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kishore
kishore
15 January 2018

Electrical Plan Advise + Downlights after handover install?

Electrical Plan Advise + Downlights after handover install?
1, 2

Thanks buddy. My construction got delayed so didn't had time to worry about that.. I went with lights on how I want for ground floor only. On first floor I reduced them…

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kishore
Jan 15, 2018 7:00 pm
Taj-e
Taj-e
15 January 2018

Anybody purchased land in Brompton Estate Cranbourne VIC?

Anybody purchased land in Brompton Estate Cranbourne VIC?
VIC

I received a call from Brompton saying that they cancelled my block and will refund the deposit. Is this is the case with anybody else? I know there is clause in the…

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Taj-e
Jan 15, 2018 5:07 pm
SarahBrady
SarahBrady
15 January 2018

Goodlife/Gemmil - Backyard & Decking July 2016

Goodlife/Gemmil - Backyard & Decking July 2016
WA
1 ... 62, 63, 64

Hey jcbissor, Your floors look amazing. Can i ask how they've been going? Have you had any issues with the laminate buckling etc? I am looking to install it in my house…

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SarahBrady
Jan 15, 2018 1:08 pm
mrs.jessica
mrs.jessica
14 January 2018

Our Build - Coral Homes Avoca 25 - Redcliffe

Our Build - Coral Homes Avoca 25 - Redcliffe
QLD
1 ... 4, 5, 6

Hi, I am looking at building the Avoca 25 at Beaudesert, and am curious as how much it cost to extend the laundry to end with the garage?

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mrs.jessica
Jan 14, 2018 6:43 pm
Dani_J
Dani_J
14 January 2018

Moving mains water tap - hard to do?

Moving mains water tap - hard to do?
VIC

Speak to the water company :) Our 37sq Custom Hamptons Inspired Home: http://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?t=86931

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Dani_J
Jan 14, 2018 7:48 am
Brenton41
Brenton41
13 January 2018

Single story vs double story

Single story vs double story

Just my 2 cents worth... Your block is quite big compared to most and you will find that there is a minimum percentage of land that you can't build on…

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Brenton41
Jan 13, 2018 5:18 pm
Aimn_4U
Aimn_4U
13 January 2018

Planning to Build Kit home in Mandurah (Singleton)

Planning to Build Kit home in Mandurah (Singleton)
WA

Hi All, My husband and I are looking into building a kit home in Mandurah. Block is 1200sqm and approx 700m from the beach. Has anyone built in the area recently and can…

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Aimn_4U
Jan 13, 2018 1:17 am
gmohitg
gmohitg
12 January 2018

Timber Windows and Stacker Doors

Timber Windows and Stacker Doors
VIC

It says in another post Canterbury supplies the timber windows for Metricon.

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gmohitg
Jan 12, 2018 8:57 pm
gmohitg

Write reply... Got Plantation shutters installed upstairs in the TV room Gas log heater installed - best time to buy is during summer :) I have had a few messages on…

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Samk
Jan 12, 2018 11:46 am
building-expert
building-expert
12 January 2018

No occupancy permit unless appliances are sourced through bu

No occupancy permit unless appliances are sourced through bu
VIC

At what stage is your build? Have appliances been included in your contract price?

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building-expert
Jan 12, 2018 9:19 am
building-expert
xjanex
xjanex
12 January 2018

Damages for beginning construction after anticipated start d

Damages for beginning construction after anticipated start d
VIC

We got it in the form of a variation before they would give us our start date. I guess the only good thing is we don't have to pay it for months, gives me more time to…

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xjanex
Jan 12, 2018 2:51 am
xjanex
NATH.KRISTYBUTLER
NATH.KRISTYBUTLER
11 January 2018

Modified coral grange 25 first build huntlee

Modified coral grange 25 first build huntlee
NSW

it was 45 deg plus on the day at thornton in the garage and the place was closed for xmas holidays no air con we just wanted out of there

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NATH.KRISTYBUTLER
Jan 11, 2018 8:57 pm
Ozshaz
Ozshaz
11 January 2018

HIGHLANDS ESTATE STAGE 284 - Craigieburn

HIGHLANDS ESTATE STAGE 284 - Craigieburn
VIC

Seems like an old thread but was wondering how did you go with the Slab ?

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Ozshaz
Jan 11, 2018 5:25 pm
shihalv
shihalv
11 January 2018

Boundary Fence VIC - first to move in

Boundary Fence VIC - first to move in
VIC

Hi, Just wanted to get some feedback opinions regarding our situation. In our stage, we were the first house to finish the build and we will be moving soon. I've manage…

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shihalv
Jan 11, 2018 3:21 pm
alexbk66
alexbk66
11 January 2018

Your Connected Home. What have you done / what do you need?

Your Connected Home. What have you done / what do you need?
NSW
1 ... 5, 6, 7

8. Regarding computer specs for running HS server, if you want to process video stream from IP cameras - you need pretty good comp, personally I bought i7 from Hystou,…

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alexbk66
Jan 11, 2018 12:13 pm

Crisis averted. Job done. At least i think it is done. They literally just removed the meter and turned of the gas at some underground switch. Probably through that…

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David_Sydney
Jan 11, 2018 12:09 pm
rum_home
rum_home
11 January 2018

Porter Davis price increase

Porter Davis price increase
VIC

Well volume builders can in ways force rates from builders, and the balcony wasn't one I was directly looking at. But it wasn't an error, the price when from ~15k to…

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rum_home
Jan 11, 2018 8:20 am
rum_home
aphsta
aphsta
10 January 2018

Allworth Langford Countryside or Langford

Allworth Langford Countryside or Langford
NSW
1 ... 4, 5, 6

Must feel great to see them start up again and progress once more. Lots of positives there in your post, looking good. viewtopic.php?t=89059

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aphsta
Jan 10, 2018 3:08 pm
ysnf2000
ysnf2000
10 January 2018

My Arden Home Bespoke - 46 - Melbourne

My Arden Home Bespoke - 46 - Melbourne
VIC

likewise hope you can update the forum...

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ysnf2000
Jan 10, 2018 1:16 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
10 January 2018

Australian Standards - Imported Supplies

Australian Standards - Imported Supplies

There are australian standards for everything check out and at hundreds a pop, a good designer and engineer should have subscription access to the standards BTW, Imported…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Jan 10, 2018 7:52 am
StructuralBIMGuy
lovisa
lovisa
9 January 2018

Build time

Build time
NSW

Hi we are not with metricon but: contract/preconstruction takes around 4-5 months Build takes 4-9 months We were told to allow upto 1 year from initial deposit for…

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lovisa
Jan 09, 2018 8:37 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
9 January 2018

Why do SS quit so often???

Why do SS quit so often???

Add these to the list Supervisors usually carry trades to projects, some good some bad.. the builder hires the supervisor based on experience &…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Jan 09, 2018 11:22 am
StructuralBIMGuy
WalasFam
WalasFam
8 January 2018

Building in Googong

Building in Googong
NSW

Hello We looked at a number of different builders first before we settled on vogue. We had a fairly good idea of the things we wanted in the house but no specific layout.…

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WalasFam
Jan 08, 2018 9:37 pm
WalasFam
Salamlemon
Salamlemon
8 January 2018

Land fall of 1.5 meter

Land fall of 1.5 meter
NSW

Hi All, Can someone please tell me what does this mean?

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Salamlemon
Jan 08, 2018 8:40 pm
arcadelt
arcadelt
8 January 2018

Property maintenance during build?

Property maintenance during build?
NSW

They probably won’t bother unless it poses a hazard or there is a Council/site ordinance. It will all just be wrapped up in the landscaping at the end.

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arcadelt
Jan 08, 2018 3:37 pm

Rebecca Austin - Tender and Contracts Presenter

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ERIC Y
Jan 08, 2018 9:26 am
donna79
donna79
8 January 2018

Glendale Rumpus - Theatre

Glendale Rumpus - Theatre
VIC

Is there options to get a door added to the rumpus room?

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donna79
Jan 08, 2018 8:43 am
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
8 January 2018

Help with design layout

Help with design layout
VIC

Hi mboy These are standard architectural configurations C & L when try using (it's free) Resources are available at along with Ruby scripts for automation (ie…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Jan 07, 2018 11:12 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
j0j0chris
j0j0chris
7 January 2018

Property law help please!

Property law help please!
SA

The deal is actually not quite done as the people that bought the land told us it settles in a couple of weeks. I have spoken briefly with a lawyer, and am waiting on a…

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j0j0chris
Jan 07, 2018 4:22 pm
Teeegz
Teeegz
6 January 2018

My build with HomeBuyers Centre - Willow 25, Arcadia, Office

My build with HomeBuyers Centre - Willow 25, Arcadia, Office
VIC

If you don't mind me asking dwain what was the overall price of your build including your upgrades? Thank you.

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Teeegz
Jan 06, 2018 8:39 pm
MimHarmony
MimHarmony
6 January 2018

Building Allworth Harmony Guest

Building Allworth Harmony Guest
NSW

We went to Thornton NSW to the Homeworld there to have a look at a few houses when we were deciding on what builder to go with, it was between Beechwood and Allworth, and…

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MimHarmony
Jan 06, 2018 12:27 pm
becjarrettdalton
becjarrettdalton
6 January 2018

plans or marketing materials Cosmopolitan Renmark

plans or marketing materials Cosmopolitan Renmark
NSW

Hi... odd question, would anyone have an old floor plan diagram for the Cosmopolitan Renmark 52? I always loved this home and would love to find something very similar to…

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becjarrettdalton
Jan 06, 2018 12:22 pm
becjarrettdalton
becjarrettdalton
becjarrettdalton
6 January 2018

House Design For Wide Blocks

House Design For Wide Blocks
NSW

Hi... odd question, would anyone have an old floor plan diagram for the Cosmopolitan Renmark? I always loved this home and would love to find something very similar to build.

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becjarrettdalton
Jan 06, 2018 12:18 pm
becjarrettdalton
becjarrettdalton
becjarrettdalton
6 January 2018

has anyone built with cosmopolitan homes

has anyone built with cosmopolitan homes
NSW

Hi... odd question, would anyone have an old floor plan diagram for the Cosmopolitan Renmark? I always loved this home and would love to find something very similar to build.

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becjarrettdalton
Jan 06, 2018 12:18 pm
becjarrettdalton
becjarrettdalton
becjarrettdalton
6 January 2018

Cosmopolitan Homes, Sydney

Cosmopolitan Homes, Sydney
NSW
1, 2

Hi... odd question, would anyone have an old floor plan diagram for the Renmark? I always loved this home and would love to find something very similar to build.

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becjarrettdalton
Jan 06, 2018 12:17 pm
becjarrettdalton
BrownDog77
BrownDog77
6 January 2018

Coral - TV Antenna included in tender?

Coral - TV Antenna included in tender?

Hi Sarah our SC told us to do it after as cheaper but our data guy mentioned it when he was doing extra stuff and put it up for us

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BrownDog77
Jan 06, 2018 8:07 am
donna79
donna79
5 January 2018

Metricon Glendale 50 Limited Edition

Metricon Glendale 50 Limited Edition
VIC
1 ... 11, 12, 13

What’s the rumpus room like? Is it L shaped Is there enough light into the dining and family?

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donna79
Jan 05, 2018 5:08 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
5 January 2018

Any builders similar to Broadway Homes (Perth)

Any builders similar to Broadway Homes (Perth)
WA

The problem is you can not and should not advertise homes that you can not build, that is "false advertising" it is illegal, not to mention unethical. "Caveat emptor"…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Jan 05, 2018 8:24 am
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
4 January 2018

Questions for Project Builders Metricon Claredon

Questions for Project Builders Metricon Claredon
NSW

julzz How big a list do you want? Start with accurate geotech and Engineering costs Those 2 items alone can blow your project costs out of the water.

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StructuralBIMGuy
Jan 04, 2018 3:02 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
Shelmac
Shelmac
4 January 2018

General site levelling

General site levelling
QLD

If you look at the picture it is actually only a couple of metres from the house. It was flat there until their excavator cut out the site, now we are left with a large…

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Shelmac
Jan 04, 2018 10:26 am
Ashleigh
Ashleigh
4 January 2018

Building in Woodlea with Henley homes

Building in Woodlea with Henley homes
VIC

I hope things are onwards and upwards from here for you Chels! I'm waiting on Woodlea titles too (Stage 32) waiting patiently...well trying. Some of the stories on here…

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Ashleigh
Jan 04, 2018 9:20 am
fhb_08
fhb_08
3 January 2018

Lucas homes

Lucas homes
NSW
1, 2, 3

Hi Winbrook, I am not sure how I missed your message. If you are still looking for the engineer, mine was Structerre Consulting Engineers.

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fhb_08
Jan 03, 2018 9:43 pm

Hey there guys, I was just wondering, I’ve been tossing up between Willowdale & Emerald Hills, which is pretty much 5 minutes up the road from Willowdale. Which suburb…

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-JDM
Jan 03, 2018 8:06 pm
Joker
Joker
3 January 2018

Slab in wrong spot Pt 2!

Slab in wrong spot Pt 2!

If you don't know your rights, I would get as much information as possible so no matter what, you gave a answer, you can get answers online from building experts website,…

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Joker
Jan 03, 2018 5:46 pm
Choosy
Choosy
3 January 2018

Property damage

Property damage
WA

Unfortunately we have the displeasure of dealing with damaged and miss alligned fences, the Dividing Fences Act 1961 states that the fence only…

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Choosy
Jan 03, 2018 3:01 pm
Choosy
Othello
Othello
3 January 2018

Project Home Remote Location

Project Home Remote Location
TAS

Thanks Bashworth. Great blog website with lots of thoughts to chew over.

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Othello
Jan 03, 2018 12:52 am
kidu13
kidu13
2 January 2018

Building the Lennox (Celebration Homes) in Wellard Glen

Building the Lennox (Celebration Homes) in Wellard Glen
WA
1, 2

I know it's a bit late to post a question here - but trying my luck anyway... Silly question : - I have a plan which also has Home Theatre in the front with a similar…

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kidu13
Jan 02, 2018 5:39 pm
kidu13
Renman
Renman
2 January 2018

Need some landscaping inspiration!

Need some landscaping inspiration!
VIC
1, 2

Is Amber Tiles a tiling shop or a landscaping company? My KDR Metricon Hampshire - Liberty - 45 Melb https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink?share_ ... are_type=t

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Renman
Jan 02, 2018 2:24 pm
Renman
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
2 January 2018

Austral Precast

Austral Precast
NSW

Hi saffa welcome to the forum There are a number of options , ie precast , tilt up and combinations of both ie cavity, sandwich,etc. I would also recommend a cavity for…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Jan 02, 2018 1:08 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
gmohitg
gmohitg
1 January 2018

Open Floor Plan Suggestions

Open Floor Plan Suggestions

MandM+4, landscaping I am not too concerned with, our land is pretty flat and we can make do with some DIY initially. I am waiting for the stores to reopen so I can get…

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gmohitg
Jan 01, 2018 5:11 pm
gmohitg

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