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IamSAM
IamSAM
1 November 2018

Unforeseen site costs due to neighbours landscaping

Unforeseen site costs due to neighbours landscaping

Is the height difference natural or due to cut/fill done for your plan? Or is the cut/fill done by your neighbor? It is every owners responsibility to ensure that water…

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IamSAM
Nov 01, 2018 11:26 am
IamSAM
RhondaMc
RhondaMc
1 November 2018

Building with Hotondo Homes Toowoomba - Final Quote concerns

Building with Hotondo Homes Toowoomba - Final Quote concerns
QLD

It kinda does. I'm starting to be more comfortable with the price. 480k includes fencing (9k) and turf (2k), 4 bedrooms, media, study, we made the kitchen quite large…

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RhondaMc
Nov 01, 2018 10:40 am
jakz
jakz
1 November 2018

Plantation_Retreat 26

Plantation_Retreat 26
QLD

Hi all, first time blogger here and have been reading quite a few journeys from people building. This is our second time building with Plantation, our last home was the…

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jakz
Nov 01, 2018 10:21 am
jakz
ravsingh21
ravsingh21
31 October 2018

Any experiences with Firstyle homes

Any experiences with Firstyle homes
NSW
1 ... 20, 21, 22

We chose Orpheus as well, in fact I think 70% of our street chose it as well :lol:

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ravsingh21
Oct 31, 2018 7:28 am
claire91
claire91
30 October 2018

Anyone Building with Austral Settlers Beechwood bricks?

Anyone Building with Austral Settlers Beechwood bricks?
VIC

Hi! We are currently building and have Beechwood bricks. Very happy with them! We went with natural mortar, monument colorbond roof and Surfmist windows/render/front…

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claire91
Oct 30, 2018 9:20 pm
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pEast
Oct 30, 2018 3:08 pm
Liezelesterhuysen
Liezelesterhuysen
30 October 2018

Best colourbond choice with brown bricks

Best colourbond choice with brown bricks

Thank you. I have a picture and not sure how one goes about finding the colours from the picture. I phoned the home builder but they say they can't help.

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Liezelesterhuysen
Oct 30, 2018 12:14 pm
homeone
homeone
29 October 2018

Building with Redink South West in Myalup

Building with Redink South West in Myalup
WA
1 ... 5, 6, 7

As it happens, we are building this feature in shortly and expect this to be in place next week. I’m the interim, please PM the new email address to me and I’ll be…

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homeone
Oct 29, 2018 6:13 pm
homeone
easty
easty
29 October 2018

East Estate

East Estate
VIC
1, 2, 3, 4

oh! good to know. thanks!

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easty
Oct 29, 2018 4:56 pm
Sanjay07
Sanjay07
29 October 2018

Building Simonds Palisade in Melbourne

Building Simonds Palisade in Melbourne
VIC

Congrats Deepdive, do share your Gallery selections and experience thanks

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Sanjay07
Oct 29, 2018 3:41 pm
Tips
Tips
29 October 2018

My Journey with Porter Davis for Vancouver 33

My Journey with Porter Davis for Vancouver 33
VIC

Hi - decided to go with a double. Hence, dropped Vancouver / PD.

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Tips
Oct 29, 2018 2:15 pm
dfin
dfin
29 October 2018

Building with Metricon - Liberty 45 - NSW

Building with Metricon - Liberty 45 - NSW
NSW
1, 2, 3

Dear All, The handover will be happening in about a month or so :) Just want to check with you guys if it is wise to get a concrete apron around the house? I have…

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dfin
Oct 29, 2018 9:31 am
luxbuild
luxbuild
29 October 2018

Rawson Homes & The Life Style Store - Any feeback?

Rawson Homes & The Life Style Store - Any feeback?
NSW

I'm not suprised your alfresco query could get lost in the process, as when you know the plans are wrong but they want you to sign off for now, as it will get addressed at…

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luxbuild
Oct 29, 2018 1:56 am
pandibabi
pandibabi
28 October 2018

Water damage from theft

Water damage from theft

It should be insured under the builder and they should rectify it for you, unfortunately it will set your build back.

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pandibabi
Oct 28, 2018 6:18 am
pandibabi
JB1
JB1
27 October 2018

Stacker/Sliding door height - is the price excessive or ok?

Stacker/Sliding door height - is the price excessive or ok?

It's very expensive and wouldn't cost more than 25% of what they are charging you. Having said that you'll have no other choice if you want it and they won't discount.…

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JB1
Oct 27, 2018 9:31 pm
trimum
trimum
27 October 2018

Take Two

Take Two
ACT
1 ... 7, 8, 9

Sorry I missed you got the keys!!! So pleased for you what a journey youve been on hope you have settled in and enjoying the space, it looks amazing I love the bathroom…

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trimum
Oct 27, 2018 8:39 pm
trimum
pbwhi0
pbwhi0
27 October 2018

Lock up - Project homes

Lock up - Project homes

Hey Ace, here are the percentages for our 2 story…

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pbwhi0
Oct 27, 2018 7:04 pm
pbwhi0
MrsJM
MrsJM
27 October 2018

Building with Coral

Building with Coral

Yep. Slow and inaccurate and every time you need to change something or they get something wrong, you’re back in the queue with drafting for 4 weeks!! Then they will…

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MrsJM
Oct 27, 2018 2:58 pm
MrsJM
Mr. Sausage
Mr. Sausage
27 October 2018

Chipped brick face

Chipped brick face

The home I am currently staying at has the same "issues". I put "issues" in inverted commas because I think you will likely find this is always going to happen to a…

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Mr. Sausage
Oct 26, 2018 11:51 pm
ligongl
ligongl
26 October 2018

Montgomery Homes Carolina

Montgomery Homes Carolina
NSW

Hi Lia_dvm, which brick is this?

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ligongl
Oct 26, 2018 6:50 pm
ligongl
luxbuild
luxbuild
26 October 2018

Building Consultant or Building Inspector for first home

Building Consultant or Building Inspector for first home

If you are getting a construction loan the bank may also do their own inspections prior to paying, but I also agree getting your own inspector is recommended. Also if you…

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luxbuild
Oct 26, 2018 2:44 pm
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lovisa
Oct 24, 2018 9:09 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
24 October 2018

Kit Home Builder Perth Hills

Kit Home Builder Perth Hills
WA

Hi mrs_Puddleduck The frames are pretty easy to knock up over weekends onste but weight up your options

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StructuralBIMGuy
Oct 24, 2018 7:55 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
ymiao4398
ymiao4398
24 October 2018

AllCastle Grandworth Newbury 37MKII

AllCastle Grandworth Newbury 37MKII
NSW

they didn't even gave us the option of different colours for different room. also budget out about an extra 5-8k for electricals. internal and electricals separate…

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ymiao4398
Oct 24, 2018 6:55 pm
CalicoCat
CalicoCat
24 October 2018

Are these defects "normal" ?

Are these defects "normal" ?
VIC

I have had quite a number of defects found by Darbecca. Their reports are quite comprehensive. I am lucky to have a family member who knows more about building than me, so…

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CalicoCat
Oct 24, 2018 6:17 pm
cory
cory
24 October 2018

Modified Coral Cloncurry. Driveway and decking pics.

Modified Coral Cloncurry. Driveway and decking pics.
QLD
1 ... 40, 41, 42

Hi Tamara, Did u go through MSP? How close is your first estimate base price to the actual price after draft? Cheers

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cory
Oct 24, 2018 4:58 pm
aloenyx
aloenyx
24 October 2018

{Dawn} SE Melb Build - Done and dusted!

{Dawn} SE Melb Build - Done and dusted!
VIC
1 ... 145, 146, 147

So havent heard from DBA or builder...Im thinking this is going to bea very long process.

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aloenyx
Oct 24, 2018 5:44 am
aloenyx
shokel1975
shokel1975
23 October 2018

Electrical plan in sovereign 50 Metricon

Electrical plan in sovereign 50 Metricon

We were told you won't need as many downlights as the display homes - they are lit up like an airport. We are building the Glendale 42. We have the following number of…

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shokel1975
Oct 23, 2018 1:16 pm
shokel1975
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Doulton777
Oct 23, 2018 11:19 am
Doulton777
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alexp79
Oct 22, 2018 3:36 pm
Livingthe_dream.au
Livingthe_dream.au
22 October 2018

Pre-slab nightmare - Please help.

Pre-slab nightmare - Please help.
VIC

What was your outcome with the escalation to the state manager?

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Livingthe_dream.au
Oct 22, 2018 2:15 pm
JM1911A1
JM1911A1
21 October 2018

Simonds Prague Modified - Adelaide

Simonds Prague Modified - Adelaide
SA

With the ensuite have you thought about/talked to Cahill about putting a shower seat instead where the duct was? We have one in ours and it's actually amazing (and as…

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JM1911A1
Oct 21, 2018 7:45 pm
JM1911A1
JM1911A1
JM1911A1
21 October 2018

Mount Barker Thread

Mount Barker Thread
SA
1 ... 16, 17, 18

You'd be best contacting the Bluestone developer team to confirm - we're next door at Springlake who only uses ELGas but not all developers have specific requirements.

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JM1911A1
Oct 21, 2018 7:35 pm
JM1911A1
Chippy891
Chippy891
21 October 2018

Metricon Kirra 23

Metricon Kirra 23

Hi just wondering how you enjoy your Kira 23 we are also needing the acoustic as we are near an airport. Any feedback will be greatly appreciated Thanks Jhai

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Chippy891
Oct 21, 2018 3:58 pm
Bebbsy
Bebbsy
21 October 2018

Statesman Homes (Modified Findon Alfresco) - FH Build

Statesman Homes (Modified Findon Alfresco) - FH Build
SA

Hi, how’s your build coming along?

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Bebbsy
Oct 21, 2018 3:01 pm
Chaton
Chaton
21 October 2018

Building Vancouver 29 (Porter Davis) or Mantra 29 (Metricon)

Building Vancouver 29 (Porter Davis) or Mantra 29 (Metricon)
VIC

The Mantra 29 reminds me a lot in layout of our Barkly 29 (also Metricon) and we love it. I'm biased on this one

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Chaton
Oct 21, 2018 2:53 pm
Chaton
Bebbsy
Bebbsy
21 October 2018

Building Modified Statesman Ashville

Building Modified Statesman Ashville
SA
1, 2, 3

Congrats on your house being completed, it looks lovely. You have made similar choices to ours in your selections and wondered if you would have time to post a few more…

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Bebbsy
Oct 21, 2018 2:45 pm
CalicoCat
CalicoCat
21 October 2018

Building Porter Davis Vancouver 33

Building Porter Davis Vancouver 33
VIC

Sounds exciting. When I contacted Porter Davis last year I was told they don't build in Winchelsea. They must have realised that quite a few people are building out there…

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CalicoCat
Oct 21, 2018 12:21 pm
gogo65
gogo65
20 October 2018

Let's do it all again

Let's do it all again
NSW
1, 2, 3, 4

OMG okjorg, I just read your original thread again, 70 pages of absolute nonsense before soil was turned! Oh what fun we had designing your home!

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gogo65
Oct 20, 2018 6:07 pm
gogo65
YOLO2018
YOLO2018
20 October 2018

Bricks selection in Melbourne

Bricks selection in Melbourne
VIC

Hi everyone. I am building my first home in Melbourne with custom design. Me and my partner would like to know which brick company provide the best quality bricks in…

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YOLO2018
Oct 20, 2018 10:05 am
YOLO2018
kathysangel
kathysangel
19 October 2018

Soil Removal

Soil Removal

They all do it I paid 3000 for soil removal and then they handed me a bill for soil removal I said I paid for this and your not getting another cent off me read your…

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kathysangel
Oct 19, 2018 8:51 pm
dwjj
dwjj
19 October 2018

3d house model/lifesize plans

3d house model/lifesize plans
NSW

I've bought a block west of Sydney and am working on getting a design for the new home sorted. I'm trying to help my wife decide…

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dwjj
Oct 19, 2018 11:29 am
dwjj
sparekh
sparekh
19 October 2018

Metricon Trentham 30 plantation facade.

Metricon Trentham 30 plantation facade.
NSW

Can I ask how much it's costing you? We are currently set on Glendale but Trentham is our second choice if Glendale goes over our budget.

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sparekh
Oct 19, 2018 11:03 am
sparekh
Huhness
Huhness
19 October 2018

Ceiling height option for 2 storey - please vote

Ceiling height option for 2 storey - please vote

I don't like different ceiling heights between ground and first floors. You can tell when display homes have tried to carry the same door heights throughout the home when…

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Huhness
Oct 19, 2018 10:36 am
Huhness
sparekh
sparekh
19 October 2018

Metricon Trentham

Metricon Trentham
VIC
1, 2, 3

Hi ,can I ask how much was the total cost to build this house?

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sparekh
Oct 19, 2018 10:13 am
sparekh
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
19 October 2018

Dropped edge beam versus brick rebate

Dropped edge beam versus brick rebate

Hi Bailey86 Best to wait for the geotech report, if it gets classified P you may well require piles In The meantime 1.Check with owners that are building with your…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Oct 19, 2018 9:22 am
StructuralBIMGuy
brokenstick
brokenstick
19 October 2018

Projects to do after New Home Handover

Projects to do after New Home Handover
WA
1, 2, 3

I have used this stuff before which is pretty good and easy to DIY https://www.bunnings.com.au/garage-fact ... l_p0313293

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brokenstick
Oct 19, 2018 8:20 am
brokenstick
wentworth33
wentworth33
18 October 2018

New Breeze Bardia

New Breeze Bardia
NSW

If you choose design from a builder, normally, its builder job to pay for the insurance. I never heard you have to pay it yourself. You will only pay your own insurance…

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wentworth33
Oct 18, 2018 8:51 pm
Viks
Viks
18 October 2018

Carlisle Easy Living

Carlisle Easy Living
VIC

Hey Taylor great to know that you are building with Easy Living..Even I have recently signed a contract with them, but am bit nervous of the build quality when compared…

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Viks
Oct 18, 2018 6:19 pm

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