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sam1968
sam1968
15 March 2010

Masterton Harvey Norman Aircon

Masterton Harvey Norman Aircon
NSW

We are building in the Bankstown area, anyone else in our council who could offer some advice? Cheers and many thanks for your responses.

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sam1968
Mar 15, 2010 8:42 am
dreamz
dreamz
14 March 2010

Important Question re-Land @ the ponds

Important Question re-Land @ the ponds
NSW

Thanks andy.. great advice.. We recieved a copy of our contours today.. council requirements i think its approx 1.5 meter or 4 meter back.. and the manhole falls in that…

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dreamz
Mar 14, 2010 5:52 pm
Tom's Playroom
Tom's Playroom
12 March 2010

reasonably priced tree lopper - Hornsby area?

reasonably priced tree lopper - Hornsby area?
NSW

Thanks so much for letting me know. I will surely call him on the weekend. Regards Greg

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Tom's Playroom
Mar 12, 2010 10:09 pm
kexkez
kexkez
22 March 2010

Extra Data Cabling

Extra Data Cabling
1, 2

If you are planning on a dedicated office you might actually prefer everything in there. I didn't want the annoyance of going to the garage so our end points are in our…

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kexkez
Mar 22, 2010 8:46 pm
kexkez
dreamz
dreamz
9 March 2010

New Release this weekend at the Ponds.

New Release this weekend at the Ponds.
NSW

Hi all, I know a few of you may be looking around for land perhaps. Just incase you don't know. There will be a release this weekend at the Ponds. Waterfall release.…

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dreamz
Mar 09, 2010 1:43 pm
kek
kek
9 March 2010

External Colours - Help settle DW's nerves

External Colours - Help settle DW's nerves
NSW

I like it too.....but then I'm a big fan of Ironstone. ::lol::

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kek
Mar 09, 2010 12:14 pm
kek
gypsy77
gypsy77
8 March 2010

What SHOULDN'T I get my builder to quote on?

What SHOULDN'T I get my builder to quote on?
NSW

Hi, We're about to commence our 3rd house-build and have learnt so much each time. Others may disagree but here's my 2 cents on this subject. I would never get the builder…

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gypsy77
Mar 08, 2010 7:43 pm
EmoH
EmoH
6 March 2010

Our Wisdom Impression 33 MkII - Got the keys. Tiling started

Our Wisdom Impression 33 MkII - Got the keys. Tiling started
NSW
1 ... 33, 34, 35

Beautiful tiles!, Were they factory seal or nano finish types? How much per sqm? PM if like. Thanks. Thanks so much for all of your kind…

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EmoH
Mar 06, 2010 10:30 pm
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stonecutter1309
Mar 06, 2010 9:46 am
stonecutter1309
andy_min
andy_min
5 March 2010

The Ponds

The Ponds
NSW

Hi Linor, Congrats on the Alba land. There are more Ponds people here if you want to meet some…

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andy_min
Mar 05, 2010 2:49 pm
andy_min
Trig
Trig
4 March 2010

SITE COST - Kellyville Ridge or The Ponds

SITE COST - Kellyville Ridge or The Ponds
NSW

How are you? I havent…

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Trig
Mar 04, 2010 12:43 pm
Trig
MrsRose
MrsRose
3 March 2010

Masterton Santorini

Masterton Santorini
NSW

Marklea, I don't understand your maths... Base price $230K plus your add ons where people have suggested anything upto $200K of changes doesn't equal $650K if you've…

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MrsRose
Mar 03, 2010 3:52 pm
MrsRose
joannapaulp
joannapaulp
2 March 2010

Eden Brae Display Home Cornice & Skirts???

Eden Brae Display Home Cornice & Skirts???
NSW

I would suggest ringing their person on site, or talking to them when you are there next - they should be able to get the information for you

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joannapaulp
Mar 02, 2010 4:05 pm
dreamz
dreamz
2 March 2010

Conveyancers/ Solicitors

Conveyancers/ Solicitors
NSW

Anyone know any reasonably priced conveyancers out there.. Especially ones with no hidden costs part way through the process i.e disbursements in sydney?? Cheers

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dreamz
Mar 02, 2010 10:19 am
anthonybaz
anthonybaz
1 March 2010

Pierings done when rain (is it going to be a problem?)

Pierings done when rain (is it going to be a problem?)
NSW

Hi, I am a builder and it should be no problem at all.

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anthonybaz
Mar 01, 2010 8:51 pm
MrsRose
MrsRose
1 March 2010

Outside Vented R/hoods & Extractor Fans - Heads Up

Outside Vented R/hoods & Extractor Fans - Heads Up
NSW

Thanks Southies!!! It would drive me crazy having roaches in a nice new kitchen (it drives me crazy currently in our rental!!!). Will definitely be investing in some mesh!

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MrsRose
Mar 01, 2010 7:47 pm
MrsRose
Lex
Lex
24 February 2010

Laid Concrete Slab ... and then it RAINED!!!!!

Laid Concrete Slab ... and then it RAINED!!!!!
NSW
1, 2

Fill is unsettled soil, meaning the piers should be deeper than usual. My advice - be there on the day and check that the builder's structural eng. has been on site to…

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Lex
Feb 24, 2010 10:18 pm
Lex
Jas_Wants_A_House
Jas_Wants_A_House
23 February 2010

Jas_Wants_A_House - received a tentative start day

Jas_Wants_A_House - received a tentative start day
NSW
1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Thanks Leonard, My lovely neighbour - haha, he got upset when the plumper left some dirt on the road while digging for water connection and got upset because the same…

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Jas_Wants_A_House
Feb 23, 2010 6:42 pm
Jas_Wants_A_House
esm
esm
23 February 2010

Our Beechwood Mona Vale build - inspection sept 23rd

Our Beechwood Mona Vale build - inspection sept 23rd
NSW
1, 2

nice to see the photos... :) we are also building with beechwood... and design is almost ready for submission to the private certifier. I hope the house finishes way…

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esm
Feb 22, 2010 11:13 pm
acrebuild
acrebuild
22 February 2010

recommend me a country facade/builder in NSW

recommend me a country facade/builder in NSW
NSW

you know the type with the straight fronts and bull nose verandah and 'A' frame above the front door- Just something very simple but effective for our 'rural influenced'…

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acrebuild
Feb 22, 2010 8:22 pm
acrebuild
acrebuild
22 February 2010

Building a ranch style home on 5 acres in the Hunter Valley

Building a ranch style home on 5 acres in the Hunter Valley
NSW

Thanks for the welcome, If only Metricon built in our area, They have recently built some display homes nr us but they are yet to build in the council region (we are…

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acrebuild
Feb 22, 2010 8:18 pm
dreamz
dreamz
22 February 2010

Buying Land?

Buying Land?
NSW

Thanks all. great advice.

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dreamz
Feb 22, 2010 6:34 pm
cherub
cherub
21 February 2010

where am i?

where am i?
NSW

Your local council would be a good start, have a chat with a duty officer and explain your plans with them

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cherub
Feb 21, 2010 6:13 am
Lunchtime
Lunchtime
20 February 2010

House Insurance - Organise before Handover ?

House Insurance - Organise before Handover ?
NSW

how much did you insure for, ie 100% of build cost or was it another amount. Im wondering if things like driveway and fences need to be included in the insured value.…

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Lunchtime
Feb 20, 2010 3:15 pm
TamDaz
TamDaz
20 February 2010

Not All Castles Are Alike...THREAD NOW CLOSED

Not All Castles Are Alike...THREAD NOW CLOSED
NSW
1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Good luck with the rest of your build Pix. Looks like you have one beautiful on the house the way which you have years of enjoyment in. Good luck with the move too when…

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TamDaz
Feb 20, 2010 7:40 am
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Lex
Feb 19, 2010 7:35 pm
Lex
joannapaulp
joannapaulp
17 February 2010

Anyone Require Fill In The Newcastle/Central Coast Region?

Anyone Require Fill In The Newcastle/Central Coast Region?
NSW

try http://www.landfillregister.com.au - you register if you have fill, or need it and how much, and people contact you, our you find them -…

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joannapaulp
Feb 17, 2010 9:26 am
Mtfranklin
Mtfranklin
11 February 2010

BUILDING A WISDOM INSPIRATION 29 @ PONDS

BUILDING A WISDOM INSPIRATION 29 @ PONDS
NSW
1, 2, 3

Rockmelon, I'm still considering frame inspection. Most ppl here in home1 had an independent building inspector for their frame inspection. I guess its a small price to…

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Mtfranklin
Feb 11, 2010 6:52 am
naddis01
naddis01
9 February 2010

First Time Builder. HELP!

First Time Builder. HELP!
NSW

Anyone else have an opinion?

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naddis01
Feb 09, 2010 7:34 pm
aus_buster
aus_buster
5 February 2010

Mortar Question - Is this Offwhite ?

Mortar Question - Is this Offwhite ?
NSW

Thanks guys. I will wait and see how the bricks turn up after they are cleaned.

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aus_buster
Feb 05, 2010 4:54 pm
SYD-YYZ
SYD-YYZ
4 February 2010

Matrix Cladding Photos

Matrix Cladding Photos
NSW

Hi, We are building a custom designed home in Western Sydney. I am looking for examples of people who have built a 2 story house that have…

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SYD-YYZ
Feb 04, 2010 2:33 pm
rivercup
rivercup
4 February 2010

Shotcrete vs retaining wall

Shotcrete vs retaining wall
NSW

I see, thanks for the advice ppl.

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rivercup
Feb 04, 2010 8:57 am
jodge
jodge
3 February 2010

painting bricks... external

painting bricks... external
NSW

Hey buzz and anthonybaz. . . one more thing. . . we were also advised to put another product on the wall underneath all the weepholes and dampcourse. . . it's called…

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jodge
Feb 03, 2010 1:36 pm
jodge
Liberty
Liberty
2 February 2010

Building New Home - Blog

Building New Home - Blog
NSW

Hi Lea. Had a look at your blog - looks great! There's a thread at the top of this forum that you can add your link to. What are you going to do about your benchtop…

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Liberty
Feb 02, 2010 9:52 pm
J&K
J&K
30 January 2010

GJ Gardner in Sydney

GJ Gardner in Sydney
NSW

I have not used them, but thanks for the tip, I have sent of an email to see if they are interested in a Custom Build. From what I can see of the structure of the…

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J&K
Jan 30, 2010 9:20 am
J&K
borg
borg
28 January 2010

Air Con Costs In New Homes

Air Con Costs In New Homes
NSW

with aircond it depends on how well your house is sealed and also the temp you set it to. SOme people like to set there air conds to 18 degrees in summer and i bet the…

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borg
Jan 28, 2010 12:44 pm
borg
anurishiagarwal
anurishiagarwal
27 January 2010

Is there a builder who accepts payment at the end of build

Is there a builder who accepts payment at the end of build
NSW

Henley Properties Group does it in some cases Their ready-built homes option.

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anurishiagarwal
Jan 27, 2010 11:45 am
walker79
walker79
26 January 2010

A question for people building with Coral..

A question for people building with Coral..
NSW

Hey Nic, Sorry but I can only help with one of your questions as we haven't started yet so I don't know how much the tiler charges for extras. We upgraded our internal…

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walker79
Jan 26, 2010 8:39 am
walker79
suh
suh
25 January 2010

Retaining Walls

Retaining Walls
NSW

I know there aren't many of us from Newcastle here, but, no sorry I don't know anyone.

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suh
Jan 25, 2010 3:33 pm
suh
chezza
chezza
24 January 2010

Electrictions extras $$$$

Electrictions extras $$$$
NSW

Hi Yeah this is corals electriction, our bill is going to be huge. I have a meeting next week with site manager so im going to ask him if i can bring in my own…

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chezza
Jan 24, 2010 5:52 pm
stonecutter1309
stonecutter1309
22 January 2010

Help - Wisdom builders

Help - Wisdom builders
NSW

Yay - they are fixing some part of it - but I'm not sure about all - trying to chat with my SS but mobile phone coverage is bad!

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stonecutter1309
Jan 22, 2010 9:39 am
stonecutter1309
andy the pm
andy the pm
20 January 2010

147a - The Floorplan *redrawn 19/01* - thoughts?

147a - The Floorplan *redrawn 19/01* - thoughts?
NSW

Whats the point of the sitting room? You already have a large living room, not to mention media room.... The last plan has much better flow between areas

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andy the pm
Jan 20, 2010 8:52 pm
Manbir
Manbir
20 January 2010

Sutherland Shire Clarendon Homes

Sutherland Shire Clarendon Homes
NSW

Hi there, we have engaged Clarendon for building a home and they are sooooooo sloooowww and inefficnet that I would not recommend them to anyone. The problem is not that…

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Manbir
Jan 20, 2010 4:25 pm
KnockItDown
KnockItDown
20 January 2010

Demolition company recommendations - Sydney

Demolition company recommendations - Sydney
NSW

I used these guys http://www.bassettdemolitions.com/ Very reasonably priced - turned up on time - did exactly as instructed - would definitely use them again. Have a…

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KnockItDown
Jan 20, 2010 11:34 am
KnockItDown
poppamatic
poppamatic
19 January 2010

Help! Builder wants to claim the 5 weeks industry shutdown!

Help! Builder wants to claim the 5 weeks industry shutdown!
NSW

I just did a search on the internet for HIA & Industry Shutdown. I don't want to post any links or copy and paste any information in case it is not appropriate to do…

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poppamatic
Jan 19, 2010 10:15 pm
Domenic
Domenic
19 January 2010

Noticed another biulder using power from my power box!!

Noticed another biulder using power from my power box!!
NSW

During my build, at one point I had three GIANT extension elads all feeding off my meter box,…

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Domenic
Jan 19, 2010 2:29 pm
Bek
Bek
17 January 2010

What can you put over an easement?

What can you put over an easement?
NSW

Thanks for the advice everyone. I will definitely ring the council tomorrow to check. I am pretty sure worse case scenario we will be able to plant small shrubs at…

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Bek
Jan 17, 2010 10:44 pm
J&K
J&K
16 January 2010

Need architect for design......

Need architect for design......
NSW

Hi Jay, I am happy to recomend my Architect, he was not cheap but spent a lot of time with us to design a house on a difficult block. He is based in the city or…

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J&K
Jan 16, 2010 7:28 am
J&K
Southies
Southies
14 January 2010

Anyone with Airlite aluminium sliding door/windows?

Anyone with Airlite aluminium sliding door/windows?
NSW

Is it normal practice for the builder to lock the Glass door to my Balcony? because I can't push down on the handle to open…

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Southies
Jan 14, 2010 1:34 pm
Southies
take2
take2
13 January 2010

Help Required - Sloping Plans

Help Required - Sloping Plans
NSW

I love the look of your elevations, you will find it will have benefits with your landscaping as building with the slope of the land will reduce external retaining walls, …

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take2
Jan 13, 2010 10:37 pm
take2

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