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Melos
Melos
14 June 2016

HIA building contract

HIA building contract
VIC

You can always ask. Worst they can say is no.

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Melos
Jun 14, 2016 3:58 pm
BL35ED
BL35ED
14 June 2016

Fowler Homes - Kingston 34

Fowler Homes - Kingston 34
NSW
1 ... 6, 7, 8

Hey Tee, youve been in your new place few weeks now....come across any issues?? Anything you regret doing or not doing...any advice? Anything to look out for? :D

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BL35ED
Jun 14, 2016 1:59 pm
Allyb
Allyb
14 June 2016

Beaumonde Homes - Perth

Beaumonde Homes - Perth
WA

We love their display homes and are yet to hear anything negative. We're looking at one of their designs but making a few changes to the lower level :)

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1540
Allyb
Jun 14, 2016 1:08 pm
PVBuild
PVBuild
14 June 2016

Floors after handover - what should I know?

Floors after handover - what should I know?
VIC

Thanks Jays. Out of interest, what was your hardwood floor? What surface were they installing onto - and did you have to put any sublayer down to attach to? 12mm seems…

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1957
PVBuild
Jun 14, 2016 10:43 am
red15
red15
14 June 2016

How often do you contact your SS?

How often do you contact your SS?
VIC

We get an email from our SS every Friday that gives an overview of what happens in the week just gone and what's planned for the week ahead. Apart from that, I've called…

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red15
Jun 14, 2016 8:31 am
Sammy74
Sammy74
13 June 2016

Austral Bricks

Austral Bricks
VIC

We are having Ash. Thanks for the pictures Simonds homes precinct.

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Sammy74
Jun 13, 2016 10:35 pm
Sammy74
MinandB
MinandB
13 June 2016

Clarendon Parkhill 36 in Coomera Retreat. HAND OVER!!

Clarendon Parkhill 36 in Coomera Retreat. HAND OVER!!
QLD
1 ... 27, 28, 29

Wow! That's taken a while. Just a quick question Roo - does your garage door close onto your garage door rebate? If yes, could you take a photo for me. Thank you!

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MinandB
Jun 13, 2016 12:03 pm
James Austin
James Austin
13 June 2016

CONTRACT Questions

CONTRACT Questions
TAS

I will do that, just thought I'd ask in the meantime and you are right, looks like there a good amount of "gotchas" in the document

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3976
James Austin
Jun 13, 2016 8:28 am
James Austin
bank
bank
12 June 2016

Praline Bricks

Praline Bricks

I'm in geelong, photos are from the jgking Finsbury display at Armstrong creek. You should be able to get a list of houses in your area from austral.

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5207
bank
Jun 13, 2016 12:34 am
bank
julia1301
julia1301
12 June 2016

Wall studs for hanging TVs

Wall studs for hanging TVs
NSW

We are currently building with JG King (steel frame) and we added extra noggins (wood) to certain places eg tv and we have a very large & heavy wedding photo. The…

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1189
julia1301
Jun 12, 2016 9:10 pm
julia1301
brettbert
brettbert
12 June 2016

Lynden Views Estate Kembla Grange 2526.

Lynden Views Estate Kembla Grange 2526.
NSW
1 ... 26, 27, 28

It is connected. It's just not serviceable at the moment.

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92023
brettbert
Jun 12, 2016 9:07 pm
brettbert
scrapbizz
scrapbizz
12 June 2016

Still filling, painting and unpacking : )

Still filling, painting and unpacking : )
WA
1 ... 36, 37, 38

So Sharry, Hope you have time to let me know, can do by PM if you wish, what you thought about HGWA - we have the make some decisions this week about them vs Redink vs New…

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scrapbizz
Jun 12, 2016 5:01 pm
scrapbizz
mlp18
mlp18
12 June 2016

My Mainvue Amalfi 428

My Mainvue Amalfi 428
VIC
1 ... 17, 18, 19

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64629
mlp18
Jun 12, 2016 10:34 am
JNT_New Build
JNT_New Build
11 June 2016

Sorrento 39 - Our First Home

Sorrento 39 - Our First Home
VIC
1, 2

Hi Mrs Summers Have you handover yet?

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JNT_New Build
Jun 11, 2016 9:59 pm
JNT_New Build
Landy9
Landy9
11 June 2016

Newbie help in choosing a house

Newbie help in choosing a house
NSW

It can take so long to find the right plan! My friend spent ages looking around, tossing and turning. She reckons one of the most important things is which direction your…

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1698
Landy9
Jun 11, 2016 12:33 pm
Landy9
Beazley77
Beazley77
11 June 2016

HGWA Bricks

HGWA Bricks
WA

Green marks is efflorescence and it's normal in lighter bricks but is unsightly and I my experience can take years to fade /reduce. It's not just double course Albany…

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1315
Beazley77
Jun 11, 2016 11:45 am
Beazley77
Narrewarren01
Narrewarren01
10 June 2016

Zero lot boundary - wide frontage

Zero lot boundary - wide frontage
NSW

Which estate are you in??

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Narrewarren01
Jun 10, 2016 8:09 pm
itsmartin
itsmartin
10 June 2016

M&K - Lauren Steadman Homes in Amberton Estate, Eglinton

M&K - Lauren Steadman Homes in Amberton Estate, Eglinton
WA
1, 2

Thats what I'm hoping. Maybe one a bit closer to the beach in a future release :) I'm in IT so should be able to pick something up. Thanks again for the support, I'm new…

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itsmartin
Jun 10, 2016 11:51 am
itsmartin
gaweleczek
gaweleczek
10 June 2016

North Brisbane builder to fill and build a retaining wall

North Brisbane builder to fill and build a retaining wall
QLD

Hi, Can you recommend a build in North Brisbane that can fill slightly sloping block and build a retaining wall (0.6m)? Thanks

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472
gaweleczek
Jun 10, 2016 1:50 am
Nickaylee01
Nickaylee01
9 June 2016

Blackwell bricks - boral

Blackwell bricks - boral
WA

Hi there, did you end up using these bricks, I love them and are curious as to what they look like :) thanks

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1132
Nickaylee01
Jun 09, 2016 5:48 pm
Leaky Daryl
Leaky Daryl
8 June 2016

Warning! Boral terracotta roof tiles

Warning! Boral terracotta roof tiles
NSW

The pitch is around 24 degress which is fairly standard. The profile has a large flat section on one side of the tile then a round section that laps onto the next tile,…

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6198
Leaky Daryl
Jun 08, 2016 4:13 pm
miscbunch
miscbunch
8 June 2016

SBM demolition feedback

SBM demolition feedback
VIC

Hi Has anyone use SBM Demolition before? I am planning to demolish a residential property.

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miscbunch
Jun 08, 2016 3:09 pm
LillyBell
LillyBell
8 June 2016

Duplex Knock Down Rebuild - Drummoyne

Duplex Knock Down Rebuild - Drummoyne
NSW

I am looking for builders for a KDR 2 story Duplex on a narrow block - 13.5m block width in Drummoyne,Canada Bay Council NSW. Our block meets the min sq foot requirement…

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1148
LillyBell
Jun 08, 2016 2:09 pm
Building4my3tots
Building4my3tots
7 June 2016

Custom Bearers and Joists on Sloping Block - Home Stretch

Custom Bearers and Joists on Sloping Block - Home Stretch
NSW
1 ... 42, 43, 44

Welcome back Abz! Still so Jelly about your 5 week holiday! Now you can settle down and really enjoy it! Sent from my iPhone using tapatalk

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Building4my3tots
Jun 07, 2016 8:22 pm
Building4my3tots
Pixielix
Pixielix
7 June 2016

Plantation Shutters Sydney

Plantation Shutters Sydney
NSW

Hills district is where we are building

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1591
Pixielix
Jun 07, 2016 6:49 pm
Pixielix
jhiace
jhiace
7 June 2016

Building with Hudson Homes Sydney

Building with Hudson Homes Sydney
NSW

They are like others.. We are building with Hudson Homes, and are ready for plastering.. Things have been moving quick until now. Communication is an issue, we get updates…

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1487
jhiace
Jun 07, 2016 5:39 pm
Jasonm1
Jasonm1
7 June 2016

Benchtop Upgrades

Benchtop Upgrades
VIC

I upgraded to alpine white and was charged $500. We also have 40mm stone.

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1920
Jasonm1
Jun 07, 2016 1:21 pm
Gilbert106
Gilbert106
6 June 2016

Redink

Redink
WA
1 ... 17, 18, 19

Busy busy :) Are you happy with Redink?

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Gilbert106
Jun 06, 2016 3:43 pm
Gilbert106
jmasood
jmasood
5 June 2016

Building New house, need advise on important things to look

Building New house, need advise on important things to look
VIC

Mimosa is pretty renown in Victoria now especially in West and North. Product review rating is also good and majority of people have commented good about them.

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jmasood
Jun 05, 2016 10:13 pm
jmasood

Porter Davis plaza 44

Porter Davis plaza 44
VIC

We are planning to do this too. We are just getting Porter Davis to install the gas line and then we are buying a gas fireplace from an external supplier. If you give PD…

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Waldorf_Grange_Build
Jun 05, 2016 8:25 pm
Waldorf_Grange_Build
Charley
Charley
5 June 2016

Anyone building with Burbank?

Anyone building with Burbank?
VIC

We had a shopping list package and a lot of things said included. Yes, it is a bit vague. My 2016 build viewtopic.php?t=81011

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Charley
Jun 05, 2016 7:48 pm
Natalie92
Natalie92
5 June 2016

HGWA BUILD "THE HOUSTON"

HGWA BUILD "THE HOUSTON"
WA
1 ... 33, 34, 35

We had to add them we just had 1 in the each toilet so I added 1 to both bathrooms. I have to submit my maintenance list on Tuesday as due in by the 10th June Only things…

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Natalie92
Jun 05, 2016 4:55 pm
Natalie92
M and T
M and T
5 June 2016

White laminate advice

White laminate advice
QLD

We actually used upgraded internal doors for our wardrobe doors. They were just made in a narrow size. Welcome to our new Metricon Henderson

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960
M and T
Jun 05, 2016 1:15 pm
M and T
Amanda1G1
Amanda1G1
5 June 2016

Griffith Facade

Griffith Facade
VIC

Hi, we have chosen the Griffith façade and porter davis only have the computer generated image. Just wondering if anyone could share a picture of this façade if you have…

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1005
Amanda1G1
Jun 05, 2016 12:08 pm
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lizbf85
Jun 04, 2016 9:53 pm
LucyBear
LucyBear
4 June 2016

Help me to choose facade

Help me to choose facade
VIC

I prefer 1 or 3 if that's an option.

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LucyBear
Jun 04, 2016 2:01 pm
Luinel
Luinel
4 June 2016

Porter Davis Rochford 34 - Anyone building or in the process

Porter Davis Rochford 34 - Anyone building or in the process
VIC

Did anyone build a rochford 34? Just wanted to check if your 1st floor elevation A(garage side) had brickwork or rendered cement board as standard? We are being charged…

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2853
Luinel
Jun 04, 2016 1:10 am
ItalianGal
ItalianGal
3 June 2016

Anyone done a render in Colorbond "Dune"?

Anyone done a render in Colorbond "Dune"?

My last house was entirely rendered in dune with a small feature to break it up

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ItalianGal
Jun 03, 2016 6:43 pm
ItalianGal
emilyb35
emilyb35
3 June 2016

Burbank Build 2015

Burbank Build 2015
VIC

How did the build go?

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emilyb35
Jun 03, 2016 5:48 pm
AUS112
AUS112
3 June 2016

Pool installation before home is built or after?

Pool installation before home is built or after?
VIC

I would suggest doing your installation afterwards. Building a new home creates plenty of dust. If you install a swim spa first, you're going to have to keep it covered…

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AUS112
Jun 03, 2016 1:44 pm
Ewing33
Ewing33
3 June 2016

Rawson Homes - Our dream home journey - Metford 28 Trend

Rawson Homes - Our dream home journey - Metford 28 Trend
NSW
1 ... 81, 82, 83

Can anybody tell me what constitutes " BUILDING WORKS " is it when they commence construction? or is it when they commence their required processes to build your home? ie,…

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Ewing33
Jun 03, 2016 12:43 pm
ItalianGal
ItalianGal
3 June 2016

Bi-fold vs stackers

Bi-fold vs stackers
VIC
1, 2

I know this post is old.... But last comment (above mine) sums it up well. When a bi-fold is closed it looks aweful with all the panels....whereas the stacker is fully…

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ItalianGal
Jun 03, 2016 8:00 am
ItalianGal
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Bobbin
Jun 03, 2016 12:54 am
Bobbin
mummyof5
mummyof5
2 June 2016

Our Smart Homes Build Paradiso Estate Baldivis

Our Smart Homes Build Paradiso Estate Baldivis
WA
1 ... 36, 37, 38

Omg! Really ill go look now thanks natalie

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mummyof5
Jun 02, 2016 11:56 pm
mummyof5
Nyan
Nyan
2 June 2016

Anyone building in the Ocean Road Estate, Coogee?

Anyone building in the Ocean Road Estate, Coogee?
WA
1 ... 5, 6, 7

Are you building with Redink?

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Nyan
Jun 02, 2016 7:13 pm
thech_nerd
thech_nerd
1 June 2016

Carlisle Homes - Matisse 29

Carlisle Homes - Matisse 29
VIC

love to see your house crusinggirl76! we are just about build the same house

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thech_nerd
Jun 01, 2016 10:15 pm
thech_nerd
skyler
skyler
1 June 2016

Inspection at PCI or After PCI [Before Getting Keys]

Inspection at PCI or After PCI [Before Getting Keys]
NSW

An inspector has below recommendation re pre-handover inspection: "In regards to our pre-handover inspections, we recommend to carry out this inspection just before your…

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758
skyler
Jun 01, 2016 3:26 pm
skyler
Ozden86
Ozden86
1 June 2016

Boutique Homes

Boutique Homes
VIC

Hi Marjencait, I am currently building with Boutique homes in Melbourne West and I have been very pleased with our build. We hired an independent inspector (Darbecca)…

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1526
Ozden86
Jun 01, 2016 11:03 am

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