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Ray,
I notice you are moving this weekend as well 
Good luck with the move, and dont forget moving pics  Paula replied 14 May 2008 ago PaulaMay 14, 2008 8:26 am How long can contract signing be delayed?Thanks all really very excited.
Colleen -  I am sure I will change my mind dozens of times. I do have a pretty fixed idea on a colour scheme but having no experience… Boutique builder?Thanks SFSG and DeeElle for the tips.
Yep, we also believe we'd get better quality and a more personalized service with a boutique builder. We think these 2 are very… Asbestos removalwe paid $8800 for an approx 13 square 3 bdrm post-war home including asbestos removal - not sure exactly how much asbestos though - it was never an issue for our people. donuts replied 14 May 2008 ago Tiling QueryVJ,
Thanks for your input.
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IF we do it after handover, it would be around $12K-$14k only. Still very costly, but cheaper than the builder's… VJ replied 14 May 2008 ago Garage of PD CremorneWe asked if we could have the internal walls of our garage - Cremorne 41 - bricked and were advised by our CSC that no, they had to be plastered. Then at tender we asked… Cremorne Question
Will definatly be starting a blog - when we get some land!!
We had what i thought was a certainty until yesterday when I read Snsitr's post about side setbacks and PD's… haywgl replied 15 May 2008 ago Marshall Baker HomesWe've got scaffold, a messy site and bricks not cleaned yet. Will do an outside pic when things are more tidy. Justin replied 15 May 2008 ago Estimated time for each trade on siteIts going to be a big house…I guess with some of the trades time will be determined by the amount of content for them. Obviously some houses have more of this and less… CALLING JAMIETHi jamiet
we recently signed a contract with them & that 'customer guarantee" page was actually bound with the contract. We wanted to have the phrase relating to the… Base PriceIn our case it wasn't a low doc loan, as we only borrowed 60%, which the bank was happy to do without proof of income. But yes, a low doc will do… Cracks in slabThe only question in my mind is to make sure the builder does actually spray the slab with curing oil! My experience is that in the housing… Alarm pad location?
Just had the alarm installed today for the new place.
Keypad is by the the internal door to the garage, but unlikely to use it as the key fob activates and… JudieMay 16, 2008 12:04 am First inspectionHi,
Our inspection took about 2 hours. We started from one end and systematically went through all rooms - starting from the roof, down to the floor. Check windows… Outlook Terrace (Pakenham)HI Rodda interesting about your comment on Hampton park. it has a stigma. i agree i lived there for 14 yrs and all i had was trouble sorry if i might offend people there… clath replied 16 May 2008 ago clathMay 16, 2008 3:04 pm Building Inspector in AdelaideI hope all goes well for you but Hick**botham and Sta**man homes are the same company, I have had and heard of many horror stories and some good, It would be wise to have… dj replied 16 May 2008 ago Homes NowI think they are the bargain basement arm of National Builders Group. Wet Plaster and Insulationhow bad is the gyprock? normaly if that gets too wet it starts to swell and never drys out properly (it's one way of finding leeking pipes in your walls!)
Personally I… New fencei think Draconis is right about future owners. i remember an issue with one of our back neighbours who hadn't paid his half off, on several of the neighbouring fences.… kexkez replied 17 May 2008 ago Building in Sydney - Updated 18/05/08
Thanks for the kind comments.
kexkez:
It's not surprising that you haven't seen this thread considering I haven't updated for a while so it would have been a few… dna replied 18 May 2008 ago Major DisappointmentWe're so far happy with NBG - or more so the builder they assigned us. We did do a huge amount of changes to the floor plan and they didn't seem to charge for just… Help, problems defects new Boral roof tilesBraveheart looks like you have the same issue as what i had with my Roof tiles, they where also Boral...Dark Chocolate .The roof was already tiled and im wondering why… clath replied 18 May 2008 ago clathMay 18, 2008 10:09 pm PoloMay 19, 2008 12:00 am JudieMay 19, 2008 8:31 pm Custom Home Builders in SydneyThat's me, but they have not actually built anything yet:) Our cost per sq metre remains to be seen, but estimated somewhere round $1700. But, that includes everything… PD tile upgrades anyone??
Hi Penny73,
You can go to National Tiles at Port Melbourne on Saturday mornings and browse before your appt. I was there last Saturday making yet another change. I've… Building on stumps.Luke, yep that was the quote. As I said all the builders we spoke to were around this magical figure - hence we are hoping like crazy that the drop edge slab will be… kyton replied 20 May 2008 ago kytonMay 20, 2008 11:51 am Advise on Erecting a new fence
We are also about to build with PD...
We had been to another PD home which is being built and this house has its garage on the boundary... site costsorry ours was a hamilton 29mk11 from 0rbit, looking at your photos you must be in the blue ridge estate, we have bought in huntly view estate. dame73 replied 20 May 2008 ago TimingI bought an off the plan property at CS last year with the developer there. The house is expecting to be finished building in June which now it already in lock up stage … PD standard Termite ProtectionI think they do something? under the slab. The piping you need to add goes all the way round the edge of the slab - so needs to in before your driveway etc. So this can… ToastMay 21, 2008 2:14 pm Gas Metre installation and PDPretty sure that when we signed the contract, we also signed paperwork for gas connection. Hmmm. I'll have to dig it our now! perryr replied 22 May 2008 ago We're In!Congrats Ray - awesome to be in your own place. Time to change your siggy, update the blog and show us some photos. Perhaps once you are off dial up... perryr replied 22 May 2008 ago Displays in Melbourneour land is in golden grove!
its actually narre warren SOUTH, so that might be the problem. also, its is golden grove DRIVE and you can enter via glasscocks road… Awkward!I feel very sorry for them! 
I’m more than happy for you….yes it’s a tough one.
But remember, none of it is your fault, so you really need to enjoy your… ShadyMay 22, 2008 10:31 pm Cremorne EavesWith the quotes, just make sure that you have it in writing or an email from the office. Our sales guy quoted $187 to extend the mirror over bath but office said it was…
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Hope it all goes well for you. We built with Devine Pioneer about 6 years ago (before my dad started…
