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pongie
pongie
7 November 2013

LED downlights in a void

LED downlights in a void
WA

There are LED downlights with narrower beams (30-45 degrees) which will focus the light more and may be sufficient.

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pongie
Nov 07, 2013 9:31 am
pongie
Matt_Kirri22
Matt_Kirri22
7 November 2013

Building Wisdom Homes Destiny 22

Building Wisdom Homes Destiny 22
NSW

Hi, I'm new to the site and wondering if anyone has recently built a Destiny? How was the experience and how did you like the end result seen as there is no display? Any…

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Matt_Kirri22
Nov 07, 2013 7:35 am
Matt_Kirri22
VivianN
VivianN
6 November 2013

Anyone building in Coburg Hill?

Anyone building in Coburg Hill?
VIC

Hi Rob, I completely understand about the nervousness of the valuation part - this had me stressed for weeks before I went on holiday! Basically our valuation came in…

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VivianN
Nov 06, 2013 4:17 pm
zxtimmy
zxtimmy
6 November 2013

DreamStart/Building Contracts

DreamStart/Building Contracts
WA

Thanks Dawny, I've been dealing with the two people you mention, and you're spot on in saying they're helpful. They've been the shining star in the whole process thus…

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zxtimmy
Nov 06, 2013 12:19 pm
kittyranch
kittyranch
5 November 2013

How much is your House & Land?

How much is your House & Land?
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Ummmm....... land was $360k six years ago. House is about $470k. I don't know how many squares it is. It is a big one though lol. Oh in that is $17,000 for flooring…

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kittyranch
Nov 05, 2013 9:16 pm
nina marie
nina marie
5 November 2013

A/C ducting only in two storey build

A/C ducting only in two storey build
NSW

Are there any a/c contractors out there that could help me please?

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nina marie
Nov 05, 2013 8:26 pm
nina marie
Forg
Forg
5 November 2013

cost per square metre

cost per square metre

Unfortunately it's a "how long is a piece of string" question. I think a big part of the equation is how big the block is, how much room you want to have in the house…

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Forg
Nov 05, 2013 8:06 pm
R34
R34
5 November 2013

Deposit for the block Oct. 2012, prestart booked Dec.2013

Deposit for the block Oct. 2012, prestart booked Dec.2013
WA

Seems a lot of people have the same complaints about most WA builders. Seems forever for them to get to site. Or maybe we all are impatient :( Yours does seem to have taken…

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R34
Nov 05, 2013 9:57 am
dawnyc
dawnyc
5 November 2013

Dale Alcock Homes - AVELEY 2013

Dale Alcock Homes - AVELEY 2013
WA
1, 2

Hey redstorm, just wondering how you were getting on? Hope all is well?

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dawnyc
Nov 05, 2013 12:41 am
dawnyc
winton 50
winton 50
4 November 2013

Anyone building with GJ Gardner Homes in Sydney west

Anyone building with GJ Gardner Homes in Sydney west
NSW

Hi Home builders. Has anyone recently built with GJ Gardner Homes in Sydney? Any reviews would be greatly appreciated Thanks, winton 50

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winton 50
Nov 04, 2013 5:35 pm
kexkez
kexkez
4 November 2013

Colorbond Fencing- cost????

Colorbond Fencing- cost????
VIC
1, 2

Going to jump in here and say it's not just about the compareable…

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kexkez
Nov 04, 2013 9:20 am
kexkez
oncewerefurriers
oncewerefurriers
3 November 2013

Sales Staff & Site Costs

Sales Staff & Site Costs
VIC

Firstly, welcome and best of luck. Can't help with the prices but I'd say you are in the best possible position with regards to site works. We're in WA on a flat sandy…

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oncewerefurriers
Nov 03, 2013 12:51 am
Caxam
Caxam
2 November 2013

Our First Build - Mackay, QLD - Electricals PCI 6th November

Our First Build - Mackay, QLD - Electricals PCI 6th November
QLD
1, 2, 3

Dining - Skirting, Door Frames, Roof and Cornices in Dulux 1/8th Ash White, Walls in Taubmans Taupe…

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Caxam
Nov 02, 2013 10:56 pm
Caxam
Blazay
Blazay
2 November 2013

Brick colours

Brick colours
VIC

I am trying to match some brick colours with tiled roof colours. Does anyone have a pic of their house with Boral Brick "mist" or "Coco" colours?

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Blazay
Nov 02, 2013 9:52 pm
Tech
Tech
2 November 2013

Down lights and heat-can question? Any sparkies reading.....

Down lights and heat-can question? Any sparkies reading.....
WA

It depends on the light in question. you dont need cans if your insulation/conbustible material is separated from the recessed light (a clearance around each fitting) eg…

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Tech
Nov 02, 2013 5:29 pm
thomas23
thomas23
2 November 2013

Any recommended builders for the Gold Coast region?

Any recommended builders for the Gold Coast region?
QLD

I am looking at building a new home with a moderate budget. Upon doing some research I found some frankly scary reviews for some of the home builders we were considering.…

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thomas23
Nov 02, 2013 4:52 pm
the-californian
the-californian
2 November 2013

Aveling Luxury Collection Discussion

Aveling Luxury Collection Discussion
WA

Hi all, I have started this thread to provide a space for those building an Aveling Luxury Collection home to discuss their experiences. We are building The Californian…

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the-californian
Nov 02, 2013 3:43 pm
patti
patti
2 November 2013

my garage encroaches on next door

my garage encroaches on next door
NSW

We didn't need a permit as we were replacing an existing garage. The builder was told of the encroachment but because we weren't standing over the top of him he forgot and…

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patti
Nov 02, 2013 9:35 am
archetto
archetto
2 November 2013

Anyone built with 'Complete Homes'

Anyone built with 'Complete Homes'
WA

Has anyone built with Complete Homes and if you don't mind saying what did the cost of your home end up coming to. I'm looking at a 4x2

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archetto
Nov 02, 2013 1:50 am
archetto
2-cupcakes-pls
2-cupcakes-pls
1 November 2013

Did you upgrade your appliances

Did you upgrade your appliances
QLD

hi we put our own in as my husband sells ovens and stuff and can get a great price. we had to twist the builders arm to allow this and we also want to put in our own…

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2-cupcakes-pls
Nov 01, 2013 10:29 pm
2-cupcakes-pls
MyH1Login
MyH1Login
1 November 2013

All moved in.

All moved in.
VIC
1 ... 9, 10, 11

Hi Mac Not sure why but I can't see any of your pictures :( Wanted to have a look see coz you have very similar color selections as me. Do you mind sending me a PM with a…

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MyH1Login
Nov 01, 2013 9:30 pm
MyH1Login
lila rose
lila rose
1 November 2013

Whats your Biggest hate in New building plans

Whats your Biggest hate in New building plans
VIC
1 ... 14, 15, 16

I love this thread! Mostly because it makes me realise how everyone's tastes are so different...all part of the fun :D I hate: Open ensuites - just generally…

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lila rose
Nov 01, 2013 9:26 pm
lila rose
tj2000
tj2000
1 November 2013

Building with Ideal Homes In Iluka

Building with Ideal Homes In Iluka
WA
1 ... 4, 5, 6

Hi J54, We are building the Bellucci with Ideal Homes, and so far, so good. We signed up with them almost a year ago but our land titles didnt come thru til the end of…

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tj2000
Nov 01, 2013 5:55 pm
TinaG
TinaG
1 November 2013

criticize my external colours please

criticize my external colours please
QLD

I like your original and the wet lichen. Once you have some plants it, it will look great.

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TinaG
Nov 01, 2013 12:51 pm
macmaz
macmaz
1 November 2013

Terminating / Cancelling Preliminary Contract (with Big M)

Terminating / Cancelling Preliminary Contract (with Big M)
VIC

Hi guys, Have already paid $1000 initial deposit and $3000 at preliminary contract. Has anyone gone through the process of cancelling / terminating contract with Big M or…

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macmaz
Nov 01, 2013 9:16 am
brick_paver
brick_paver
31 October 2013

Driveways question

Driveways question
WA

The pavers in your photo look very much like concrete pavers that we have here, made by three companies and commonly called "Flagstone". They generally come in three or…

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brick_paver
Oct 31, 2013 10:35 pm
brick_paver
Lethe
Lethe
31 October 2013

Homebuyers Centre WA

Homebuyers Centre WA
WA

We only have a slab but everything has been smooth sailing so far with HBC. I hope everything get sorted. Honestly we keep going back and forth about getting an…

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Lethe
Oct 31, 2013 9:37 pm
Lethe
Tambo66
Tambo66
31 October 2013

lot 3023 (21) Fleur Way

lot 3023 (21) Fleur Way
VIC

Hi everyone we are building the Burbank house on lot 3023 Fleur Way. We have been looking at this forum for a while now and thought it was time to jump on and say hello.…

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Tambo66
Oct 31, 2013 9:07 pm
RajaniKaanth
RajaniKaanth
31 October 2013

TREEVALLEY GOLF COURSE ESTATE ANYONE ELSE BOUGHT THERE?

TREEVALLEY GOLF COURSE ESTATE ANYONE ELSE BOUGHT THERE?
NSW

Hi Kemo99, Yes, we have bought a block at this estate. Looks like houses will pop up soon.

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RajaniKaanth
Oct 31, 2013 8:12 pm
robbie55
robbie55
31 October 2013

Builder offered to be paid cash in hand - risky?

Builder offered to be paid cash in hand - risky?
VIC

The savings are tempting but not something I would do for the entire build. The only time I would ever even consider it is maybe if I was an OB and just employing him week by week.

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robbie55
Oct 31, 2013 6:35 pm
robbie55
Sir Snagger
Sir Snagger
31 October 2013

Thudd's cold climate strawbale eco build - now with plans!

Thudd's cold climate strawbale eco build - now with plans!
1, 2, 3

Dunno if Thuss'd going to see this, but can't say I didn't try? Did you end up building your strawbale home? Would love to see the results of it if you did.

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Sir Snagger
Oct 31, 2013 5:03 pm
Sir Snagger
cinder
cinder
31 October 2013

Knockdown Rebuild on sloping block - advice requested

Knockdown Rebuild on sloping block - advice requested
VIC

From our experience the volume builders would not go near a sloping block. To be blunt, they just want to build houses quickly, they don't want to bother with the complex…

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cinder
Oct 31, 2013 3:55 pm
cinder
building-expert
building-expert
31 October 2013

What Class Slab would i need (soil test info inside)

What Class Slab would i need (soil test info inside)
QLD

For the right answer you will have to engage structural engineer to design your slab however given the low load bearing capacity of the soil it is likely that the design…

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building-expert
Oct 31, 2013 1:04 pm
building-expert
sanda50
sanda50
31 October 2013

Anyone Building with Long Island homes?

Anyone Building with Long Island homes?
VIC

Hi I would also like to find out what problems you had with LIH. Cheers

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sanda50
Oct 31, 2013 12:20 am
Building_new_home
Building_new_home
30 October 2013

Frame

Frame
QLD

The salesperson said it about a month ago. 8 months since talking to the salesperson and it was 7 months from when I sat down with the salesperson and discussed what…

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Building_new_home
Oct 30, 2013 5:27 pm
Filthyfil
Filthyfil
30 October 2013

Mainvue Homes - Amalfi AM532

Mainvue Homes - Amalfi AM532
VIC

Hey Yossa Have you decided yet? :D

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Filthyfil
Oct 30, 2013 5:02 pm
Filthyfil
greycellgreen
greycellgreen
30 October 2013

Help- what to do with an unhelpful Admin person

Help- what to do with an unhelpful Admin person
VIC

Thanks. I felt as much. I've since contacted the council to confirm CH is not required and emailed the admin advising same. They've now taken the CH out of the quote. Win!

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greycellgreen
Oct 30, 2013 12:26 pm
ShdowKat
ShdowKat
30 October 2013

Redink - Post handover issues

Redink - Post handover issues
WA

Yeah, my CLO was hopeless, so I asked for her bosses name and email (that's Amanda Matthews) and I actually asked to speak to Scott Park, but he was in Paris! so the MD…

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ShdowKat
Oct 30, 2013 12:06 pm
ShdowKat
Jen1977
Jen1977
30 October 2013

Retention on progress payments

Retention on progress payments
VIC

Thanks for the responses. I don't think i would be planning on holding retention money but just wanted to know if other people have done that in their…

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Jen1977
Oct 30, 2013 8:15 am
Jason-Vic
Jason-Vic
30 October 2013

laundry cupboard cutout to be done after handover?

laundry cupboard cutout to be done after handover?
VIC

Ours came with the cutout (still under construction). Not sure about the facing of the taps (assuming a weird angle based on display home - seems to be the standard!) /…

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Jason-Vic
Oct 30, 2013 7:48 am

Quick update! We're in the final stages now, so…

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kylie2212
Oct 29, 2013 11:04 pm
kylie2212
FairmontSAcustom
FairmontSAcustom
29 October 2013

Please show me your bi-fold and retratable screen

Please show me your bi-fold and retratable screen
VIC

I don't know if this helps but I have a couple of pics. We have timber bi fold and the centor screen. In this first pic if you look closely you might be able to see…

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FairmontSAcustom
Oct 29, 2013 6:04 pm
Tans1970
Tans1970
29 October 2013

Coloured Render VS Rendering & Paint

Coloured Render VS Rendering & Paint
QLD

Wonderful .... thank you for your input! We have had a look at the coloured render and very happy with the finish. We haven't actually chosen a paint colour yet, so…

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Tans1970
Oct 29, 2013 6:03 pm
Tans1970
SA Simonds Sierra
SA Simonds Sierra
29 October 2013

Simonds $5k deposit Deal

Simonds $5k deposit Deal
VIC

The Sierra :) that's awesome. Yeah I got the same promotion ($50k for $15k) as deluxes, never seen anything about a $5k rebate, like deluxes said if you have it in a…

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SA Simonds Sierra
Oct 29, 2013 2:20 pm
SA Simonds Sierra

Hello thought i'd come back for an update! We now have curtains in our front 2 rooms Home Theatre, wall to wall, ceiling to floor (sorry for the poor colour of mobile…

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wildorchid
Oct 29, 2013 1:47 pm
mtz08
mtz08
29 October 2013

Henley homes, help kitchen microwave space

Henley homes, help kitchen microwave space
VIC

I am building with Henley. the drawing says MW space 584. but it's gross size. the actual cavity size is 552mm (584mm includes 2x16mm side panels). MW space height in the…

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mtz08
Oct 29, 2013 1:23 pm
tinadesouza
tinadesouza
29 October 2013

Building Clarendon Madison.

Building Clarendon Madison.
1 ... 14, 15, 16

Hi Heathen, I have only just joined this website and would like to know where in Sydney you have built the Madison (Clarendon). I just spoke with the builders (Clarendon)…

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tinadesouza
Oct 29, 2013 12:53 pm
AC27
AC27
28 October 2013

Labs New Build

Labs New Build
SA
1 ... 4, 5, 6

how's the alfresco going bud?

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AC27
Oct 28, 2013 10:12 pm

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