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Council ApprovalWe've been put into scheduling, the builder said that it may take up to a month to get started (Hopefully the end of this month) We meet our rep next week so we'll find… dispensation issueThanks borg for information.
I think, builder's advise to move off house 1m from boundary is not bad also.
But still confuse....should I apply for dispensation or build… Yakks replied 14 July 2010 ago YakksJul 14, 2010 3:12 pm Soil tests, how long?Ours was available within a week, site/soil test done on the Friday and the engineering company sent slab design and results thru to my builder the next Tuesday. It took… ring09 replied 15 July 2010 ago crossoverBefore you decide to do that, check with council specs.
My crossover had to be 60mm pavers instead of 50. Builder supplied 50mm pavers for the… Alamanda -Point Cook - Stage 9Congratulations to all the first time owners and all those who are building in Point cook or anywhere else.
I wanted to kick start discussion on Alamanda Stage 9… monicv started a topic 15 July 2010 ago Charged Rainwater systemWe had to have charged rainwater system designed and constructed.
Our water tank is designed to be placed at the highest point which is located at the back of left hand… kel started a topic 15 July 2010 ago Everyone building a G.J. Gardner home...
Hi everyone,
Just had my first and last short-lived experience with GJ Gardner.
I went to them with plans drawn up to see if the could build me my home. I had been quoted… age replied 15 July 2010 ago Changing locks after handover?I was checking the details on the door furniture used by Henley and came across this page which explains how the project key set works. Here: Trinia replied 15 July 2010 ago Building my first home - inner MelbourneThe bank of course do not mind cause you are paying the loan anyway. The longer it takes the more money they make so no harm done. Your first home owner grant is a… Top 10 Tips for first time builders
If you buy unregistered land, be aware that the developers concept of time and your's are VERY different. If developer says "4 - 6 weeks unti land… facades in AuroraGo back to your contract and read the covenants relating to facades. That's a very common restriction - ours says you may not have "the same or a very… kek replied 16 July 2010 ago Plantation homes sunshine coastI am building with PH in North Brisbane. You can check out my thread or my building blog for any information that I have posted there.
Our experience so far is mostly… Building in Perththanks guys. Fingers crossed. A lot of discussions over the last couple of years I feel great that we have finally made a decision.
I have heard good things about Summit… HELP - Positioning House on blockNo probs, were exactley the same, building to our views - we have ocean views at our north aspect, but we have decided to retain and bring in fill to make it all level… BecH replied 16 July 2010 ago BecHJul 16, 2010 10:21 pm WHAT IS SMART WIRING?
Personally... (I'm in WA with brick internals) I'm going to get the builder to put in conduit (needs to be cut into the wall) in all the main areas (Theatre x2, Study x2,… seanaJul 17, 2010 4:09 pm EB Memphis Rear Bed - Roof Tiles (no pics)
Excellent the SS seems good. Wow roof tiles already. My other half met with the SS yesterday and said he seemed good and thorough and explained that bricks would arrive… Copy of Bank Docs to BuilderWe are with one of the big four banks, didn't go through a broker, and also needed to provide our signed documents to our builder.
We also needed a letter from our… Basix - what is meant by site area?Tried that but to have the tank just for the garden we needed 30,000L ! Vs 7,000L plumbed to the toilet. Pretty sure the latter is going to be more cost effective.
I'm… Lan replied 17 July 2010 ago Blue Roof Tiles ?? in Perth...phoenixrain asked why we wanted a blue roof. Colour is a personal choice, and we like blue. A light green XR6 Ford drove past us this arvo and we both said "it looks like… Redink Homes Custom 5000hey
We are building the benchmark and so far its taken a little time to get to slab but they have been ever so nice and helpful. We are hoping to get a slab down by end… Reports Needed for DAThanks for that, got a few quotes from cheap as chips to half that of the first one. Problem is, they all wanted to include different things. So had a hard time trying… Calcite Blend as a feature for FacadeJust thought I might bump this up....I have made a few ideas using BB and Big M visual website...Here is what I was thinking..
I was hoping if some would have some… Formcraft house and plansHi Steve
I was wondering if you went ahead with Formcraft ? We are in Melbourne and thinking of using them. we had the salesman out and he showed plenty of W.A. homes… Suze replied 18 July 2010 ago Final inspection but no stove.All our appliances were on site the day after lock-up (we're in WA). It was approx 3 months later that we had handover. Have read quite a read threads on here about others… Well the move went well and we are happy with the painting! gotta to wait until tuesday for blinds and carpet!
going to hire a gas heater!!!
Some photos...
Shaun and is…
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Congrats to all in stage 7 & 8 at Arden
Sorry a few of us kind of hijaked this thread 
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