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House Finished - Builder wants more money - HELP!

House Finished - Builder wants more money - HELP!

Assuming that you don't owe them any money THAT WAS IN THE CONTRACT OR A SIGNED VARIATION, tell them they have 7 days to make payment or you…

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melbourne architect
May 30, 2011 4:57 pm
raj_27
raj_27
30 May 2011

Termite rereatment necessary?

Termite rereatment necessary?

Ordered 6 of 200x50 2.4 m cypress for veggie garden bed $10 each 28 of 200x50 2.4 m treated pines for all the…

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raj_27
May 30, 2011 8:20 pm
bel
bel
30 May 2011

Neighbour not allowing access for dilapidation report

Neighbour not allowing access for dilapidation report

Not sure about the legal aspect but this is what happened with us - or something along these lines....... One of our neighbours didn't want to give access, so the builder…

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bel
May 30, 2011 9:18 pm
bel
deb17
deb17
1 June 2011

Stamp Duty Cuts VICTORIA

Stamp Duty Cuts VICTORIA
1, 2

The PPR concession wasn't mentioned by our solicitor - we settled last December, is there any way I can find out whether it was already applied?…

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deb17
Jun 01, 2011 8:45 am
Brett854
Brett854
1 June 2011

Heritage Springs bought new land a year ago.

Heritage Springs bought new land a year ago.

We signed contracts for stage 30 land in June last year and have only been told today that the land is going to title. It kinda suited us to wait and we always had good…

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Brett854
Jun 01, 2011 1:33 pm
ECOECO
ECOECO
1 June 2011

Smart Glass

Smart Glass

I have no idea what you mean here? OP, try…

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ECOECO
Jun 01, 2011 2:22 pm
ECOECO
rhath127
rhath127
1 June 2011

creaking floors and footstep noise

creaking floors and footstep noise

thank you for your replies guys....much appreciated. I have asked the builder to come and have a look and repair it.

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rhath127
Jun 01, 2011 5:41 pm
pman1971
pman1971
2 June 2011

Building infiltration tank

Building infiltration tank

Hi all, As part of my DA approval from Rockdale Council in Sydney I have to install an infiltration tank in my backyard to discharge storm-water. Now I need to excavate…

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pman1971
Jun 02, 2011 7:09 pm
Natandash
Natandash
2 June 2011

free land fill - The Ponds near Kellyville ridge

free land fill - The Ponds near Kellyville ridge

We have approx 30 tonne of clean fill that's been cut from our block if anyone needs any, it's free!! Contact us if interested, we need it gone by this weekend. Fill is…

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Natandash
Jun 02, 2011 7:57 pm
B STAR
B STAR
3 June 2011

Blueboard boxing across brick piers

Blueboard boxing across brick piers

I used blue board and rendered over it. Come ok for a DIY

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B STAR
Jun 03, 2011 9:06 am
calgal1077
calgal1077
3 June 2011

Interlocking Bolts?

Interlocking Bolts?

Thanks so much!

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calgal1077
Jun 03, 2011 11:55 am
evo550
evo550
3 June 2011

defective working needing signoff

defective working needing signoff

Nope, still not feelin' it. How has the builder spent the funds on the variation ? He doesn't see any of it until he has finished the work. The builder isn't paid up front…

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evo550
Jun 03, 2011 6:34 pm
tjilpi
tjilpi
3 June 2011

Who Does what?: Draftsperson, Architect and Engineer

Who Does what?: Draftsperson, Architect and Engineer

Architects design Draft persons document. They take the design and put it into a form for permits ie do the drawings in a way that they comply with Australian Standards,…

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tjilpi
Jun 03, 2011 9:46 pm
chippy
chippy
4 June 2011

What is causing this?

What is causing this?

What about Scweppervescence??? Efflorescence…

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chippy
Jun 04, 2011 12:28 am
chippy
Jase
Jase
4 June 2011

Are Independant Inspectors Worthwhile?

Are Independant Inspectors Worthwhile?
1, 2

Hi I think an inspector is worth while. We are using one for our build in Melbourne. We just don't have enough knowledge to keep them honest on our own and we certainly…

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Jase
Jun 04, 2011 7:08 pm
Jase
Jase
4 June 2011

House is almost ready....now what?

House is almost ready....now what?

Our land has titled and we have since settled but no…

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Jase
Jun 04, 2011 7:13 pm
haghlay
haghlay
5 June 2011

house plans

house plans

:: Thanks CA3105, That helps heaps. ::

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haghlay
Jun 05, 2011 12:36 am
haghlay
Mrs P
Mrs P
5 June 2011

Just moved. No hot water.

Just moved. No hot water.

No but suggestions would have been appreciated. Not much you can do on a Saturday night. Sparky is coming out this morning. There can't be much wrong with a brand new…

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Mrs P
Jun 05, 2011 5:56 am

Bricks not up yet, but there's a better indication of the colour of woodland…

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Mazisto
Jun 05, 2011 9:02 pm
BuilderPaul
BuilderPaul
6 June 2011

3 phase electric instant hot water Vs Heat Pump

3 phase electric instant hot water Vs Heat Pump

I have 3 kids that are about to turn into teenagers and a missus that likes a long shower - so part of my thinking is the running out of hot water…

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BuilderPaul
Jun 06, 2011 5:22 pm
SteveFitzpatrick
SteveFitzpatrick
6 June 2011

Building Broker Service

Building Broker Service

I've heard of HBA but don't know too much about them. If you're serious about building though we'd be happy to help at Your Building Broker…

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SteveFitzpatrick
Jun 06, 2011 11:01 pm
Casa2
Casa2
7 June 2011

HIA Building Contracts - Liquidated Damages

HIA Building Contracts - Liquidated Damages

I'd say that the contract period effectively starts after construction starts (that is, between 200 to 220 days, depending…

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Casa2
Jun 07, 2011 12:52 pm
Jewelbaby
Jewelbaby
7 June 2011

Appliances not working after handover

Appliances not working after handover

Thank you for your replies. It has been fixed now, however if anyone knows the answer to my initial question about what rights you have to expect it to be fixed…

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Jewelbaby
Jun 07, 2011 2:25 pm
Huggy_B
Huggy_B
7 June 2011

10 L of primer for one bedroom

10 L of primer for one bedroom

I got your PM, but hard to tell from a picture - but I'd say you'd be right to go. I will say though that I have never primed a ceiling, just generally run 2 coats of paint?

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Huggy_B
Jun 07, 2011 3:47 pm
Huggy_B
carnation189
carnation189
7 June 2011

Parkview estate - Tarneit

Parkview estate - Tarneit

Hi, Is anyone here in Parkview estate-Tarneit? We bought our block there and signed contract with the developer in stage 2 and expect to get title by Dec 11

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carnation189
Jun 07, 2011 3:57 pm

Building inspection on our own home (6 months after)

Building inspection on our own home (6 months after)

Kyton (if you read this)... I just wanted to pop back with a bit of an update because I got a bit more of an understanding as to why the OB is obligated as opposed to it…

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How Hard Can it Be
Jun 07, 2011 8:21 pm

Anyone know anything about stormwater drains/easements????

Anyone know anything about stormwater drains/easements????
1, 2

Thanks Lex. We had plumbing commission around yesterday. Very long story short - it's our issue to deal with now. We thought as much, but we just wanted somebody to…

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How Hard Can it Be
Jun 07, 2011 8:53 pm
Natti
Natti
8 June 2011

Nuisance neighbours - HELP!

Nuisance neighbours - HELP!
1, 2, 3, 4

I came across the forum an i really feel sorry for you ::sad:: he sounds like a a-hole, i had to deal with the same thing at my rental our neighbours where so rude an used to…

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Natti
Jun 08, 2011 2:36 pm
ojaaynme
ojaaynme
8 June 2011

designer furniture in Melbourne

designer furniture in Melbourne

Matt blatt is great.

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ojaaynme
Jun 08, 2011 6:08 pm
bel
bel
9 June 2011

How much per sqm to render

How much per sqm to render

^ Thanks David I've removed the link :D

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bel
Jun 09, 2011 11:15 pm
bel
Richo
Richo
10 June 2011

Extraction fan dripping

Extraction fan dripping

I'm thinking it might be the difference between a traditional fan and the newer centrifugal fans that seem common. The new design does not seem to move anywhere near the…

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Richo
Jun 10, 2011 9:56 am
Richo
tinkster
tinkster
10 June 2011

warranty on appliances

warranty on appliances

Yep, you can get your money back, but it takes a while, and my friend had to pay more for a different integrated cupboard front, wasn't much, but still, was a HUGE hassle…

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tinkster
Jun 10, 2011 7:58 pm
tinkster
athena3
athena3
11 June 2011

What kind of front porch

What kind of front porch

i think if water is getting out through the tiles means i guess that the weathering was not done good in it. Better i prefer you to dig up alll the tiles and do proper…

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athena3
Jun 11, 2011 4:36 pm
seals
seals
11 June 2011

Bonaire Heater Help

Bonaire Heater Help

Hey All, I have Bonaire Heater and I am wanting to turn all my zones on as only slected zones (A) are on... So, as per manual I have put all zones on (ABCD) however still…

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seals
Jun 11, 2011 6:15 pm
david242gt
david242gt
11 June 2011

Let's discuss, what size of wall tile is your favor.

Let's discuss, what size of wall tile is your favor.

athena3...what is your opinion of mosaic tiles. Just out of interest. Oh, also what suburb do you visit for tile shopping. :th:

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david242gt
Jun 11, 2011 9:42 pm
david242gt
Uncle Arfur
Uncle Arfur
12 June 2011

Fence problems

Fence problems

I can see his position. He was going to have one line of paling fencing with the block wall up close to it on his side. Now you dont want the palings there he has left…

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Uncle Arfur
Jun 12, 2011 10:08 am
blueyzarzoff
blueyzarzoff
12 June 2011

Watervue, Clyde North

Watervue, Clyde North

Just visited a Metricon display centre and received a map for south east Melbourne. It appears that they will be releasing more land in Clyde with an estate called…

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blueyzarzoff
Jun 12, 2011 3:59 pm
david242gt
david242gt
12 June 2011

How to resolve this ceiling problem!! put your minds at work

How to resolve this ceiling problem!! put your minds at work

Uncle, the tranformers are so small they pass through the hole for the light. Some are about as small as two BIC cigarette lighters side by side. (sorry i did try to find…

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david242gt
Jun 12, 2011 6:44 pm
david242gt
evo550
evo550
12 June 2011

hebel wall panel sealing

hebel wall panel sealing

Wouldn't the adhesive create a barrier between the slab and the hebel base. Sealing the base prior to fixing to the base, would only create issues for the adhesive.

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evo550
Jun 12, 2011 6:56 pm
chippy
chippy
13 June 2011

Window in WIR?

Window in WIR?

We have a window in our WIR. It's above shelf height and we are on the first floor so no problems with neighbours. The window also faces south, so no direct sunlight. I…

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chippy
Jun 13, 2011 9:47 am
chippy
HARPREET
HARPREET
13 June 2011

Fencing Contractor - Wallan Area

Fencing Contractor - Wallan Area

contact northwide fencing Singh 0434 269 111

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HARPREET
Jun 13, 2011 2:03 pm
blueblueblue
blueblueblue
13 June 2011

Tips on cleaning windows

Tips on cleaning windows

I'm in the same position as the OP. Have tried eucalyptus oil and but it didn't work for me :(

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blueblueblue
Jun 13, 2011 8:42 pm
Stormy
Stormy
14 June 2011

House number on a tile?

House number on a tile?

Ive just spotted some at 'Early Settler' on sale for $5 each. They are a white ceramic tile with blue numbers and small flower in each corner.

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Stormy
Jun 14, 2011 11:18 am
Stormy
McReidy
McReidy
14 June 2011

Small pine sleeper retaining wall - advice for novice

Small pine sleeper retaining wall - advice for novice

Looks good. Due to your placing of the posts on the other side, it might pay to put two extra posts in. Otherwise a lot of the load goes on the…

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McReidy
Jun 14, 2011 4:19 pm
McReidy
bashworth
bashworth
14 June 2011

What is this pipe?

What is this pipe?

It looks like an overflow relief gully. It should be set below floor level. The idea is that if the sewer gets blocked excess sewerage will flow out of this pipe rather…

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bashworth
Jun 14, 2011 5:41 pm
bashworth
RenoTeam
RenoTeam
14 June 2011

Cost of removing internal feature brick wall

Cost of removing internal feature brick wall

Yes, if its in Victoria it sounds like a great quote:) Opening up that area will be fantastic from a value perspective too. Buyers love ope n plan living, so do valuers.…

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RenoTeam
Jun 14, 2011 6:23 pm
ESB
ESB
14 June 2011

Telephone cables

Telephone cables

We already had a phone point in the kitchen when we renovated, so just moved the phone point and powerpoint down low onto the bench and then sat the phone/answering…

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ESB
Jun 14, 2011 9:43 pm
ESB

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