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MaisonDeBritts
MaisonDeBritts
29 October 2009

Window Splashback

Window Splashback
NSW

We have one and it is my favourite thing in the kitchen-it lets in so much light into the kitchen which would have been very dark otherwise. Ours…

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MaisonDeBritts
Oct 29, 2009 2:05 pm
MaisonDeBritts
ebyelyakov
ebyelyakov
29 October 2009

Anyone wants to share All About The Start of Construction?

Anyone wants to share All About The Start of Construction?
NSW

That young fellow -- did you go to their office in Glenwood? (just checked there and could not see that display centre was listed -- it seems they sold it out...)... The…

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ebyelyakov
Oct 29, 2009 10:12 am
ebyelyakov
Micklou
Micklou
26 October 2009

Micklou's build

Micklou's build
NSW
1, 2, 3, 4

Oh themax I can feel your sympathy in your post. Thank you so much for sharing our pain! We feel as if we are grieving a bit.... not over the loss of the house but with…

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Micklou
Oct 26, 2009 7:09 pm
ebyelyakov
ebyelyakov
26 October 2009

Almost in Council

Almost in Council
NSW

Welcome. I'm a first timer as well and I'm finally in the construction phase. This forum and community are fantastic and are very helpful. Good luck with your journey, the…

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ebyelyakov
Oct 26, 2009 10:10 am
ebyelyakov
themax
themax
26 October 2009

Bunnings @ Kirrawee have very wide range of buildn materials

Bunnings @ Kirrawee have very wide range of buildn materials
NSW

Yes gsm I agree. I spend WAY TOO MUCH TIME THERE. :::

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themax
Oct 26, 2009 8:32 am
themax
oreo
oreo
25 October 2009

STANHOPE GARDENS community levy

STANHOPE GARDENS community levy
NSW

Yes you own the land. Community levy is the quarterly fee you pay for the use of pool and tennis courts plus maintenance (mowing, cleaning etc) of the area.

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oreo
Oct 25, 2009 9:02 am
jasche77
jasche77
24 October 2009

Jason's Bachelor Pad (Sirocco 7)- The Beginning

Jason's Bachelor Pad (Sirocco 7)- The Beginning
NSW
1, 2

the only down side to being a bachelor is that i will have to clean that whole house all by myself ::wornout::

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jasche77
Oct 24, 2009 3:48 pm
jasche77
D&SG
D&SG
24 October 2009

Reminder to all Newcastle members (Expo * Expo * Expo)

Reminder to all Newcastle members (Expo * Expo * Expo)
NSW

Thanks for that! We knew about the expo but had forgotten about it :lol:

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D&SG
Oct 24, 2009 12:18 pm
D&SG
JaHouse
JaHouse
23 October 2009

Re: Masterton Homes - The new thread

Re: Masterton Homes - The new thread
NSW

Hi All Mastertoners, We are building a Santorini in St George Area and have been following this forum and find it very helpful. It may sound awful to say, but I feel…

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JaHouse
Oct 23, 2009 10:18 pm
HangOver
HangOver
22 October 2009

Need advice Starting from scratch on rural land

Need advice Starting from scratch on rural land
NSW

hi we are in the prcess of building semi-rural which basically means we have power to the boundry but we are lucky the building envelope is only 40m from the…

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HangOver
Oct 22, 2009 4:36 pm
princessfee
princessfee
20 October 2009

Wisdom Aspiration 35 @ The Ponds

Wisdom Aspiration 35 @ The Ponds
NSW
1 ... 13, 14, 15

Ah cool, that sounds pretty straight forward. Thanks MK :D. Our speed home will be quite quick as our place is only a 4 minute drive from head office :lol:.

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princessfee
Oct 20, 2009 7:03 pm
TamDaz
TamDaz
20 October 2009

Henley Property Group / Homes Sydney - Questions

Henley Property Group / Homes Sydney - Questions
NSW

This may be a leap, but I've noticed here in SA, their website is down and they have closed all their display homes. They do however still exist, selling house and land…

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TamDaz
Oct 20, 2009 6:32 pm
mjt084
mjt084
20 October 2009

Anyone built with Cavalier Homes Newcastle?

Anyone built with Cavalier Homes Newcastle?
NSW

Thanks Kyton, My girlfriend lives just around the corner from Christo Rd so I'll have to check the house out next time I'm over there! The architect I've been dealing…

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mjt084
Oct 20, 2009 9:12 am
suh
suh
20 October 2009

Can't help myself - photos... hey ICK FS bench included

Can't help myself - photos... hey ICK FS bench included
NSW
1, 2, 3

:lol: keep them safe Meeshell :sh: did I tell you the red rug has gone :z: and the red…

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suh
Oct 20, 2009 7:59 am
suh
suh
suh
20 October 2009

They think they know better

They think they know better
NSW

Whats wrong with blokes? :p There have been many times that I have come out of a hairdresser looking different from what I wanted. heheh…

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suh
Oct 20, 2009 7:56 am
suh
Jochicho
Jochicho
18 October 2009

Building a Wisdom Prosperity 23- We are in and loving it!

Building a Wisdom Prosperity 23- We are in and loving it!
NSW
1 ... 31, 32, 33

Thanks darling! you are just too sweet! I have missed you all heaps too, I keep wondering what's happening at your houses! I am only back temporarily until I can sneak…

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Jochicho
Oct 18, 2009 9:57 pm
tildepeople819
tildepeople819
15 October 2009

Garage Driveway Gradient

Garage Driveway Gradient
NSW

Hello softwood, you're not alone as we are on the same boat. :( :( :( good luck to us. i might contact the council to enquire and will keep you posted. that way, we won't…

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tildepeople819
Oct 14, 2009 11:03 pm
free will
free will
14 October 2009

Renovate or detonate

Renovate or detonate
NSW

" title="Big grin" /> It's what we did as long term (we have two little kids and intend to be in our house for the next 25 years) we would…

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free will
Oct 14, 2009 10:54 am
JohnnyD
JohnnyD
14 October 2009

Dickinson's

Dickinson's
NSW

Hi Kim, Good to hear that you sold your house...that's one less thing you have to worry about! If you go to Cootamundra they might give you my sisters house to look…

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JohnnyD
Oct 14, 2009 9:30 am
JohnnyD
meldives
meldives
7 October 2009

Anybody built the same house as someone else in the street?

Anybody built the same house as someone else in the street?
NSW
1, 2

Meldives, that's cute...looks like a doll's house village or something. :D But yeah, it's nice to have some individuality. We have plenty of that.... :lol:

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meldives
Oct 07, 2009 7:47 am
ekman
ekman
29 September 2009

knock down rebuild question - sydney

knock down rebuild question - sydney
NSW

many thanks Dan and Knockitdown

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ekman
Sep 29, 2009 6:54 pm
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KnockItDown
Sep 29, 2009 2:41 pm
KnockItDown
mudmap
mudmap
29 September 2009

How do I get rid of 400 tons of soil?

How do I get rid of 400 tons of soil?
NSW

I suggest you phone all the trucking companys and or plant hire companys and get prices to cart away as they also tender projects requiring filling. I would say $15 isn't…

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mudmap
Sep 29, 2009 10:53 am
CMET
CMET
28 September 2009

Eden Brae or Cosmopolitan?

Eden Brae or Cosmopolitan?
NSW

Hi Bozza, In relation to you kitchen appliances, you will find that you will not get very much back from them as a credit. We wanted to do the same thing, but because…

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CMET
Sep 28, 2009 8:12 am
Dettie
Dettie
24 September 2009

Metric0n in NSW or alternatives?

Metric0n in NSW or alternatives?
NSW

Thanks guys! I will give Wisdom a call. Dettie

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Dettie
Sep 24, 2009 10:17 am
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principessa
Sep 23, 2009 9:07 pm
principessa
JohnnyD
JohnnyD
22 September 2009

What are the pitfalls of building with a small builer?

What are the pitfalls of building with a small builer?
NSW

We are building with Cavalier Homes Macarthur & so far they have been great.The thing we love the most is dealing direct with the builder & they only charge what they get…

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JohnnyD
Sep 22, 2009 8:56 pm
JohnnyD
simpson
simpson
22 September 2009

Has anyone buy Tonnue and groove timber flooring in auction

Has anyone buy Tonnue and groove timber flooring in auction
NSW

Hi Simpson - I've previously bought timber at Laws Auction. Go to http://www.lawsauctions.com.au. You can view the timber in Sydney (Wetherill…

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simpson
Sep 22, 2009 6:26 pm
Southies
Southies
22 September 2009

Building Inspector recommendation in Sydney??

Building Inspector recommendation in Sydney??
NSW

pre-plaster means, brickwork is complete, all electricals & plumbing done ie all ready for the gyprocking

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Southies
Sep 22, 2009 5:58 pm
Southies
SYD-YYZ
SYD-YYZ
17 September 2009

Fixed price or cost plus option?

Fixed price or cost plus option?
NSW

Have you at all considered demolition and construction from scratch, it could be worth a look at the cost of this too. Hope this helps. …

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SYD-YYZ
Sep 17, 2009 9:12 pm
Micklou
Micklou
16 September 2009

Building with Clarendon

Building with Clarendon
NSW

Thanks for the tips justcamping. I notice you are in the Shire too. hmmmmmmm Hope your build goes really well. Cheers! ::smile::

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Micklou
Sep 16, 2009 6:58 pm
ZZZ
ZZZ
15 September 2009

Building Madison 40 with Eden Brae

Building Madison 40 with Eden Brae
NSW

Its taking so long for them to put the downstairs roof. And progress is very slow. Yours seems to have been put up alot faster!! I dont think we are moving in this year! Bummer

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ZZZ
Sep 15, 2009 3:49 pm
Sierra
Sierra
13 September 2009

Any lawyers out there?

Any lawyers out there?
NSW

I would dispute that this is beyond his control, given that teh contract has been in force for several months and at the time of signing, the A/C…

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Sierra
Sep 13, 2009 10:46 am
Sierra
misscrow
misscrow
11 September 2009

Been put off a builder

Been put off a builder
NSW
1, 2

"rather live in a cardboard box under a bridge" than build with them again. hehehe that was my review on that website!! haha its been…

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misscrow
Sep 11, 2009 2:19 am
gsm
gsm
6 September 2009

Upper North Shore Building Adventure

Upper North Shore Building Adventure
NSW

Hi esm, do u have any pics yet? We are also using the moccasin brick and paperbark for gutter, fascia, downpipes, window frames and garage door. Only difference would be…

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gsm
Sep 06, 2009 1:28 am
Michelle
Michelle
4 September 2009

Boral Jarrah bricks?

Boral Jarrah bricks?
NSW

Thank you vicky_qj, so everyone is doing white windows with this brick? Thanks for the replies! ::

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Michelle
Sep 04, 2009 9:44 pm
Michelle

Actually none .. this is what I'm talking about .. here's the image ..

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bluemetal77
Sep 04, 2009 9:32 pm
bluemetal77
rupz
rupz
1 September 2009

Pr0vincial or F0Wler Homes

Pr0vincial or F0Wler Homes
NSW

Hey , Thanks CMET for your reply. We have been to only one of the display home of Fowler which is at Mt.Annan (Sydney). I have heard this thing about "quality" before…

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rupz
Sep 01, 2009 9:59 am
buildingwithhamra
buildingwithhamra
31 August 2009

NSW contract - min. penalty for delay?

NSW contract - min. penalty for delay?
NSW

Also - anyone know how much drama it'll cause if we change the locks, move in and tell the builder to P.O. It would be a big problem, you…

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buildingwithhamra
Aug 31, 2009 3:07 pm
danana
danana
27 August 2009

New first time home builders!

New first time home builders!
NSW

Hello, we are danana, a young couple looking at building a Wisdom house at The Ponds....... We were looking at eden brae untill we read all the negitive comments around…

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danana
Aug 27, 2009 5:56 pm
MaisonDeBritts
MaisonDeBritts
24 August 2009

New User Intro & RAAF related noise question

New User Intro & RAAF related noise question
NSW

Hi Lisanne We are going to be the negotiators from hell on this if we go ahead. Thankfully there is a block nearby that is for sale OUTSIDE the zone... but it's a…

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MaisonDeBritts
Aug 24, 2009 1:57 pm
MaisonDeBritts
onc_artisan
onc_artisan
21 August 2009

How to Speed Up Builder

How to Speed Up Builder
NSW

If it is a large…

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onc_artisan
Aug 21, 2009 9:17 pm
onc_artisan
buildingadreamhome
buildingadreamhome
21 August 2009

I am now ...

I am now ...
NSW

Congratulations Judie! With all the hiccups with Wincrest it's wonderful to see you have come through the other side with a smile! ::cheerleader:: ::cheerleader:: ::cheerleader:: Now where are the photos?????

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buildingadreamhome
Aug 21, 2009 9:05 pm
buildingadreamhome
aya99
aya99
21 August 2009

Rainwtr tank required in a recycle water area,is it normal?

Rainwtr tank required in a recycle water area,is it normal?
NSW

My Baulkham Hills council required a minimum 9000 litres although our land is in a recycle water area, is this normal? My solicitor or the agent, who sold the land, didn't…

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aya99
Aug 21, 2009 4:03 pm
aya99
gsm
gsm
19 August 2009

Can a site supervisor refuse to give license details?!!

Can a site supervisor refuse to give license details?!!
NSW

Thank you for the replies :) :) Hmmm...ok...but when we ran a check, at least 20 other names came up with their license numbers under this company, except the person (our SS),…

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gsm
Aug 19, 2009 6:45 pm
Flissfloss
Flissfloss
18 August 2009

Screen doors in Sydney

Screen doors in Sydney
NSW

Hi Judie, We went with Elie Home Improvements. Fantastic customer service and the price was competitive. We had flyscreens and security doors done and are very happy with them all.

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Flissfloss
Aug 18, 2009 8:07 pm
Flissfloss
bubbler1978
bubbler1978
17 August 2009

Allworth Homes

Allworth Homes
NSW

thanks for the feedback everyone. We ended signing up with Cosmopolitan homes - mainly because we are required to build a Cosmopolitan house on the block we picked - but…

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bubbler1978
Aug 17, 2009 10:26 pm
cielly
cielly
14 August 2009

A Blog About Wisdom Homes

A Blog About Wisdom Homes
NSW

Hi Murray! Sorrento is beautiful! can't wait to see the progress of your build! :) we, too, are building with Wisdom ::lol:: and our experience with them…

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cielly
Aug 14, 2009 9:41 am
cielly
Judie
Judie
10 August 2009

Possession Finally.....

Possession Finally.....
NSW

Congratulations! We are also building with Win***** and should have handover either Friday this week or Mon/Tue next week. We have the same sort of work to do that you do. Judie

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Judie
Aug 10, 2009 11:54 am
Judie
stonecutter1309
stonecutter1309
10 August 2009

Wisdom Homes Sorrento 28

Wisdom Homes Sorrento 28
NSW

Hey MD - welcome! It usually depends on the individual council What does the DCP for your area say?

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stonecutter1309
Aug 10, 2009 10:53 am
stonecutter1309

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