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Newbie needs help!Jet - my house is on a pretty sloping block and my neighbours whole house is the same height as my lower level. So I enjoy lots of nice sunlight in the morning while they… Has anyone built with RPC? QLDHi All,
We are looking at building in Queensland on the sunshine coast and were looking at a building company called RPC (Real Property Construction.) Has anyone had… Custom Design LowsetNice design - and a very good price too. Well done.
I've seen prices of up to $20k per square - so this seems like very good value. perryr replied 10 September 2007 ago Wish List for New Homewhen we started looking we only had 3 essentials... 
1. Dishwasher.
2. Air Conditioning.
3. Automatic garage door.
Then we went through displays and got greedy!!! H Class Foundationshave been in touch with the builder, and received an amended siting plan showing finished slab level of 57.185m, so a 385mm slab, which seems much… Law18 replied 22 August 2007 ago Law18Aug 22, 2007 10:37 pm Stacked Stone / Stone CladdingWe'd like to do a stacked stone veneer feature wall, but in our family room. The room has a high cathedral timber ceiling, and the walls are normal plasterboard. Does… eimaj replied 13 August 2007 ago eimajAug 13, 2007 4:54 pm ricciAug 11, 2007 10:51 pm Richards Homes - QldDoes anyone have experience with Richards Homes. We are considering going with them when we build next year. We like the look of a couple of their designs.
Any feedback… Plantation HomesThanks for that report mollmart.
Yes, we think the Retreat is a great house as well and I look forward to hearing from you when you finally move in.
I used to work in… Oskar replied 19 July 2007 ago OskarJul 19, 2007 9:57 am First New Home in LoganWe had a P class (P=problem according to the building people) and we paid around $4,500 in site costs. majority of that was concrete piers.
Ours was a relatively flat… Amber replied 18 July 2007 ago AmberJul 18, 2007 9:12 am Our Site Supervisor has QUIT!Haven't start mine yet, but heard that most supervisors are quite forgetful and you have to keep reminding them things. Imagine how many construction sites they have to… ahuang replied 13 June 2007 ago Stamp Duty in QueenslandSomeone told me that if you build within 12 months you get some of the duty back but a call to the state revenue office confirmed that this was not the case and from what… snowy replied 13 June 2007 ago snowyJun 13, 2007 5:14 pm New Home Progress InspectionsIs anyone able to recommend Building Inspectors they have used to ensure building standards / quality are met during progress of building a new home?
We are building in… Rainwater TanksBud977,
Sorry but I have to say that I strongly disagree with your statement that water is too cheap. Perth is currently getting is desalinated sea water for just over… Diary of my build:I thought i'd post a diary of the build of our house and comment on any hiccups we have along the way. I shan't mention the builder but thought it might help people gauge… marshy started a topic 19 February 2007 ago Slab Questions - Help NeededThanks to you guys who responded to this - apologies for not getting on here again sooner - however I did read your advice and it was invaluable.
The hole turned out to… TermimeshHello jimbojimmyjames,(your mother named you that?)Termimesh is a brandname for a physical termite barrier.There are alot of different ones available (physical… Terry1 replied 3 February 2007 ago Building a new houseHi, we have just finished building with Perry Homes. All though construction, they were great! Excellent service and quality. The only downside is the slab construction.… scoober replied 1 February 2007 ago Compaction CertificateA compaction certificate is for fill on sites - sometimes required by councils on new subdivisions.
A Geotechnical firm will be able to provide the test & certificate. Builders ReputationsHi Marshy
Sounds like things are progressing well. It will be interesting to hear how you go over time. Sounds like you have reaslistic expectations and know the cost… Queensland planning processCan anyone direct me to a decent explalnation of the Queensland planning process, I can find 200 page diatribes of the 2006 IPA, when all I need is an overview of what you… jeevescat started a topic 23 January 2007 ago Tamawood Homes?stay clear of that company there are so many stories about them.I will not say anything more about them.Many bad ones Alliance Homes - Any good?Bonjour!
Unfortunately we are yet to have any reviews on Alliance, but if you do decide to go with them it would be great to hear how they perform!
Best regards jason2 replied 12 December 2006 ago Is this a sale tactic from AVJennings?This is a very common sales tactic. These deals are always used to pressure you to commit by creating urgency to 'secure that great deal!'.
Never, ever get pressured by… DuplexHave you spoken to the council, or has any applications been lodged. Get them and you should see what you are in for. If the owners come over when you are at your block,… Narrow LotsHi All,
Anyway, we have just purchased a narrow lot, 450sq block - 12.1m wide - 37m length from road to rear boundary with great… Building timeHi all. Just thought I give you my experience. We signed up in October 2005 and will be moving in next week!!!! From the time we signed up in October, the slab wasn't… goboy replied 11 July 2006 ago goboyJul 11, 2006 9:34 pm Soil classification and implicationGreat thanks for your response builda, No I haven't signed any building contract, so I am just tinkling between the ideas of getting it done myself, or squeeze a litte…
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