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monaco26
monaco26
10 September 2018

Building with Henley- Monaco Lux Q2- Customised

Building with Henley- Monaco Lux Q2- Customised
VIC
1, 2, 3, 4

Hi zee1308, we are building Monaco 26 with alternate garage (new name from Henley). I see your kitchen layout is same as ours. My hubby wants to change it to the original…

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monaco26
Sep 10, 2018 11:10 am
IamSAM
IamSAM
10 September 2018

Building articulation - Bardia

Building articulation - Bardia
NSW

Hope this helps someone else as well: My lot registered in Sep 2017 and at that time I paid council charges/rates to New Breeze/Dahua via my…

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IamSAM
Sep 10, 2018 10:20 am
IamSAM
Eskay
Eskay
9 September 2018

New Henley Electra build in Mernda/VIC

New Henley Electra build in Mernda/VIC
VIC
1, 2, 3, 4

Hi dreamhoz, Sorry to hear that mate; were you able to get a satisfactory outcome for these issues finally?

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Eskay
Sep 10, 2018 12:12 am
Eskay

Some house photos, seeing as I've been lazy over the last few months :D

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elieassi1992
Sep 09, 2018 8:57 pm
elieassi1992
Alinow
Alinow
8 September 2018

Building with Clarendon, Boston 36 at Kellyville

Building with Clarendon, Boston 36 at Kellyville
NSW

Thank you so much for your information. This has been very beneficial to us as we are doing our homework on building this house with Clarendon. How is your job tracking…

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Alinow
Sep 08, 2018 11:06 am
aussieta
aussieta
7 September 2018

NBN Location

NBN Location
QLD

in theory in practice they would only put my connection box on inside wall from where connection device is "you don't understand sir, i am not a cabler" "you will have to…

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aussieta
Sep 07, 2018 9:29 pm
aussieta
Bamford bliss
Bamford bliss
7 September 2018

Longreach build

Longreach build

Hi we are building the coral Longreach with a few modulations. My question is that we are going to start our tile and colour selections soon but it is so hard to get an…

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Bamford bliss
Sep 07, 2018 8:48 pm
nada17
nada17
6 September 2018

Stairs question - variation for removing tread nosings

Stairs question - variation for removing tread nosings
NSW

Thank you! I hope someone will explain why so. I am just curious :)

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nada17
Sep 06, 2018 3:28 pm
williamvic
williamvic
6 September 2018

The BAL for this block?

The BAL for this block?

Hi there, I have a question about BAL. A house is planned to be built at location C, and the BAL is classified as FZ, then I read standard AS 3959-2009 carefully and…

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williamvic
Sep 06, 2018 2:03 pm
gogo65
gogo65
6 September 2018

Wide frontage

Wide frontage

Probably more options for a single storey. Also depends on budget. Plenty of builders out there that will modify there plans, or some project builders do custom designs as…

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gogo65
Sep 06, 2018 10:55 am
gogo65
ethan870
ethan870
6 September 2018

Coral homes shaker cabinets doors ?

Coral homes shaker cabinets doors ?
QLD

Awesome, thanks :) I will check their posts :)

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ethan870
Sep 06, 2018 9:34 am
HereForHelp
HereForHelp
5 September 2018

Not proceeeding after Preliminary Works

Not proceeeding after Preliminary Works
WA

What do you mean by Preliminary Works? As in the site works have already begun or is everything still on paper (i.e. drawings, council approval etc.)?

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HereForHelp
Sep 05, 2018 6:21 pm
SEBA
SEBA
5 September 2018

Cut and Fill

Cut and Fill

Hi I am new in here, First POST. My builder Rawson homes proposed driveway gradient only 6% (slop from road to garage) at first contract now they are saying…

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SEBA
Sep 05, 2018 12:14 pm
alexp79
alexp79
5 September 2018

Electricity Bill While building a house???

Electricity Bill While building a house???
1, 2

Yep,we have lightning rod but it did not help

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alexp79
Sep 05, 2018 3:30 am
Pepsi_Drinker
Pepsi_Drinker
3 September 2018

Plumbing - How to use rainwater

Plumbing - How to use rainwater
SA

We're building a new home (trenches digging as we speak) and are required to have a rainwater tank. I need to talk to…

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Pepsi_Drinker
Sep 04, 2018 12:48 am
Pepsi_Drinker
freelikeabird
freelikeabird
3 September 2018

15 years old DA, stage 1 built 15 years ago. stage 2 is wai

15 years old DA, stage 1 built 15 years ago. stage 2 is wai

I have a question. Hopefully anyone here can answer me. my case is complicated. my DA is approved to demolish the front house, to construct dual detached house. My…

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freelikeabird
Sep 03, 2018 11:34 pm
Mlestari
Mlestari
3 September 2018

Additional cost for steep fall contour

Additional cost for steep fall contour

Hi experts out there, I would like to ask for advice. I bought a home and land package from a builder on May 2017. The land & building contract is separated and the land…

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Mlestari
Sep 03, 2018 10:30 pm
Clean
Clean
3 September 2018

Electrical Plans on HPM Legr software

Electrical Plans on HPM Legr software
QLD

Metricon done my plans on clipsal sotware in around Jan 18 and now they redrawn the entire thing on new software HPM Legrand and sent me for sign…

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Clean
Sep 03, 2018 5:42 pm
radiohead
radiohead
3 September 2018

New House and Fencing

New House and Fencing
NSW

Hi all, I'm currently building with Clarendon in NSW and went through a DA early this year due to the size of balcony. However, I couldn't get the fencing (part of…

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radiohead
Sep 03, 2018 5:30 pm
brokenstick
brokenstick
3 September 2018

A detailed task breakdown start-to-finish for a KDR?

A detailed task breakdown start-to-finish for a KDR?
1, 2

You should protect yourself with surge lighting system before start to use electrical pit, otherwise you can be involved in trouble in future. If you want to get some info…

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brokenstick
Sep 03, 2018 3:15 pm
brokenstick
Drew01
Drew01
3 September 2018

How many builds is your site supervisor running?

How many builds is your site supervisor running?
VIC

ours is running 8 with Metricon.... all in relatively close proximity to each other

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Drew01
Sep 03, 2018 1:24 am
Drew01
titos97
titos97
2 September 2018

Not giving time to arrange Finanace and price increase

Not giving time to arrange Finanace and price increase
NSW

Hi kittu42, Yes, construction started end of April 2018 almost done close to completion probably another 2-3 week to handover.

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titos97
Sep 02, 2018 2:01 pm
s-X-s
s-X-s
2 September 2018

Who else is building at Oran Park?

Who else is building at Oran Park?
NSW
1 ... 329, 330, 331

For the best services in Canberra in touch with Canberra Car Removal. Call 1300 338 030 for a free cash quote for your unwanted…

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s-X-s
Sep 02, 2018 1:03 pm
s-X-s

I decided to pre-wire my build to avoid any conduit on the outside of the house. I decided to run a “10mm 4 Core & Earth Orange Circular Cable” from the power box to…

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dotnetdan
Sep 02, 2018 9:50 am
bashworth
bashworth
1 September 2018

Electrical Tips ahead of appointment

Electrical Tips ahead of appointment
VIC

There are some articles about electrical planning at this link:

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bashworth
Sep 01, 2018 8:48 pm
bashworth
Variegated
Variegated
1 September 2018

Practical Completion

Practical Completion

Depends a bit on where you are building, I think. My build is 54 working weeks overdue, and I finally received notification of practical completion yesterday. I have…

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Variegated
Sep 01, 2018 2:32 pm
Variegated
kathysangel
kathysangel
1 September 2018

Has anybody had to rebrick their new house? Advice?

Has anybody had to rebrick their new house? Advice?
VIC

True I'm in the process of having mine washed then all faulty brick replaced they accepted fault some bricklayers wont work with painted bricks because they chip very…

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kathysangel
Sep 01, 2018 1:36 am

Not sure if this works...but I am a fan of an enclosed toilet to contain noise and smells. Only a 720mm swing door for toilet. This plan gives a bit more robe space but…

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pbwhi0
Aug 31, 2018 8:22 pm
pbwhi0
Carlymbaxter
Carlymbaxter
31 August 2018

our first home group wa home

our first home group wa home
WA
1 ... 18, 19, 20

Hi, I realise this is an older thread but I’m just wondering if you vanity necks are the grey finestone? I’m considering using it and have been looking for pics! Cheers

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Carlymbaxter
Aug 31, 2018 5:46 pm
pintu56
pintu56
31 August 2018

Crown Hill Estate Riverstone

Crown Hill Estate Riverstone
NSW
1 ... 4, 5, 6

FYI those on Sheila Street, the street name is misspelt as Shelia Street in the NBN system. I've asked the developer if they could amend the typo with NBN as otherwise it…

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pintu56
Aug 31, 2018 2:12 pm
Zander40
Zander40
31 August 2018

Granny flat - Melbourne

Granny flat - Melbourne
VIC

Hi all, I'm looking to build a granny flat for my parents but the block is on a slope (approx 10-15%). Does anyone have any experience with building these? costs?…

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Zander40
Aug 31, 2018 12:21 pm
Drew01
Drew01
30 August 2018

Copy of application made to developer

Copy of application made to developer
QLD

We're a knock down rebuild, but we got all drafting plans, etc required via our CSC. We've got a flood overlay, so had a lot of jigging and rejigging of plans to do…

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Drew01
Aug 30, 2018 7:21 pm
Drew01
juliennegd
juliennegd
29 August 2018

Terrace House

Terrace House
NSW

Hi Anyone here have recently purchased an off the plan Terrace house, if you can share your journey :) Thank you

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juliennegd
Aug 29, 2018 12:16 pm
row
row
28 August 2018

Building with Nuvo Homes- Contract wording on tile selection

Building with Nuvo Homes- Contract wording on tile selection
QLD

The contract should then say UNDER 600x600, which would be 599x599 and below. If it says up to 600, then I would think…

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row
Aug 28, 2018 9:26 pm
Galinda Ruggedo
Galinda Ruggedo
28 August 2018

Building first home - adelaide

Building first home - adelaide
SA

Hi there, 1. Turn-key packages are supposed to mean a property that someone can purchase and immediately…

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Galinda Ruggedo
Aug 28, 2018 12:17 pm
Galinda Ruggedo
gogo65
gogo65
28 August 2018

Custom build Sydney recommendations

Custom build Sydney recommendations
NSW

Thanks Manhattan52, Had a look not sure what builder it is, nevertheless we have found a builder that we are very happy with!

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gogo65
Aug 28, 2018 2:11 am
gogo65
DavidAndrews3003
DavidAndrews3003
27 August 2018

Metricon Vantage 38 QLD

Metricon Vantage 38 QLD
QLD
1, 2, 3, 4

Were you happy with the Wine Racks that you used for your under stair cellar? We want to build an under stair one and love the look of what you have done.

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DavidAndrews3003
Aug 27, 2018 6:10 pm
Nomes33
Nomes33
27 August 2018

Dividing Fence on rear block

Dividing Fence on rear block

Hi all New to this forum. Just wondering if anyone has been through similar and can give us some advice. We have found a rear green-title block that we like. The people…

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Nomes33
Aug 27, 2018 5:05 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
26 August 2018

Dont think about building untill you read this book!!

Dont think about building untill you read this book!!

Hahaha...yes, you are right. Another internet SPAMMER. To report a post, just click on the three dots found at the bottom right of a post and…

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SaveH2O
Aug 26, 2018 1:57 pm
SaveH2O
stradbroke36
stradbroke36
25 August 2018

Porter Davis Queensland - Building the Stradbroke 36

Porter Davis Queensland - Building the Stradbroke 36
QLD

Come join the Facebook group, Porter Davis Qld - Discussion Group. There's heaps of us on there with progress updates 😊

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stradbroke36
Aug 25, 2018 7:13 pm
stradbroke36
Tradie89
Tradie89
25 August 2018

New Build - Perth

New Build - Perth
WA

hi everyone, we are looking at starting to build over the next few months, we were abit overwhelmed by the whole idea. A friend of mine suggested this book "building your…

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Tradie89
Aug 25, 2018 1:31 pm
gogo65
gogo65
24 August 2018

Incorporate granny flat into new house

Incorporate granny flat into new house
NSW

I believe that you must have a fire rated wall between main house and granny flat, regardless. Certainly the case in NSW

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gogo65
Aug 24, 2018 8:20 pm
gogo65

hi everyone, we are looking at starting to build over the next few months, we were abit overwhelmed by the whole idea. A friend of mine suggested this book "building your…

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Bridgetwitch
Aug 24, 2018 5:40 pm
Bridgetwitch
Bridgetwitch
Bridgetwitch
24 August 2018

Our First Home - Ballarat - Handover Friday

Our First Home - Ballarat - Handover Friday
VIC
1 ... 22, 23, 24

hi everyone, we are looking at starting to build over the next few months, we were abit overwhelmed by the whole idea. A friend of mine suggested this book "building your…

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Bridgetwitch
Aug 24, 2018 5:36 pm
Bridgetwitch
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
24 August 2018

Tender Expiry Contract Variation

Tender Expiry Contract Variation
NSW

SimonW You signed an agreement to prepare the plans and tender, you didn't sign a contract to build. This happens in a boom bust build cycle and happened in Perth during…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Aug 24, 2018 6:01 am
StructuralBIMGuy
Fingerscrossed
Fingerscrossed
23 August 2018

Stroud Homes

Stroud Homes
NSW
1, 2

Which Stroud? Presumably clients have different experiences with the different franchises.

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Fingerscrossed
Aug 23, 2018 9:45 pm
Dennis51
Dennis51
23 August 2018

Dennis Family Homes - Devonport 363. Build has started...

Dennis Family Homes - Devonport 363. Build has started...
VIC
1, 2, 3

Thank you. Building in Mansfield on 1/2 acre block. Will checkout Facebook pages.

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Dennis51
Aug 23, 2018 5:20 pm
skye15
skye15
22 August 2018

Lakeland Pakenham Stage 15

Lakeland Pakenham Stage 15
VIC

Just wondering if anyone here bought a land in Lakeland Pakenham Stage 15?

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skye15
Aug 22, 2018 10:39 pm

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