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Jas80
Jas80
21 May 2020

Trendsetter Homes

Trendsetter Homes

Trendsetter Homes - Home Builder in Osborne Park, Australia I am considering building with Trendsetter Homes. Trendsetter Homes were…

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Jas80
May 21, 2020 1:56 pm
supersleuth
supersleuth
21 May 2020

Another inspection after practical completion?

Another inspection after practical completion?
NSW

I'm waiting to hear some opinions on this. I'm in similar boat - PC finished and about to do handover. I'm thinking we'll just print of the list of defects at handover…

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supersleuth
May 21, 2020 9:29 am
Articulate
Articulate
21 May 2020

Anyone building in woodlea/rockbank? Why is it so exspensive

Anyone building in woodlea/rockbank? Why is it so exspensive

Does anyone have any info on the upcoming Bridgefield estate in Rockbank?

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Articulate
May 21, 2020 1:19 am
gogo65
gogo65
20 May 2020

Needs helps with facade colour scheme

Needs helps with facade colour scheme

I was saying the cost of the doors was $10k, standard doors about $5K, so an additional $5000, plus whatever your builder wants to charge you, My doors were were probably…

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gogo65
May 20, 2020 11:59 pm
gogo65
leeroy17
leeroy17
20 May 2020

Copyrighted Plans

Copyrighted Plans
VIC

Thank you l_vanslyk for your feedback on copyright

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leeroy17
May 20, 2020 10:16 pm
Ozshaz
Ozshaz
20 May 2020

50k to home builders plan

50k to home builders plan
NSW

Agree with dga that its a proposal. Anyways reading this article shows the house construction date should be between 1 July 2020 - 30 June 2021

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Ozshaz
May 20, 2020 8:39 pm
leeroy17
leeroy17
20 May 2020

Signing Builder Contract before DA Approval

Signing Builder Contract before DA Approval
1, 2

Hi Clare, it frightens me to read your complex misfortune dealing with these people in SA. I don't believe it has happened in NSW (correct me if I'm wrong). Well. I've…

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leeroy17
May 20, 2020 2:16 pm
Salman
Salman
20 May 2020

Delay in getting building permit Approval(HIA contract)

Delay in getting building permit Approval(HIA contract)

We signed the HIA(VIC) contract with builder on 27 of July 2018. Building contracts says 90 days for the Planning approval and 90 days for Building Permit from the day of…

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Salman
May 20, 2020 2:03 pm
alexp79
alexp79
20 May 2020

Monier Atura profile roof tiles or Colorbond Metal Roof

Monier Atura profile roof tiles or Colorbond Metal Roof
NSW

Gerard Roofing metal tiles any day, pls. Perform like Colorbond (even better), look like premium tiles.

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alexp79
May 20, 2020 1:06 pm
John0322
John0322
19 May 2020

Backfill around the concrete slab

Backfill around the concrete slab

Yes. I’m just wondering if I can go back to the builder to fix this quoting Au standards or best practice.

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John0322
May 19, 2020 11:33 pm
Norfolk
Norfolk
19 May 2020

Cancelling build contract before any work is done.

Cancelling build contract before any work is done.

Sound advice. A experienced building solicitor with reduce your stress and risk of making an expensive mistake. The will be a cool strategic head, and will know all the…

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Norfolk
May 19, 2020 10:26 pm
Clare Jay
Clare Jay
19 May 2020

Document substitution at Local Government/Council level

Document substitution at Local Government/Council level

I wanted to reply on the original thread - in answer to a question put to me. It would not let me post this reply as it said one can only make 3 comments on a thread -…

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Clare Jay
May 19, 2020 9:11 pm
21build
21build
19 May 2020

House plan Feedback Please - Option 1 or 2?!?

House plan Feedback Please - Option 1 or 2?!?

Thanks for the reply. I also thought about flipping plan 2 but we have a large double storey home on our eastern side and I don’t want the pool to be overlooked by…

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21build
May 19, 2020 7:32 pm
domwild
domwild
19 May 2020

Rafter (120 x 35) span, N1 wind area, WA, excessive?

Rafter (120 x 35) span, N1 wind area, WA, excessive?
WA

Hi, A new build in Bentley (WA) and the rafters were inspected by a roofing carpenter and he expressed doubts as far as the span was concerned. From the support by the…

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domwild
May 19, 2020 5:39 pm
cs212
cs212
19 May 2020

Builders Deposit Refund Advice

Builders Deposit Refund Advice

Who are you building with? I am currently planning my build as well in QLD and I'm currently waiting for a final tender from the builder as I've made changes to my…

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cs212
May 19, 2020 3:54 pm
alexp79
alexp79
19 May 2020

Bathroom built smaller due to tiles

Bathroom built smaller due to tiles
NSW

On the other note, 650 mm is a decent doorway opening, similar to what you get with the regular door.

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alexp79
May 19, 2020 12:37 pm
homezy
homezy
19 May 2020

All weather access for new build - North Kellyville NSW 2155

All weather access for new build - North Kellyville NSW 2155

Thanks chippy, will have a look at recycled concrete.

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homezy
May 19, 2020 10:10 am
Norfolk
Norfolk
18 May 2020

Water Pool on Slab

Water Pool on Slab

KameGame Should not be a concrete issue as the slab would have been left to 'cure' well before they started the framing. Pooling maybe an indication the slab is not level…

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Norfolk
May 18, 2020 6:22 pm
Morris45
Morris45
18 May 2020

Building with MOMU @ Duncraig

Building with MOMU @ Duncraig
1, 2, 3

Thanks that is definitely not a bad price.

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Morris45
May 18, 2020 1:24 pm
cs212
cs212
18 May 2020

Silver Birch Austral Bricks

Silver Birch Austral Bricks
QLD

Oh noooo.. I really want to see it. Let me know if you got an address from Austral. These bricks just looks different in photos and real life usually that's why. Thanks heaps!

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cs212
May 18, 2020 8:40 am
GrahamB
GrahamB
17 May 2020

Knockdown Rebuild - North West Sydney

Knockdown Rebuild - North West Sydney
NSW

Your builder has been stretching the truth by the sounds of it, there is no significant reason why a custom build should take longer, everything is basically computer…

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GrahamB
May 18, 2020 12:25 am
Wild
Wild
17 May 2020

Stamp duty waived

Stamp duty waived

sir salty hats off mate, got sro to extend the time duration for an year.

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Wild
May 17, 2020 8:32 pm
One
One
17 May 2020

Side gate materials

Side gate materials
NSW

Not sure, but not for interim oc.

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One
May 17, 2020 11:22 am
KodaCujo
KodaCujo
17 May 2020

Front render colours

Front render colours

We are building at the moment and have gone light and beachy - Roof - surfmist Garage door - surfmist Front door - surfmist Main render - Dulux snow season Contrast…

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KodaCujo
May 17, 2020 10:51 am
KodaCujo
KodaCujo
17 May 2020

Sliding door clarification (WA build)

Sliding door clarification (WA build)

I second that - the thicker profile looks fab! Probably alot more durable etc also 👍✔️

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KodaCujo
May 17, 2020 3:29 am

G Development in Bris - Form 21 04/12 awaiting handover

G Development in Bris - Form 21 04/12 awaiting handover
QLD
1, 2, 3, 4

Thanks for the detailed post for the construction experience with G Developments Could you please share the final delivery pictures of your house. Also, could you please…

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amitsethiaustralia
May 16, 2020 11:27 pm
Krn
Krn
16 May 2020

Is solicitor required for H&L package

Is solicitor required for H&L package

Hi Jacob, I am in NW Sydney

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Krn
May 16, 2020 10:04 pm

Site supervisor expectations

Site supervisor expectations

After 12 months of construction and two supervisors they definately dont want you poking you rnose around a syou'll find faults and slow them down and give them…

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ourrawsonbalmoral38
May 16, 2020 8:45 pm
gogo65
gogo65
16 May 2020

Home owner warranty insurance

Home owner warranty insurance

Nope i wont be documenting on here, it just doesn’t seem to be worthwhile anymore, instagram is very different, lots of builds to follow, everyone supporting everyone,…

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gogo65
May 16, 2020 7:04 pm
gogo65
alexp79
alexp79
16 May 2020

3m of slope from Front Left to Back Right

3m of slope from Front Left to Back Right

Probably checking builders who have nice split home designs or even houses with pier and beam foundations could be a nice option for you, especially the later as they…

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alexp79
May 16, 2020 6:00 pm
GrahamB
GrahamB
16 May 2020

Demolish house but keep granny?

Demolish house but keep granny?
NSW

Yes it is The house needs to be designed to make sure you do not go over the FSR, there will need to be safe access to the granny flat during construction (fenced off)…

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GrahamB
May 16, 2020 10:28 am
Norfolk
Norfolk
16 May 2020

Progress payment with the builder - to hold off

Progress payment with the builder - to hold off

Firstbuild20 I expect once you have made the progress payment the builder plans to fix the plaster on ASAP to hide these defects! This is standard behavior. If you feel…

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Norfolk
May 16, 2020 7:14 am
alexp79
alexp79
15 May 2020

Custom floor plan feedback

Custom floor plan feedback
WA

Yes, this one could easily cost beyond $3K per sqm in NSW, but probably much cheaper in WA.

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alexp79
May 15, 2020 8:06 pm
shar189
shar189
15 May 2020

Have anyone building/built with Precision Homes (Adelaide)?

Have anyone building/built with Precision Homes (Adelaide)?
SA

Hi, We are in the same stage now. can I know what you finally decided ?

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shar189
May 15, 2020 1:19 pm
ECOECO
ECOECO
15 May 2020

Brick on first floor of double storey

Brick on first floor of double storey
VIC
1, 2

OMG, wait till you see the bricklayers - they're 10x worse than me!!! :roll:

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ECOECO
May 15, 2020 11:39 am
ECOECO
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ECOECO
May 14, 2020 3:54 pm
ECOECO
Small Minds
Small Minds
14 May 2020

Gap between Window Frames and Brick

Gap between Window Frames and Brick

Dear Jitender. The gap is required as per Australian Standard 4773.2 part 7. It came into effect in May 1 of 2012. The SA builders are only just starting to pick up on…

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Small Minds
May 14, 2020 12:29 pm
db2020
db2020
14 May 2020

Floor plan advice

Floor plan advice

Thank you both for your advice. The kitchen splashback would be a glass spashback and also there will be a glass window in WIP. Even so, is it better to swap living and…

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db2020
May 14, 2020 11:41 am
thangam
thangam
14 May 2020

Sudden ghost thing happen at mid night

Sudden ghost thing happen at mid night

requested electrician to check the wiring

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thangam
May 14, 2020 11:25 am
ManMen
ManMen
13 May 2020

Driveway on engineers drawings

Driveway on engineers drawings

I have just received our engineers drawings for our knockdown rebuild. The plans include a concrete driveway with stormwater drainage, we already have a gravel drive and I…

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ManMen
May 13, 2020 10:15 pm
LCK67
LCK67
13 May 2020

Building a home with Langdon Builders Ballarat (Horsham)

Building a home with Langdon Builders Ballarat (Horsham)
VIC
1 ... 8, 9, 10

And I have posted here to warn others of the complete and incompetent work of Langdon. I am actually reporting them to the Master Builders Association. It is THAT bad

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LCK67
May 13, 2020 4:32 pm
DanC
DanC
13 May 2020

Floor Plan Design - Plumbing /Drainage/AC Issue?

Floor Plan Design - Plumbing /Drainage/AC Issue?

I agree with what you are saying about the Laundry, I wanted it left larger but was voted down by wife and even the builder's rep. It was substituted with storage area…

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DanC
May 13, 2020 1:34 pm
alymei
alymei
13 May 2020

Linen cupboard

Linen cupboard
VIC

WIL ftw

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alymei
May 13, 2020 6:02 am
GrahamB
GrahamB
12 May 2020

Chances of hitting rock in top corner

Chances of hitting rock in top corner

You are going to hit rock No way out of it

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GrahamB
May 13, 2020 12:03 am
Splashers
Splashers
12 May 2020

Build Quality of Domaine Homes

Build Quality of Domaine Homes

Mincove are a smaller builder therefor they tend to be more expensive due to less buying power. The difference in build from them to Domaine would be minimal difference,…

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Splashers
May 12, 2020 9:59 pm
Splashers
John0322
John0322
12 May 2020

Retaining wall on the neighbour’s zero lot boundary

Retaining wall on the neighbour’s zero lot boundary

Worldofmud thank you for your comment. I thought the maximum slope is 1:2 but I’m not aware there is a minimum 1m horizontal distance. This might actually work for us.…

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John0322
May 12, 2020 9:46 pm
jazzaddict
jazzaddict
12 May 2020

Dual occupancy/duplex friendly in SE Melbourne

Dual occupancy/duplex friendly in SE Melbourne
VIC

Greetings All, Does anyone know which SE Melbourne suburbs is dual occupancy/duplex friendly? I have had bad experience in Blackburn, we couldn't get dual occupancy…

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jazzaddict
May 12, 2020 8:10 pm
JJ2019
JJ2019
12 May 2020

Smart door bell

Smart door bell
VIC

LaView One Peek also looks good. Eufy, the other issue is that is not very secure out as opposed to a peep hole camera.

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JJ2019
May 12, 2020 6:04 pm
JJ2019

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