Building A New House

spice girl

10 February 2017

Our Build- Lexington Belle Q1

Hi belle, how are you doing? Any progress yet?

algernon

10 February 2017

Wall Insulation Between Storeys

Many builders won't put insulation between floors unless you specifically ask. While it can have some thermal advantages, insulation between floors is usually done for…

eamn yidspla

10 February 2017

House Presto - Building Advisors

Hi, We are currently in the process of signing up with House Presto, to design a custom build.. Has anyone used them in the past? Their advice seems to be very good so…

Hootie

10 February 2017

Re: Building in Aveley - Living, one year on...

Thanks MrsMaccaPacca and Petad Soura, sorry I missed this post! Thanks for the kind words, congrats on the land purchase in Vale, Aveley and I hope your build is…

accidentalpirate

9 February 2017

Newport 361 - Our First Home!

How did it all turn out Karooo? We're building the Newport 361 at the moment (we have a slab, frame starts next week) and keen to see some photographs of completed homes

natalied2701

9 February 2017

Costs added to construction in bush fire zone

Thank you both for your help. They just got back to us with a quote for anyone else who reads this post looking for answers... We are being charged $3,600 for - Provide…

algernon

9 February 2017

Building Contract Issues

Agreed - I suspect they're trying to scare/pressure you into going ahead with them. If you haven't already had a solicitor review your contract, please do so now. It…

RDhar_2016

9 February 2017

Buiding Henley-Monaco Lux Q3

Hello Everyone, I am new to this forum and need to know if anyone has built Monaco Lux Q3. This is now called Monaco 25. I am confused about color choices and all. Your…

Vikas77

8 February 2017

Glendale 38 (Elara)

thanks dulie

mamba

8 February 2017

Re: Henley Carmelle Lux Q2 - Post handover jobs continue

Hey Snyde - Where did you get your driveway done from? I am trying to get a few quotes. Henley has quoted 6.2K for an exposed aggregate. I am not sure what the right price…

charlibear

8 February 2017

Coral Homes Hampton 26

There is a Coral general thread, you are better off to ask in there. Hopefully you can get the answers you are after GJ Gardner Modified Coolum 277 viewtopic.php?t=83643

zen41

7 February 2017

anyone building in Springvale Sandown rd

Check with your land office would be the easiest way

Lala1

7 February 2017

Pros and cons of demolishing whole block

Wow, I'm actually surprised to see how much if the land they use! I think I'll start repotting and making cuttings

Milestone

7 February 2017

Coral Homes - Marcoola 30 - Brisbane North

Ours is the same they just finished bricking and I can fit my hand in between brick wall and window our SS told us the same thing. Coral homes Modified Stradbroke Sent…

Christoshizz

7 February 2017

Installing a Power Pit

No idea. Whatever it is just have to pay it.

faykis

7 February 2017

Help! 2-3m slope in land map. Site cost!!

Guys I would be very grateful if you could check out my other post and help me understanding the contour maps. I need help to understand their impact on site cost/…

Sparkie

7 February 2017

Leveling sloping land

Yeah mate. I got ripped and didn't have any clue. Put me under massive pressure.

bd3watson

7 February 2017

Porter Davis House issue

Unfortunately they are correct about the floors. The VBA website below gives you a run down (basically you have 24 months) to stop squeaking and cracks need to be of a…

Tocco

6 February 2017

Custom Builder Sydney

Hi all New to this site. I am looking at doing a KDR in the South West (NSW) area. Have been speaking with volume builders (Clarendon Homes) but would like to see what…

Jays2007

6 February 2017

Custom build on slope Hobart - recommendations

Hi Snoss, I didn't have much luck with reviews I ended up going with a builder I bought a house off many years ago. I didn't realise he was still building around Hobart.…

chloea_

6 February 2017

Building our new Amalfi 532

What floors did you chose?

Vdubbed 12

5 February 2017

Lowest cost of building a small double storey house in Melbo

Yeah I've actually spoken to the sales consultant at Homebuyers centre but there was only that one model and was out of our budget. I've set up a time with Hamilton this…

VolksBIMA

5 February 2017

Building with Adenbrook Homes

My brother inlaw was one of the first to build in NSW with Adenbrook, his contract number was either #4 or #5 back in 2012. He built in Gregory Hills and the quality of…

Mixy82

5 February 2017

Building with Henley

Thanks heaps! Yes it helps. We are off to our colour information session next weekend so that will give us an indication of exactly what we are up for. Will keep you posted

amnAshraf

5 February 2017

building first home in diamond creek looking for builder

Hi Eidasxilef2, We too are considering building on Diamond Creek (Collard Rise) and are still unsure of how much a 5m sloping block will cost us for the building. If too…

Marshall5858

5 February 2017

Metricon - Change of land (site)

No, it was Simonds

Craigasaurus

4 February 2017

Noggin Heights for Bedroom Tv and Living room

Light switches at 1200, tvs at 1500 and shelves at 1800. Pretty standard height from what the chippie told me.

DreamHome2point0

4 February 2017

Which colorbond colour is closet to old Gal roof colour

We tossed a coin too lol. We were also looking at shale grey and basalt as we liked the lighter colours. There is another mid tone/lightish grey riof that we both loved as…

Calvin McCoy

3 February 2017

Willowdale Valuation / Sales data

Hello everyone, Does anyone know the recent sales figures in Denham Park? In the context of land valuation for our Willowdale plot, I want to know what's the best way to…

h.laurice.smith

3 February 2017

PGH Sand Dune, Springbrook or Emerald, Photos

Any pictures? Need to try and convince husband

bradster181

2 February 2017

UPDATE JAN2017-ULTIMATEHOMES Perth10 weeksplusafter PCI 2015

You got the trophy for the biggest horror storey I'm sure, I only hope others read this and take note if they are potentially going to build with them.

Imightbedave

2 February 2017

Celebration Homes Build in Piara Waters WA [Moved In]

Thanks for the great response! I'll be moving in just before summer, so besides crossover I definitely wanted to have landscaping and aircon done. That means soakwells…

Imightbedave

2 February 2017

Celebration Homes - Mason Green Piara Waters [Moved In]

Yikes haha. Yeah hard to plan for those flattened water meters , but I do have a very long list of things to attend to and the costs add up fast! I'm probably…

SilentBoB

2 February 2017

Smart Homes - The Mentor (PCI done / Keys Friday)

Smart move! I'll eventually have sensors in rooms that I'll add to the iZone system so if it detects no one in the room it shuts off that area of the house (can do it…

Saltwater71

2 February 2017

Melaleuca at Jordan Springs

Hi all! I am new to this topic and wondering does anyone know if council allows us to build duplexes in Melaleuca estate? I cant find the DCP for it anywhere! what is the…

nikil

2 February 2017

Carlisle homes site cost -additional $11k- infill after demo

I couldn't believe it, 75mm is nothing!!!

Mec06

2 February 2017

Builder suggestions

Are you looking for a custom build or going with a volume builder? What type of inclusions are you wanting? Single or double? Best builder is a pretty tricky question as…

RDhar_2016

1 February 2017

Building Monaco Lux Q3 in Wollert

Hello Guys, I am building Monaco Lux Q3 in wollert. I had a color appointment where i chosen brick color as " Homstead red" and roof as lunar eclipse tiles. I was…

wall-e

1 February 2017

New Emerald Hills Estate Leppington 2179 - Coming Soon

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozjiXjGp7Dc&

StephLee

1 February 2017

Our Coral Homes Journey - Manhattan 25

I definitely want one! I have heard they are around the 5k mark though fingers crossed it's more around 2k! I love the idea! Thanks for getting back to me…

bella18

1 February 2017

Hand over tips please

Thank you again for your advice! We will take our time. We just informed the builder we don't want handover until things are fixed. Have them 2 weeks since that's what…

Peter112

1 February 2017

Interested in fresh homes

Hi anyone building with fresh homes?

CameronRobertson

1 February 2017

Posting landscape topics

Thanks for the information.

nikil

1 February 2017

Driveway Quotes?

Hi Purpleal, I just saw your quote about driveways, my partner can provide you with a quote if you would like. That's if your in Melbourne of course. We are also just…

lokster

1 February 2017

Stage 1

Firstly, Thank you kindly for taking the time to answer my questions, much appreciated. Lets start with the laundry, the ground floor of the house will be half buried in…

ZoePerth

31 January 2017

Colours are doing my head in

kruti

31 January 2017

any one building Aarlington with Carlisle??

Hi we are thinking to build Aarlington 29 with Carlisle. it has L shape kitchen.Any suggestion for the floor plan ? L shape kitchen vs Galley Kitchen ? thanks

Melos

31 January 2017

Moving on from a breakdown in communication

Look at it this way may help.... the changes that you require is it likely that you would be able to get what you want at a substantially cheaper price with another…

bucksaver

31 January 2017

AAA Rapid Homes and BetterBuilt Homes

Hi Meha, How did you go with AAA Rapid Homes or Better Built homes? Currently I am in market looking for builder to build double storey house. Big name builders are…