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Gladys
Gladys
27 May 2020

Any one building in BRIGHTON STREET ESTATE RIVERSTONE NSW?

Any one building in BRIGHTON STREET ESTATE RIVERSTONE NSW?

Hi, I would love to know if someone here is building in Brighton St Estate Riverstone? Would be nice to know future neighbours 😊

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Gladys
May 27, 2020 9:35 pm
Boro
Boro
27 May 2020

Building Inspector Sydney - looking for recommendations

Building Inspector Sydney - looking for recommendations

Looking for recommendations on a building inspector for a New House build in Sydney, north side. I am considering Houspect, but unfortunately, they don't do pre-slab…

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Boro
May 27, 2020 5:26 pm
JohnnyN
JohnnyN
27 May 2020

Builder or Owner - Things to do yourself

Builder or Owner - Things to do yourself
VIC

Hi It is a few years since this was posted but I would like to add some questions 1. If the builder has allowed X dollars to supply a PC or PS item and if it supplied by…

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JohnnyN
May 27, 2020 2:56 pm
Doozer1905
Doozer1905
27 May 2020

Faulty Chandelier Cost?

Faulty Chandelier Cost?
VIC

No it isn't classed as owner supplied , that's rubbish then, it's not your responsibility. Have a look at your contract there should be something there for warranty if…

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Doozer1905
May 27, 2020 2:31 pm
cs212
cs212
27 May 2020

Does removing balconies of the house plan reduce cost?

Does removing balconies of the house plan reduce cost?
QLD

Yeah, I reckon it's pretty low too for two balconies. Not sure how and whether we should negotiate on the amount credited. Balcony 1: 1080 x 2890 Balcony 2: 1110 x 3920

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cs212
May 27, 2020 10:40 am
Lee31
Lee31
27 May 2020

Is plumbing/pipe issues covered under defects warranty?

Is plumbing/pipe issues covered under defects warranty?
NSW

Hi, I couldn’t find a similar topic. We have been in our home a little less than 2 years and our pipes have started making a hammering/knocking noise when the hot water…

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Lee31
May 27, 2020 8:47 am
Jmk
Jmk
27 May 2020

Grandview Metricon

Grandview Metricon

If anyone building Aspire Facade Hi I am planning to build a Grandview in Newcastle area. I am considering to go with Aspire Facade. If any one build it some images please.

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Jmk
May 27, 2020 6:53 am
mira829
mira829
26 May 2020

How is the Experiences with Kaplan homes

How is the Experiences with Kaplan homes

Hi Johnny, My build finished beginning of March and we moved in about 3 weeks ago (was waiting on my flooring to be done post-handover). So far, it's been pretty good,…

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mira829
May 26, 2020 8:53 pm
alexp79
alexp79
26 May 2020

Hebel Powerfloor insulation

Hebel Powerfloor insulation
VIC

Powerpanel just adds to insulation, it is not replacing completely replacing it, as it is quite thin. It performs better than brick though. However, if you build your…

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alexp79
May 26, 2020 8:11 pm
CD12JD
CD12JD
26 May 2020

Building in Bingara Gorge

Building in Bingara Gorge
NSW
1 ... 41, 42, 43

WOOHOO after 5 years Greenbridge East is now registered ! ( well at least blocks 1 - 83 )

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CD12JD
May 26, 2020 5:39 pm
CD12JD
Superfly1130
Superfly1130
26 May 2020

Articulation joint missing caulking behind down pipes

Articulation joint missing caulking behind down pipes

Thanks for your reply and I will then definitely chase my builder regarding that. Thank you.

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Superfly1130
May 26, 2020 5:17 pm
building-expert
building-expert
26 May 2020

Additional Site Costs

Additional Site Costs

If builder knew site conditions were "P" then that should have been allowed for in the contract. Builder would have built "P" class slabs and known the cost so what is the…

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building-expert
May 26, 2020 5:04 pm
building-expert
alexp79
alexp79
26 May 2020

Post build modifications

Post build modifications

My point is if slab is poor and will start cracking, it will be cracking under 300x300 tiles in exactly same way as under 600x600 tiles. I generally prefer to have slabs…

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alexp79
May 26, 2020 11:56 am
ocean
ocean
26 May 2020

Building the Metricon Doulton

Building the Metricon Doulton
VIC
1 ... 13, 14, 15

Hi Stanus, in addion to the Hebel Powerfloor, did you also use acoustic bats between the levels? Trying to work out if I need from a thermal or noise perspective? My…

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ocean
May 26, 2020 11:39 am
building-expert
building-expert
26 May 2020

Skateboarding does make your children build their grit

Skateboarding does make your children build their grit
VIC

You should read up on building contract law " recommended, Hudson on Engineering and Building Contracts"

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building-expert
May 26, 2020 10:31 am
building-expert
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
26 May 2020

Tender Extension Vs Walking Out

Tender Extension Vs Walking Out
NSW

Welcome to the forum Unfortunately, The new home Sales rep Industry is yet to be regulated and cleaned out.... OT, Hmmm, there's an opportunity? Unlike the car and real…

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StructuralBIMGuy
May 26, 2020 8:53 am
StructuralBIMGuy
lesley.juchau
lesley.juchau
25 May 2020

*Deep Breath* Building a Dual Occupancy in South West

*Deep Breath* Building a Dual Occupancy in South West

Hi RSO, we are building to live in, my son will be in the granny flat and paying for his third. We will be paying approx $400k for everything, thats with good finishes.…

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lesley.juchau
May 25, 2020 10:45 pm
Variegated
Variegated
25 May 2020

Floor plan feedback

Floor plan feedback

Don't think it is weird, but I would be thinking about who is likely to be using the nearby rooms. With small children, it is unlikely they will be in the living area…

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Variegated
May 25, 2020 8:00 pm
Variegated
KIRUSHA
KIRUSHA
25 May 2020

Pls help me

Pls help me

Hi.... I chose golden oak garage door from gliderol and confused whther it will be Orange base color...please any one help or advice ...if you.have any photos, please…

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KIRUSHA
May 25, 2020 12:35 am
chippy
chippy
24 May 2020

Concrete look tile

Concrete look tile
VIC

That's polished concrete. The pictures not super clear so the polish level isn't obvious but you can see the different levels of exposure from the home. On the front of…

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chippy
May 24, 2020 9:01 pm
chippy
LuluD
LuluD
24 May 2020

Austral Bricks - The Avenue Range

Austral Bricks - The Avenue Range
WA

Hi Ron, I'm also considering The Avenue Stratton brick for duplex build. Did you go ahead with this selection?

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LuluD
May 24, 2020 6:33 pm
Superfly1130
Superfly1130
24 May 2020

is clothesline and letterbox required for OC in NSW

is clothesline and letterbox required for OC in NSW

Late reply but very helpful for newbies like us. Thank you.

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Superfly1130
May 24, 2020 8:51 am
Bebbsy
Bebbsy
23 May 2020

How much space in kitchen?

How much space in kitchen?
VIC

Our gap is actually 1100 and we had found it absolutely fine until we had to move out our French door fridge to put down the flooring, and it was a little tight…

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Bebbsy
May 23, 2020 10:53 pm
domwild
domwild
23 May 2020

Insulation in cavity-brick wire ties and conduits interfere?

Insulation in cavity-brick wire ties and conduits interfere?
WA

The company also says there has to be a 50mm overlap, top sheet over lower, the overlap has to be taped, that is a must and then the co. says it should also be taped…

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domwild
May 23, 2020 8:39 am

Hi all, We've just started building our new home, and given the slab is due to go in next week, I've started doing my research and planning on how we can layout the…

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olorin
May 23, 2020 12:19 am
alexp79
alexp79
22 May 2020

Hebel vs Bricks

Hebel vs Bricks
VIC

Should be more or less similar. Hebel panels are $50-60 per sqm supply and installation labor and material costs are around $20-$25 per sqm. Face bricks supply are…

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alexp79
May 22, 2020 6:08 pm
chappie
chappie
22 May 2020

Which floor plan is better?

Which floor plan is better?

The last pic is 27sq. The first 2 are 28sq and 29sq

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chappie
May 22, 2020 5:13 pm
Jacthan
Jacthan
22 May 2020

What have you done after handover and is it worth it?

What have you done after handover and is it worth it?

Huggies - What did you end up doing yourself? We are just starting the tender process now and thinking exactly the same - what we can do post handover back what to get…

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Jacthan
May 22, 2020 2:01 pm
Jacthan
Jacthan
22 May 2020

Upgrades?

Upgrades?

We are looking to knockdown rebuild with a project home. Currently going into tender but also deciding what upgrades we should do with the company and what we can actually…

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Jacthan
May 22, 2020 1:49 pm
alexp79
alexp79
22 May 2020

Floor Plan and Facade Feedback - North Kellyville

Floor Plan and Facade Feedback - North Kellyville

Durisol home with suspended concrete slabs, medium finishes and premium double-triple glazed windows - around $2.5K per sqm + GST. For high-end finishes - only sky is the limit.

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alexp79
May 22, 2020 11:50 am
Mauromario
Mauromario
22 May 2020

Builder won't let us nominate our surveyor (Victoria)

Builder won't let us nominate our surveyor (Victoria)
VIC
1, 2

UrbanEdge is owned by Burbank homes so I'd be very careful the fact that they are forsing you to use there own building surveyors thats telling me they are hiding a lot…

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Mauromario
May 22, 2020 10:06 am
domwild
domwild
22 May 2020

Approaching builders - advice please

Approaching builders - advice please
VIC

Both are worded for the benefit of the builder and not the client and you have no choice anyway. One builder had his own idea of first progress payment, which is outside…

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domwild
May 22, 2020 8:57 am
Databoom
Databoom
21 May 2020

WA - Home Security - After Handover or With Builder

WA - Home Security - After Handover or With Builder

Hello, email me after handover and I will quote you for an alliance (Hills) system plus cameras and intercom

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Databoom
May 21, 2020 5:55 pm
bank
bank
21 May 2020

Rear access from Garage

Rear access from Garage
VIC

If at all possible to have it, I would. We use ours a lot. We can walk around the other side or through the house, but that would drive me nuts. I feel like it would be…

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bank
May 21, 2020 1:40 pm
bank
Jas80
Jas80
21 May 2020

Post Removed

Post Removed

Created a new Trendsetter Homes thread here: viewtopic.php?p=1871206#p1871206

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Jas80
May 21, 2020 12:59 pm
Jas80
Jas80
21 May 2020

Trendsetter Homes

Trendsetter Homes

Trendsetter Homes - Home Builder in Osborne Park, Australia I am considering building with Trendsetter Homes. Trendsetter Homes were…

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Jas80
May 21, 2020 12:56 pm
supersleuth
supersleuth
21 May 2020

Another inspection after practical completion?

Another inspection after practical completion?
NSW

I'm waiting to hear some opinions on this. I'm in similar boat - PC finished and about to do handover. I'm thinking we'll just print of the list of defects at handover…

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supersleuth
May 21, 2020 8:29 am
Articulate
Articulate
21 May 2020

Anyone building in woodlea/rockbank? Why is it so exspensive

Anyone building in woodlea/rockbank? Why is it so exspensive

Does anyone have any info on the upcoming Bridgefield estate in Rockbank?

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Articulate
May 21, 2020 12:19 am
gogo65
gogo65
20 May 2020

Needs helps with facade colour scheme

Needs helps with facade colour scheme

I was saying the cost of the doors was $10k, standard doors about $5K, so an additional $5000, plus whatever your builder wants to charge you, My doors were were probably…

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gogo65
May 20, 2020 10:59 pm
gogo65
leeroy17
leeroy17
20 May 2020

Copyrighted Plans

Copyrighted Plans
VIC

Thank you l_vanslyk for your feedback on copyright

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leeroy17
May 20, 2020 9:16 pm
Ozshaz
Ozshaz
20 May 2020

50k to home builders plan

50k to home builders plan
NSW

Agree with dga that its a proposal. Anyways reading this article shows the house construction date should be between 1 July 2020 - 30 June 2021

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Ozshaz
May 20, 2020 7:39 pm
leeroy17
leeroy17
20 May 2020

Signing Builder Contract before DA Approval

Signing Builder Contract before DA Approval
1, 2

Hi Clare, it frightens me to read your complex misfortune dealing with these people in SA. I don't believe it has happened in NSW (correct me if I'm wrong). Well. I've…

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leeroy17
May 20, 2020 1:16 pm
Salman
Salman
20 May 2020

Delay in getting building permit Approval(HIA contract)

Delay in getting building permit Approval(HIA contract)

We signed the HIA(VIC) contract with builder on 27 of July 2018. Building contracts says 90 days for the Planning approval and 90 days for Building Permit from the day of…

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Salman
May 20, 2020 1:03 pm
alexp79
alexp79
20 May 2020

Monier Atura profile roof tiles or Colorbond Metal Roof

Monier Atura profile roof tiles or Colorbond Metal Roof
NSW

Gerard Roofing metal tiles any day, pls. Perform like Colorbond (even better), look like premium tiles.

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alexp79
May 20, 2020 12:06 pm
John0322
John0322
19 May 2020

Backfill around the concrete slab

Backfill around the concrete slab

Yes. I’m just wondering if I can go back to the builder to fix this quoting Au standards or best practice.

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John0322
May 19, 2020 10:33 pm
Norfolk
Norfolk
19 May 2020

Cancelling build contract before any work is done.

Cancelling build contract before any work is done.

Sound advice. A experienced building solicitor with reduce your stress and risk of making an expensive mistake. The will be a cool strategic head, and will know all the…

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Norfolk
May 19, 2020 9:26 pm
Clare Jay
Clare Jay
19 May 2020

Document substitution at Local Government/Council level

Document substitution at Local Government/Council level

I wanted to reply on the original thread - in answer to a question put to me. It would not let me post this reply as it said one can only make 3 comments on a thread -…

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Clare Jay
May 19, 2020 8:11 pm
21build
21build
19 May 2020

House plan Feedback Please - Option 1 or 2?!?

House plan Feedback Please - Option 1 or 2?!?

Thanks for the reply. I also thought about flipping plan 2 but we have a large double storey home on our eastern side and I don’t want the pool to be overlooked by…

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21build
May 19, 2020 6:32 pm
domwild
domwild
19 May 2020

Rafter (120 x 35) span, N1 wind area, WA, excessive?

Rafter (120 x 35) span, N1 wind area, WA, excessive?
WA

Hi, A new build in Bentley (WA) and the rafters were inspected by a roofing carpenter and he expressed doubts as far as the span was concerned. From the support by the…

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1224
domwild
May 19, 2020 4:39 pm
cs212
cs212
19 May 2020

Builders Deposit Refund Advice

Builders Deposit Refund Advice

Who are you building with? I am currently planning my build as well in QLD and I'm currently waiting for a final tender from the builder as I've made changes to my…

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cs212
May 19, 2020 2:54 pm

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