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PEARZ
PEARZ
7 December 2016

MainVue homes

MainVue homes
VIC

Lol for some reason it won't let me paste the link.https://www.facebook.com/groups/1624595 ... 184486607/ Go to fb, type a search for Henley/Mainvue/Plantation and…

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PEARZ
Dec 07, 2016 11:30 am
PEARZ
Marshall5858
Marshall5858
7 December 2016

Building the Turin with Simonds in SA

Building the Turin with Simonds in SA
SA
1, 2, 3

I think I prefer either side, sometimes you want to only partially block out the window and it's nice to have the option of which side

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Marshall5858
Dec 07, 2016 11:01 am
Melos
Melos
6 December 2016

Pool and house approval at the same time?

Pool and house approval at the same time?
NSW

Hi guys, We are about to do a knock down rebuild and put in a pool. The building company wants us to do our da for the house and then put in a cdc for the pool is this the…

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Melos
Dec 06, 2016 7:48 pm
nikil
nikil
6 December 2016

Knock down rebuild steps - PD

Knock down rebuild steps - PD
VIC

Hi, we are also doing a KDR with PD, although the block we bought the house was already knocked down so we just have to clear it etc as it was done by the previous owner!…

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nikil
Dec 06, 2016 1:19 pm
leeleh
leeleh
6 December 2016

Clarendon Madison 37 in The Grove

Clarendon Madison 37 in The Grove
NSW
1 ... 18, 19, 20

Just a quick update Our driveway was finally outed last week and landscaping has started. We decided in the end on leveling the back yard but found someone a lot…

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leeleh
Dec 06, 2016 8:10 am
BuildingBerries
BuildingBerries
5 December 2016

Anyone building McLaren Alfresco by Statesman in Adelaide?

Anyone building McLaren Alfresco by Statesman in Adelaide?
SA

Hi there, We are in the process of building with Statesman also. We are building a slightly modified Willaston. We had our roof put on today!! So far I'd say we are very…

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BuildingBerries
Dec 05, 2016 10:06 pm
BuildingBerries
pauldab
pauldab
5 December 2016

Where to get Samples of various products

Where to get Samples of various products
NSW

Most manufacturers will send samples at little to no cost. Just head to their website and check it all out. For our build I got free samples from Caesarstone, Laminex (&…

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pauldab
Dec 05, 2016 8:55 pm
red15
red15
5 December 2016

Strangest things you have found when building your home

Strangest things you have found when building your home
NT

We did a knockdown and found a few interesting things in the old house, including about 30 tyres (with two full sets of mag wheels) and an ancient box of udder soap in the…

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red15
Dec 05, 2016 6:31 pm
Serena80
Serena80
5 December 2016

Small Laundry Upgrade

Small Laundry Upgrade
QLD

Hi everyone, I'm in beginning stages of Finding my Builder to build my small 4/2/1 home and I was wanting to know if anyone has upgraded the standard Laundry to one with a…

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Serena80
Dec 05, 2016 3:41 pm
jBoz
jBoz
5 December 2016

Has anyone used WindSpray Colorbond with Glenfern Brick?

Has anyone used WindSpray Colorbond with Glenfern Brick?
VIC

Thanks for the reply guys! and sorry for the late response.. Didnt receive any notifcation. Houseandhorse, do you by chance have any photos of your glenfern and basalt…

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jBoz
Dec 05, 2016 11:56 am
TheTenant
TheTenant
5 December 2016

Anyone knows what sort of rendered wall is this? (Photo-Vid)

Anyone knows what sort of rendered wall is this? (Photo-Vid)

Thanks! Would you also be able to let me know where I could buy it? Bunnings? Mitre 10? ...

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TheTenant
Dec 05, 2016 8:09 am
stinger01
stinger01
5 December 2016

Anyone built with Dechellis in SA

Anyone built with Dechellis in SA
SA

This is belated but appreciate the replies everyone! scottdreams88, how has your ongoing experience with Oakford been? I think I'll consider getting in touch with…

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stinger01
Dec 05, 2016 12:04 am

Ensuite Second bathroom

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JKro
Dec 04, 2016 11:55 pm
JKro
arman20_08
arman20_08
4 December 2016

Land Leveling/ Landscaping new house

Land Leveling/ Landscaping new house
VIC

Thanks for all the replies everyone i really appreciate it. Still cant figure out the pictures. Thank front yeard lools great!! Hope i get a result even half as good

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arman20_08
Dec 04, 2016 8:10 pm
NicMac03
NicMac03
4 December 2016

Coral Homes - Noosa 25

Coral Homes - Noosa 25
NSW
1 ... 27, 28, 29

Loving your place, everything looks lovely. You have done a great job, enjoy your wonderful home :)

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NicMac03
Dec 04, 2016 8:09 pm
Prickles
Prickles
4 December 2016

Wet area tiling issues

Wet area tiling issues
QLD

I suggest to contact professional but in a cheap price tile contractors. They are expert about tiling like . Just only a suggestion. :)

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Prickles
Dec 04, 2016 7:58 am
Kpatto1
Kpatto1
4 December 2016

Glenrock estate picton

Glenrock estate picton
NSW

Anyone building in Glenrock estate at Picton?

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Kpatto1
Dec 04, 2016 6:47 am
Oninon
Oninon
3 December 2016

Metricon Eaves extenstion to 600 - cost

Metricon Eaves extenstion to 600 - cost
VIC

I was able to find the price of Eaves. For 450 mm eaves it is $55 Lm. For 650 mm it is $71 Lm. So when you increase from 450mm to 600mm there is an additional charge of…

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Oninon
Dec 03, 2016 11:47 pm
buildingnanna
buildingnanna
3 December 2016

Second thoughts on Selections Hickinbotham Homes

Second thoughts on Selections Hickinbotham Homes
SA

Pretty good amazing how quickly it adds up

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buildingnanna
Dec 03, 2016 9:10 pm
buildingnanna
leelee116
leelee116
3 December 2016

Metricon Glendale 38 (Sydney South West)

Metricon Glendale 38 (Sydney South West)
NSW
1 ... 28, 29, 30

Omg that's so exciting. Congratulations Our Nolan viewtopic.php?p=1516376%23p1516376

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leelee116
Dec 03, 2016 8:56 pm
mich1
mich1
2 December 2016

Lexington Belle Q1 vs Amalfi 632

Lexington Belle Q1 vs Amalfi 632
VIC

I like both, but would go for the Lexington because of the extra room (study)

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mich1
Dec 02, 2016 8:52 pm
mich1
wizardlee
wizardlee
2 December 2016

No more p class slabs

No more p class slabs
VIC

Hi all Starting out on our build journey. Currently in quote process with custom builders but also exploring volume builder option. Speaking to volume builder about site…

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wizardlee
Dec 02, 2016 10:16 am
maddisonjean
maddisonjean
1 December 2016

Fixed Site Costs vs Post Soil Test Costs

Fixed Site Costs vs Post Soil Test Costs
VIC

go with fixed. I was told I had fixed at $12000 but hadn't signed a contract. Now it is $22000 :(

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maddisonjean
Dec 01, 2016 4:12 pm
MJT
MJT
1 December 2016

A J B Fairmont Build 2016

A J B Fairmont Build 2016
SA
1, 2, 3, 4, 5

nice one :)

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MJT
Dec 01, 2016 12:30 am
altair
altair
30 November 2016

Who else have problem with Sulja Homes?

Who else have problem with Sulja Homes?
VIC
1, 2

If anyone wants to contact Ondrei Sulja.

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altair
Nov 30, 2016 10:59 pm
altair
kiwiinmelbourne
kiwiinmelbourne
30 November 2016

Sloping block / multi level homes

Sloping block / multi level homes
VIC

Thanks, yep we know them well. Top quality work - wouldn't be too many better builders about. I'm after some different builders. LP is just outside our budget. Cheers

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kiwiinmelbourne
Nov 30, 2016 10:36 pm
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loup
Nov 30, 2016 9:22 pm
Corinda dream 2016
Corinda dream 2016
30 November 2016

Builder recommendations for Corinda (Brisbane)

Builder recommendations for Corinda (Brisbane)
QLD
1, 2, 3

Oh what a great idea! We will be there. Thanks for the heads up ☺

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Corinda dream 2016
Nov 30, 2016 9:08 pm

The stages should be described accurately in the contract document so you can refer to it when confirming the payments. Here is the extract from our HIA (Vic) contract…

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pauldab
Nov 30, 2016 8:57 pm
pauldab
pauldab
30 November 2016

Location of plumbing (taps etc)

Location of plumbing (taps etc)
NSW

Yep, get everything down on the plan, don't wait to discuss things with the SS once building has begun.

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pauldab
Nov 30, 2016 6:52 pm
nicoledee
nicoledee
30 November 2016

Myponga Build - Statesman Homes - KEYS!!!

Myponga Build - Statesman Homes - KEYS!!!
SA
1 ... 11, 12, 13

Thank you so much for documenting your experience! We have just received our colour selections book from Statesman and we are totally impressed with the standard…

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nicoledee
Nov 30, 2016 2:15 pm

This is my zero lot boundary As you can see, my garage wall acts as a "fence" for the neighbour. Their gate return stops at my garage wall. The dividing fence then…

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vonsta76
Nov 30, 2016 10:33 am
vonsta76
maddisonjean
maddisonjean
30 November 2016

Site costs for H1 soil- Marshall, Victoria

Site costs for H1 soil- Marshall, Victoria
VIC

Received a breakdown of the site costs Site costs: $10258 Survey: $1000 H2 slab: $4522 13 piers (salesperson told me one?): $2227 Drains/silt pits: $2185

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maddisonjean
Nov 30, 2016 10:22 am
luca.321
luca.321
30 November 2016

About the building process

About the building process
VIC

Thanks heaps, Luca

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luca.321
Nov 30, 2016 7:31 am
Jamielv
Jamielv
29 November 2016

Our custom build among the gum trees in Mundoolun Queensland

Our custom build among the gum trees in Mundoolun Queensland
QLD
1 ... 4, 5, 6

Wow! Pool looks sooo good!!! Amazing huge house and love the garden hehe

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Jamielv
Nov 29, 2016 8:16 pm
Jamielv
Emg
Emg
29 November 2016

Building a new house

Building a new house
VIC

Hi has any one built with Advance homes in Torquay vic. I can't find any info or reviews on them.

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Emg
Nov 29, 2016 1:18 pm
sco77k
sco77k
29 November 2016

Ridiculous time frame for Sydney Water approval

Ridiculous time frame for Sydney Water approval
NSW

Hi everyone, has anyone had any issues with getting a Sydney Water approval in order to get your construction certificate? Our house was approved by our council on 12th…

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sco77k
Nov 29, 2016 11:43 am
sco77k
Glenaire396 SE
Glenaire396 SE
29 November 2016

Building Glenaire with Fairhaven Homes

Building Glenaire with Fairhaven Homes
VIC
1, 2, 3, 4

I really love the Glenaire too Whitefresh and haven't changed too much to the floor plan but have done lots of window changes , which adds to the costs... It's a headache…

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Glenaire396 SE
Nov 29, 2016 1:15 am
Mick1
Mick1
28 November 2016

Metricon contract - solicitor required? Any recommendations?

Metricon contract - solicitor required? Any recommendations?
NSW

The main things to look at are the Essential Conditions which you must satisfy. These are the Metricon amendments to the HIA contract. Try and build in a contractual…

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Mick1
Nov 28, 2016 2:30 pm
js_newbie
js_newbie
28 November 2016

Custom build in the Hawkesbury

Custom build in the Hawkesbury
NSW

Hi There I have the same colour selections in mind . Do u mind sharing some pics ? Thanks JS

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js_newbie
Nov 28, 2016 12:54 pm
RegVic
RegVic
27 November 2016

Front Entry Doors 1200 v's 1020

Front Entry Doors 1200 v's 1020
NSW
1, 2

We are building with Watersun and upgraded our double doors to a 1200 x 2340 pivot door for $2,385.

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RegVic
Nov 27, 2016 7:44 pm
RegVic
skinders78
skinders78
27 November 2016

Our Simonds express Westbury Premium

Our Simonds express Westbury Premium
VIC
1 ... 4, 5, 6

Oh that's a good idea having a holiday after building lol..... that's awesome things take time and money - I think our gardens and landscaping might take a while

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skinders78
Nov 27, 2016 3:11 pm
skinders78
Oninon
Oninon
27 November 2016

Recommend Metricon SC in Western Sub Melbourne

Recommend Metricon SC in Western Sub Melbourne
VIC

Can you please recommend a Sales Consultant who has lot of patience. I need someone who can follow up with Head office even after the file moved to CSC. If you are…

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Oninon
Nov 27, 2016 2:34 pm
scottbradly86
scottbradly86
27 November 2016

Boundary pegs removed

Boundary pegs removed
NSW

Ah right. Depending on how much of a lean it is on its possible it is how it was put in. Also possible the surveyors can peg the house by coming of the 3 (?) remaining…

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scottbradly86
Nov 27, 2016 8:40 am
needsausername
needsausername
26 November 2016

Build with G. J. Gardner

Build with G. J. Gardner
VIC
1, 2, 3

Although it's not the Narellen one, We have had a very easy build with our local gjs office.

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needsausername
Nov 26, 2016 10:01 pm
needsausername
hoppernaomi
hoppernaomi
26 November 2016

Help! Render colour choices

Help! Render colour choices
QLD

Hi Craigasaurus thanks for that I didn't think to use half strength. Felt the full colour threw too much cream/yellow so curious about halving it. I liked white duck it…

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hoppernaomi
Nov 26, 2016 6:51 am
Charley
Charley
25 November 2016

Alfresco blinds

Alfresco blinds
VIC

Has anyone had the mesh type alfresco blinds installed? Was hoping for a rough idea of what they cost before getting quotes as don't want to waste their time if too…

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Charley
Nov 25, 2016 10:15 pm
firsthome2
firsthome2
25 November 2016

Help - Ceiling height for living areas

Help - Ceiling height for living areas
NSW

any one had similar issue? During the OC certificate inspection, do they measure the heights?

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firsthome2
Nov 25, 2016 7:07 pm
Merv
Merv
25 November 2016

Landscape plans (basic design) for Warringah Council

Landscape plans (basic design) for Warringah Council
NSW

Can anyone recommend a reasonable priced landscape plans draftsman for DA submission to Warringah council (now Northern Beaches Council) We will do most of the landscaping…

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Merv
Nov 25, 2016 11:33 am

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