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sonia329
sonia329
21 April 2018

Anyone bulding with Lily Homes?

Anyone bulding with Lily Homes?
NSW

Hi Rushil just wanted to know your experience with lily home

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sonia329
Apr 21, 2018 6:57 pm
chiggles
chiggles
21 April 2018

Land - controlled or uncontrolled fill

Land - controlled or uncontrolled fill

Thanks Nabeelc, that's a great idea, and low risk as if it doesn't work out then no harm done. Do you have a thread for your build?

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chiggles
Apr 21, 2018 2:00 pm
dillongl
dillongl
21 April 2018

GJ Gardner Bundanoon

GJ Gardner Bundanoon
NSW

Just picked up our painting from the framers - to go in the hallway - been rolled up under the bed for 5 years waiting for its new home! Hopefully keys by 10th May…

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dillongl
Apr 21, 2018 10:17 am
dillongl
dymmmplz
dymmmplz
20 April 2018

Eden Brae - Jasper Design

Eden Brae - Jasper Design
NSW

hello, looking to build the Jasper 33 MK II and would love to hear from those that have built it - looking for tips, ideas and suggestions thanks

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dymmmplz
Apr 20, 2018 9:05 pm
inexp_user
inexp_user
20 April 2018

Are gables and Eaves part of Lock up?

Are gables and Eaves part of Lock up?
VIC

We have been invoiced for our lock up but we do not have any handles on our external doors, or locks for that matter. We have a small wall that has yet to be bricked and…

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inexp_user
Apr 20, 2018 8:46 pm
inexp_user
kirashogun
kirashogun
20 April 2018

$20psqm to upgrade to coloured grout - does that seem right?

$20psqm to upgrade to coloured grout - does that seem right?

Getting ripped off. I upgraded my tiles to 600x600 with Davco Elite Colourgrout for 2300$ for wet areas of a 3 bath house.

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kirashogun
Apr 20, 2018 8:09 pm
Forg
Forg
20 April 2018

Should of brought established lol

Should of brought established lol
1, 2

Same-same but different for us. We bought the worst house in the ... well not best street, but a nice quiet street at least, and even though there's a business-park a…

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Forg
Apr 20, 2018 4:42 pm
ddarroch
ddarroch
20 April 2018

House Plan Design -

House Plan Design -
WA

Cool. If the builder gets it right I'm sure you'll have a house which is much more comfortable, light & bright! Plus you'll have reduced bills for heating/cooling :)

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ddarroch
Apr 20, 2018 2:34 pm
akuma69
akuma69
20 April 2018

Building At Edmondson Park

Building At Edmondson Park
NSW
1 ... 171, 172, 173

Land lot size – 480.4 m2 FSR – 0.65 Land location edmondson park…

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akuma69
Apr 20, 2018 12:44 pm
pEast
pEast
20 April 2018

Building with Inspired Homes

Building with Inspired Homes
VIC

Claire is building them - Posting on Arden developments

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pEast
Apr 20, 2018 11:26 am
dillongl
dillongl
20 April 2018

GJ Gardner - Bundanoon

GJ Gardner - Bundanoon
NSW

Latest update Painters booked 26 & 27/04 Builders clean booked 30/04 Flyscreen and aluminium booked 01/05 Estimated client walk through (pre handover) 02/05 Keeping…

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dillongl
Apr 20, 2018 9:14 am
dillongl
ydnewa
ydnewa
19 April 2018

Allworth Delux Rumpus

Allworth Delux Rumpus
NSW

So this morning I checked the councils application tracker, as I do everyday lol. And guess what our plans had been approved as of yesterday. I am so excited, so it begins.

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ydnewa
Apr 19, 2018 6:50 pm
ydnewa
SamanthaS
SamanthaS
19 April 2018

Elderton homes

Elderton homes
NSW

Hi Riya Did you end up building with Elderton?

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SamanthaS
Apr 19, 2018 4:44 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
19 April 2018

Home Design Software - Too many to choose from?

Home Design Software - Too many to choose from?
NSW

I can assure you they don't do similar things Pick a program that will allow 1. Easy File Transfers/Translation- Stops people from having to redo things 2. Covers the…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Apr 19, 2018 11:26 am
StructuralBIMGuy
0020039Ahmed
0020039Ahmed
19 April 2018

Land ownership NSW

Land ownership NSW
NSW

Thanks

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0020039Ahmed
Apr 19, 2018 9:04 am
Michelle
Michelle
18 April 2018

Tile colours - help!!

Tile colours - help!!

Hi there...:) I prefer to see the one colour and tone throughout with wet areas. But there is no rule to follow on this. Like I always say, its your home, if it makes you…

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Michelle
Apr 18, 2018 8:02 pm
Michelle
ct-101
ct-101
18 April 2018

101 residential building feedback

101 residential building feedback
WA

I honestly understand your thinking, I'd say the same thing if I didn't have the personal experience with this case. I feel like we're taking this thread away from…

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ct-101
Apr 18, 2018 7:14 pm
seanpain4
seanpain4
18 April 2018

Custom House Plan - Wanting Feedback and Suggestions

Custom House Plan - Wanting Feedback and Suggestions
VIC

Located in Red Cliffs, North West Victoria. Very true. Sounds good. I will take that all into consideration and see what I can come up with. Thanks!

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seanpain4
Apr 18, 2018 2:29 pm
Jacks
Jacks
18 April 2018

Sydney Project Home Builders that offer Hebel PowerFloor?

Sydney Project Home Builders that offer Hebel PowerFloor?
NSW

How did you go Andy9? Did you find yourselves a builder?

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Jacks
Apr 18, 2018 7:07 am
Lonez
Lonez
17 April 2018

Metricon Glendale 45

Metricon Glendale 45

Our land titled last July thanks to the consulatant who saw us early in the year he never made any changes to our plan so come to colour selection mid last year nothing…

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Lonez
Apr 17, 2018 11:44 pm
jpmontoya
jpmontoya
17 April 2018

WA Builders - trying to decide between several

WA Builders - trying to decide between several
WA

Make sure you don't use Domination Homes......had a terrible experience with them. Happy to provide more detailed information off line. Firstly I'd suggest buying an…

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jpmontoya
Apr 17, 2018 8:34 pm
jpmontoya
shokel1975
shokel1975
17 April 2018

Metricon Glendale 39 LE (Melbourne Metro)

Metricon Glendale 39 LE (Melbourne Metro)
VIC

Hi Pc3d, can you please tell me where this display home is (first image)? I really like the colour scheme - we are building the Glendale 42 with Peninsula facade. thanks!

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shokel1975
Apr 17, 2018 3:06 pm
shokel1975
DustyBlue
DustyBlue
17 April 2018

Anyone building in Kinglake West VIC?

Anyone building in Kinglake West VIC?
VIC

Hello! We are currently considering purchasing land to build our family home in Kinglake West. We know the area & aren't too far from it now but just thought I'd touch…

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DustyBlue
Apr 17, 2018 3:05 pm
BrentandAllison
BrentandAllison
17 April 2018

GJ Gardner Bundanoon

GJ Gardner Bundanoon
NSW

Your SS better stick to his day job! He aint gunna make it as a photographer!

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BrentandAllison
Apr 17, 2018 10:22 am
BrentandAllison
BigDaddyGreenvale
BigDaddyGreenvale
16 April 2018

UMBRA Estate Greenvale

UMBRA Estate Greenvale
VIC
1, 2, 3, 4

I have an issue with a dam being there in my LOT on Bonds lane UMBRA. The builder has given a very high site cost. Anyone else in similar situation.

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BigDaddyGreenvale
Apr 16, 2018 10:58 pm
BigDaddyGreenvale
jay m
jay m
16 April 2018

Practical Completion with Valeco Homes in Brisbane

Practical Completion with Valeco Homes in Brisbane
QLD

Apologies for the late reply. I decided to move in 3 weeks ago with defects still needing attention. Couldn't wait any longer because it was already 14 weeks past…

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jay m
Apr 16, 2018 8:44 pm
stanus
stanus
16 April 2018

KDR - Demoliton

KDR - Demoliton
VIC

recommendation from my builder was wait for the permit then demolish or else you could be left with an empty piece of land.

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stanus
Apr 16, 2018 8:28 pm
stanus
cgn
cgn
16 April 2018

Building By Porter Davis in Aspect Greenvale

Building By Porter Davis in Aspect Greenvale
VIC

Hi, how much were you charged to upgrade your tiles? I will be building in aspect too

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cgn
Apr 16, 2018 10:39 am
just_a_draftee
just_a_draftee
16 April 2018

First Timer (Built By Momu @ Calleya)

First Timer (Built By Momu @ Calleya)
WA
1 ... 15, 16, 17

We ordered it from Brosa. They're a furniture store in Melbourne, however they were offering free shipping over the boxing day sales so we jumped on it :)

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just_a_draftee
Apr 16, 2018 10:13 am
just_a_draftee
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
16 April 2018

New home build inclusions costs

New home build inclusions costs
VIC

Hi curtly If you are are planning your build Make sure the designers uses 3D on all elements of your build, ie engineering & construction from there it's relatively easy…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Apr 16, 2018 7:15 am
StructuralBIMGuy
larry1124
larry1124
15 April 2018

Building with Simonds in NSW

Building with Simonds in NSW
NSW

I'm bulding with Simonds Queensland now and are confronting a similar situation with Oldwithers. As my…

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larry1124
Apr 15, 2018 11:29 pm
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sweetswisssteel
Apr 15, 2018 10:54 pm
marshi
marshi
15 April 2018

Junction pit (water)

Junction pit (water)
VIC

Our house is nearly finished and have kind of just realised we have a 'junction' pit right in our front yard. As far as I can tell it's just our plumbers that have done it…

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marshi
Apr 15, 2018 7:49 pm
Waverly36
Waverly36
15 April 2018

Building with provincial homes- Waverley 36 - Werrington nsw

Building with provincial homes- Waverley 36 - Werrington nsw
NSW

Hi all We are building a new home Waverley 36 double storey with provincial home builders at Warrington nsw. Just wanted to know your experience with provincial…

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Waverly36
Apr 15, 2018 9:31 am
ang001
ang001
15 April 2018

project builders - your experience

project builders - your experience
QLD

Thanks Brenton41.

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ang001
Apr 15, 2018 8:21 am
vonsta76
vonsta76
14 April 2018

Coral Capri 25- Week 6: Lining Stage

Coral Capri 25- Week 6: Lining Stage
QLD
1 ... 37, 38, 39

M just worried about 200 days tender because someone said they can hold price for 200 days but construction should start in 200 days from the day you paid initial deposit…

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vonsta76
Apr 14, 2018 4:37 pm
vonsta76
building-expert
building-expert
14 April 2018

Liquidated Damages

Liquidated Damages

Your PCI and the occupancy permit are no evidence that the house has reached practical completion and neither triggers builder's release from liquidated damages if the…

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building-expert
Apr 14, 2018 7:25 am
building-expert
Seren1ty
Seren1ty
13 April 2018

Considering a knock down rebuild - price?

Considering a knock down rebuild - price?

Thanks for the extra info. I think the ballpark figures I mentioned are still probably relevant for you, with maybe the house part moving into more the 450k to 600k range.…

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Seren1ty
Apr 13, 2018 8:12 pm
ianjel
ianjel
13 April 2018

450 versus 600mm eaves

450 versus 600mm eaves

Thank you for your advice. Very well appreciated. 👍🏻

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ianjel
Apr 13, 2018 8:07 pm
hutch
hutch
13 April 2018

Stage 41

Stage 41

Stage 41 Hi All Can someone please help me with the update for the stage 41 registration date. Thanks Paul

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hutch
Apr 13, 2018 2:17 pm
Kery_deep
Kery_deep
13 April 2018

Garden Retreat

Garden Retreat
NSW

Hi, any more info on garden retreat. Base cost how much for site cost how did the built go ??

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Kery_deep
Apr 13, 2018 10:57 am
claire91
claire91
13 April 2018

Talk to me about Granvue homes

Talk to me about Granvue homes
VIC

It took over 3 months do finish our final inspection and they still didn’t complete everything they had to pay us out and we got our own trades men in to fix it

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claire91
Apr 13, 2018 7:38 am
Joggles
Joggles
12 April 2018

Brisbane Build with Dixon

Brisbane Build with Dixon
QLD
1, 2, 3, 4

Thanks gr8ly! Driveway and additional paths should be poured next Wednesday. Final inspection and handover end of next week if all goes according to plan. I think we are…

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Joggles
Apr 12, 2018 10:24 pm
Joggles
BrownDog77
BrownDog77
12 April 2018

Coral home Kirra 23 project

Coral home Kirra 23 project
QLD
1, 2

Hi Pablo sorry I did not receive your last notification regarding electrician... We are in Newie but when we spoke to him before rough in he asked us if we wanted to any…

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BrownDog77
Apr 12, 2018 7:17 pm
Salfield
Salfield
12 April 2018

KDR Ryde NSW - Experience with rock??

KDR Ryde NSW - Experience with rock??
NSW

Hi kitty. We are building with Rawson on a sloping (sideways) block in the Newcastle area. We are building a 42 square home for around that price so surely you can get…

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Salfield
Apr 12, 2018 6:12 pm
dharmesh
dharmesh
12 April 2018

Building Fowler Icon 28 in St Helens Park

Building Fowler Icon 28 in St Helens Park
NSW

That's nice design there. Liked the Grand Outdoor Retreat. We are building with Vogue Homes, on lot 6106. Ours design is almost finalised, now it will go for CDC…

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dharmesh
Apr 12, 2018 2:18 pm
larry1124
larry1124
12 April 2018

What changes of plan will impact engineer report & approval?

What changes of plan will impact engineer report & approval?
QLD

Thank you for your reply building expert. To meet the expiry date of my pre-approved loan, i signed the contract with the builder first and then proceed with colour…

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larry1124
Apr 12, 2018 10:04 am
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
11 April 2018

Power run in - Vs Trenching - Builder ambiguity

Power run in - Vs Trenching - Builder ambiguity
WA

Hsefrmkorea It's not a good start if your builder makes mistakes with estimating the power run and trenching and I am pretty sure he can't hang cables from trees therefore…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Apr 11, 2018 7:10 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
vaness
vaness
11 April 2018

Anyone building in Plenty Gorge Views estate, South Morang

Anyone building in Plenty Gorge Views estate, South Morang
VIC
1 ... 11, 12, 13

Hello, Could someone please tell me who are the solicitor's acting on behalf of the vendor? I am looking to buy in Stage 3 and would like to have a look at the contract &…

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vaness
Apr 11, 2018 7:06 pm

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