6
Zorro6
26 May 2019

......

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If the council have signed off on the pool isn’t all that is required for sale? Do you have a copy of their sign off?

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Zorro6
May 26, 2019 4:39 pm
jimv
jimv
20 May 2019

Oviya Homes

Oviya Homes

Thanks for the information

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jimv
May 20, 2019 4:00 pm
smacky07
smacky07
12 May 2019

Question about incorrect render colour

Question about incorrect render colour

Sure, thank you zorro6. Cheers!

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smacky07
May 12, 2019 1:02 pm
DustyBlue
DustyBlue
11 May 2019

Which would you buy?

Which would you buy?

Looks inviting!

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DustyBlue
May 11, 2019 5:17 pm
Psha15
Psha15
8 May 2019

Cedar woods Fencing

Cedar woods Fencing

Hi, I am moving into my new home in Williams landing and the estate Cedar woods are doing the fencing. I am about to submit the Notice to occupy document, but the…

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Psha15
May 08, 2019 4:12 pm

If it looks like the above 2 dwellings it is slab heave/subsidence

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building-expert
May 06, 2019 12:58 pm
building-expert
cag57
cag57
3 May 2019

Handover with defects.

Handover with defects.

If you already have a lawyer ask them to draft it. They'll charge you to proof read so might as well get it done right the first time

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cag57
May 03, 2019 9:28 am
lamiacasa
lamiacasa
26 April 2019

HIA Home Show Melbourne 2nd May - 5th May 2019

HIA Home Show Melbourne 2nd May - 5th May 2019

Is anyone going and would you recommend purchasing tickets ? I went 5 years ago and for a lot out of it. It's been suggested it isn't as good any more.. Thoughts ? Anyone…

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lamiacasa
Apr 26, 2019 7:59 pm
sweetswisssteel
sweetswisssteel
21 April 2019

Boundary Fence

Boundary Fence

Just pay it yourself. Don't hassle the farmer, or just leave it as a standard farmers fence if you don't want to pony up a few hundred bucks. You should have got it…

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sweetswisssteel
Apr 21, 2019 7:07 pm
eirrac
eirrac
19 April 2019

Anyone live near a active quarry?

Anyone live near a active quarry?

There is a quarry down the road from us.. its probably about 2-3km away .. i wouldnt know aside from sometimes trucks go past at night.. we have lots of hills in between..…

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eirrac
Apr 19, 2019 9:09 pm
robh59
robh59
14 April 2019

ANYONE HEARD/GETTING THIS - BRIVIS ICE SERIES COOLING?

ANYONE HEARD/GETTING THIS - BRIVIS ICE SERIES COOLING?
1, 2

Hi PheonixStar, I'd be really interested to know how your system is performing. I've read many bad reviews and given you've had your system since 2007 I'd be grateful for…

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robh59
Apr 14, 2019 9:33 am
sandspands
sandspands
9 April 2019

Porter Davis Cat 1

Porter Davis Cat 1

PS:- I am building in the lifestyle range which comes with alot of inclusions

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sandspands
Apr 09, 2019 8:35 am
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
7 April 2019

bureaucracy gone mad.

bureaucracy gone mad.

Yes, I heard about this on 3AW talk back radio. Unfortunately, legislation deems it necessary.

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SaveH2O
Apr 07, 2019 2:06 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
5 April 2019

review bans not good for consumer

review bans not good for consumer

Because the OP's linked article is two years old and Wisdom Homes were subsequently found by the ACCC to be using an unfair contract clause which no longer apllies in…

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SaveH2O
Apr 05, 2019 2:12 pm
SaveH2O
justme15
justme15
2 April 2019

Hebel vs Masterwall vs others.

Hebel vs Masterwall vs others.

Thanks for your contribution and input again alexp79

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justme15
Apr 02, 2019 7:04 am
Justin T
Justin T
29 March 2019

Woodlea building

Woodlea building
1, 2, 3

Hi guys, has any one had delays with titles. Stage 29 was due to title in Feb and now it says April 2019. Wondering if anyone experienced any sort of delays and how many months?

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Justin T
Mar 29, 2019 2:32 pm
Bec_Sezza
Bec_Sezza
29 March 2019

Gas Strut Servery Window

Gas Strut Servery Window

Hi. I know I have done things the wrong way and planned my whole kitchen renovation around a gas strut servery window without having sourced one first and all my kitchen…

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Bec_Sezza
Mar 29, 2019 11:50 am
Ultra Bin Hire
Ultra Bin Hire
23 March 2019

Rubbish Bins on-site

Rubbish Bins on-site

Short of setting up cameras and bright sensor spotlights to try and deter, security fences are probably the best way to go especially if you have a big project on the go.…

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Ultra Bin Hire
Mar 23, 2019 6:49 pm
PapaFHB
PapaFHB
21 March 2019

Burbank Review Vic Melbourne SE

Burbank Review Vic Melbourne SE

anyone building with Burbank Im about to sign a contract with them any reviews on quality and workmanship

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PapaFHB
Mar 21, 2019 9:36 pm
karen5784
karen5784
20 March 2019

Party wall system certificate- VIC

Party wall system certificate- VIC

Hi All, We are the owner builder for our extension. One thing on the final inspection checklist states “A letter from the builder certify that the party wall system has…

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karen5784
Mar 20, 2019 11:10 am
gillybean
gillybean
12 March 2019

Retaining wall issue with my neighbour....

Retaining wall issue with my neighbour....

I went through this with an investment property I had in Queensland. Absolute nightmare. Good luck.

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gillybean
Mar 12, 2019 12:11 pm
gillybean
Newbuild19
Newbuild19
11 March 2019

Looking for engineer victoria

Looking for engineer victoria

Hi, Looking for an engineer that is currently registered with the VBA, to look over the slab engineering plans and do a report for owners. Northern suburbs Thanks

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Newbuild19
Mar 11, 2019 8:43 pm
sweetswisssteel
sweetswisssteel
11 March 2019

Roof Clips

Roof Clips

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sweetswisssteel
Mar 11, 2019 11:54 am
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
10 March 2019

Water everywhere,ruining home.

Water everywhere,ruining home.

There is an increasing crescendo from many quarters for a National Royal Commission into the building and construction industry but the problem would be the size, cost and…

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SaveH2O
Mar 10, 2019 4:07 pm
SaveH2O
random101
random101
8 March 2019

Neighbour started demolition / renovations before permit

Neighbour started demolition / renovations before permit

Hi all, Just a quick one. I am doing a demolition and my neighbour, decided it would be a good time for him to start knocking over his house as well. Albeit - we are…

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random101
Mar 08, 2019 6:26 pm
melfordgurl
melfordgurl
8 March 2019

Show us your Walk in Robe...

Show us your Walk in Robe...

Cool thanks I will do

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melfordgurl
Mar 08, 2019 5:38 pm

Hi guys I have recently built my veggie patch on the ground and have noticed some mysterious holes appearing overnight. Not sure what is causing them. At the moment, I…

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rajan_g4
Mar 07, 2019 8:47 pm
rajan_g4
justme15
justme15
3 March 2019

Blow door Test

Blow door Test

Anyone done a blow door test in Melbourne? Curious to know the results and maybe even get a recommendation if possible. TIA

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justme15
Mar 03, 2019 2:31 pm
building-expert
building-expert
3 March 2019

More Lemons, he bought a Lemon

More Lemons, he bought a Lemon

Don't be put off. Pre purchase inspection reports have limitations, exclusions and disclaimers and there are very good reasons for that however if the defects should have…

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building-expert
Mar 03, 2019 12:03 pm
building-expert
Ehsantl
Ehsantl
20 February 2019

What kind of fireplace is this?

What kind of fireplace is this?

It's not gas, there is nothing in it except the iron grill and the damper at the top can be pushed in to be open. I've done some research and as mentioned by Joker it…

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Ehsantl
Feb 20, 2019 12:22 pm
coffecup1978
coffecup1978
19 February 2019

Create a storage room in rumpus room? regulations?

Create a storage room in rumpus room? regulations?

Hi, I'm very new to the whole house reno thing. I have a rather large rumpus room upstairs that I don't use for much, and I am considering building a storage room at the…

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coffecup1978
Feb 19, 2019 12:47 pm
Exk53
Exk53
18 February 2019

cemintel installation price

cemintel installation price

Hi All We planning to use cemintel on second floor of new build. Do you know price of installation Thank you

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Exk53
Feb 18, 2019 8:07 pm
pamvic
pamvic
11 February 2019

Roof type

Roof type

We have recently built with DFH and if we were to build again I would insist on metal roof with full timber structure, no metal struts. We have found this causes roof…

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pamvic
Feb 11, 2019 12:16 pm
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sweetswisssteel
Feb 03, 2019 3:14 pm
random101
random101
1 February 2019

Should draftsman pay for amendment?

Should draftsman pay for amendment?

I didn’t ask, but he made the changes and paid for the amendment himself. Said it was there stuff up so we’re happy to do it. It’s a small guesture but made a big…

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random101
Feb 01, 2019 10:47 pm
insider
insider
30 January 2019

Help verifying/understanding my site investigation report

Help verifying/understanding my site investigation report
1, 2

If you are using a soil report form 2007 then you will definitely need a new as the Australian standards have changed since then. An engineer can use engineering…

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insider
Jan 30, 2019 5:09 pm
insider
krishna85
krishna85
30 January 2019

Anyone buying land or HLP in Melton South

Anyone buying land or HLP in Melton South

Hi nx437, I have recently bought lot in Artherstone jan 2018. This is in palara 32 and was wondering if you could provide some insights on growth of this suburb. Regards, Hari

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krishna85
Jan 30, 2019 3:11 pm
yoyohv
yoyohv
30 January 2019

She bought a Lemon

She bought a Lemon

Wow.... And here is me stressing out due to having to remove and pour again some concrete steps in exposed aggregate due to a "bad mix".

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yoyohv
Jan 30, 2019 12:21 pm
redcali
redcali
22 January 2019

Process of getting a building permit for an existing pergola

Process of getting a building permit for an existing pergola

Youre entire question depends entirely on your local government/council. Mine has a specific form for existing developments which outlines what you need to have prior to…

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redcali
Jan 22, 2019 10:30 pm
shawncvaz
shawncvaz
21 January 2019

East Estate Cranbourne East

East Estate Cranbourne East

Hi All, Thank you for this thread. We are planning to purchase stage 7 at East Estate What are your thoughts? Is any one of you staying at East estate now?

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shawncvaz
Jan 21, 2019 2:08 pm
dogeatdog01
dogeatdog01
20 January 2019

Bath 1/2” outlet

Bath 1/2” outlet

Gday all, In the process of renovating a bathroom. Have just bought a new spout for the bath only to find that it will leave a 10mm gap to the tiles once installed. Best…

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dogeatdog01
Jan 20, 2019 8:52 am
its
its
19 January 2019

Worth getting external tiles and concrete sealed?

Worth getting external tiles and concrete sealed?

Was looking at getting high pressure wash on our external concrete tiles (porous) and exposed aggregate. Was told to seal it as…

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its
Jan 19, 2019 7:29 am
Mamz
Mamz
3 January 2019

Question about regulations re window sizes

Question about regulations re window sizes

Hi Mamz! The next time you stuck with a similar problem, I recommend you checking to calculate your…

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Mamz
Jan 03, 2019 9:56 pm
Mamz
Gidgett
Gidgett
30 December 2018

Haymes paint wanting light grey "imagine" Vs "silver screen"

Haymes paint wanting light grey "imagine" Vs "silver screen"

Maybe use Greyology 3? I personally love silver screen!

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Gidgett
Dec 30, 2018 6:38 pm
ohgosh
ohgosh
11 December 2018

Bought a 2yr old home, no p-trap in shower

Bought a 2yr old home, no p-trap in shower

Hi all, we recently bought a home which was built in 2016. There is a strong sewer smell coming from the ensuite shower, and after having a look I have realized that there…

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ohgosh
Dec 11, 2018 11:19 am
aussieta
aussieta
10 December 2018

extension and bal

extension and bal

Considering adding an extension to my 1986 home, we are in a bushfire overlay area if i build an exetension does the extension need to meet current bal levels does the…

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aussieta
Dec 10, 2018 3:06 pm
aussieta
building-expert
building-expert
4 December 2018

Saving home buyer from a Lemon

Saving home buyer from a Lemon

Recently I have been asked for a pre purchase inspection, on a referral from a solicitor, for one of his clients. The client had…

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building-expert
Dec 04, 2018 8:55 am
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