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symone
symone
19 February 2018

(2) A major domestic building contract is of no effect unles

(2) A major domestic building contract is of no effect unles

Think you should maybe talk to a lawyer. Sounds a bit troubling. Hope it all works out

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symone
Feb 19, 2018 1:08 pm
symone
Amarshdoll
Amarshdoll
19 February 2018

Did Anyone one build with ANSA Homes ?

Did Anyone one build with ANSA Homes ?
NSW

I recently got in touch with ANSA homes and spoke to Elya. What a nice guy but reading the online reviews I am a little concerned about build times (8 to 10 months…

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Amarshdoll
Feb 19, 2018 11:21 am
icat2000
icat2000
19 February 2018

60%refund of deposit after HIA contract signed

60%refund of deposit after HIA contract signed
VIC
1, 2

You can use the finance clause to terminate the contract. I did this on my first build contract. There was also a little bit extra we had to pay above the 2K deposit…

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icat2000
Feb 19, 2018 9:05 am
icat2000
everistically
everistically
18 February 2018

Lot ended lesser than what we have bought

Lot ended lesser than what we have bought
NSW

Hi Guys, Apology to someone who sees me posting many questions. Apparently the valuable feedback I'm getting from members are way valuable that what you can get from a…

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everistically
Feb 18, 2018 9:00 pm

Painting still in progress, some doors on, shower screens in and aircon in.....still a fair bit to be done and no PCI date yet …

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dillongl
Feb 18, 2018 8:09 pm
dillongl
Blondie9
Blondie9
18 February 2018

Hudson Homes feedback

Hudson Homes feedback
NSW

Hi just looking for some feedback for those who have built with Hudson homes? I am finding it hard to find feedback online and in this fourm. We are looking at building in…

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Blondie9
Feb 18, 2018 4:21 pm
Natalie11
Natalie11
17 February 2018

Eden brae - interior selections

Eden brae - interior selections
NSW

Great thankyou Suzza98! I'll check out your blog 😊

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Natalie11
Feb 17, 2018 9:41 pm
GCGirl
GCGirl
17 February 2018

Building a Daydream 32

Building a Daydream 32
QLD
1, 2

Wow such a long time since my last post. We have been in our house since the end of October. We absolutely love it and the area. Packing and unpacking hasn't been much…

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GCGirl
Feb 17, 2018 8:10 pm
GCGirl
arcadelt
arcadelt
17 February 2018

Daydream 32 - Styling Ideas

Daydream 32 - Styling Ideas
QLD

A lot of white-on-white and neutrals going on there. Not a bad canvass, but needs some colour. I see you have a young kid (highchair), but a rug under the dining table and…

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arcadelt
Feb 17, 2018 10:13 am
Mel_van
Mel_van
16 February 2018

Urban Edge Homes

Urban Edge Homes
VIC

Hi there, have you started your build with them yet?

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Mel_van
Feb 16, 2018 10:12 pm
Littlegem
Littlegem
16 February 2018

Timber windows McDonald Jones Homes

Timber windows McDonald Jones Homes

We are just waiting on initial quote to come back for Esperance

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Littlegem
Feb 16, 2018 6:05 am

Ok so been in about two months. All seems to be going along slowly to plan. Still quite happy with the finish. Being in a bit have noticed a few blemishes in the painting…

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hillbuilder
Feb 15, 2018 12:02 pm
blackcat20
blackcat20
15 February 2018

Building the Spotswood 284 by Burbank

Building the Spotswood 284 by Burbank
VIC

How disappointing after all that time. Hopefully you can find a builder to work with.

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blackcat20
Feb 15, 2018 10:29 am
blackcat20
EdenBraeFairview
EdenBraeFairview
15 February 2018

Eden Brae Fairview Facade

Eden Brae Fairview Facade
NSW

Hi There! We're building the Eden Brae, Bristol 28 with Fairview facade. Coming up to exterior selections and would love to see this facade with other colours. We are…

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EdenBraeFairview
Feb 15, 2018 9:21 am
EdenBraeFairview
Mishkab33
Mishkab33
15 February 2018

House & Land Package Inclusions

House & Land Package Inclusions
NSW

Hi, Just wondering of those who have purchased a house and land package in NSW, what was included? I am quite confused between all the builders and their offerings.…

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Mishkab33
Feb 15, 2018 9:14 am
JM1911A1
JM1911A1
14 February 2018

Simonds Harcrest - SA Build - PCI Complete

Simonds Harcrest - SA Build - PCI Complete
SA
1 ... 4, 5, 6

Handover was today - very exciting. Not any photos in all the rushing due to an annoying mix up. Three little things to be fixed up but all in writing before handover…

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JM1911A1
Feb 14, 2018 9:35 pm
JM1911A1
katmeow01
katmeow01
14 February 2018

Reviews of Rossdale & Dechelles Homes in Adelaide

Reviews of Rossdale & Dechelles Homes in Adelaide
SA

We tossed up between the two also. We finally decided with Rossdale mostly for their fixed price contract but also partly because our block needed a split level and…

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katmeow01
Feb 14, 2018 8:07 pm
Nodeathz
Nodeathz
14 February 2018

What can I do about my builder that just wont start building

What can I do about my builder that just wont start building

I'm currently trying to get them to build too, but they just seem to give false hope... I think its a scam to make you cancel your contract and keep a huge portion of the deposit..

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Nodeathz
Feb 14, 2018 4:16 pm
bank
bank
14 February 2018

jg king Batesford Build

jg king Batesford Build
VIC

Good luck with your build! Do you know who your supervisor for the rest of the build is yet? I imagine in batesford you will have initials SG. If so, he is pretty good,…

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bank
Feb 14, 2018 2:29 pm
bank
Mimpi
Mimpi
14 February 2018

Redink - Equis Lake - The Vines

Redink - Equis Lake - The Vines
WA

Thank you Madora! ☺️ It really is an exciting time. We have followed your build and have thoroughly enjoyed reading your posts. Wow! We never really put the pieces…

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Mimpi
Feb 14, 2018 1:26 pm
Bridgetwitch
Bridgetwitch
14 February 2018

Coral Homes Noosa 20 Build

Coral Homes Noosa 20 Build
QLD
1 ... 8, 9, 10

It’s always hard to deal with a loss in the family - condolences. Your home looks lovely though... more pics please!! - B A vue of the pines on the…

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Bridgetwitch
Feb 14, 2018 1:20 pm
Bridgetwitch

Also give a thought to the height/position of the wall fittings..to avoid a situation as seen in attached picture.

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IamSAM
Feb 14, 2018 11:37 am
IamSAM
K-Real
K-Real
14 February 2018

Ausbuild Stretton Heights - First Home Build QLD

Ausbuild Stretton Heights - First Home Build QLD
QLD
1 ... 7, 8, 9

Congrats Mai Panda! I must move to QLD. You guys are treated like royals over there :))))

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K-Real
Feb 14, 2018 9:36 am
K-Real

Splashback tiles and kitchen complete, carpets started. Hopefully we get a date for PCI soon!

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nikil
Feb 14, 2018 7:58 am

yes there is bathroom with toilet downstairs but the house design is that we live upstairs & rent downstairs out. Have seperate entrances for up & down. Laundry is in…

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bcp
Feb 13, 2018 4:35 pm
Iamlama
Iamlama
13 February 2018

Claremont homes/Enterprise constructions

Claremont homes/Enterprise constructions
VIC

Hi all, We came across a new builder, Claremont homes, while we were in Aurora, Wollert. They informed us that they were into custom builds for long under the name"…

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Iamlama
Feb 13, 2018 1:41 pm
Wassup
Wassup
13 February 2018

Anyone building with Long Island Homes?

Anyone building with Long Island Homes?
VIC
1, 2

Hi Ruben, The things with the colours stage is that you can still control what you upgrade and what you don't. There are so many things you can do yourself after…

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Wassup
Feb 13, 2018 10:10 am
AJMAlla
AJMAlla
13 February 2018

PD vs Carlisle

PD vs Carlisle
VIC

Hi Sue, So which one did you built with Carlisle? Hope everything went alright with you.

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AJMAlla
Feb 13, 2018 9:27 am

Hi everyone, my wife and I are getting close to finalising our exterior selections with our first custom build with Steve Parcell. I have done up some exterior drawings…

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Vimes
Feb 12, 2018 10:31 pm
kepler
kepler
12 February 2018

Building a Clarendon Parkhill 29 in Brisbane North

Building a Clarendon Parkhill 29 in Brisbane North
QLD

Hi cm4, We signed off on the tender this weekend. The tender came about $7000.00 more than the sales estimate. They slugged $3750.00 for a mix of cranes and stuff I…

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kepler
Feb 12, 2018 10:16 pm
inexp_user
inexp_user
12 February 2018

Do apprentices need to be supervised by a qualified builder?

Do apprentices need to be supervised by a qualified builder?
VIC

As a mother, I would hate to think my son would be left alone all day doing a job when he is supposed to be learning from the expert. As the one paying for the build I…

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inexp_user
Feb 12, 2018 3:22 pm
inexp_user
chetan_patel852004
chetan_patel852004
12 February 2018

stage 7 ELEMENTS TRUGANINA release date

stage 7 ELEMENTS TRUGANINA release date
VIC

hi all, is there anyone here who have purchased a lot in stage 7 of element, truganina? anyone have any idea when its going to be titled? thanks

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chetan_patel852004
Feb 12, 2018 2:34 pm
stevenj
stevenj
12 February 2018

has anyone built with content-living recently?

has anyone built with content-living recently?
WA

i would not build with them again... poor quality workmanship to a lazy supervisor who would make excuses all the time. plaster constantly coming off the walls leaking…

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stevenj
Feb 12, 2018 11:25 am
arrow224
arrow224
12 February 2018

Metricon price holding promise

Metricon price holding promise

Yes 8 Homes told us to pay extra money all because land titles were delayed. Not our fault, but that is their price hold matrix.

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arrow224
Feb 12, 2018 11:20 am
sparrowsnest
sparrowsnest
12 February 2018

Coral Daydream 32 Custom - First Home Build: Redbank Plains

Coral Daydream 32 Custom - First Home Build: Redbank Plains
QLD
1, 2

We were going through the admin phase with another builder but we needed to get a contract quickly otherwise we couldn’t settle on our land due to the way our loan was…

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sparrowsnest
Feb 12, 2018 11:17 am
Ehis
Ehis
12 February 2018

Our customised Ruby from Granvue

Our customised Ruby from Granvue
VIC

I built with them and they made the whole experience a nightmare would NOT RECOMMEND

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Ehis
Feb 12, 2018 8:41 am
techau
techau
12 February 2018

Building the Metricon Fortitude 32

Building the Metricon Fortitude 32
VIC
1 ... 17, 18, 19

A new photo inside and out of our home. Finished in April last year, we've spent a lot of time at Bunnings and finding the right furniture. Very happy with how our home…

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techau
Feb 12, 2018 6:15 am
techau
gr8ly
gr8ly
11 February 2018

Slab down - takes up most of yard?

Slab down - takes up most of yard?
QLD

you would have gotten site plans with your house drawings right? 800sqm2 is a good size! you should definitely have a backyard for sure.

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gr8ly
Feb 11, 2018 5:10 pm
gr8ly
CurlyBike
CurlyBike
11 February 2018

Private Home Inspector Wyong region

Private Home Inspector Wyong region
NSW

Hi All, We are looking for private home inspectors in Wyong Region for building new home. Please provide u some pointers for good inspectors and any feedback.

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CurlyBike
Feb 11, 2018 10:32 am
daisy1989
daisy1989
10 February 2018

First Home Buyer/Build - Bold Living

First Home Buyer/Build - Bold Living
QLD
1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Hi zacherine. Found your topic and scrolled thru the whole 5 pages to see the pics. Your house looks great. We initially wanted to go with Sophia 22 as well but it…

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daisy1989
Feb 10, 2018 8:46 pm
daisy1989
lovisa
lovisa
10 February 2018

Statesman, Greenock MKII

Statesman, Greenock MKII
SA
1 ... 13, 14, 15

Any photos yet :)

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lovisa
Feb 10, 2018 7:40 pm
Dirge
Dirge
10 February 2018

Disability Ramp Access

Disability Ramp Access

To satisfy certifier: We ended up paying an access consultant $2000 to produce a 1 page report confirming we didn't need ramp. Although a metaphorical ramp would…

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Dirge
Feb 10, 2018 6:16 pm
Dirge
Dirge
10 February 2018

Builders in Newcastle Area

Builders in Newcastle Area
NSW

We're in process of building with Hillman Homes. Signed contract January 2017. To date, not yet at Lock up stage.

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Dirge
Feb 10, 2018 6:01 pm
julzz
julzz
10 February 2018

Our Fairmont 34 by Clarendon in Brisbane

Our Fairmont 34 by Clarendon in Brisbane
QLD
1 ... 6, 7, 8

Hi Bowie, What a great house. We are just starting the selections for our Fairmont 38. Would love to ask a few questions; 1. How much did the rendering cost you? 2. The…

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julzz
Feb 10, 2018 3:53 pm
kcl84
kcl84
10 February 2018

Home builder for steep sloping block

Home builder for steep sloping block
NSW

Hi We’re considering a KDR on our property in Sydney’s far north. The issue we have is we have a super steep upward sloping block with some jutting rock. A lot of our…

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kcl84
Feb 10, 2018 2:06 pm
kcl84
kcl84
10 February 2018

Tri-Level Split on Upsloping Block - Builders / Designs ?

Tri-Level Split on Upsloping Block - Builders / Designs ?
NSW

I’d also love to know which builder/design you ended up with, as it sounds like we have a similar block. Cheers?

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kcl84
Feb 10, 2018 2:02 pm
icat2000
icat2000
9 February 2018

House Slab price

House Slab price

No unfortunately you being charged to provide slab. That the risk you take when having a fixed price contract. Read your specifications for the slab does it say up to a H slab?

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icat2000
Feb 09, 2018 3:56 pm
icat2000
rogklee
rogklee
9 February 2018

Money saving tips on building a new home

Money saving tips on building a new home
VIC

Hi guys, We are considering building a new home with a semi-volume builder. Not one of the big names, but some that can rejig some existing designs. Just wondering what…

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rogklee
Feb 08, 2018 11:08 pm
bashworth
bashworth
8 February 2018

Initialize the tender estimate before tender presentation?

Initialize the tender estimate before tender presentation?
NSW

Initialling pages can be a safeguard for you as it identifies things you have agreed to. Sometimes the final documents have errors but if you have initialled copies you…

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bashworth
Feb 08, 2018 9:22 pm
bashworth
Bardia5128
Bardia5128
8 February 2018

How long from requesting tender stage to building starting?

How long from requesting tender stage to building starting?
NSW

I am also looking for a piling contractor from a very long time for my building work and my best told me about the , you can also contact them for these type of construction work.

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Bardia5128
Feb 08, 2018 2:38 pm

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