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LaceyM
LaceyM
9 July 2015

Final handover for new house but still unhappy with ceiling

Final handover for new house but still unhappy with ceiling
SA

Is it a glancing light issue ? Do you have a raked ceiling and do you have down lights ? Play around and see if you can show us photos. Unfortunately that's going to be…

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LaceyM
Jul 09, 2015 10:25 pm
LaceyM
jodie63
jodie63
9 July 2015

Has anyone built with Premier Builders??

Has anyone built with Premier Builders??
VIC

We are looking at building & love their homes particularly the Esprit. Any advice or experiences u may have had would be appreciated.

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jodie63
Jul 09, 2015 8:35 pm
bigniqiu
bigniqiu
9 July 2015

House built higher than the design

House built higher than the design
VIC

Mine is a sloping block, so I cannot tell any difference with this 300mm at all.

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bigniqiu
Jul 09, 2015 1:35 pm
jferns
jferns
9 July 2015

Refund for aluminiun flyscreens?

Refund for aluminiun flyscreens?
VIC

Thank you Ilaeria for replying. I will double-check what the builder is including in the bushfire requirements.

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jferns
Jul 09, 2015 11:52 am
dmj1983
dmj1983
9 July 2015

Fairhaven Homes - Deck'd!

Fairhaven Homes - Deck'd!
VIC
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Wow looks great! Only just seeing your Post now. 1.5 yrs later! May I ask how much your turf cost? We are debating turf or seed? We are building in Waterford rise in…

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dmj1983
Jul 09, 2015 11:50 am
Roomeat
Roomeat
9 July 2015

Drawers - internal dimensions and capacity

Drawers - internal dimensions and capacity
WA

Just another example of a builder trying to make more profit although i doubt it would be much on a few draws. I'll say simply... if it's drawn on the plans with full…

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Roomeat
Jul 09, 2015 9:14 am
Roomeat
Lara83
Lara83
9 July 2015

I'm stuck on external colours..which facade? (see last post)

I'm stuck on external colours..which facade? (see last post)

Hey Dave, Here is a couple of pics of my house, dark roof with dark bricks and some render to break it up...hope it…

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Lara83
Jul 09, 2015 8:39 am
askanaan
askanaan
9 July 2015

Tiling advise :)

Tiling advise :)
NSW

We recommend that you go to a tile store and see the range of tiles available. There are many types of porcelain tiles available including…

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askanaan
Jul 09, 2015 8:33 am
1st-timers
1st-timers
9 July 2015

Best Value for money Project Builder - Sunshine Coast

Best Value for money Project Builder - Sunshine Coast
QLD

Hi everyone We are looking to build at beginning of next year so I am in the research stage at present... I have a tight budget but…

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1st-timers
Jul 09, 2015 8:02 am
Building4my3tots
Building4my3tots
9 July 2015

Knock down and rebuild

Knock down and rebuild
NSW

There is a person on the Clarendon home website who is building a detached granny flat which Clarendon is doing for them search for granny flat under the Clarendon feed.…

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Building4my3tots
Jul 09, 2015 7:52 am
Building4my3tots
poohbear
poohbear
8 July 2015

Difference in structural costing between preliminary agreeme

Difference in structural costing between preliminary agreeme
WA

I would compare the original plans vs the contract plans and identify any differences.. We found that they sometimes needed to make adjustments after sizing the house go…

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poohbear
Jul 08, 2015 11:09 pm
N3ll3
N3ll3
8 July 2015

Anyone Heard of Freelife Homes in WA

Anyone Heard of Freelife Homes in WA
WA
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You can schedule your time,meetings and anything you want. You can convert your valuable time into money. Just click on the link and direct to the site.

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N3ll3
Jul 08, 2015 10:51 pm
EmmaW84
EmmaW84
8 July 2015

Builder Liquidated Damages - Please help

Builder Liquidated Damages - Please help
VIC

My house is at its 'final stage' of building (Thank god! ::hyst:: ) and looks like they are going to need one more month extra than the contractual…

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EmmaW84
Jul 08, 2015 9:13 pm
Sarah754
Sarah754
8 July 2015

Opinions Please

Opinions Please
WA

Hi, Thanks - I think that was the reason for the setback. However, we drove up last weekend and they have completed the footpath. It's going past the side of our lot,…

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Sarah754
Jul 08, 2015 8:59 pm
me786
me786
8 July 2015

Brookleigh East, Caversham WA

Brookleigh East, Caversham WA
WA

How you going with your build?

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me786
Jul 08, 2015 7:06 pm
Simmi71
Simmi71
8 July 2015

Small / Private Builder Recommendations - Melbourne's North

Small / Private Builder Recommendations - Melbourne's North
VIC

Hi pV Did you and hubby decide on a builder? I meant to send you our builders details however I didn't know how to private message

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Simmi71
Jul 08, 2015 4:43 pm
Simmi71
surtees
surtees
8 July 2015

Ceiling fan provision - do I need them?

Ceiling fan provision - do I need them?
SA

Depends on the type of fan you wish to use, if you use one with a remote you only need to put in a standard light. We did this in the current house we live in and plan to…

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surtees
Jul 08, 2015 11:45 am
surtees
TashPaul
TashPaul
8 July 2015

How to do the drainage correctly for sloped land

How to do the drainage correctly for sloped land
VIC

Sorry can't help you with your question but I like your pictures to help describe your positioning/slope. We are in the same boat but from side to side not front to back.…

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TashPaul
Jul 08, 2015 8:39 am
TashPaul
dupete49
dupete49
8 July 2015

The build speed is amazing

The build speed is amazing
QLD

Unfortunately that is the feeling that I have. Seems that surprisingly the contract is written in their favour. The frustration is that we can make no plans for when our…

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dupete49
Jul 08, 2015 8:07 am
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StarGirlStar
Jul 08, 2015 12:35 am
StarGirlStar
valdez1
valdez1
8 July 2015

Switch Homes build in Coogee

Switch Homes build in Coogee
WA
1, 2, 3

hi tribe, thanks for the ideas, good one to think about.

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valdez1
Jul 08, 2015 12:05 am
alley
alley
7 July 2015

Highgrove clyde

Highgrove clyde
VIC

Welcome to highgrove jessicamete. Keep a close watch during build process,you will be alright.

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alley
Jul 07, 2015 6:42 pm
alley
alibaba11
alibaba11
7 July 2015

Difference in door price

Difference in door price
TAS

Another point to note is that builder's door comes with handles and is painted (usually to the same colour as the door frame). Bear in mind that the doors you purchase…

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alibaba11
Jul 07, 2015 3:32 pm
Carix
Carix
7 July 2015

Di Lorenzo tiles

Di Lorenzo tiles
NSW

Note to self: if we ever build again do not use a builder who uses Di Lorenzo! They are horrendous! Been more than 6 weeks since our consult and still nothing was send to…

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Carix
Jul 07, 2015 9:16 am
Vijayshah
Vijayshah
6 July 2015

Anybody building with roseland projects

Anybody building with roseland projects
NSW

Just wanted to know if anyone is building with roseland projects ...

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Vijayshah
Jul 06, 2015 10:19 pm
Tribe7
Tribe7
6 July 2015

Building with simonds in willowvale, qld

Building with simonds in willowvale, qld
QLD

Hi Kylie, if you have photos on your phone you can use tapatalk to add the photos to your thread. Tom cats on the money about how to add them from your computer. Look…

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Tribe7
Jul 06, 2015 9:40 pm
Tribe7
Neville S
Neville S
6 July 2015

Metricon Studio M

Metricon Studio M
VIC

Go as many times as possible before, also ask them for a selections sheet that way you won't miss things and you can start planning ahead. Have you been to Boral to look…

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Neville S
Jul 06, 2015 9:20 pm
Neville S
Gemg25
Gemg25
6 July 2015

Henley Lexington Lux Q2 - Williams Landing

Henley Lexington Lux Q2 - Williams Landing
VIC
1 ... 6, 7, 8

Hi Guys, my partner and I are first home buyers and are looking to buy the lexington Q2 with henley. We haven't discussed much of the finance side of things but I have…

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Gemg25
Jul 06, 2015 9:14 pm
Treeseachanger
Treeseachanger
6 July 2015

Exterior weatherboard paint! Endless dusk or steeple grey??

Exterior weatherboard paint! Endless dusk or steeple grey??
WA

Hi, I haven't seen the true colours you've picked (just looked on screen) but hope this helps you pick. Usually with north facing houses, it's best to pick a slightly…

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Treeseachanger
Jul 06, 2015 5:05 pm
YabbaDabbaBuild
YabbaDabbaBuild
6 July 2015

Our Rocky Forever Home - couple of pics

Our Rocky Forever Home - couple of pics
QLD
1 ... 35, 36, 37

Hi, not sure if you ever come here any more, but we have just built at Springfield Lakes and we are looking to get some block work done. Just wondering who you used to do…

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YabbaDabbaBuild
Jul 06, 2015 4:29 pm
YabbaDabbaBuild
bella18
bella18
6 July 2015

New Home builder 492 block in Liverpool council 375K budget

New Home builder 492 block in Liverpool council 375K budget
NSW

Hi Bella did you end up going with the Edgecliff…

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bella18
Jul 06, 2015 1:57 pm
DiViS
DiViS
6 July 2015

Building at Denham park willowdale.

Building at Denham park willowdale.
NSW

Hi, If you join the Building at Willowdale…

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DiViS
Jul 06, 2015 11:46 am
amandavee
amandavee
6 July 2015

Building Riva 29 With Carlisle Homes

Building Riva 29 With Carlisle Homes
VIC
1, 2

Hi melanie_ctw I've just come across your thread! we've just signed on to build the Riva 29 as well, I noticed you built a few months back.. just wondering how it all turned out? :)

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amandavee
Jul 06, 2015 10:09 am
amandavee
New_Robinhood
New_Robinhood
5 July 2015

Hallbury homes

Hallbury homes
VIC

Has anyone had any experience with Hallbury homes? I am considering them to build my new dual story house. As they are a small builder nothing much on the internet Thanks

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New_Robinhood
Jul 05, 2015 10:23 pm
cysxi
cysxi
5 July 2015

Carlisle or Metricon

Carlisle or Metricon
VIC

I'm choosing between the two builders and really can't think of any big differences. Similar inclusions. The facades and sit costs probably have the biggest differences.…

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cysxi
Jul 05, 2015 10:21 pm
nat_luke1
nat_luke1
5 July 2015

Mortar

Mortar
TAS

Thanks Charon, our roof is colourbond night sky, with monument fascia, I think we will go white as I like the contrast look

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nat_luke1
Jul 05, 2015 2:03 pm
DoubleDutch
DoubleDutch
5 July 2015

Builder in Melbourne

Builder in Melbourne
VIC

I would recommend Evenwedge Homes. They provide the most enjoyable building experience possible. http://www.evenwedgehomes.com.au

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DoubleDutch
Jul 05, 2015 10:03 am
Nyssa+Lachlan
Nyssa+Lachlan
5 July 2015

Building with Simonds Experience so far

Building with Simonds Experience so far
VIC
1, 2, 3

Thank you! We have colours on Wednesday so I'm going to try and hit them up again there! :) I think they just don't want to mess with our drawings but I'm about to remove…

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Nyssa+Lachlan
Jul 05, 2015 7:03 am
Nyssa+Lachlan
JB1
JB1
5 July 2015

Help with Colour Selection

Help with Colour Selection
VIC

Wow, foam as cladding on the ground floor and garage!

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JB1
Jul 05, 2015 12:02 am
cysxi
cysxi
4 July 2015

upstairs brickwork or foam board

upstairs brickwork or foam board
VIC

For an independent opinion you can check out this post on my blog: http://www.anewhouse.com.au/2014/02/ren ...…

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cysxi
Jul 04, 2015 4:46 pm
thefarmers
thefarmers
4 July 2015

New home Landscaping - Landscape Designer or DIY

New home Landscaping - Landscape Designer or DIY
VIC

I spoke with several designers, who were also available to project manage the whole job. Problem is, they wanted $1500-$3500 just for the design, and many would charge…

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thefarmers
Jul 04, 2015 3:31 pm
Bonnie21
Bonnie21
4 July 2015

ensuite and WIR opinions

ensuite and WIR opinions
TAS

We have WIR to ensuite and we love it because it makes it discreet (i.e. they are both in the corner and when the door is shut, you won't even know its there). And as per…

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Bonnie21
Jul 04, 2015 3:29 pm
bashworth
bashworth
4 July 2015

RF and RA

RF and RA
QLD

There should be a legend on the plan somewhere to explain the acronyms used. Our roof access is denoted RA. Maybe your RA is the Return Air…

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bashworth
Jul 04, 2015 3:06 pm
bashworth
KLB
KLB
4 July 2015

Black interior door dilemma

Black interior door dilemma
QLD

I think black doors can look fantastic, I just question them complimenting Dulux Royal Beige. As Beazley said the paint colour has warm tones, I think the black doors…

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KLB
Jul 04, 2015 1:22 pm
KLB
ambug
ambug
4 July 2015

Hickinbotham "Coast Estate" Seaford Rise

Hickinbotham "Coast Estate" Seaford Rise
SA
1 ... 16, 17, 18

Hi Everyone, I know this thread is super old but I just wanted to say a huge thank you to you all. My partner and I decided to build our family home in the last stage of…

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ambug
Jul 04, 2015 11:36 am
ambug
Nyssa+Lachlan
Nyssa+Lachlan
3 July 2015

A few questions about extras and upgrades with Simonds

A few questions about extras and upgrades with Simonds
VIC

Is anyone able to shed any light as to the cost of timber windows in the front façade? And also the timber strapping/cladding above the windows and garage? I've seen…

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Nyssa+Lachlan
Jul 03, 2015 8:36 pm
Nyssa+Lachlan
jessicana10
jessicana10
3 July 2015

Landscape plan

Landscape plan
VIC

Yeah that Maroondah lol - this is a list of our rules - seems like it's different for everyone. I have drawn a plan I just havn't submitted it - I probably should now as I…

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jessicana10
Jul 03, 2015 6:49 pm
jessicana10
tbwoman2004
tbwoman2004
3 July 2015

What company would you recommend to build?

What company would you recommend to build?
SA

Hi there, i am currently building with Sterling for the first time. after my experience, i would say hickinbotham will probably get the house built quicker. i have…

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tbwoman2004
Jul 03, 2015 6:12 pm
MezMaz71
MezMaz71
3 July 2015

Discontinued Colorbond Loft downpipes

Discontinued Colorbond Loft downpipes
VIC

An update. On our situation, today builder organised to have our bullnose verandah using colorbond curved sheets in the loft colour apparently they sourced the materials…

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MezMaz71
Jul 03, 2015 5:40 pm

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