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sian.wickham
sian.wickham
16 May 2017

Porter Davis

Porter Davis
VIC

Thanks for that pieman, so closer than I had thought if they do it in the 38 weeks!

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sian.wickham
May 16, 2017 9:16 pm
sian.wickham
Zakasu
Zakasu
16 May 2017

First time building Colorado 37 Henley

First time building Colorado 37 Henley

Thanks Miss Lucky, it looks like a great plan. Unfortunately there aren't any being built at the moment, because that was something else I thought…

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Zakasu
May 16, 2017 12:01 pm
sunrays
sunrays
15 May 2017

Fairhaven or Boutique

Fairhaven or Boutique
VIC

We built with Fairhaven homes last year and have been happy overall, admin can be a bit slow but overall prices are great and you get overall a good outcome. I will not…

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sunrays
May 15, 2017 10:32 pm
Kaya
Kaya
15 May 2017

Oracle Platinum Homes- Ascot 24

Oracle Platinum Homes- Ascot 24
NSW
1, 2, 3, 4

Wow all these familiar hopeless names I'm hearing this company is a complete joke screwing with people's lives they were recommended to me and unfortunately now I wouldn't…

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Kaya
May 15, 2017 6:03 pm
bashworth
bashworth
15 May 2017

N-W vs S-E orientation of house/ backyard

N-W vs S-E orientation of house/ backyard
NSW

Great advice from algernon. For some general advice there is a post about orientation on my blog : http://anewhouse.com.au/2012/02/block-orientation/

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bashworth
May 15, 2017 3:37 pm
bashworth
paraga
paraga
15 May 2017

Double storey base price

Double storey base price
1, 2

Got it. Thank you.

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paraga
May 15, 2017 10:39 am
ddarroch
ddarroch
14 May 2017

Newbie looking for help with new home

Newbie looking for help with new home
VIC

This government website offers tonnes & tonnes of advice on how to build a comfortable, energy efficient home. http://www.yourhome.gov.au/passive-design Briefly, face…

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ddarroch
May 14, 2017 11:46 pm
AnnPerkins
AnnPerkins
14 May 2017

Porter davis Marbella 38 supply own applainces ?

Porter davis Marbella 38 supply own applainces ?
VIC

Do you mean did PD give us a rebate? They did, but it's not a huge amount.

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AnnPerkins
May 14, 2017 10:50 pm
RhondaMc
RhondaMc
14 May 2017

Anyone built with Hotondo in Geelong

Anyone built with Hotondo in Geelong
VIC

Thank you :) Gives me some peace of mind

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RhondaMc
May 14, 2017 8:18 pm
sunrays
sunrays
14 May 2017

Building with Carlisle/ Base price increase

Building with Carlisle/ Base price increase
VIC

post it on social media maybe their facebook page and you should get noticed

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sunrays
May 14, 2017 4:01 pm
faykis
faykis
13 May 2017

What can be build on padmount substation easement of 60/60/6

What can be build on padmount substation easement of 60/60/6
NSW

Hi, what building straucture can one build on the second easement of 60/60/60 firerating 2.05m meters from padmount substation? If we want to place garage within that…

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faykis
May 13, 2017 11:43 pm
faykis
tungfai
tungfai
13 May 2017

Metricon Peninsula facade

Metricon Peninsula facade
VIC

Yes you can, just a matter of price.

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tungfai
May 13, 2017 1:17 am
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janbo
May 12, 2017 7:26 pm
Lorri
Lorri
12 May 2017

What does "site access" mean?

What does "site access" mean?
TAS

Thanks, none of this was explained to us, it all started when they realised the place they thought was the pad was not the place the house was in the site plans, so it…

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Lorri
May 12, 2017 9:59 am
Lorri
spaceboi
spaceboi
12 May 2017

Coral Homes - Casuarina 32

Coral Homes - Casuarina 32
QLD
1, 2, 3

the quote i was given about downlights made it seem like it was only $45 for a 15w flouro downlight with installation... , BUT that is charged if there is an EXISTING…

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spaceboi
May 12, 2017 8:59 am
spaceboi
vivmak
vivmak
11 May 2017

KDR with Sekisui House: post handover

KDR with Sekisui House: post handover
NSW
1 ... 121, 122, 123

Get shadowdiagrams.net.au to verify and lodge it to council! I worked for me.

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vivmak
May 11, 2017 2:52 pm
ailensnelp
ailensnelp
11 May 2017

Edgewater Homes (Henley\Plantation)

Edgewater Homes (Henley\Plantation)
NSW

We had them built our home in Edmondson Park. The customer service and the construction manager are reliable and fast. So far we don't have any major issue with the house.

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ailensnelp
May 11, 2017 10:12 am

I think the brick laying process is complete now, so now you should concentrate on plastering. Konnstruct team provides top quality Plastering and Painting service at…

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bashworth
May 10, 2017 11:20 pm
bashworth
algernon
algernon
10 May 2017

Building inspector(s) in the ACT?

Building inspector(s) in the ACT?
ACT

Does anyone have any recommendations (or otherwise) or experience with any new home construction building inspectors in Canberra? Looking for multiple stage inspections,…

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algernon
May 10, 2017 10:16 pm
algernon
algernon
10 May 2017

Custom/special conditions in building contracts?

Custom/special conditions in building contracts?
ACT

I've got a copy of the ACT MBA standard contract, which is used by our currently preferred builder (a custom builder). This is the first time that I've built, but as…

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algernon
May 10, 2017 10:13 pm
Mrsxtro01
Mrsxtro01
10 May 2017

Prestart allowance

Prestart allowance

A prestart allowance is a specified amount you write into your contract that is for you to spend at prestart on upgrades. It is included in your contracted quote so your…

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Mrsxtro01
May 10, 2017 5:36 pm
Humphrey29
Humphrey29
10 May 2017

Crystal - Dennis Family Homes

Crystal - Dennis Family Homes
VIC

Anyone building the Crystal with Dennis Family Homes?

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Humphrey29
May 10, 2017 3:51 pm
klea
klea
10 May 2017

Choosing between BOLD, CORAL HOMES AND CMA

Choosing between BOLD, CORAL HOMES AND CMA
QLD

I would second comments about Coral. Really fast in SE Qld particularly on northside of Brissie. Have heard good things about Bold too. Did you pick one?

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klea
May 10, 2017 2:18 pm
lp77
lp77
10 May 2017

Plantation/Henley house facades

Plantation/Henley house facades
QLD

Did u end up building with plantation? If so what a nightmare from award winning builder..

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lp77
May 10, 2017 12:41 pm
lp77
lp77
10 May 2017

Building/council plans

Building/council plans
QLD

Aww Tmaria what a nightmare. Where in qld ru? Who ru building with? We're down Gold Coast I'm also from UK and some of the practices here ... No words. But we got an…

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lp77
May 10, 2017 12:38 pm
sian.wickham
sian.wickham
10 May 2017

Site supervisor

Site supervisor

Ours too.

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sian.wickham
May 10, 2017 9:02 am
sian.wickham
manderinne
manderinne
10 May 2017

Coral Homes - Noosa 29 (Modified) - Help with pergola design

Coral Homes - Noosa 29 (Modified) - Help with pergola design
QLD
1 ... 28, 29, 30

Knotwood would be lovely! We're just going with Monument powder coating to match the gutters. We already have a lot of Merbau colour in the backyard with the deck and…

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manderinne
May 10, 2017 8:32 am
manderinne
Katalyst
Katalyst
9 May 2017

Any one else building in Success?

Any one else building in Success?
WA

We just started building in Success. Anyone else? Share your houseplans!

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Katalyst
May 09, 2017 10:12 pm
skinders78
skinders78
9 May 2017

Simonds Express Westbury Build

Simonds Express Westbury Build
VIC
1, 2, 3, 4

How is your new home going ? We have been in our Westbury for 3 months now ! Front yard is done now working on the backyard - do u have any updated photos ?

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skinders78
May 09, 2017 8:58 pm
skinders78

New gates

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skinders78
May 09, 2017 8:54 pm
skinders78
jpmontoya
jpmontoya
9 May 2017

WHAT IS YOUR FRUSTRATION?

WHAT IS YOUR FRUSTRATION?

fair comparison of all builders before selecting them, there's so much confusion with inclusions and what not. There should be a standard way to compare each of the…

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jpmontoya
May 09, 2017 12:03 pm
jpmontoya
Ab8884
Ab8884
8 May 2017

Buying Land + Eden Brae Build

Buying Land + Eden Brae Build
NSW

My husband and i just signed a contract back in December in Leppington with Eden Brae. Its all very confusing as we are first home buyers too. Our land registered end of…

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Ab8884
May 08, 2017 4:34 pm
Yara
Yara
8 May 2017

Help with Choosing a Facade Wisdom Impression 38

Help with Choosing a Facade Wisdom Impression 38
NSW

Which facade did you pick in the end?

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Yara
May 08, 2017 3:30 pm

We chose wallaby and I love it so far (Still building). We will also be having surfmist garage door, fascia and window frames.

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Cassie.f90
May 08, 2017 3:15 pm
vinraj81
vinraj81
8 May 2017

Finishing things

Finishing things
NSW

Thanks for the all the advise. I'm hoping this will be fixed before walk-through tomorrow. Haven't hired private inspection

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vinraj81
May 08, 2017 8:32 am
quinny
quinny
8 May 2017

Building over Dam, pond??

Building over Dam, pond??
NSW

Hi. Did you end up buying the vaccant land over a dam ? If you did how was the constrivtion cost for the slab (site cost)? I am about to put down deposit for a block…

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quinny
May 08, 2017 7:51 am
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kaycee
May 07, 2017 10:58 pm
Bridgetwitch
Bridgetwitch
7 May 2017

Bulkhead in Bathroom! Surprise! Not happy

Bulkhead in Bathroom! Surprise! Not happy
NSW

The bulkhead in the bedroom will be lovely with a bed head underneath, but I would not be happy with it in the bathroom at all. Will they be able to fix it for you?…

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Bridgetwitch
May 07, 2017 10:43 pm
Bridgetwitch
Mrsxtro01
Mrsxtro01
7 May 2017

HGWA Prestart

HGWA Prestart
WA

Hi all. Got prestart with HGWA on Tuesday! Super excited to finally be locking in all details. Wondering on a few prestart prices though. Hopefully someone will be able to…

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Mrsxtro01
May 07, 2017 10:39 pm
bashworth
bashworth
7 May 2017

Building driveway over sewer manhole

Building driveway over sewer manhole
NSW

You need to contact Sydney water to check what they would charge to adjust the manhole level to the driveway level. Once that's done there shouldn't be any extra cost.

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bashworth
May 07, 2017 8:33 pm
bashworth
charlibear
charlibear
7 May 2017

We have a start date!

We have a start date!

How exciting!!! Must be surreal almost What are you building and where? Following along GJ Gardner Modified Coolum 277

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charlibear
May 07, 2017 7:29 pm
charlibear
kimzhang570
kimzhang570
7 May 2017

Buying a land in Austral The Avenue

Buying a land in Austral The Avenue
NSW

Hello Guys, We are also in the process of purchasing a vacant land in the Avenue at Austral. We noticed there are some vendor protection clause in the contract to protect…

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kimzhang570
May 07, 2017 10:33 am
arcadelt
arcadelt
6 May 2017

What is building cost $/sqm?

What is building cost $/sqm?
NSW

The cost is dependent on the type of house, the quality of the build, the level of amenity you want and how fast you want it built. Standard advice is $1500 per square…

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arcadelt
May 07, 2017 12:37 am
heew
heew
6 May 2017

Occupational / Final Certificate question

Occupational / Final Certificate question

Thank you for your reply. I clarified this with the builder they'll provide an interim OC instead because I did not elect the landscaping option.

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heew
May 06, 2017 12:00 pm
Kandi
Kandi
5 May 2017

Fujitsu and tiles

Fujitsu and tiles

above question for Metricon customers.

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Kandi
May 06, 2017 12:41 am
carmania
carmania
5 May 2017

Heat pump??

Heat pump??
NSW

Hi, I would think all heat pump systems to be very similar. Just check out their specs to see what efficiency they have. IE is it 5x efficient or more. Also cross…

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carmania
May 05, 2017 11:27 pm
thehuntbegins
thehuntbegins
5 May 2017

what is the allowable fsr/site coverage in the LEP?

what is the allowable fsr/site coverage in the LEP?
NSW

How to find what is the allowable fsr/site coverage in the LEP? Any site to look? or have to rely on the RE Agent ( builder) selling this HnL package? (This is for one…

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thehuntbegins
May 05, 2017 10:31 pm
mansawant
mansawant
5 May 2017

Who deals with NBN when building new house -owner or builder

Who deals with NBN when building new house -owner or builder
NSW

Thanks Pauldab for detailed information. Now I understood the process.

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mansawant
May 05, 2017 9:48 pm
thehuntbegins
thehuntbegins
5 May 2017

Is there any concern for buying land due to register 2018?

Is there any concern for buying land due to register 2018?
NSW

Is there any concern for buying land in Box Hill due to register Dec 2018?

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thehuntbegins
May 05, 2017 7:29 pm

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