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NathanRetreat298
NathanRetreat298
28 June 2019

Progress Payments

Progress Payments
QLD

Yeah I understand this. So far it has been no issue.

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NathanRetreat298
Jun 28, 2019 11:17 pm
NathanRetreat298
Norfolk
Norfolk
28 June 2019

Liquidated Damages to client

Liquidated Damages to client
VIC

What’s your liquidated damages amount per day? Mine with Metricon was $30 per working day, it was my mistake to agree to this unrealistic amount in their contact. My…

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Norfolk
Jun 28, 2019 6:00 pm
brokenstick
brokenstick
28 June 2019

Mystery pipes after build

Mystery pipes after build
VIC

Thanks, I'll do that. A bit annoyed that they put it in the middle of the lawn rather than near the fence I cut off the second one with an angle grinder (after first…

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brokenstick
Jun 28, 2019 4:11 pm
brokenstick
steel
steel
28 June 2019

Hammond park suburb review

Hammond park suburb review

Just built there. Seems nice enough. There's older and newer areas. From what I understand, they spread out Homeswest housing these days do there's probably bound the be…

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steel
Jun 28, 2019 12:18 pm
becks81
becks81
27 June 2019

Building with Wisdom Homes

Building with Wisdom Homes
NSW

So excited for you!! Good luck with handover. Out of interest, where should the windows sit? The windows that were lowered (were they meant to be at floor level or…

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becks81
Jun 27, 2019 11:17 pm
sam_notspam
sam_notspam
27 June 2019

Building our first home with Homecorp

Building our first home with Homecorp
QLD

How did you go with the rest of your build? We have also built with Homecorp, and have had many repairs done due to there lack of care during construction. Some of the…

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sam_notspam
Jun 27, 2019 10:40 pm
Charlie2019
Charlie2019
27 June 2019

Pre-cast/tilt up Concrete House Build Perth

Pre-cast/tilt up Concrete House Build Perth
WA

HI guys just had a google of this topic and happy to see that we some people are interested in concrete houses in Perth. I'm currently building a insulated precast home.…

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Charlie2019
Jun 27, 2019 3:41 pm
darb74
darb74
27 June 2019

Return air filter. Do u have one in your new house?

Return air filter. Do u have one in your new house?

Jig Engineering is a highly acknowledged firm of the industry that has come into being with a view to being the customer’s most preferred choice. The ownership type of…

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darb74
Jun 27, 2019 2:41 pm
darb74
kumar2015
kumar2015
27 June 2019

Building Univ student accommodation

Building Univ student accommodation

Hey, how things are going? I am very happy that I have found good accommodation near my college, but I have other problems like writing assignments.

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kumar2015
Jun 27, 2019 8:00 am
Iguanatan
Iguanatan
26 June 2019

Anyone built with format or dechellis in sa?

Anyone built with format or dechellis in sa?
SA

Like Monkey55 we are at lock up with Format and have been very pleased with the build so far. There have been a couple of issues, but genuinely no huge deal. Look, I…

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Iguanatan
Jun 26, 2019 5:16 pm
tea82au
tea82au
26 June 2019

BL- Coral - Grange 26 - Week 21 - its like a lottery

BL- Coral - Grange 26 - Week 21 - its like a lottery
NSW
1 ... 24, 25, 26

Hi i have picked similar tiles any chance you dont mind posting your room completed? Thank you Room with spatial triangle please

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tea82au
Jun 26, 2019 4:38 pm
Forg
Forg
26 June 2019

Double Garage in North Kellyville, NSW

Double Garage in North Kellyville, NSW
NSW

Council regulations are guidelines, and open to interpretation by council members themselves … when you ask for approval via the standard council Development Application…

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Forg
Jun 26, 2019 1:48 pm
adrian20
adrian20
25 June 2019

Built in robes

Built in robes

Hi guys thanks for the replys Just an update I asked the builder about how it works with them doing the built ins This is the response I got 'We add a NIB wall at the…

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adrian20
Jun 25, 2019 4:57 pm
Xale
Xale
25 June 2019

Building with Ausbuild at Element, Griffin

Building with Ausbuild at Element, Griffin

I've been reading through the other Ausbuild topics but haven't seen any for Element yet! We're still in the really early stages but these are the dates we have so…

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Xale
Jun 25, 2019 2:24 pm
Muzza353
Muzza353
24 June 2019

Anyone building the Kimberley through Dennis Family?

Anyone building the Kimberley through Dennis Family?
VIC

Just wondering, if anyone is currently building the Kimberley 24 in Victoria. If so I'd be interested in some pics or even a walk through if possible. Cheers Murray

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Muzza353
Jun 24, 2019 6:40 pm
betterman
betterman
24 June 2019

Open Plan Family/Kitchen/Dining/Alfresco-TV & couch position

Open Plan Family/Kitchen/Dining/Alfresco-TV & couch position

thanks all, looks like everyone (in here and outside) is suggesting Option 1 is a better overall, and keeps a good flow from inside to out

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betterman
Jun 24, 2019 3:30 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
23 June 2019

Engineer needed to approve retaining wall NSW North Shore

Engineer needed to approve retaining wall NSW North Shore
NSW

Hi Cookieng Check with your local Council Generally You don't require engineering drawings for low retaining walls? hth

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StructuralBIMGuy
Jun 23, 2019 7:28 am
StructuralBIMGuy
Thylacene
Thylacene
22 June 2019

Best drawing for build quotes

Best drawing for build quotes

Find not bring...

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Thylacene
Jun 22, 2019 7:10 pm
Tran18
Tran18
22 June 2019

Building contract with Metricon

Building contract with Metricon
VIC

I bailed out and have not looked back. This doesnt help you, I know but I wasnt prepared to have more ‘surprises’ with them.

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Tran18
Jun 22, 2019 9:20 am
Renman
Renman
22 June 2019

Colour grout on Bluestone

Colour grout on Bluestone
VIC

Just wondering if anyone know why brand and colour grout that they used on their bluestone? If you have any photos of it as well that would be great. We have to be make…

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Renman
Jun 22, 2019 9:16 am
Renman
Choccydog
Choccydog
22 June 2019

KDR Site costs - project home builders

KDR Site costs - project home builders

Hi all, I was just wondering for those that have signed house contracts with site costs being “provisional”, was it in your tender doc or included in the schedule of…

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Choccydog
Jun 22, 2019 12:42 am
Nismo
Nismo
20 June 2019

Riverbreeze Estate, QLD

Riverbreeze Estate, QLD
QLD

I have a question about Soil test results. We received ours today & am questioning the results! The estate was previously farm land. My neighbours results came back as an…

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Nismo
Jun 20, 2019 10:59 pm
SejaeD
SejaeD
20 June 2019

Newport Primeline vs Scyon Linea & Dulux Tranquil Retreat

Newport Primeline vs Scyon Linea & Dulux Tranquil Retreat

They are all good products but have you also check out the following: 1. Weathertex Primelock 2. BCG Nuline -

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SejaeD
Jun 20, 2019 1:53 pm
SejaeD
Rhani89
Rhani89
20 June 2019

Coral Homes modified Noosa 25 Far North Coast NSW

Coral Homes modified Noosa 25 Far North Coast NSW
NSW
1 ... 4, 5, 6

Finally got our issues with our slab design rectified. Coral agreed to recess our slab in the wet areas for $804 for all 4 wet area rooms, meaning our tiles will now be…

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Rhani89
Jun 20, 2019 1:25 pm
uday63
uday63
20 June 2019

Anyone used Glen Fern (BORAL) Brick with Shale / Surfmist?

Anyone used Glen Fern (BORAL) Brick with Shale / Surfmist?
1, 2

Hi Mate, You thread has been an eye opener. We selected Boral Glenfern too and are currently in Frame stage.We have alarmed our builder to ensure the bricks are not…

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uday63
Jun 20, 2019 1:15 pm
malypetu
malypetu
20 June 2019

Building will th Wisdom Homes

Building will th Wisdom Homes
NSW

I haven't considered them but I will take a look at their designs

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malypetu
Jun 20, 2019 11:45 am
malypetu
malypetu
20 June 2019

Name your top 3 house plan | Single Storey

Name your top 3 house plan | Single Storey
VIC

I understand this post is a bit old but nevertheless here a question. How much extra was to do custom design. Did it impact the budget significantly?

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malypetu
Jun 20, 2019 11:35 am
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
20 June 2019

Metricon and 5% Deposit? - Finance Denied

Metricon and 5% Deposit? - Finance Denied

You need to compare the base model with other builders base models, Chances are the base Model may also be over priced? I did discuss this on a previous post and…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Jun 20, 2019 10:31 am
StructuralBIMGuy
Mish018
Mish018
20 June 2019

Building with Wisdom Homes

Building with Wisdom Homes
NSW

Council rates are sent to us at our current home so they should be paid. The only thing I can think of is maybe a site inspection fee by Council to ensure no damage has…

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Mish018
Jun 20, 2019 9:23 am
Willp
Willp
20 June 2019

Securing a property until a tenant is found

Securing a property until a tenant is found

Hi Guys, our builder is handing over our investing property to us at the end of next week. Originally they agreed to hold off…

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Willp
Jun 20, 2019 9:08 am
alexp79
alexp79
20 June 2019

Hickinbothan in freeling

Hickinbothan in freeling
SA

Stiffened rafts are much better than waffle pods, but if 1m+ deep footings are still buried in reactive soil/clay, it will be a bit of a concern. In NSW they use piering a…

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alexp79
Jun 20, 2019 2:07 am
Renman
Renman
19 June 2019

Building on a sloping block

Building on a sloping block

In the same situation now as well. Looking at slab which will cut into the land (my neighbour had to) or stumps which is my preference but not sure how many builders work…

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Renman
Jun 19, 2019 9:11 pm
Renman
Forg
Forg
19 June 2019

Block Size

Block Size

You need to trawl through the sites of all the project home builders for your area, and find designs which are as close to square at the front as possible & which are 14m…

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Forg
Jun 19, 2019 1:08 pm
Moosie
Moosie
19 June 2019

South East Melbourne New Build

South East Melbourne New Build

Hey Guys! I have searched prior to writing this but if I missed something feel free to link me to read rather than rehashing a convo. Im building the Sacramento with…

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Moosie
Jun 19, 2019 10:06 am
no_epp
no_epp
18 June 2019

LYNDARUM/AURORA/SUMMERHILL ESTATES: Epping, Victoria

LYNDARUM/AURORA/SUMMERHILL ESTATES: Epping, Victoria
VIC
1 ... 222, 223, 224

any Stages 30, 40 and 41 aurora epping. ours is in stage 51 yet to be released.

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no_epp
Jun 18, 2019 6:05 pm
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IamSAM
Jun 18, 2019 8:31 am
IamSAM
Yara
Yara
17 June 2019

2019 Interim Occupation Certificate with a Pool questions

2019 Interim Occupation Certificate with a Pool questions
NSW

It's different depending on what was approved in your development application. Say in my one. None of those are required except pool fencing. During interim, I can get…

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Yara
Jun 17, 2019 8:57 am
Norfolk
Norfolk
17 June 2019

New home building inspector required

New home building inspector required

Typically it’s per working day, excluding holidays and weekends. Make sure you understand your true costs of any delays like rent and interest, storage etc. the builder…

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Norfolk
Jun 17, 2019 8:05 am
SergioBris
SergioBris
17 June 2019

Plan designs Balcony - upper floor

Plan designs Balcony - upper floor
QLD

Hi there, Would you be able to reccomend a design from builders building in QLD? We have views at the rear of our block and are looking for a home design/floor plan…

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SergioBris
Jun 17, 2019 7:31 am
MrsJM
MrsJM
17 June 2019

are brick infills required when rendering?

are brick infills required when rendering?
VIC

Make sure if you pull out of brick infills , that you enquire about the finish. When we switched to blue board for the same reason, I made the builder note on the…

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MrsJM
Jun 17, 2019 4:12 am
MrsJM
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
16 June 2019

Building Inspector - how many & what stage

Building Inspector - how many & what stage
1, 2

Hey, I’m ERA We Provide Education program . I see your post its…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Jun 16, 2019 8:05 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
Bebbsy
Bebbsy
16 June 2019

First Build - GJ Gardners Custom Rural 255 - Totally Off-Gri

First Build - GJ Gardners Custom Rural 255 - Totally Off-Gri
NSW

That you are in your early 20s and have built this beautiful house in a lovely rural setting, that is a huge achievement. You should be feeling very proud.

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Bebbsy
Jun 16, 2019 11:31 am
Lemans
Lemans
14 June 2019

Construction loan

Construction loan

Hi Not sure where you’re located but I’m in Sydney and all we needed to do was provide an interim occupation certificate (IOC) from the builder and that was enough…

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Lemans
Jun 14, 2019 9:46 pm
rocet74
rocet74
14 June 2019

Rawson Homes The Edge Build problems

Rawson Homes The Edge Build problems
NSW

StructuralBIMGuy Oh ours is up there~ So by your analogy we should be dealt with pretty swiftly from here on in then I hope! :)

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rocet74
Jun 14, 2019 6:05 pm
MyFirst
MyFirst
14 June 2019

Demolition of house with NBN HFC cable already there.

Demolition of house with NBN HFC cable already there.

Thought I revisit this topic. Disclaimer: NBN may change their policy in future .etc. who knows what their policies are. If you are in Melbourne and have NBN HFC at…

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MyFirst
Jun 14, 2019 1:00 pm
bestspecials
bestspecials
14 June 2019

Start Date six months, 6 months build time!!!

Start Date six months, 6 months build time!!!

We built with Coral and had a great experience. We bought our block in May 2017 but it didn't register until November 2017, so we signed original contracts in June 2017…

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bestspecials
Jun 14, 2019 11:12 am
bestspecials

Might look something like this

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chippy
Jun 14, 2019 10:58 am
chippy
MyFirst
MyFirst
14 June 2019

NBN connection to new home build

NBN connection to new home build

All nbn does is pull the cable through all the conduits the builder has installed in your new house.. Without the conduits. It will be a mess. So NBN is not doing much at all.

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MyFirst
Jun 14, 2019 10:44 am

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