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themax
themax
14 April 2009

Who's building in Sydney?

Who's building in Sydney?
NSW
1, 2, 3

Hi there, We are building in the Sutherland Shire.

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themax
Apr 14, 2009 5:28 pm
themax
Paul12
Paul12
14 April 2009

Building with Allworth Homes

Building with Allworth Homes
NSW

Can't remember…

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Paul12
Apr 14, 2009 1:31 am
sanjeeva
sanjeeva
13 April 2009

Floor Plans....your comment please

Floor Plans....your comment please
NSW

I thought about that too. I am thinking about installing an ultra throw projector. Most ultra throw projectors can produce an 80" image from just 8cm away from the…

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sanjeeva
Apr 13, 2009 11:39 pm
esm
esm
13 April 2009

Building with Masterton Homes - How long does it take?

Building with Masterton Homes - How long does it take?
NSW

hi, i know this is an old thread.. we are building under the hornsby council and 50% with Masterton (still undecided), so I'd be happy to hear what you think and your…

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esm
Apr 13, 2009 6:17 am
mohit
mohit
9 April 2009

Construction Delays - Rain Days

Construction Delays - Rain Days
NSW

But the completion date is…

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mohit
Apr 09, 2009 8:11 am
Jochicho
Jochicho
8 April 2009

Who is still building with Wincrest?

Who is still building with Wincrest?
NSW
1, 2

It would be worth contacting Wisdom again as I think they might have expanded their build areas... Knockitdown was told that they would not build in Hornsby back in…

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Jochicho
Apr 08, 2009 10:25 pm
gilese
gilese
8 April 2009

Available Rebates

Available Rebates
NSW

interesting, thanks stonecutter.

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gilese
Apr 08, 2009 9:51 am
micknshell
micknshell
7 April 2009

help picking external colours (calling photoshop pros)

help picking external colours (calling photoshop pros)
NSW

i like that theme any others ?? anyone using the brick "grange" ?? if anyone has anymore photos with a similar theme it would be much appreciated if ya posted a link…

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micknshell
Apr 07, 2009 10:43 pm
jessica
jessica
6 April 2009

AAARGHHHHH Council said no to Dune Roof [new facade pics]

AAARGHHHHH Council said no to Dune Roof [new facade pics]
NSW
1, 2

Hi Its a personal preference. I think Jasper looks better on the pics above. Anyways good luck with the council ... for your sake i hope u get to keep dune.

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jessica
Apr 06, 2009 10:23 am
pinkladyloo
pinkladyloo
3 April 2009

Itemised costs in the tender or quotation

Itemised costs in the tender or quotation
NSW

Doesn't sound right Rivercup, (as I posted elsewhere for a similar question) A tender is a presentation of the breakdown of costs of the site costs through to the build…

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pinkladyloo
Apr 03, 2009 11:27 am
gilese
gilese
30 March 2009

Wisdom Homes - Esperence 24sqs

Wisdom Homes - Esperence 24sqs
NSW

Esperence is much more roomier, bigger bedrooms. Just walked it and there was not one thing we said we didnt like. In the Providence there was a few things.

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gilese
Mar 30, 2009 1:23 pm
gilese
gilese
29 March 2009

APZ - Asset Protection Zone / Bushfire Protection Zone

APZ - Asset Protection Zone / Bushfire Protection Zone
NSW

Sorry stonecutter, just re-read the guidlines book and realised nothing is standard. I was having a moment. :)

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gilese
Mar 29, 2009 9:00 am
buildingadreamhome
buildingadreamhome
28 March 2009

Another builder goes

Another builder goes
NSW
1, 2, 3, 4

to all you home owners who have taken offence, tuff. my position is that i'm about to loose everything i've…

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buildingadreamhome
Mar 28, 2009 3:01 pm
buildingadreamhome
Cheeky
Cheeky
25 March 2009

Need a listing of all the project builders in NSW

Need a listing of all the project builders in NSW
NSW

Thanks, Bel. That house looks GREAT! Unfortunately, it's too big. I wish I could afford to buy land in the Hornsby Shire Council to fit that in!

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Cheeky
Mar 25, 2009 7:48 am
joles
joles
24 March 2009

Which colour handrail?

Which colour handrail?
NSW
1, 2

I think the problem is that the post is white. The timber looks a little out of place. I think 'chelle mentioned this earlier. I'm just looking at my staircase here and…

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joles
Mar 24, 2009 7:03 pm
joles
Cheeky
Cheeky
23 March 2009

Can you suggest a design with these features?

Can you suggest a design with these features?
NSW

Thanks. It looks lovely. I haven't acquired land yet, but I think it'd be unlikely for me to buy land that is big enough to build a 46 squares house in Hornsby Shire,…

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Cheeky
Mar 23, 2009 8:07 pm
Southies
Southies
23 March 2009

costing of fencing in sydney

costing of fencing in sydney
NSW

Try these sites…

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Southies
Mar 23, 2009 7:25 pm
Southies
buildingadreamhome
buildingadreamhome
23 March 2009

Good narrow block floor plans/designs for Sydney blocks?

Good narrow block floor plans/designs for Sydney blocks?
NSW

This Masterton one is only about 10m wide so would suit. I have been in the display and it's quite nice.

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buildingadreamhome
Mar 23, 2009 9:39 am
buildingadreamhome
Adrian B
Adrian B
20 March 2009

Yes, another fence question

Yes, another fence question
NSW

Spam has left the building.

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Adrian B
Mar 20, 2009 7:40 am
Adrian B
Gearbox
Gearbox
18 March 2009

House Plan

House Plan
NSW

Thank you to everyone who contributed. I will incorporate some of the ideas into the plan. It's now off to Allworth for a tender. I expect a base price of around $150k.

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Gearbox
Mar 18, 2009 8:33 pm
Southies
Southies
18 March 2009

URGENT ANSWER PLEASE -paying tradies for a favour

URGENT ANSWER PLEASE -paying tradies for a favour
NSW
1, 2

thanks rosewood - have just shot my SS an email. Will see how he responds.

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Southies
Mar 18, 2009 3:54 pm
Southies
suh
suh
18 March 2009

Fence Colour?

Fence Colour?
NSW
1, 2

Have you checked if you can get that in a fence colour…

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suh
Mar 18, 2009 12:23 pm
suh
Bam
Bam
17 March 2009

YAY! Back to work (Wincrest)

YAY! Back to work (Wincrest)
NSW

::cheerleader::

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Bam
Mar 17, 2009 6:51 pm
Bam
buildingadreamhome
buildingadreamhome
17 March 2009

45K suspeded concrete alfresco

45K suspeded concrete alfresco
NSW

I would assume that yes if you want to use the underneath of the alfresco for storage then it would have to be watertight and then that would have to be made of cement.…

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buildingadreamhome
Mar 17, 2009 12:36 pm
buildingadreamhome
Judie
Judie
17 March 2009

New member building with Westminster Homes

New member building with Westminster Homes
NSW

Where in South Turramurra? (PM me if you don't want the details here. We're in ST too.) I might be able to arrange for you to meet my friend. Judie

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Judie
Mar 16, 2009 11:36 pm
Judie
croudace
croudace
16 March 2009

House orientation - how important?

House orientation - how important?
NSW

Facing south is not the end of the world. But can you get some high level north windows anyway, (above the roof line)and still face south. Lots of south facing glass is…

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croudace
Mar 16, 2009 6:26 pm
clath
clath
14 March 2009

Heads up, possible price rise again.

Heads up, possible price rise again.
NSW
1, 2

Thanks Joles :) though i think you should ask PD whether they will honour those prices :lol:

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clath
Mar 14, 2009 2:21 pm
clath
sammy_sj
sammy_sj
13 March 2009

Knock down rebuild & first buyer grant

Knock down rebuild & first buyer grant
NSW

You will get the $14000 for purchasing an established house and whatever stamp duty concession applies in your state - which you have not listed so cannot help. You…

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sammy_sj
Mar 13, 2009 10:35 pm
JohnAndTarin
JohnAndTarin
13 March 2009

EB customers - moroka

EB customers - moroka
NSW

We r having normal render. they tryed talking us in to the mokka at the start tho

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JohnAndTarin
Mar 13, 2009 12:06 pm
JohnAndTarin
yvette72
yvette72
12 March 2009

Private builder in sydney

Private builder in sydney
NSW

yes be very careful they will go after you for copyright and they will inforce it to

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yvette72
Mar 12, 2009 12:19 pm
M&M's
M&M's
11 March 2009

Council approval before land registration

Council approval before land registration
NSW

Hi Guys, I thought I'd finally add my 2 cents worth. I am building a Memphis 28 @ The Ponds. MKTodd: We bought a block…

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M&M's
Mar 11, 2009 11:10 am
Jaydeeh
Jaydeeh
9 March 2009

Anyone Building the Saville or a Single storey with EB?

Anyone Building the Saville or a Single storey with EB?
NSW

Aww we're in the same boat. Our land has a 1.4 metre fall and also have to have a split in the house plus garage step down. We were totally shocked too when we found out…

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Jaydeeh
Mar 09, 2009 7:48 pm
mazza
mazza
5 March 2009

W&*dom H- current promotion?

W&*dom H- current promotion?
NSW

Yes I agree. The costs have changed this year, and perhaps you will be looking at a higher price. Have you asked the housing company if they have the deal? usually they…

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mazza
Mar 05, 2009 7:52 pm
dreamz
dreamz
4 March 2009

Prices at Stonecutters Ridge

Prices at Stonecutters Ridge
NSW

I've been reading about stone cutters ridge today! and all i have to say that it seems to me like the ideal place i'd love to live in. Read alot of good news about…

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dreamz
Mar 04, 2009 1:10 pm
stevep79
stevep79
3 March 2009

New NSW Housing Code

New NSW Housing Code
NSW

My builder did the checklist for us as we wanted to try the new system. We qualified under every item except one which was that our…

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stevep79
Mar 03, 2009 1:19 pm
stevep79
FarRez
FarRez
3 March 2009

stormwater detention tanks in the ponds

stormwater detention tanks in the ponds
NSW

thanks stevep79! I thought so too, but then one of the builders that we tendered with told us that and obviously the cost was added to the tender for hydraulic design.…

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FarRez
Mar 03, 2009 12:56 pm
FarRez
FarRez
FarRez
3 March 2009

Asiration 32 or Caprice 30... anyone?

Asiration 32 or Caprice 30... anyone?
NSW

Bluemetal: your site cost are not bad with caprice. do you think they will change later on?

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FarRez
Mar 03, 2009 12:45 pm
FarRez
dreamz
dreamz
3 March 2009

WOW!

WOW!
NSW

Oh thats good!! i was thinking i'd have to spend extra.. ehehehhe yeh with a view like that! that balcony is a great idea! How long until your house is completed…

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dreamz
Mar 03, 2009 9:57 am
lobo
lobo
3 March 2009

Building in a Battle Axe Land

Building in a Battle Axe Land
NSW

Hello We are building in a battle axe site and went to C for the exact reasons as you have been thinking of.... it will be a slow slow build thats for sure. Do you…

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lobo
Mar 03, 2009 7:44 am
lobo
buildingadreamhome
buildingadreamhome
2 March 2009

Building Expo?

Building Expo?
NSW

Or it could be the HIA one which is in April/May

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buildingadreamhome
Mar 02, 2009 12:50 pm
buildingadreamhome
dflaks
dflaks
26 February 2009

Mixers - Sydney Water require change that cost $400 per room

Mixers - Sydney Water require change that cost $400 per room
NSW

Got further info. That charge is basically for putting stop cocks in the ceiling piping....only applicable to bath and shower mixers, not basins as they are easily added…

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dflaks
Feb 26, 2009 6:52 pm
Hellman109
Hellman109
25 February 2009

Where can i find house designs for 25m width block?

Where can i find house designs for 25m width block?
NSW

^^ Thats what I was thinking, put the house on one side and put up a fence to give you a large side yard. However, the OP may not have a deep block :|

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Hellman109
Feb 25, 2009 11:10 am
thorney
thorney
24 February 2009

Looking for land - is this too big a slope?

Looking for land - is this too big a slope?
NSW

My 2 cents :) As much as you can fall in love with a house plan...I would suggest you find a block of land in the area you want that is the…

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thorney
Feb 24, 2009 4:15 pm
thorney
gsm
gsm
23 February 2009

Can anyone recommend good builders for South Sydney area?

Can anyone recommend good builders for South Sydney area?
NSW

Ok, thanks for the all the info :) Once I find a builder I am confidant with, I will also be seeking legal advice from my solicitor, before paying any deposit and signing…

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gsm
Feb 23, 2009 10:49 pm
da68za
da68za
20 February 2009

Spring Farm, Camden

Spring Farm, Camden
NSW

One thing for certain your gardens will grow well as that hole area used to be the main inghams breeding farms for there chickens ... From memory there was about 9…

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da68za
Feb 20, 2009 10:06 am
da68za
suh
suh
19 February 2009

My New Home...eventually!

My New Home...eventually!
NSW
1, 2, 3

Sorry, no pics, I had a look at the retaining wall after work and it was so advanced I will have to take new…

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suh
Feb 19, 2009 7:15 pm
suh
bel
bel
19 February 2009

Is anyone building this house, The Terrace W3stminster

Is anyone building this house, The Terrace W3stminster
NSW

Balcony - no idea :) will send you a pm about the other items :) Bel

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bel
Feb 19, 2009 4:37 pm
bel
Skippa1
Skippa1
17 February 2009

For those whose builder went bust..insurance ?

For those whose builder went bust..insurance ?
NSW

Sue, Hi there.. how are you? have you made any progress with this as yet?? What else needs to be finished off the house?? You say there is a leak on the roof? Is…

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Skippa1
Feb 17, 2009 9:02 pm
Skippa1
Jordann
Jordann
17 February 2009

I've Got Land / Anyone Building at Greenway Views Estate ?

I've Got Land / Anyone Building at Greenway Views Estate ?
NSW

I will be building just down the road in Middleton Grange... We also started off loving Eden Brae as well but after visiting the Wisdom Homes display centre, we decided…

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Jordann
Feb 17, 2009 5:44 pm
Jordann
ECOECO
ECOECO
16 February 2009

Advice - starting again after Wincrest?

Advice - starting again after Wincrest?
NSW

Hi Loretta I'm just wondering if it's worth your while to get some legal advice, considering how much money has already been invested. There…

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ECOECO
Feb 16, 2009 5:41 am
ECOECO

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