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Kim-Monash
Kim-Monash
18 January 2016

Gas and Electricity Abolition timeframe

Gas and Electricity Abolition timeframe
VIC

Thank you for your advice.

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Kim-Monash
Jan 18, 2016 4:24 pm
Building4my3tots
Building4my3tots
18 January 2016

CSR / Bradford ‘standard builders wrap’?

CSR / Bradford ‘standard builders wrap’?
VIC

Hi My builder thinks that wall wraps are 'rubbish', and not comfortable in installing them, 1. He thinks that he cannot clean the bricks on the other side, 2. How can the…

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Building4my3tots
Jan 18, 2016 9:35 am
Building4my3tots
1st time
1st time
17 January 2016

BUILDING IN MANOOKA VALLEY CURRANS HILL

BUILDING IN MANOOKA VALLEY CURRANS HILL
NSW
1 ... 43, 44, 45

Hi all we are trying to get some quotes for our fencing and retaining walls. who have people used, and any feedback would be great! have tried to contact Good Fencing,…

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1st time
Jan 17, 2016 7:00 pm
Alexxdavid
Alexxdavid
17 January 2016

Opinion on this floor plan

Opinion on this floor plan
WA

We are having 4 metres from the media extended under the eaves as this will be used as the recess for the projector screen. The other 3x6 metres from the "rumpus" lol will…

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Alexxdavid
Jan 17, 2016 6:42 pm
TomCat
TomCat
17 January 2016

Building in Adelaide - furnishings

Building in Adelaide - furnishings
SA

Hi peeps! Interested to share supplier/trade advice? I'm looking for furniture. Know where to find quality furniture that's not 'on trend'. Eg 'House of Java' Unley Road…

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TomCat
Jan 17, 2016 10:16 am
TomCat
1st-timers
1st-timers
17 January 2016

How Many Bricks? One For The Maths Experts

How Many Bricks? One For The Maths Experts
QLD

Thanks for that, I now have a much better idea of how much extra upgrading our mortar colour will cost.

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1st-timers
Jan 17, 2016 9:17 am
1st-timers
1st-timers
16 January 2016

So Much Uncompliance In Our Subdivision

So Much Uncompliance In Our Subdivision
QLD

'Our' bin has now moved to the neighbours vacant lot but this time we did notice that the builder across the road who we thought was the owner of the bin, has one on his…

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1st-timers
Jan 16, 2016 6:28 pm
philsmith72
philsmith72
15 January 2016

Large ~30mm Gap Above Window Between Brickwork

Large ~30mm Gap Above Window Between Brickwork
VIC

They will cover it with a trim, standard practice for most builders, something to do with the brick heights around the windows, will look ok once done,they are called…

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philsmith72
Jan 15, 2016 7:06 pm
Megera
Megera
15 January 2016

Contact with Site supervisor

Contact with Site supervisor
NSW

We met ours when we went in to sign our final construction drawings. While we were there he asked us not to go on site without him and any time we wanted on site all we…

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Megera
Jan 15, 2016 3:18 pm
Megera
Ponzu
Ponzu
15 January 2016

Ducted AC advice

Ducted AC advice
NSW

Daikin are considered by some as the best if that helps. The actron heat exchanger has fans on the top instead of on the side, which is useful depending on where they are…

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Ponzu
Jan 15, 2016 11:44 am
psyherin
psyherin
15 January 2016

Wendy Way / Butterfly Boulevard / Bethany Road Tarneit

Wendy Way / Butterfly Boulevard / Bethany Road Tarneit
VIC

Hi RickP, Our LOT no. 632. :) . I dont have the vendors conveyancer no. I only had the email address which i got it of the contract page 2. I have PM you the details

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psyherin
Jan 15, 2016 8:54 am
psyherin
mcrowley
mcrowley
15 January 2016

Construction Fence and Sediment Control Fence

Construction Fence and Sediment Control Fence
NSW

i have solution for that. when my home was on under construction i preferred which block noise like magic.i buyed it from soundbarrierfence.really bestest and quality…

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mcrowley
Jan 15, 2016 7:54 am
mcrowley
mcrowley
15 January 2016

DA - Utility Provider Requirements

DA - Utility Provider Requirements
NSW

Hi Deejay08 Thanks, issue in this case is builder is not appointed yet and I am acting temporarily as an owner builder to ensure my DA doesn't lapse and this is a…

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mcrowley
Jan 15, 2016 7:53 am
perthgirl16
perthgirl16
15 January 2016

Our BTH Build in Doubleview

Our BTH Build in Doubleview
WA
1 ... 9, 10, 11

OMG - we've had inspections at brickwork/ lockup and PCI - they have saved us -backed up what we knew to be a cr&ppy job and picked up so many more problems. Please ,…

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perthgirl16
Jan 15, 2016 12:25 am
perthgirl16
perthgirl16
15 January 2016

Anyone else regret building a new home?

Anyone else regret building a new home?
QLD
1, 2, 3

No progress as yet, however our case is at the lawyers and "being reasonable" or "being seen to be reasonable" even though you know they don't give a flying cr&p means…

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perthgirl16
Jan 15, 2016 12:23 am
Althom
Althom
15 January 2016

First meeting with site supervisor

First meeting with site supervisor
NSW

Ask him how many other builds he is supervising. That way you'll be able to work out how long he will be spending on our build every week. Probably going to be of the…

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Althom
Jan 14, 2016 11:54 pm
Althom
OllyOllyRumbah
OllyOllyRumbah
14 January 2016

Opticomm Estate - $1210 to connect - any feedback

Opticomm Estate - $1210 to connect - any feedback
QLD

Am building in an Opticomm estate and paid Hallmark Homes $880 to have Opticomm set up and have now been charged a further $330 by Opticomm for a connection fee. Thought…

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OllyOllyRumbah
Jan 14, 2016 4:13 pm
TomCat
TomCat
14 January 2016

Flooring company wants full payment before install, What the

Flooring company wants full payment before install, What the
SA

We had Carpet Call do our carpets and they asked for remaining $7k before install. We paid. Top job Our tiler who did a freaking awesome job, doing what looked like the…

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TomCat
Jan 14, 2016 3:42 pm
TomCat
OllyOllyRumbah
OllyOllyRumbah
14 January 2016

Poor quality plumbing - Hallmark Homes

Poor quality plumbing - Hallmark Homes
QLD

Your independent building inspector should be telling you that notwithstanding self-certification, workmanship fails skill and care test and is therefore in breach of…

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OllyOllyRumbah
Jan 14, 2016 2:53 pm
Tribe7
Tribe7
13 January 2016

Our new home in Brisbane's north

Our new home in Brisbane's north
QLD
1, 2, 3, 4

Do you think dark outdoor tiles would get really hot? We have all day sun to our alfresco? I just showed hubby your decking and he loves it. I do too, maybe we will deck…

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Tribe7
Jan 13, 2016 10:11 pm
Tribe7
clueless2009
clueless2009
13 January 2016

Henley Sahara Q2, Doreen

Henley Sahara Q2, Doreen
VIC

hi all hope your build going well and we like to check something out on the sahara q2 the starting price now is $289900. I have few questions on the upgrades that have…

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clueless2009
Jan 13, 2016 8:47 pm
deejay08
deejay08
13 January 2016

H3nl3y Homes - Bricks - at the PCI state - should I accept?

H3nl3y Homes - Bricks - at the PCI state - should I accept?
VIC
1, 2

Omg! You should not have to accept that poor level of bricking! Looks like my 7 year old did it...in nsw the building code states that level of workmanship should match…

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deejay08
Jan 13, 2016 4:47 pm
hasnon
hasnon
13 January 2016

Upper Point Cook

Upper Point Cook
VIC

Building in Stage 8 too! Hopefully their most recent estimation of titling in late February is accurate.

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hasnon
Jan 13, 2016 4:35 pm
hasnon
R_M
R_M
13 January 2016

Seeking feedback re: Stylemaster Homes

Seeking feedback re: Stylemaster Homes
QLD

Hi Musefan We are in the process of having our contracts drawn up with Stylemaster to build a Piazza. What helped us decide was plenty of positive feedback online about…

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R_M
Jan 13, 2016 1:34 pm
nikk86
nikk86
13 January 2016

Clarendon Homes changing promotional packages

Clarendon Homes changing promotional packages
NSW

Thanks for the reply. It's a joke isn't it. I can't believe that I have it in writing that the promotion is being changed for me as a variation and that they are now…

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nikk86
Jan 13, 2016 11:57 am
BronS
BronS
13 January 2016

Building With Redink in Lesmurdie

Building With Redink in Lesmurdie
WA

/Users/bronwynnsprogowski/Pictures/iPhoto Library/Masters/2015/12/15/20151215-184850/PC150697.JPG from the back

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BronS
Jan 13, 2016 12:42 am
perthgirl16
perthgirl16
13 January 2016

Final Inspection - Aussie Living Homes

Final Inspection - Aussie Living Homes
WA

OMG - that's terrible. Our list from our inspector at PCI was 90 pages. That was nearly 6 weeks ago and they have done very little that I can see. Hope things have worked out.

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perthgirl16
Jan 12, 2016 11:59 pm
perthgirl16
perthgirl16
13 January 2016

Suffolk Park Estate Caversham - Smarthomes

Suffolk Park Estate Caversham - Smarthomes
WA
1, 2

wow - hope things get sorted out soon.

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perthgirl16
Jan 12, 2016 11:49 pm
Huggy_B
Huggy_B
12 January 2016

36 Weeks build time & liquidated damages $1 per working day

36 Weeks build time & liquidated damages $1 per working day
NSW

Its a bit late now saying the LD's are unreasonably low when you've signed a contract I would have thought?

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Huggy_B
Jan 12, 2016 8:18 pm
Huggy_B
LawntonMan
LawntonMan
12 January 2016

Building in Lawnton, QLD, Plantation Homes

Building in Lawnton, QLD, Plantation Homes
QLD

Thank you for sharing all your feedback and your thoughts and experience. I'll definitely join that group and keep you posted. Cheers

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LawntonMan
Jan 12, 2016 11:26 am
7th_Cavalry
7th_Cavalry
11 January 2016

Building with Boutique Homes

Building with Boutique Homes
VIC
1, 2

we are building with Boutique homes how's the overall quality rating for the St. Tropez?

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7th_Cavalry
Jan 11, 2016 8:51 pm
7th_Cavalry
Saint Girl
Saint Girl
11 January 2016

Anyone out there building a MainVue Ivory?

Anyone out there building a MainVue Ivory?
VIC

We are building the MainVue Ivory 436. I can find lots of Amalfi fans but only one other Ivory. Anyone else??????

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Saint Girl
Jan 11, 2016 8:37 am
Saint Girl
Stewie D
Stewie D
11 January 2016

Gyprock Shaft Liner Panels for party wall in duplex?

Gyprock Shaft Liner Panels for party wall in duplex?
NSW

People on these forums will give you an opinion not based on hard facts. You are better off downloading a pdf of the product and looking at its fire resistant, thermal and…

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Stewie D
Jan 11, 2016 8:15 am
millyr75
millyr75
10 January 2016

What goes with Evening Haze Colour Bond Roof?

What goes with Evening Haze Colour Bond Roof?
NSW

We thought of painting the render Dune but are concerned that the house will then look too greyish. My husband is from the UK and grey houses remind him of the council…

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millyr75
Jan 10, 2016 9:01 pm
Jack75
Jack75
9 January 2016

Esperance Homes - Melbourne - they don't build in Brunswick

Esperance Homes - Melbourne - they don't build in Brunswick
VIC

Hi all, We live in Brunswick in Melbourne and we're looking to do a Knock Down Rebuild. We went and visited the Esperance Homes display home today in Keysborough…

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Jack75
Jan 09, 2016 5:18 pm
janidbest
janidbest
9 January 2016

Are worth this upgrades on basic home

Are worth this upgrades on basic home
VIC

Thanks for your suggestion @oneJohn.. sorry wasn't really sure how to use the forum here.. took me a while.. waiting to see our house.. just started it is in in slab stage now.

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janidbest
Jan 09, 2016 3:37 pm
durance3
durance3
9 January 2016

Ceiling Joists help needed

Ceiling Joists help needed
WA

Hi Everyone Were building in WA and noticed our ceiling joists that attach to the 31 courses aren't dyna bolted to the wall, it just has bits of pine joined to the…

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durance3
Jan 09, 2016 12:05 pm
surja
surja
9 January 2016

KDR:Coral Daydream 28:SW Sydney - Pendant/blind pics page 39

KDR:Coral Daydream 28:SW Sydney - Pendant/blind pics page 39
NSW
1 ... 38, 39, 40

Hi all please sharing how to monitor progress land settle. Thank you

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surja
Jan 09, 2016 10:30 am
Verdelho5T
Verdelho5T
9 January 2016

Building with beechwood in the Shoalhaven

Building with beechwood in the Shoalhaven
NSW

here is my advice. Go over your tender with fine tooth comb. Query any costs. Query any credits you feel you should be getting back for changes. We followed a lot of the…

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Verdelho5T
Jan 08, 2016 11:23 pm
toddzilla
toddzilla
8 January 2016

HELP! Electrical work after handover?

HELP! Electrical work after handover?
NSW

Saturn zen can be installed on plasterboard easily afterwards, however please pay the extra to get a neutral at the switch, for switching options Have you looked at the…

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toddzilla
Jan 08, 2016 7:22 pm
CharlesDaBeast
CharlesDaBeast
8 January 2016

12 Month Maintenance Period

12 Month Maintenance Period
VIC

Hi all In 4 months I'll be going through my 12 month maintenance check and would like any general advice on some of the not so obvious call outs that are easily missed.…

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CharlesDaBeast
Jan 08, 2016 7:07 am
CharlesDaBeast
CharlesDaBeast
8 January 2016

anyone building the aegean from mainvue???

anyone building the aegean from mainvue???
VIC

Sorry for the late reply. I built the Aegean 230 in Williamstown and have been living in it for 6 months. What would you like to know?

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CharlesDaBeast
Jan 08, 2016 6:59 am
Alleypally
Alleypally
7 January 2016

Buiding Inspector - Melbourne

Buiding Inspector - Melbourne
VIC

Hi Danny We are just about to start ours and we are using a company called Darbecca. I've not used them before but have been recommended by a few people on this forum.

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Alleypally
Jan 07, 2016 4:17 pm
Alleypally
jelbell55
jelbell55
7 January 2016

Burns Beach Build with Dale Alcock - We have Walls!!!

Burns Beach Build with Dale Alcock - We have Walls!!!
WA
1, 2, 3, 4, 5

That is great news Herbie! Your build has gone by really fast. Glad there were only minor issues. Hope handover goes well for you :)

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jelbell55
Jan 07, 2016 10:14 am
Mustang30
Mustang30
7 January 2016

Simonds express homes

Simonds express homes
VIC

Hi Anj, Big thumbs up from me. I believe it is value for money. Simonds will start with saying " strictly no changes to the house"... but if you insist on few cosmetic…

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Mustang30
Jan 07, 2016 9:44 am
Joynz
Joynz
7 January 2016

Anyone built with Turnkey Homes in Melbourne?

Anyone built with Turnkey Homes in Melbourne?
VIC

Have you built with Turnkey? How was it? I am considering a knock down rebuild and picked up a brochure for Turnkey Homes. Their pricing includes the site costs in the…

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Joynz
Jan 07, 2016 4:56 am
vonsta76
vonsta76
6 January 2016

And our story begins...

And our story begins...
QLD

Thanks melandjohn! Settlement went as expected luckily (on my birthday, nice present!) Now just waiting on a contract back from head office.

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vonsta76
Jan 06, 2016 9:51 pm
vonsta76
zc12345
zc12345
6 January 2016

How detailed should a Building Contract be ?

How detailed should a Building Contract be ?
QLD

ok thanks. yeah i am in Sydney. a bit too far hahhaa

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zc12345
Jan 06, 2016 9:41 am
lazandjohn
lazandjohn
6 January 2016

Getting build quotes

Getting build quotes
WA

Around $5k is what we've agreed for the drawings/design. I know that's very cheap as quotes I received from a few designers were a percentage of our build cost and…

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lazandjohn
Jan 06, 2016 8:53 am
bigniqiu
bigniqiu
5 January 2016

building new fence (melbourne)

building new fence (melbourne)
VIC

hi guys, Need to ask a fence problem again. According to my approved plan, I need to build a 1.8m high fence. While consuling to fence company, they told me that I need…

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bigniqiu
Jan 05, 2016 4:25 pm

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