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coref1
coref1
29 May 2018

Building at Macarthur Heights

Building at Macarthur Heights
NSW

Have you looked at the cost of paying for the higher Bal Vs the extra excavation costs? Just a thought.

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coref1
May 29, 2018 8:10 pm
CS199
CS199
29 May 2018

Box Hill NSW - Builder recommendation and house design

Box Hill NSW - Builder recommendation and house design
NSW

Narrowed it down to Wisdom, now deciding between there Manhattan and Monte Carlo

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CS199
May 29, 2018 10:32 am
dillongl
dillongl
29 May 2018

[Post Deleted]

[Post Deleted]
NSW
1, 2, 3

Drove out to see if I could sneak a peak at our internal walls. Was pleasantly surprised to see the guys working on a Saturday. But not so happy to see some of our roof…

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dillongl
May 29, 2018 8:24 am
dillongl
Summitlovin
Summitlovin
28 May 2018

Please give some advice between these builders :)

Please give some advice between these builders :)
WA

I'm building with Summit. Admin process seemed lengthy but i think that is the same with most builders. It has been a pretty smooth build with anything picked up during…

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Summitlovin
May 28, 2018 7:50 pm
Nublette
Nublette
28 May 2018

Coral Daydream 32 Custom - First Home Build: Redbank Plains

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

Thanks CC7, in the meantime I'm just living vicariously through you by watching your build come along! hehe

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Nublette
May 28, 2018 1:39 pm
Nublette
kirashogun
kirashogun
27 May 2018

Aurora Stage 16 - Build

Aurora Stage 16 - Build

Site costs used by project builders are used as a vehicle to raise one’s profit margin. It’s so padded with opacity that you can’t compare the dollar cost across…

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kirashogun
May 27, 2018 8:07 pm
SamanthaS
SamanthaS
27 May 2018

Building Glenleigh with Kurmond Homes - my experiance...

Building Glenleigh with Kurmond Homes - my experiance...
NSW

Thank you :) We ended up going with another builder after finding out a lady I used to work with had huge issues with her build.

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SamanthaS
May 27, 2018 7:59 pm
Kylie15
Kylie15
27 May 2018

Bulding with Lily Homes

Bulding with Lily Homes
NSW

Hi Vifferdude, Do you have any progress or finished photos of your build. I’m considering building with lily and would appreciate any feedback you have! Cheers

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Kylie15
May 27, 2018 7:25 pm
Chippy891
Chippy891
27 May 2018

Kirra 23

Kirra 23
QLD

Kirra 23. Hello we are looking at building the kirra 23 on a block down on The Gold Coast and was hoping some one in here has built the kirra abd could send some photos.…

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Chippy891
May 27, 2018 4:34 pm
Sunshine18
Sunshine18
27 May 2018

Henley Electra 2017/2018 build

Henley Electra 2017/2018 build
VIC
1, 2, 3, 4

Hi Silver 75 I understand where you are coming from and agree that they are most likely understaffed. Their designs are nice (better than Metricon or others). I have…

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Sunshine18
May 27, 2018 11:43 am
Summitlovin
Summitlovin
26 May 2018

Building with MOMU at Brightwood (Baldivis)

Building with MOMU at Brightwood (Baldivis)
WA
1, 2, 3, 4

how's your build coming along guys?

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Summitlovin
May 26, 2018 10:49 pm
kirashogun
kirashogun
26 May 2018

Roof options: colorbond, terracotta or concrete tiles?

Roof options: colorbond, terracotta or concrete tiles?

You are correct. In a severe thunderstorm, it can dent and chip paint off colorbond roof but it’s very unlikely to leak or affect performance of roof in long run.…

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kirashogun
May 26, 2018 5:44 pm
kirashogun
kirashogun
26 May 2018

Quality of Package Homes

Quality of Package Homes
NSW

This is in Victoria not NSW so environment and regulation is different.

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kirashogun
May 26, 2018 2:33 pm
matt1927
matt1927
26 May 2018

Pergolas

Pergolas
WA

Thanks for the reply. North is on the left of the drawing so sun will arrive on to the building for most of the day. We were thinking of an uncovered one. No solid…

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matt1927
May 26, 2018 9:19 am
Humphrey29
Humphrey29
26 May 2018

Waratah Estate (Mickleham). Modified Burbank Macleod 299.

Waratah Estate (Mickleham). Modified Burbank Macleod 299.
VIC
1 ... 4, 5, 6

Hi andyboii, how is your build progressing?

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Humphrey29
May 26, 2018 8:06 am

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Wilko91
May 25, 2018 11:23 am
Wilko91
Sarah28
Sarah28
25 May 2018

Timber Floors

Timber Floors
NSW

Hi Everyone Does anyone know what timber flooring options wisdom have. We are set on Timber and not sure if we may be better off doing it ourself after handover. We…

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Sarah28
May 25, 2018 8:20 am
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icat2000
May 24, 2018 4:51 pm
icat2000
stayxtrue
stayxtrue
24 May 2018

HENLEY Experience

HENLEY Experience
1, 2

we had issues with our bricks from henley and we put through a complaint and now we are having all of our house repointed and the front of our house rendered as well as a…

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stayxtrue
May 24, 2018 10:29 am
stayxtrue

Sooo much happened in three days !!!

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galleriamad
May 23, 2018 6:37 pm
Katie1983
Katie1983
23 May 2018

Gable roof help!

Gable roof help!

Hello, we are in the process of working with a builder on a custom double storey home and have initial plans back. We have some concerns with the facade, particularly the…

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Katie1983
May 23, 2018 6:06 pm
fivespice
fivespice
23 May 2018

First Build in Perth - Choosing a Builder

First Build in Perth - Choosing a Builder
WA
1, 2, 3

Hi all, just an update if anyone cares. I am in lock up stage and everything is progressing well, currently waiting for flooring which hopefully won't take much longer.…

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fivespice
May 23, 2018 1:20 pm
Splashers
Splashers
22 May 2018

Steel Frame Vs Timber Frame

Steel Frame Vs Timber Frame

Timber....run from steel if 2 storey

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Splashers
May 22, 2018 5:58 pm
Splashers
M and T
M and T
22 May 2018

Metricon Henderson 42

Metricon Henderson 42
NSW
1 ... 30, 31, 32

Thank you and sorry for the extremely late reply!!! The flooring is Engineered Timber Oak Timeworn Dark Brown. I’m so happy with our choice, it always looks clean and…

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M and T
May 22, 2018 4:46 pm
M and T
algernon
algernon
22 May 2018

Services to mark out on plan

Services to mark out on plan
NSW

Having just finished our custom build, I definitely second the "all of them". So many little things have impacts at various stages of the build that are easily missed,…

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algernon
May 22, 2018 3:27 pm
building-expert
building-expert
22 May 2018

Builder didn't recess our upstairs showers. What can we do??

Builder didn't recess our upstairs showers. What can we do??

If you have paid for it and it is specified it is included in contract regardless of whether it is shown on plans or not. Builder has failed to amend plans to show…

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building-expert
May 22, 2018 7:30 am
building-expert
Forg
Forg
21 May 2018

The World's Most Extraordinary Homes

The World's Most Extraordinary Homes

Aye, my comment was with respect to that specific post I quoted, not necessarily the thread-opener. On the one hand, I agree that from a basic level the stifling of…

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Forg
May 21, 2018 11:57 am
Kylie T
Kylie T
20 May 2018

Anyone used asphalt shingles?

Anyone used asphalt shingles?

We are OB and are laying an asphalt shingled roof. Would love to hear from anyone else who has done it... there doesn't appear to be many installers and we have been…

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Kylie T
May 20, 2018 10:16 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
19 May 2018

First Home Owner

First Home Owner
WA

Roastedpeanut Start with the base prices on 3 designs from 3 different Builders Then work on inclusions, promotions, Site costs and…

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StructuralBIMGuy
May 19, 2018 11:17 am
StructuralBIMGuy
bestspecials
bestspecials
18 May 2018

Coral homes Monterey 18 build

Coral homes Monterey 18 build
NSW

A sliding door at the side of the main bedroom would be nice. However, it would limit where you could put a TV or desk. Could the front window be turned into a sliding…

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bestspecials
May 18, 2018 11:35 am
bestspecials
Wilko91
Wilko91
17 May 2018

Fairmont Homes - Custom build

Fairmont Homes - Custom build
SA

Very cool guys! Good luck with the build!

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Wilko91
May 17, 2018 4:50 pm
Wilko91
Mum to 3Ms
Mum to 3Ms
17 May 2018

Anyone have any experiences with Bartlett Homes?

Anyone have any experiences with Bartlett Homes?
NSW

Just saw your post! We also wanted feedback about Bartlett Homes, but there was none. But we took the chance and am SO glad we did. We had been 23 weeks with another…

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Mum to 3Ms
May 17, 2018 12:01 pm

I do not. Our house is all white, with Antique White USA on the walls, Vivid White ceiling and trims and semi-gloss Parchment laminates. I think it looks great, but you…

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arcadelt
May 17, 2018 11:02 am
coref1
coref1
17 May 2018

Building at Macarthur Heights

Building at Macarthur Heights
NSW

Thanks coref1. Hopefully Council will pull their finger out and get yours approved. Our assessor didn’t take that long. It was the 9 weeks it took for…

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coref1
May 17, 2018 10:35 am
IamSAM
IamSAM
17 May 2018

Do developers allow soil test before land is registered?

Do developers allow soil test before land is registered?

Land access is feasible only after settlement. Nothing wrong in asking their sales office...

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IamSAM
May 17, 2018 9:00 am
IamSAM
Mish018
Mish018
17 May 2018

Building at Macarthur Heights

Building at Macarthur Heights
NSW

Got a call from our builder last night who said she was sending us through a copy of our DA with a variation for all the additional requirements Campbelltown Council…

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Mish018
May 17, 2018 8:18 am
Jacks
Jacks
17 May 2018

Horizon Homes

Horizon Homes
NSW

We haven’t signed up with anyone yet but have since moved away from both Horizon and Roselea for various reasons. We’re now seriously considering Starr Constructions…

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Jacks
May 17, 2018 6:38 am
fifteen
fifteen
16 May 2018

Which Facade Colours you guys like?

Which Facade Colours you guys like?
VIC

I vote for Essence!

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fifteen
May 16, 2018 9:22 pm
Ryanjcallaghan
Ryanjcallaghan
16 May 2018

Footings on a split Seaford meadows

Footings on a split Seaford meadows
SA

thanks Mate for the ideas there is one split level house on the same street but I haven’t been game enough to knock on their door.

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Ryanjcallaghan
May 16, 2018 8:34 pm
kirashogun
kirashogun
16 May 2018

Custom Builders (Sydney - French /Hamptons) under 500k

Custom Builders (Sydney - French /Hamptons) under 500k
NSW

You get what you pay for in general. 500k is just not enough for a custom home. Even if it’s a project home, at 40sq you will be looking at basic-medium level of…

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kirashogun
May 16, 2018 4:34 pm
Sarah13
Sarah13
16 May 2018

Coral Homes: Brick issues

Coral Homes: Brick issues

So we are nearly at 8 months since atart of build, 10 days over contract and just had the state manager come down from QLD to look at our house after we discovered a…

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Sarah13
May 16, 2018 3:38 pm
Sarah13
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
16 May 2018

MY Homes WA

MY Homes WA
WA

Hi nomisnagol welcome to the forum You may get a better response if you write the clauses up...

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StructuralBIMGuy
May 16, 2018 11:29 am
StructuralBIMGuy
Cellaraso
Cellaraso
16 May 2018

Builder requesting stage payment with defects in the build

Builder requesting stage payment with defects in the build

Thanks for the replies. My site supervisor said the items will be rectified and they can be checked at the pre-plaster inspection. I just thought it was a bit rich that…

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Cellaraso
May 16, 2018 10:16 am
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
16 May 2018

Anyone Tried Termite Proof Paint to Untreated Timber Frame?

Anyone Tried Termite Proof Paint to Untreated Timber Frame?
QLD

larry1124 Your understanding is my understanding Your builder will need to provide you relevant Data, information and proofs ..always ask for a termite guarantee

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StructuralBIMGuy
May 16, 2018 7:28 am
StructuralBIMGuy
Tay
Tay
15 May 2018

Busby Homes

Busby Homes
VIC

Hi Ezza78, just wonder if you decided to build with Busby and if yes, do you recommend them?what is your experience with them

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Tay
May 15, 2018 11:40 pm
Reeba
Reeba
15 May 2018

Metricon trades using electricity from our house

Metricon trades using electricity from our house

Thanks for the feedback and suggestion Aussietta, will look into doing that. Spoke to cops regarding the incident and they said that this practice is quite rife in these…

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Reeba
May 15, 2018 8:13 pm
Reeba
sweetswisssteel
sweetswisssteel
15 May 2018

Is the builder responsible for root barrier installation?

Is the builder responsible for root barrier installation?
QLD

Most builder's engineers will provide an info pack which will detail what the homeowners responsibilities are for slab maintenance etc. One thing it should say is for M…

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sweetswisssteel
May 15, 2018 8:10 pm
jamesn
jamesn
15 May 2018

Metricon Vantage 35

Metricon Vantage 35
QLD

Hi all, We decided to build Vantage 35 with some changes on lvl 1in Brisbane. Just want to run the idea to help us validate our idea. It will be our house for 10yrs with…

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jamesn
May 15, 2018 2:01 pm

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