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BenBar
BenBar
14 August 2020

Anyone building in Ashford Park estate, Werribee?

Anyone building in Ashford Park estate, Werribee?
VIC
1, 2, 3, 4

Stage 3 has been titled on July. Stage 4 is due to be titled this month and stage 5 on September, but I don't know if this will happen on time due to the stage 4 lockdown…

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BenBar
Aug 14, 2020 12:24 pm
Splashers
Splashers
14 August 2020

Edgewater homes

Edgewater homes

The parent company is Henley homes who had a lot of issues under the name Henley back between 2005-2009 when they had a lot of issues building and from memory the…

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Splashers
Aug 14, 2020 11:34 am
Splashers
broadwaterbuild
broadwaterbuild
13 August 2020

Concrete slab for garage level

Concrete slab for garage level
WA

Okay, interesting. I’ll query their reasoning when I speak to them next. Thanks!

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broadwaterbuild
Aug 14, 2020 12:42 am

You could always meet in the middle and Lay Porcelain timber tiles, you get the timber look but the durability of tiles

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Splashers
Aug 13, 2020 10:47 pm
Splashers
pradeepon4u
pradeepon4u
13 August 2020

Carlisle Homes - Beaumont 25 - Easy Living

Carlisle Homes - Beaumont 25 - Easy Living

Hi all, I am in the early stage of choosing a home design and I have my mind on Beaumont 25 which comes under the Easy Living range of Carlisle Homes. I am yet to get in…

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pradeepon4u
Aug 13, 2020 4:36 pm
Mela15
Mela15
13 August 2020

What’s included in site works of the footing cost?

What’s included in site works of the footing cost?
SA

Hi Rainey I'm actually looking at a block in Hope Valley and going to sign a contract and then saw your post. Do you mind me asking how big your place is sq m (house…

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Mela15
Aug 13, 2020 3:21 pm
homeone
homeone
13 August 2020

Homes by CMA- worst builder ever!

Homes by CMA- worst builder ever!

Note, the OP originally posted back in September 2019 so it's a question of whether he / she is still monitoring PM notifications from this site.

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homeone
Aug 13, 2020 2:47 pm
homeone
Hussain sahara
Hussain sahara
13 August 2020

House & land package vs choosing your own

House & land package vs choosing your own

Agree with you, display homes are always at they best or near to signature series. Most of the items are upgraded one.

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Hussain sahara
Aug 13, 2020 2:05 pm
Hussain sahara
build2020
build2020
13 August 2020

Timber ceilings

Timber ceilings
VIC

Hi everyone Does anyone know the cost of timber ceilings? We are looking at approx 9m x 11m space as a feature ceiling. Thanks!

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build2020
Aug 13, 2020 1:31 pm
Sunny 14
Sunny 14
13 August 2020

MJH double story house in sydney

MJH double story house in sydney

Yes.. They have really good feedback ONLINE... pleased share your experience when you visit them... Am planning to go see them as well. Goood luck😊

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Sunny 14
Aug 13, 2020 12:53 pm
Sunny 14
NJD
NJD
13 August 2020

Perth Coastal Build

Perth Coastal Build

Thoughts on new timber frame build on Perth coast. Love the look and ease of build, of timber. Would just like to be able say we’ve done the research first, and hear…

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NJD
Aug 13, 2020 10:07 am
Suem1
Suem1
12 August 2020

Looking for building inspector

Looking for building inspector

Recommendations on building inspectors for new build Perth

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Suem1
Aug 12, 2020 11:58 pm
Peanutbutterjel
Peanutbutterjel
12 August 2020

Advice on Plan/Land

Advice on Plan/Land

Hi everyone, We found a block of land we liked on a south-facing slope, 2nd highest lot with a cut out pad in NE corner of a 600m block. After trying several different…

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Peanutbutterjel
Aug 12, 2020 10:10 pm
tiffanyjanechilcott
tiffanyjanechilcott
12 August 2020

OFF WHITE MORTAR

OFF WHITE MORTAR

Hi everyone, Just wondering if anyone might have some opinions as we are building a house with Wilson Homes and are thinking of what colours to choose for the exterior. …

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tiffanyjanechilcott
Aug 12, 2020 10:14 am
Mikey92
Mikey92
11 August 2020

New Build - Bushmead Estate, WA

New Build - Bushmead Estate, WA
WA

Nah man, we had started our planning back in November '19. Chose our block etc. last year in Ellenbrook. The grants are just a bonus given the timing.

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Mikey92
Aug 11, 2020 7:43 pm
Phil of Sydney
Phil of Sydney
11 August 2020

Newbie-Contour confusion

Newbie-Contour confusion

Depending on the house design you may be able to create a step or two inside and the front half of the home could have FFL 170mm-340mm (one or two steps) below the back…

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Phil of Sydney
Aug 11, 2020 1:21 pm
Vellas
Vellas
11 August 2020

Arden Developments

Arden Developments
VIC
1 ... 161, 162, 163

Try asking here:

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Vellas
Aug 11, 2020 1:04 pm
Vellas
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
11 August 2020

Changing builder after Building Permit Rejected

Changing builder after Building Permit Rejected

You are putting the cart in front of the horse , try it the other way Own the horse and hitch any cart..single or double ..get it BTW, the builders not doing you any…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Aug 11, 2020 9:32 am
StructuralBIMGuy
Stewie D
Stewie D
11 August 2020

Building Inspector Liverpool (Sydney)-Help

Building Inspector Liverpool (Sydney)-Help
NSW

Who is your PCA? The guy we are going to use is an ex-builder ( just for the certifying aspect ) but now all he does is certifying work. You need someone like him who…

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Stewie D
Aug 11, 2020 9:15 am
milo123
milo123
10 August 2020

Our Alkira Olivia Hornsby Shire

Our Alkira Olivia Hornsby Shire
NSW
1 ... 10, 11, 12

Hi, If you can dig up your contact details for Access Homes Australia that would be greatly appreciated. We have left messages on number 8882 9698 with no response &…

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milo123
Aug 11, 2020 12:37 am
KameGame
KameGame
10 August 2020

Building Timelines and Vic Stage 4 Lockdowns

Building Timelines and Vic Stage 4 Lockdowns

Hello All Post the announcement of Stage 4 lockdown in Vic, my builder sent out an email (generic to all customers) regarding potential delays up to 6 weeks due to the…

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KameGame
Aug 10, 2020 4:17 pm
PLfirsthome
PLfirsthome
10 August 2020

Side entrance fence

Side entrance fence

Hi we are building a new build in WA. We have about 3.5 meter gap between the garage and perimeter fence. Is it easy to make up a fence i.e from Bunnings or whoever myself…

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PLfirsthome
Aug 10, 2020 4:12 pm

I was able to get Austral Bricks to send some photos of their Industrial range from their showroom in Lynbrook VIC. Here they are, in case anyone else is…

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addyken
Aug 10, 2020 1:23 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
10 August 2020

Bored Piers or Screw Piles

Bored Piers or Screw Piles

What is the depth of uncontrolled fill and Bearing Capacity at that depth...so more information is required You will also need to consider, Slope/contour, Type of…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Aug 10, 2020 12:51 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
Renman
Renman
10 August 2020

Anyone else building with hebel ?

Anyone else building with hebel ?

Hebel is quicker to install initially, so when you are building during winter its an added bonus to keep your house dry. Where is becomes a headache is that the rendering…

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Renman
Aug 10, 2020 12:49 pm
Renman
Almay
Almay
9 August 2020

Building in Canberra

Building in Canberra
ACT
1, 2

Hi, a bit old topic, but would like to revive it. I have read before about BLD experience, can someone share their story since 2012? Really would like to understand what…

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Almay
Aug 10, 2020 12:29 am
Brickface
Brickface
9 August 2020

Recording your build with a drone

Recording your build with a drone

Cheers mate. My builder has a camera on the power pole as part of their package. Which takes a still every 15mins. I’m more keen to take different angle and also…

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Brickface
Aug 10, 2020 12:23 am
Brickface
Build01
Build01
9 August 2020

The Oak New Living Homes

The Oak New Living Homes

I am actually she’s great

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Build01
Aug 09, 2020 10:59 pm

Did more landscaping over the weekend. Plants some agapanthus on the side of the house and some magnolias. We had artificial lawn also installed.

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chekii
Aug 09, 2020 6:40 pm

The brick layer ended up paying to have Nawkaw come around and stain virtually all the mortar a more consistent colour.

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Adamben1111
Aug 09, 2020 11:06 am
CD12JD
CD12JD
9 August 2020

Desperately in search of help with this colour Warwick farm

Desperately in search of help with this colour Warwick farm
NSW

BASALT roof SURFMIST gutter and fascia and looks like BASALT render

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CD12JD
Aug 09, 2020 1:49 am
CD12JD
Blondee
Blondee
8 August 2020

Cladding vs Brick?

Cladding vs Brick?
NSW

Hi All Daughter is taking advantage of 1st home builders/buyers grants and building her first home in the Hunter Valley. She’s going it alone as no partner involved and…

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Blondee
Aug 08, 2020 9:43 pm
aussieta
aussieta
8 August 2020

Rangehood ducting

Rangehood ducting

dont know for fact just what our installer said

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aussieta
Aug 08, 2020 6:55 pm
aussieta
almiro
almiro
8 August 2020

Concrete Split level Slab costs

Concrete Split level Slab costs
QLD

Every block (i.e. fall/slope) will be different and require different structural piers and beams to support the structure on challenging building platforms. In my…

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almiro
Aug 08, 2020 3:21 pm
yuzeee2
yuzeee2
8 August 2020

West Facing Window

West Facing Window
QLD

hey, i am in a similar situation. Which one would you recommend and from where can I get that?

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yuzeee2
Aug 08, 2020 6:37 am
ConfusedSoul
ConfusedSoul
7 August 2020

Land encroachment

Land encroachment

I think encroachment of the land is civil matter, and hence council will not be involved. But that’s just my opinion. Talk to your solicitor; they should be providing…

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ConfusedSoul
Aug 07, 2020 7:59 pm
wildrain
wildrain
7 August 2020

Layout feedback please

Layout feedback please

Hi, Thanks for your feedback. I will have a look at the site for ideas. Cheers.

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wildrain
Aug 07, 2020 7:56 pm
Peanutbutterjel
Peanutbutterjel
7 August 2020

Building with DC Living - QLD

Building with DC Living - QLD

Has anyone had any experience building with DC Living? Very little online in terms of reviews.

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Peanutbutterjel
Aug 07, 2020 8:17 am
Qldr
Qldr
7 August 2020

Best Brisbane builder for large average home

Best Brisbane builder for large average home

Gj Gardner(Ben) , Allied building companies (Steve Smith) both are based in Upper Kedron display homes. They are really helpful and almost designed a beautiful custom…

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Qldr
Aug 07, 2020 2:03 am
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GrahamB
Aug 06, 2020 11:17 pm
theshack
theshack
6 August 2020

Planning and be Building for Retirement

Planning and be Building for Retirement
VIC

If you are building a house for retirement you should consider the

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theshack
Aug 06, 2020 9:21 pm
MBX3
MBX3
6 August 2020

What Were Your Site costs? - A Ready Reckoner

What Were Your Site costs? - A Ready Reckoner
VIC
1 ... 4, 5, 6

Did you get 10k back from builder?

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MBX3
Aug 06, 2020 2:16 pm
MBX3
Blacktea2sugars
Blacktea2sugars
6 August 2020

Please Help!! What colour do you think has been used for the

Please Help!! What colour do you think has been used for the

Our window frames and Colourbond roof are Monument. Very popular, but not stark black!

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Blacktea2sugars
Aug 06, 2020 1:03 pm
Blacktea2sugars

Hi Guys Not sure if I am not supposed to post it on this thread but I haven't found a generic floorplan discussion thread. (OP, please let me know if this was only for…

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MBX3
Aug 06, 2020 12:53 pm
MBX3
ECOECO
ECOECO
6 August 2020

Bifold doors wall to wall

Bifold doors wall to wall
VIC

Yes, my pet gripe is balconies, and the best example is Qld., where balconies go unused. I often think we should lgift the balconies to homeless folk...

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ECOECO
Aug 06, 2020 12:09 pm
ECOECO
ruki031
ruki031
6 August 2020

Ending a builder contract before the construction

Ending a builder contract before the construction

Thanks for the advice. Yes, that makes sense. Thing is, it got almost 2 years to get the land titled.

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ruki031
Aug 06, 2020 11:43 am
HaminZa
HaminZa
6 August 2020

Your House Plans

Your House Plans

Hi MBX3, I could not see your floor plans, could you upload it again?

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HaminZa
Aug 06, 2020 11:22 am
theRealDeal
theRealDeal
5 August 2020

GJ Gardner - Twin Waters (slightly modified)

GJ Gardner - Twin Waters (slightly modified)
QLD

Which GJ's are you building with? It looks like the plans changed from when we built. From what I can see now, bed 5 (which we have) has been changed to linen which makes…

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theRealDeal
Aug 05, 2020 6:32 pm
spinvests
spinvests
5 August 2020

First Build Aveley WA - HGWA

First Build Aveley WA - HGWA
WA
1, 2, 3

Your home looks great georgian. Love the plan. We were so close to picking HGWA but ended up picking Impressions last minute. Our house is locked-up and peeking through…

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spinvests
Aug 05, 2020 2:10 pm

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