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Salfield
Salfield
16 August 2019

Ducted air question

Ducted air question
NSW

Cheers mate.

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Salfield
Aug 16, 2019 9:48 pm
jbarber
jbarber
15 August 2019

Melbourne Water Permit Condition Change?

Melbourne Water Permit Condition Change?
VIC

Hoping someone here can assist :) My partner and i are looking to purchase a block of land which as a 2m wide easement on the east side of the block, which also happens to…

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jbarber
Aug 15, 2019 10:53 pm
Rhetti
Rhetti
15 August 2019

Clarendon Homes | QLD | Portview 31

Clarendon Homes | QLD | Portview 31

I'm sorry to hear that mate.

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Rhetti
Aug 15, 2019 9:14 pm
Rhetti
Teeger
Teeger
15 August 2019

Has anyone building with Austec Homes Statewide Pty Ltd

Has anyone building with Austec Homes Statewide Pty Ltd
NSW

Bumping this up, anyone build with Austec Homes Statewide ?

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Teeger
Aug 15, 2019 7:09 pm
rkoncept
rkoncept
15 August 2019

Expansion joint in double storey house

Expansion joint in double storey house

Hi DaniB You should have an expansion joint in the stair void as it is a large surface area and will be prone to a bit of movement and vibration through walking up and…

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rkoncept
Aug 15, 2019 5:59 pm
pnagella
pnagella
15 August 2019

Simonds homes or Mojo homes

Simonds homes or Mojo homes
NSW

Hi. I can guide you with some good builders. You can contact me on 0406 501 601. Thanks Sanjay Director Wise Estate Agents

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pnagella
Aug 15, 2019 2:22 pm
luxbuild
luxbuild
15 August 2019

Rawson Windermere

Rawson Windermere
ACT
1, 2, 3

Rawson seem terrible at understanding aircon. We've had real troubles getting what should be a simple setup done. They could have added a slave controller, which is…

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luxbuild
Aug 15, 2019 12:03 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
15 August 2019

Tips for first home buyers

Tips for first home buyers

Hi pasalamat, How did you go with the new build? Did any of the advice you receive help you with the new build?

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SaveH2O
Aug 15, 2019 10:12 am
SaveH2O
JustinY
JustinY
14 August 2019

Building with Rawson - handover delay and delay fees?

Building with Rawson - handover delay and delay fees?
NSW

Yes exactly - the SS was making it sound like it was the payment delaying handover but my lender wasn't going to issue the final payment without the house having interim…

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JustinY
Aug 14, 2019 2:28 pm
Norfolk
Norfolk
14 August 2019

First Home Buyer - Any Advice/Tips?

First Home Buyer - Any Advice/Tips?

Beware of the online product and service reviews in your research, as many of these are fake or manipulated. Particularly the overly positive ones with no substance or…

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Norfolk
Aug 14, 2019 9:01 am
CarnTheHawks
CarnTheHawks
13 August 2019

Crack in slab

Crack in slab
QLD

Agreed. "Hairline cracks" are in everything concrete. Feel free to take detailed photos (close up & zoomed out), if you're concerned. But I don't expect anything will come…

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CarnTheHawks
Aug 13, 2019 7:05 pm
Yomi
Yomi
13 August 2019

Building Hampton by Long Island , Western Melbourne

Building Hampton by Long Island , Western Melbourne
VIC

Hi Guys, How is your build going? Can you share your experience?

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Yomi
Aug 13, 2019 5:04 pm

Hi everyone, 1st time builder, 1st time owning a home. It took 10 long weeks to get approval after the royal commission but we are there 🎉 we are building in…

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Shortttee
Aug 12, 2019 9:18 pm
luxbuild
luxbuild
12 August 2019

NBN-Watch difference betw. FTTN (to Node) vs FTTP (Premises)

NBN-Watch difference betw. FTTN (to Node) vs FTTP (Premises)
WA

If the contract says FTTP and you are on twisted pair, yep.. certainly not getting what you paid for.

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luxbuild
Aug 12, 2019 8:22 pm
BiancaA
BiancaA
12 August 2019

What builder is best for the Illawarra

What builder is best for the Illawarra
NSW

We're looking at building a new house in the Illawarra/Shellharbour region in NSW. Just don't know who to go through. Who has everyone gone through and what was your…

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BiancaA
Aug 12, 2019 5:55 pm
Munaj99
Munaj99
12 August 2019

Master empire group

Master empire group

Thanks I can’t seem to reply in thee thread. Have you shot you an email. Any info you can share would be helpful

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Munaj99
Aug 12, 2019 2:06 pm
alfred89
alfred89
12 August 2019

Anyone here building with RMS Homes?

Anyone here building with RMS Homes?
VIC

I have built with them I strongly advise against it unless you can afford lawyers.

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alfred89
Aug 12, 2019 1:41 pm
Teeger
Teeger
11 August 2019

Project builder or custom builder

Project builder or custom builder
1, 2

Bought some bashworth's e-books, pretty helpful, thanks for the tip. Volume builders will be the last choice if we can't get come in within the budget with smaller players.

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Teeger
Aug 11, 2019 10:58 pm
chanam
chanam
10 August 2019

Electrical Plan Feedback

Electrical Plan Feedback

Even when on plan is lined up, electrician do not follow plan. Ensure to check all points are where you want it to be as per your plan and it lines up.

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chanam
Aug 10, 2019 3:16 am
Norfolk
Norfolk
9 August 2019

Private inspector

Private inspector

They don’t want you finding poor workmanship during the build and your request to rectify it at their expense. They would prefer to cover this up or that You find the…

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Norfolk
Aug 09, 2019 6:48 pm
MyFirst
MyFirst
9 August 2019

Demolition

Demolition

You are most properly better off getting a professional opinion. When I had to demolish my chicken coop to extend my bedroom, I used

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MyFirst
Aug 09, 2019 10:21 am
montanero
montanero
9 August 2019

Electrical upgrades

Electrical upgrades

There are free/discounted upgrades schemes being offered by the Australian government in states like Victoria & NSW. If you are living in Victoria state, you can get…

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montanero
Aug 09, 2019 3:42 am
melb_user2019
melb_user2019
8 August 2019

Building in Manor Lakes

Building in Manor Lakes
NSW

To all future prospect land buyers, before you purchase a land from them, ensure you checked and double checked and tripled check with the developer design panel if they…

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melb_user2019
Aug 08, 2019 6:33 pm
RebeccaBishop
RebeccaBishop
8 August 2019

Yarrabank Homes

Yarrabank Homes
VIC
1, 2, 3

Hi bullatagate I'm a local builder - Elite Building Services - and we have had a few people contact us about finishing their home or even starting as they were only in…

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RebeccaBishop
Aug 08, 2019 1:52 pm
Frank1234
Frank1234
8 August 2019

Building with UHomes - or alternate recommendations?

Building with UHomes - or alternate recommendations?

Yadav, I didn’t go with them as their follow up was pretty bad. The sales guy said that he will contact me the next day but he didn’t. I got a call after a month.

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Frank1234
Aug 08, 2019 8:26 am

Thanks, makes me feel more confident. this is the one we have selected and the distance to the outlet is only slightly shorter. This one also has an adjustable stream…

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FoxHill
Aug 07, 2019 1:49 pm
FoxHill
LearnProperty
LearnProperty
7 August 2019

Colorbond roof

Colorbond roof
1, 2

Hi everyone Every builder's pricing structure is different and it's harder to compare what one builder charges for colourbond (for example) vs. the other builder. They…

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LearnProperty
Aug 07, 2019 12:00 pm
LearnProperty
Mr. Sausage
Mr. Sausage
7 August 2019

Gloss vs Matt floor tiles in wet areas

Gloss vs Matt floor tiles in wet areas

Hi, I've got gloss rectified porcelain floor tiles in all my wet areas but despite being glossy they still have a slight surface texture to them. So they are no problem at…

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Mr. Sausage
Aug 07, 2019 2:09 am
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sorgy6
Aug 06, 2019 7:52 pm
Joejoemetoo
Joejoemetoo
6 August 2019

Speed deck roofing vs Klip Lok

Speed deck roofing vs Klip Lok

What’s the difference between Speed Deck roofing and Klip Lok? I’ve been quoted a few thousand dollars less for a Speed Deck roof with one roofer vs Klip Lok with…

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Joejoemetoo
Aug 06, 2019 6:39 pm

Monday kitchen,vanitys,landry Tuesday tiling!

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RKDALD
Aug 06, 2019 4:59 pm
DaniB
DaniB
6 August 2019

Ducted vacuum in a new build

Ducted vacuum in a new build

Go ducted for sure, I built a new home about 6 months ago and I swear by mine. I chose an Imperial 300 which is made by Imperial Vacuum Systems in Melbourne. They offer a…

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DaniB
Aug 06, 2019 9:41 am
JiMb00
JiMb00
5 August 2019

Building the Chifley 42 with raw son homes - modifications?

Building the Chifley 42 with raw son homes - modifications?
NSW
1, 2

Hi Alex (assume it's Alex, please correct me if not :P). Hope you're still active as I know this thread was from some time ago but was just reading over your blog as our…

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JiMb00
Aug 05, 2019 3:42 pm
JiMb00
CarnTheHawks
CarnTheHawks
5 August 2019

Damage to public road after construction

Damage to public road after construction
NSW

Yep. Looks like typical excavator tracks, from lack of care/intelligence from the operator. Also, that dragged line could've been from a 5mtr+ skip bin via hook lifter. By…

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CarnTheHawks
Aug 05, 2019 3:28 pm
Kevee23
Kevee23
5 August 2019

Young Homes

Young Homes
NSW

Hi Zevlac, Have you ended up building with Young? I'm also interested in their display home and would like to get some advice from you if you built with them or someone…

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Kevee23
Aug 05, 2019 12:22 pm
Kevee23
Kevee23
5 August 2019

Any experience with Gremmo Homes in Sydney

Any experience with Gremmo Homes in Sydney
NSW

Dear Dan, Sorry to bring up this old thread. I've been searching for people who had built with Merit Homes and it brought me to here. I found lots of the threads you…

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Kevee23
Aug 05, 2019 11:02 am
Kevee23
Kevee23
5 August 2019

Custom Home Builders in Sydney – Has anyone used one?

Custom Home Builders in Sydney – Has anyone used one?
NSW
1, 2, 3, 4

Dear BuildingNewHome, Sorry to bring up the old thread. Did you end up building with Merit or someone else? I've been talking with some of the customer builders at…

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Kevee23
Aug 05, 2019 10:50 am
Norfolk
Norfolk
5 August 2019

BCA Non Compliance - what to do??

BCA Non Compliance - what to do??
WA

Unfortunately the building industry is not effectively regulated. Some builders are able to get away with not building to standards because no one checks their work…

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Norfolk
Aug 05, 2019 9:14 am
KingTaco
KingTaco
4 August 2019

Private Building inspector

Private Building inspector

Hi DaniB, FYI you've created two identical threads for this topic... I recommend it for sure. And the prices I've seen range from $250 to about $550, depending on stage…

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KingTaco
Aug 04, 2019 8:34 pm
KingTaco
Planet Sun
Planet Sun
3 August 2019

Ceiling mount tracks for operable walls

Ceiling mount tracks for operable walls
NSW

Uni strut and box in the rail.

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Planet Sun
Aug 04, 2019 12:53 am
Planet Sun
Steve4216
Steve4216
3 August 2019

Calculation of liquidated damages

Calculation of liquidated damages
VIC

Mines a NSW HIA, it specifies weeks, not days. Therefore public holidays will not be subsidised. After typing this, I realised it has absolutely no bearing on your situation!

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Steve4216
Aug 03, 2019 8:02 pm
Alucorp
Alucorp
3 August 2019

Building with Thrive Homes

Building with Thrive Homes
NSW

We built with Thrive homes Build quality is not bad. The sales guys promised a few things and which were not passed on to building team and pre-construction managers..and…

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Alucorp
Aug 03, 2019 2:44 pm
rkoncept
rkoncept
2 August 2019

Home design 9m wide northwest SYD NSW

Home design 9m wide northwest SYD NSW

Hi 1800 We have designed similar single storey houses to suit 9mx28m & 30m lots previously for builders. Some were designed to suit even smaller blocks of land as…

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rkoncept
Aug 02, 2019 4:01 pm
ManishH
ManishH
1 August 2019

Masterton Trend Facade and External Colour Schemes

Masterton Trend Facade and External Colour Schemes
NSW

Hi Michelle, we have just signed Masterton with the trend facade and we are in the same predicament. Curious to know what did you end up going with? Also any tips /…

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ManishH
Aug 01, 2019 1:46 pm
Mirrmu83
Mirrmu83
1 August 2019

The parties have reached a mutual understanding in resolutio

The parties have reached a mutual understanding in resolutio
NSW
1 ... 10, 11, 12

Alex, i always enjoy reading your contributions in the various threads but I am not encouraging anything as other people may be pursued…

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Mirrmu83
Aug 01, 2019 1:25 pm
AJ1111
AJ1111
1 August 2019

Ronghai Property/NCC Development

Ronghai Property/NCC Development

Hi Has anyone had experience purchasing from this developer? They've got a few projects around the upper north/Epping area, but can't find out much about them. They seem…

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AJ1111
Aug 01, 2019 10:44 am
Doozer1905
Doozer1905
31 July 2019

Site cost - fixed price

Site cost - fixed price

We include a concrete pump in the price of the house, all builders should as nobody barrows slabs, you dont normally need one for the footings unless it's a clay site or…

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Doozer1905
Jul 31, 2019 9:48 pm
thme
thme
31 July 2019

Individual Design - New Choice Homes

Individual Design - New Choice Homes
WA
1 ... 17, 18, 19

A couple of our bulkheads were done poorly by their cheap contractors. At the PCI they said it took them something like 6 attempts to make them level before they sent out…

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thme
Jul 31, 2019 3:59 pm
Norfolk
Norfolk
31 July 2019

Tips on building & private inspectors

Tips on building & private inspectors
VIC
1, 2

Just ask their salesperson to add the clause, or explain why they can’t / won’t. Alternatively ask them to delete all references to liquidated damages. If they do this…

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Norfolk
Jul 31, 2019 3:28 pm

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