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isaia
Jan 15, 2020 8:46 am
isaia
isaia
15 January 2020

New house Plaster

New house Plaster

for reference

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isaia
Jan 15, 2020 8:45 am
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
14 January 2020

Alarm system part of brochure, but excluded in contract

Alarm system part of brochure, but excluded in contract
VIC

Many forum members have consistently advised new home buyers to have a pre contract signing consultation with a well qualified building professional. Apart from all else,…

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SaveH2O
Jan 14, 2020 8:56 pm
SaveH2O
busola
busola
14 January 2020

Simonds Homes

Simonds Homes
VIC
1, 2, 3

Hi Max, If you know what is good for you please run from Simmonds. They built our home in 2014, and since we took the key we have been having one problem or the other. The…

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busola
Jan 14, 2020 5:05 pm
Brickface
Brickface
14 January 2020

Hampton style house

Hampton style house

Hate to be the bad news fairy but I think you’ll struggle to build any 2 story home under that budget. Very well a Hampton’s. Double that budget and you’ll be in the…

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Brickface
Jan 14, 2020 5:35 am
Brickface
theshack
theshack
12 January 2020

Considering Boutique Homes in Geelong, feedback please

Considering Boutique Homes in Geelong, feedback please

You may want to check out this thread here They are on my shortlist of builders but their reluctance to allow any changes to wet areas is likely to be a deal breaker for me.

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theshack
Jan 12, 2020 7:09 pm
TeslaCyberTruck
TeslaCyberTruck
12 January 2020

Anyone built with Hotondo Homes (Darvale Homes) Melton?

Anyone built with Hotondo Homes (Darvale Homes) Melton?

Has anyone on this forum or anyone you know hired Hotondo Homes to do their house build? HQ address: 12 Commercial Drive, Wallan VIC 3756 PO…

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TeslaCyberTruck
Jan 12, 2020 2:40 am
Jo0853
Jo0853
11 January 2020

NEWBIE advice please

NEWBIE advice please

Thanks aussieta. Youre awesome! JO

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Jo0853
Jan 11, 2020 2:40 pm
Brickface
Brickface
11 January 2020

changing windows after development approval

changing windows after development approval
SA

It will also impact BASIX. So you’ll need to resubmit that too.

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Brickface
Jan 11, 2020 6:07 am
Brickface
Kishor
Kishor
10 January 2020

New build Rawson Balmoral 38 - we have registered land.....

New build Rawson Balmoral 38 - we have registered land.....
NSW
1 ... 6, 7, 8

Hi Katran The house looks good. We are planning to go for 34 MK1. What are your suggestions. I have 11.5m Frontage lot.

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Kishor
Jan 10, 2020 7:08 pm
domwild
domwild
10 January 2020

Home owners right to enter site Victoria

Home owners right to enter site Victoria

Correct, it would, but I read it on this forum and it would not surprise me if builders just bluff there way through.

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domwild
Jan 10, 2020 5:36 pm
kamesh
kamesh
10 January 2020

Anyone built Lily Homes Sierra 31

Anyone built Lily Homes Sierra 31
NSW

Hi, I am wondering if anyone has built Sierra 31 from Lily homes? I am considering this for a KDR in Hornsby. Considering there is no display home for this design, I am…

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kamesh
Jan 10, 2020 2:02 pm
Harweeeee
Harweeeee
10 January 2020

20mm or 25mm residential water meter

20mm or 25mm residential water meter
QLD

Hi, We've been told we'll need to install a water meter before building commences. We have a 420sqm residential block in a suburban area, would it be best to get a 20mm…

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Harweeeee
Jan 10, 2020 9:43 am
Harweeeee
domwild
domwild
10 January 2020

Change builder after accepting tender

Change builder after accepting tender
NSW

If you have not signed an official contract (HIA or similar) you can walk, you probably will not get any of your deposits back though

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domwild
Jan 10, 2020 8:39 am
IamSAM
IamSAM
9 January 2020

New Breeze, Bardia, Edmondson Park

New Breeze, Bardia, Edmondson Park
NSW
1, 2

You should also evaluate the high/constant level of road sound from the highway just behind these "premium" lots.

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IamSAM
Jan 09, 2020 12:30 pm
IamSAM
TGH115
TGH115
9 January 2020

Custom Duplex builder in north western Sydney

Custom Duplex builder in north western Sydney

Good evening I have just sent you a PM, I may be able to help with your questions, have a look and just let me know Regards A4A

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TGH115
Jan 09, 2020 10:44 am
CoastalNewBuild
CoastalNewBuild
9 January 2020

Sunshine Coast new build

Sunshine Coast new build

Once again went and saw the builder and the size of the building needs to be reduced as it is too big for the block. The whole thing is just re lump - summed. Doesnt seem right.

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CoastalNewBuild
Jan 09, 2020 9:50 am

SF, I ran up against colour variations in batches trying to decide on a brick for our build. We were considering the Qld Character Renovations St Louis brick, but when we…

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Varsity
Jan 08, 2020 1:54 pm
vin83
vin83
8 January 2020

Building Chifley 40 with Rawson

Building Chifley 40 with Rawson
NSW

Hello Melo, Would you mind sharing the detail electrical breakup of yours. I am building seaview 36 with Rawson and have tender presentation on 20th Jan with Rawson at…

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vin83
Jan 08, 2020 9:14 am
vin83
Small Minds
Small Minds
7 January 2020

Before you build

Before you build

Before you build, ask the question. Will your builder welcome an independent person onto the site to document any building defects? And more importantly what is their…

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Small Minds
Jan 07, 2020 2:01 pm
Pkurup
Pkurup
7 January 2020

Anyone building in Gillieston Heights??

Anyone building in Gillieston Heights??

That’s good.. we are at 11.

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Pkurup
Jan 07, 2020 6:40 am
Amandatui
Amandatui
6 January 2020

Plantation Retreat Nouveau Q1 build on acreage in Brisbane

Plantation Retreat Nouveau Q1 build on acreage in Brisbane
QLD
1, 2

Hi Saz! I’m trying to find the rest of your build progress!! Did you stop documenting it?

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Amandatui
Jan 06, 2020 8:24 pm
benmodular
benmodular
6 January 2020

Modular build with Archiblox

Modular build with Archiblox

Updated blog post and timelines as we struggle to get defects resolved:

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benmodular
Jan 06, 2020 10:49 am
Bebbsy
Bebbsy
5 January 2020

Stormwater via builder or not?

Stormwater via builder or not?

Contact your local council in the first instance.

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Bebbsy
Jan 05, 2020 10:51 pm
TeslaCyberTruck
TeslaCyberTruck
5 January 2020

Darbecca Porter Davis

Darbecca Porter Davis

Hey Small Minds - thanks for starting this thread (topic), very helpful and informative

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TeslaCyberTruck
Jan 05, 2020 8:48 pm
Gaudi
Gaudi
5 January 2020

Developer's retaining wall and New home adices

Developer's retaining wall and New home adices

The engineering drawings should show the retaining wall design and siting from boundary and include requirements for drainage. Since your builder installed the wall they…

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Gaudi
Jan 05, 2020 3:57 pm
domwild
domwild
4 January 2020

what is PWP on the plan

what is PWP on the plan
WA

Apologies, no charge for two PWPs unless another contract charged me for it? Made quite a few changes and kept demanding credits.

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domwild
Jan 04, 2020 5:29 pm

I find most parcel boxes look like filing cabinets. I highly recommend the Australian Parcel Box (www.australianparcelbox.com.au). It looks more like a classic pillar…

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Brad1979
Jan 04, 2020 12:09 pm
Brad1979
Blacktea2sugars
Blacktea2sugars
3 January 2020

3 phase power and surge protection - urgent help needed

3 phase power and surge protection - urgent help needed

Your builder's quote for 3 phase seems reasonable. Thanks for sharing this post.

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Blacktea2sugars
Jan 03, 2020 6:47 pm
Blacktea2sugars
hash_nanay
hash_nanay
3 January 2020

Building Bermuda 23 with Porter Davis

Building Bermuda 23 with Porter Davis
VIC
1 ... 8, 9, 10

I'm looking for something with less maintenance :) Perhaps my best option is to go with clumping Bamboo as they are tall enough to provide privacy, less maintenance, no…

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hash_nanay
Jan 03, 2020 6:07 am
MClark
MClark
2 January 2020

Building in Oak Park Victoria

Building in Oak Park Victoria

G J Gardiner an option? Ive only heard great things and I'm a builder myself. My advice, don't rush it. Find the right builder

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MClark
Jan 02, 2020 8:40 pm
MClark
ST-Hardy
ST-Hardy
2 January 2020

Project builder Vs Independent builder

Project builder Vs Independent builder
NSW

Thanks for your input guys :) We've actually decided to go with a project home builder, purely for a cheaper build, and have upgraded things like the kitchen, bathrooms, paint, etc.

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ST-Hardy
Jan 02, 2020 8:10 pm
ST-Hardy
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
1 January 2020

Building inspectors Melbourne

Building inspectors Melbourne

You probably mean a building consultant who does house inspections. To bring up lists of numerous Homeone Forum professionals who also support the forum, click on…

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SaveH2O
Jan 01, 2020 9:57 am
SaveH2O
MClark
MClark
31 December 2019

Clearing a site for construction. What is necessary?

Clearing a site for construction. What is necessary?
SA

Usually you just get a machine in for the day and they could do a site scrape (50mm vegetation layer) to remove the grass and shrubs etc. Sounds to me you should be fine…

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MClark
Dec 31, 2019 10:44 pm
MClark

I think it's a great plan, you've done well to capture the north orientation. My 2c: 1) add WIRs between bed 2,3 2) swap bath and shower in ensuite. At the moment…

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amilelka
Dec 28, 2019 3:18 pm
sweetswisssteel
sweetswisssteel
26 December 2019

650mm high waffle pod slab, thoughts?

650mm high waffle pod slab, thoughts?

Its a brand new Stockland estate so the land has been built to comply for any potential flooding and is sold as such plus the neighbouring slabs are 100mm to 150mm lower.…

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sweetswisssteel
Dec 26, 2019 4:25 pm
Philsta
Philsta
24 December 2019

Building in Cowaramup

Building in Cowaramup
WA

Hi, I am wondering if you have any feedback about the Polaris flooring? My builder is recommending it but I have read some stuff about gaps appearing between the planks…

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Philsta
Dec 24, 2019 6:29 pm
MrRAJ
MrRAJ
23 December 2019

Stormwater pit level rules

Stormwater pit level rules

hello guys, i building a house in Marsden park nsw, My slab level is higher than Stormwater Pit level in B'yard, after construction. (raised) is allowed to raise by Pit…

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MrRAJ
Dec 23, 2019 2:57 pm
KingTaco
KingTaco
23 December 2019

Floor Plans Feedback

Floor Plans Feedback

We've got the garage -> laundry -> pantry -> kitchen access, similar to you and it works really well. I would delete the cavity slider between the kitchen and WIP - we've…

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KingTaco
Dec 23, 2019 1:37 pm
KingTaco
sarah1988
sarah1988
22 December 2019

Burbank in QLD

Burbank in QLD

About to build my second home. The first was with Metricon and left a sour taste in my mouth, I decided to look at other builders. After searching every display centre in…

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sarah1988
Dec 22, 2019 9:39 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
22 December 2019

240 vs 300mm joist

240 vs 300mm joist
NSW

They should have submitted proper certified engineering Plans to the Council along with the Building Applications (BA) the engineering also also forms part of the…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Dec 22, 2019 7:29 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
Manhattan52
Manhattan52
22 December 2019

KDR - What would you do differently?

KDR - What would you do differently?
VIC

you need to actually own the property to apply for any permits

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Manhattan52
Dec 22, 2019 6:14 pm
Manhattan52
rajinder.kumar
rajinder.kumar
22 December 2019

Reviews about AttWell Estate opposite to Fraser rise and Adj

Reviews about AttWell Estate opposite to Fraser rise and Adj
VIC

Hello members I am new to Victoria and planning to buy my first home near Caroline springs. I got to know about Attwell Estate project which is opposite to Fraser rise…

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rajinder.kumar
Dec 22, 2019 5:42 pm
G.singh
G.singh
22 December 2019

Site cost in Kaduna park, officer south

Site cost in Kaduna park, officer south

Hi everyone, we just bought a boulevard facing corner lot approx. 600m2 with 0.3 metre fall. Boutique's charging site cost 25k + corner treatment + bushfire treatment…

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G.singh
Dec 22, 2019 9:52 am
MClifton
MClifton
22 December 2019

Building First Home In Alkimos Beach With HGWA / HomeGroup W

Building First Home In Alkimos Beach With HGWA / HomeGroup W
WA

Hi Dunne23 just out of interest, what was the build price of this design?

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MClifton
Dec 22, 2019 12:04 am
Doozer1905
Doozer1905
20 December 2019

Building with Vartel Developments

Building with Vartel Developments

AVG Retail is the best Antivirus programming which is accessible on avg.com/retail , gives the total suite of highlights http://avg.com-retail.net which can verify your…

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Doozer1905
Dec 20, 2019 2:29 pm
kester
kester
20 December 2019

Builder recommendations on a tight budget

Builder recommendations on a tight budget

Agree with amilelka. BGC would offer the lowest cost and usually they can get really competitive. Ross North usually is much more expensive, good build quality though.…

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kester
Dec 20, 2019 12:58 pm
Saman1
Saman1
20 December 2019

Anyone building Nova 33 with mojo homes

Anyone building Nova 33 with mojo homes
NSW

We are looking into the bush fire ratings atm in our area. How much are you looking at paying for the bush fire BAL 12.5 rating by Council?

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Saman1
Dec 20, 2019 9:33 am

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