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StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
21 February 2022

Build cost predications post 2022

Build cost predications post 2022
QLD
1, 2

So Much for the governments 3.5% CPI index forecast They've got you living in a tent with solar panels, drinking powdered milk and eating home grown potatoes (humour) How…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Feb 21, 2022 9:49 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
Echo2k3
Echo2k3
21 February 2022

HELP! I just got a draft contract

HELP! I just got a draft contract

To get you to sign now they will 100% tell you the price will go up if you don't secure it now and it probably will. But if it jumps up ridiculous amounts when you come…

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Echo2k3
Feb 21, 2022 3:46 pm
knockitdown2022
knockitdown2022
21 February 2022

Achieving DS build height below 7.5 m

Achieving DS build height below 7.5 m

I am happy to try to stick to the 7.5 meters if realistic. The builders initial images with low pitch and decent eves, gives the home a less cookie cutter look. The 7.5…

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knockitdown2022
Feb 21, 2022 12:38 pm
Boost
Boost
21 February 2022

Boutique Homes

Boutique Homes
VIC
1 ... 170, 171, 172

Hi All, Apologies if this has been answered before! We were advised at PWC signing that we could change our laundry door from a sliding to a hinged door at HIA signing…

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Boost
Feb 21, 2022 12:24 pm
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
21 February 2022

Builder for battle axe/share driveway land

Builder for battle axe/share driveway land

What sort of budget do you have? ie you may need to go with a custom builder but prices are sitting around $3000/sqm at the moment, depending on your level of finishes…

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Ashington Homes
Feb 21, 2022 7:38 am
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
21 February 2022

Independant building inspector Sydney

Independant building inspector Sydney

Kippers great post! You are completely correct, however there are still legal remedies available under the HIA contract but it means putting the builder into breach of…

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Ashington Homes
Feb 21, 2022 4:44 am
Ashington Homes
asif.akhter
asif.akhter
20 February 2022

Clarendon Oxford Facade

Clarendon Oxford Facade

Hello, We are also building with Clarendon (SHeridan 36) at Oran Park, we are soon going to do our color selection, can I please ask if anyone has a picture of Oxford…

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asif.akhter
Feb 20, 2022 5:57 pm
pedro72
pedro72
20 February 2022

Who pays for rectification works?

Who pays for rectification works?

So, we are lodging with Fair Trading to hopefully have the builder get this over the line and delete soil removal costs from invoice. Had PCI conducted last week, it was…

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pedro72
Feb 20, 2022 1:42 pm
munzie
munzie
19 February 2022

Bailey Homes

Bailey Homes

Hi people,

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munzie
Feb 19, 2022 10:56 pm
aussieta
aussieta
19 February 2022

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back up there buddy i am in no way involved in the building industry, in any way at all try hiring a tradie or buying some timber at bunnings at the moment i agree…

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aussieta
Feb 19, 2022 5:33 pm
aussieta
groundzero
groundzero
18 February 2022

Interior walls cracks

Interior walls cracks

Was your house constructed in 2018-2019 ?

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groundzero
Feb 18, 2022 11:23 pm
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
18 February 2022

Post handover

Post handover

Hi Everyone Just thinking that if there is anyone in Sydney who wants some really good trades to do some of their work after handover, such as flooring, driveways,…

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Ashington Homes
Feb 18, 2022 4:30 pm
Ashington Homes
Arginta
Arginta
17 February 2022

Champion Homes

Champion Homes
NSW
1, 2, 3

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Arginta
Feb 17, 2022 11:09 pm
Homesquery
Homesquery
17 February 2022

Champion homes deposit refundable scheme

Champion homes deposit refundable scheme

Is there any chance to claim my deposit? Deducting their cost of time.. though it’s written non-refundable coz I already pay 15 k and they hardly spend 7 days…

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Homesquery
Feb 17, 2022 3:00 pm
maverick03
maverick03
17 February 2022

Anyone built with HomeGroup Victoria

Anyone built with HomeGroup Victoria

Anyone built with Homegroup Victoria in Melbourne Western Suburbs ? How was the experience?

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maverick03
Feb 17, 2022 10:49 am
carrotcake1234
carrotcake1234
16 February 2022

Apx cost of similar GJ Gardner homes to this please?

Apx cost of similar GJ Gardner homes to this please?
VIC

sounds about right! 700K should also get you some upgrades

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carrotcake1234
Feb 16, 2022 4:18 pm
carrotcake1234
Lplate
Lplate
15 February 2022

Overhead Powerline Cost for New House

Overhead Powerline Cost for New House

Thanks for your response. Would like to understand further details to understand overall cost for building 2 story house. $6,000: Have observed…

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Lplate
Feb 15, 2022 10:27 pm
Pulse
Pulse
15 February 2022

Rececessed rinnai instantaneous gas hot water unit

Rececessed rinnai instantaneous gas hot water unit

They look really nice when recessed into weatherboards and painted same colour, bricks probably not such an improvement. Won’t affect insulation much as bricks don’t do much.

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Pulse
Feb 15, 2022 8:41 pm
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
15 February 2022

Building with Clarendon - Tender extender, s94, and rock rem

Building with Clarendon - Tender extender, s94, and rock rem

Hi Andy Clarendon are a good choice. to answer your questions: 1. This is a judgement call you are going to have to make. Suppliers are telling me that prices are…

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Ashington Homes
Feb 15, 2022 9:46 am
Ashington Homes
Steep_build
Steep_build
14 February 2022

Custom Build SA, sloping block

Custom Build SA, sloping block
SA

I know it has been years but just wondering how you went with your build with the second builder? Any information you are happy to share. We are also in Blackwood Park…

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Steep_build
Feb 14, 2022 1:11 pm
Dave_
Dave_
13 February 2022

Carlisle Homes - Astoria Grand 55 - Build Journey

Carlisle Homes - Astoria Grand 55 - Build Journey
VIC

If you don't mind me asking, how much was it to change upstairs to 2.74m ceilings? We are currently doing colour selections for our Astoria Grand 55 and have been…

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Dave_
Feb 13, 2022 6:14 am
idev
idev
12 February 2022

Thoughts on new house plans

Thoughts on new house plans
VIC

I would recommend Dako WINDOWS to you. They are a great choice.

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idev
Feb 12, 2022 8:47 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
12 February 2022

Is this drainage in concrete normal?

Is this drainage in concrete normal?
QLD

Aaah! The scepticism of youth. :wink:

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SaveH2O
Feb 12, 2022 3:24 pm
SaveH2O
Sanka1
Sanka1
12 February 2022

GJ Gardner vs Zac Homes

GJ Gardner vs Zac Homes

what did you end up doing STnew ?

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Sanka1
Feb 12, 2022 2:54 pm
strannik
strannik
11 February 2022

Building on a corner lot in Brisbane

Building on a corner lot in Brisbane

well we didn't specifically look for one, it's more that the builder that was on top of our list of display houses we liked was happy to do it when we have asked them…

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strannik
Feb 11, 2022 6:25 pm
Noname
Noname
11 February 2022

Ellendale Estate in Upper Kedron Queensland - Land Prices

Ellendale Estate in Upper Kedron Queensland - Land Prices

land prices are crazy everywhere at the moment. we picked up a 512sqm block for 285 in jan last year. same size in same estate, last sale a couple weeks ago was in the 430…

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Noname
Feb 11, 2022 9:04 am
strannik
strannik
10 February 2022

Builder double credited item in HIA contract

Builder double credited item in HIA contract

I understand the cost increases due to market changes (we already had that discussion with our builder). I was more curious about them trying to use that particular clause…

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strannik
Feb 10, 2022 10:38 pm
Noname
Noname
10 February 2022

Henley or Boutique homes?

Henley or Boutique homes?
VIC

Currently building with boutique. Frame is up. The sale process between Henley and boutique was night and day. henley litterally ghosted us. Boutique was the opposite…

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Noname
Feb 10, 2022 7:42 pm
tranlan257
tranlan257
10 February 2022

Alternative to F17 SHW and F17 LVL?

Alternative to F17 SHW and F17 LVL?

Just want to give y'all an update that I checked with my engineer and he said suppliers for alternatives must ensure the equivalent strength to F17 grade, F14 grade is not…

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tranlan257
Feb 10, 2022 5:02 pm
Jason526
Jason526
10 February 2022

NBN Connection for new home

NBN Connection for new home

As long as NBN is already available on your street, you should be able to get new connections. Yes my builder's electrician did the conduit. You can always give NBN a…

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Jason526
Feb 10, 2022 2:23 pm
Gary7324
Gary7324
10 February 2022

Symmetric homes - job status, progress and quality

Symmetric homes - job status, progress and quality
VIC

Hi Jay, Good to hear you are getting your house handover soon. Please share your experience , the quality of finish work and your private inspector comments. Also is…

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Gary7324
Feb 10, 2022 8:20 am
TIK123
TIK123
9 February 2022

Slab cost

Slab cost

Yep, we are using concrete piers.

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TIK123
Feb 09, 2022 11:18 pm
TIK123
TIK123
9 February 2022

Asking about a soil test report

Asking about a soil test report

I do appreciate for all comments.

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TIK123
Feb 09, 2022 11:11 pm
BuildingandLegal
BuildingandLegal
9 February 2022

Please help - Builder bricking over external wall that has b

Please help - Builder bricking over external wall that has b

The Australian Standards and the National Construction Code - Building Code of Australia are…

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BuildingandLegal
Feb 09, 2022 10:45 pm
BuildingandLegal
BuildingandLegal
BuildingandLegal
9 February 2022

Nominate a trade in Perth

Nominate a trade in Perth

The industry norm is, if you're a licensed & insured trade, the builder issues you with a subbie pack for you to complete. The job is allocated to your company and you…

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BuildingandLegal
Feb 09, 2022 10:27 pm
BuildingandLegal
BuildingandLegal
BuildingandLegal
8 February 2022

Brisbane Corner Lot Driveway

Brisbane Corner Lot Driveway

Why can't you flip the house and zero lot the garage, 250mm off the right boundary. You garage is a non-habitable room and therefore is permitted to encroach into the…

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BuildingandLegal
Feb 08, 2022 9:45 pm
BuildingandLegal
yuzeee2
yuzeee2
8 February 2022

Help - Builder refuses to rectify directs

Help - Builder refuses to rectify directs

Hi, My builder has refused to rectify the following defects - could anyone please tell me if these are a major and serious defects or i can ignore this as builder has…

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yuzeee2
Feb 08, 2022 7:46 pm
Noname
Noname
8 February 2022

Utilities during construction ( electricity) who pays in NSW

Utilities during construction ( electricity) who pays in NSW

AFAIK in NSW, you do. dont expect thousands. Its will be an average to below average bill. Tradies will use it for power tools, lights maybe plugging their radio in. In…

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Noname
Feb 08, 2022 2:10 pm
Jason526
Jason526
8 February 2022

First Home Buyer - Is this a sensible floorplan?

First Home Buyer - Is this a sensible floorplan?

Hey guys, Really sorry I didn't respond any earlier, had a stupid busy week with work, got sick, and slightly to top it off, I wasn't able to secure the land so that…

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Jason526
Feb 08, 2022 10:32 am
mdviveki
mdviveki
7 February 2022

Pre build Site clean up

Pre build Site clean up
VIC

Is it possible for you to share the contact details for the one who cleaned your site.

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mdviveki
Feb 07, 2022 5:58 pm
just_a_draftee
just_a_draftee
7 February 2022

B1 Homes Perth WA -Custom Design

B1 Homes Perth WA -Custom Design
WA
1, 2, 3, 4

We ended up going with a standard sand-coloured 2 course brick as I didn't want the trouble. What's happening to yours is mild compared to some I've seen, some with whole…

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just_a_draftee
Feb 07, 2022 4:54 pm
just_a_draftee
Kippers01
Kippers01
7 February 2022

After months of trying to my carpenter fixed, they're still

After months of trying to my carpenter fixed, they're still
1, 2

The paint on the colourbond gutters will age diferently to the original baked coating which will likely look awful in time. If the scratches have removed signiicant…

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Kippers01
Feb 07, 2022 4:36 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
7 February 2022

Porter Davis Valuations

Porter Davis Valuations
VIC

This seems to be a trend atm build your house to base min ( which looks affordable) and finish it off after handover if you run out of $s. The builder will credit back…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Feb 07, 2022 1:52 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
7 February 2022

Cost to build Reverse Brick Veneer house in Sydney

Cost to build Reverse Brick Veneer house in Sydney
NSW

Constant It comes down to what you are trying to achieve. If you are trying to build a home that is thermally efficient there are cheaper alternatives to double brick…

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Ashington Homes
Feb 07, 2022 11:25 am
Ashington Homes
Pedro4137
Pedro4137
6 February 2022

Canberra Region Solar Passive Custom Build

Canberra Region Solar Passive Custom Build
1, 2

During winter it will be a problem keeping warm while sitting on couch

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Pedro4137
Feb 06, 2022 9:50 pm
Catalina9
Catalina9
6 February 2022

What brick is this?

What brick is this?

Have you contacted Austral or PGH bricks? They might be able to help.

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Catalina9
Feb 06, 2022 8:23 pm
Ardo
Ardo
6 February 2022

Metricon build - Piering question in pre slab phase

Metricon build - Piering question in pre slab phase
NSW

They don't have to hit bedrock either. The engineer specifies the depth required to move the support through the reaction area and into a non reactive zone or low reaction…

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Ardo
Feb 06, 2022 7:23 am
constant
constant
5 February 2022

Cost compare concrete formwork vs double brick NSW ?

Cost compare concrete formwork vs double brick NSW ?
NSW

Hi all, Is there anyone has an idea cost diff between concrete formwork vs double brick build in NSW? Thank you

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constant
Feb 05, 2022 10:17 pm
constant
Pulse
Pulse
5 February 2022

Subdivision process - where to start?

Subdivision process - where to start?
NSW

town planner will tell you what is possible, then solicitor to untangle the ownership. It can get messy if you are not careful, You really need to protect each other and…

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Pulse
Feb 05, 2022 6:22 pm

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