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fredstar
fredstar
31 January 2009

Has anyone dealt with HomeExcellence or Cheviot homes?

Has anyone dealt with HomeExcellence or Cheviot homes?
VIC

Some info below: https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.p ... highlight= We are curently building wih them. All has been fantastic. My fiance's parents friends built the…

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fredstar
Jan 31, 2009 1:35 pm
JJ305
JJ305
30 January 2009

Is anyone had experience : Homesnow&IKO3?

Is anyone had experience : Homesnow&IKO3?
VIC

You can get the first home buyers grant off if you like but we are choosing to use this on other things for our house. Eg. Floor coverings (as they don't include this) .…

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JJ305
Jan 30, 2009 4:58 pm
Annietom
Annietom
30 January 2009

How much does it cost?

How much does it cost?
VIC

yes Nava change anything you like, no extra cost to you! kool huh!

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Annietom
Jan 30, 2009 12:12 pm
Annietom
ozzroo
ozzroo
29 January 2009

Daniel Robertson bricks

Daniel Robertson bricks
VIC

We are hoping to use the PGH Greenway which are similar quality to the DR bricks. They are a solid brick and created in the old style. Hoping its closer to $6k to…

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ozzroo
Jan 29, 2009 4:59 pm
brittany
brittany
29 January 2009

Albert Park showroom???

Albert Park showroom???
VIC

They want it all done in a day and by the time we finished it was late and we didn't have a lot of time to check it over and I had to get to work at 5pm so insisted we…

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brittany
Jan 29, 2009 3:17 pm
brittany
pinkfairymagic
pinkfairymagic
29 January 2009

Is anyone building with Homes Now (Division of NBG)?

Is anyone building with Homes Now (Division of NBG)?
VIC

We are also building with NBG but I have never heard of Homes now, sorry.

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pinkfairymagic
Jan 29, 2009 12:34 pm
pinkfairymagic
busymum
busymum
29 January 2009

1300 my dream or 1300 new home or Rigid Homes

1300 my dream or 1300 new home or Rigid Homes
VIC

Sorry to bring bad news, but our experience with this company was a nightmare. We have lodged a complaint with Consumer Affairs Victoria and believe that many others have…

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busymum
Jan 29, 2009 7:35 am
Annietom
Annietom
28 January 2009

is the upgrade to a timber look garage door worth it?

is the upgrade to a timber look garage door worth it?
VIC

We have bought our garage roller door from https://wholesalegaragedoors.com.au but the color was a bit different when we installed it so we…

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Annietom
Jan 28, 2009 7:24 pm
Annietom
clath
clath
28 January 2009

A few questions about building with Porter Davis

A few questions about building with Porter Davis
VIC

I built with PD lifestyle range and have been in my home 9 months now.. The pds building inspector does exist When the house was being built i happened to go to the…

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clath
Jan 28, 2009 6:52 pm
clath
amk
amk
27 January 2009

PD Lifestyle Range - Which Extras Did You Chose?

PD Lifestyle Range - Which Extras Did You Chose?
VIC

Do anything structutal now as it will cost a lot more later. All the best :D

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amk
Jan 27, 2009 7:27 pm
amk
supa
supa
27 January 2009

Anyone dealt with VCAT?

Anyone dealt with VCAT?
VIC

Thank you for all the information. I feel more armed n ready now. i will let you know how it goes :)

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supa
Jan 27, 2009 6:57 pm
borg
borg
27 January 2009

saving on house materials for new investment property

saving on house materials for new investment property
VIC

spiro from your post, I take it your building as an owner builder?? Saving money is hard work and it takes lots of time in homework and research. Before you can go to…

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borg
Jan 27, 2009 5:26 pm
borg
Hels
Hels
26 January 2009

PD hopetoun interiors

PD hopetoun interiors
VIC

We went to National Tiles at Port Melb on a weekday (but they may be open on a saturday too) for a browse and then had our appt a couple of weeks later. They have a…

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Hels
Jan 26, 2009 9:18 pm
Hels
joeygbh
joeygbh
26 January 2009

so fed up!

so fed up!
VIC

I agree, but the owner did have those things included in the purchase so they expected them to be there. They were upset when they found out…

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joeygbh
Jan 26, 2009 1:53 pm
joeygbh
borg
borg
25 January 2009

Independent Soil Tests

Independent Soil Tests
VIC

Hi, our contract clearly stated that we would get all monies returned paid as deposit if the site did not meet our…

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borg
Jan 25, 2009 9:14 pm
borg
Kenshi123
Kenshi123
25 January 2009

Building our first home.

Building our first home.
VIC

Good luck with your build. Hope to see some photos really soon!

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Kenshi123
Jan 25, 2009 1:14 pm
iTalk
iTalk
25 January 2009

M3tricon, Henely, or Simonds ?

M3tricon, Henely, or Simonds ?
VIC

My choice was narrowed down to Porter Davis or H3nley. I'll do my homework and see if I could choose the better one. I'm probably going with the 'Bardot' with Porter…

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iTalk
Jan 25, 2009 7:37 am
iTalk
Stormy
Stormy
24 January 2009

Demolishing home - any recomendations?

Demolishing home - any recomendations?
VIC

Our home was demolished last October. It's not something I would choose to do myself. 1) I wanted the job done quickly (though it wasn't...), 2) I didn't want to injure…

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Stormy
Jan 24, 2009 9:46 pm
Stormy
ECOECO
ECOECO
24 January 2009

Has anyone built with Swenrick from Melbourne?

Has anyone built with Swenrick from Melbourne?
VIC

I know them... good people.

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ECOECO
Jan 24, 2009 12:11 pm
ECOECO
Nott
Nott
23 January 2009

Rivergum - any good?

Rivergum - any good?
VIC

hi, there's a thread for rivergum constructions, is that the one you're looking for? https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?t=11102

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Nott
Jan 23, 2009 8:45 pm
Nott
Annietom
Annietom
23 January 2009

Cornices

Cornices
VIC

AND now the real test will come in a few days when I ask the builder if he will put up a ceiling rose (that I supply - art deco-ish) and how much he'll charge for that !!!

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Annietom
Jan 23, 2009 7:12 pm
Annietom
stressed85
stressed85
23 January 2009

Tiling quote required

Tiling quote required
VIC

Hi, Ive been following your progress.. Very exciting. We are also building the carinya (we havent started yet just waiting on permits etc). Back to your tiling…

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stressed85
Jan 23, 2009 1:37 pm
stam
stam
22 January 2009

Soil class and site costs

Soil class and site costs
VIC

Yeah we are but we thought we'd check with people in these two estates becuase they are all in the same area. Eve being behind The Avenue and Sierra being next…

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stam
Jan 22, 2009 6:30 pm
erinleigh
erinleigh
21 January 2009

Has anyone built a Paddington 23 with PD? need advice please

Has anyone built a Paddington 23 with PD? need advice please
VIC

if you already have one just let them install it and then replace it and sell the pd one :wink: i'm sure you'll love your house- we=her you looking at…

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erinleigh
Jan 21, 2009 5:50 pm
erinleigh
Helyn
Helyn
21 January 2009

Which way should my house be positioned?

Which way should my house be positioned?
VIC

sorry, now that I look properly, I can see you are in Melbourne :wink:

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Helyn
Jan 21, 2009 4:53 pm
Helyn
Michelle
Michelle
21 January 2009

Nava homes or Orbit homes??

Nava homes or Orbit homes??
VIC
1, 2

Are you mass posting??? :?

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Michelle
Jan 21, 2009 8:54 am
Michelle
Michelle
Michelle
21 January 2009

Where to begin when looking to build a new home?

Where to begin when looking to build a new home?
VIC

Unfortunately my experience with this builder has proven less than satisfactory and again apologies as I am new to forums, posts and…

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Michelle
Jan 21, 2009 8:48 am
Michelle
Beebie
Beebie
21 January 2009

Don't know the fall of our land - what should we do?

Don't know the fall of our land - what should we do?
VIC

thanks chelle, for the new perspective. the drawings I have been given are the latest revised copies, so that does imply that things can change, I think I'll ask again…

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Beebie
Jan 20, 2009 11:15 pm
Beebie
thlo
thlo
20 January 2009

PD VS CARLISLE HOME

PD VS CARLISLE HOME
VIC

With a public endorsement like that, what more can i say? :)

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thlo
Jan 20, 2009 5:56 pm
thlo
Southies
Southies
20 January 2009

fencing cost estimate

fencing cost estimate
VIC

Hi enzo, read this thread : http://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?t=12760&highlight=paling+fence I've suggested a couple of websites…

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Southies
Jan 20, 2009 4:18 pm
Southies
MayaMatt
MayaMatt
20 January 2009

Land in Kinglake, Who to build with??

Land in Kinglake, Who to build with??
VIC

Thank you - I will also check out Bentley homes and would love to keep up with your building experience along the way!

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MayaMatt
Jan 20, 2009 12:42 pm
cookies
cookies
20 January 2009

how long until building actually commences

how long until building actually commences
VIC

Hi Abbey, I too am building with NBG, and it has been a long process in comparison to others but i think it depends on the variations you do. With mine, after the…

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cookies
Jan 20, 2009 8:54 am
cookies
kek
kek
19 January 2009

PD fixing stage

PD fixing stage
VIC

Your paperwork (and the 24/7 site as Toni already said) should set out the basics for what to expect at each stage, but there can be variations, depending on which trades…

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kek
Jan 19, 2009 6:12 pm
kek
Wanna
Wanna
18 January 2009

PD Lifestyle...standard brick range

PD Lifestyle...standard brick range
VIC

Hi. Details are in the Hopetoun interior design guide book you should have been given by your salesperson. Bricks are all Boral. Cat 1. ie. standard = Rouge, Lachlan,…

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Wanna
Jan 18, 2009 10:19 pm
ECOECO
ECOECO
18 January 2009

Am I crazy? or was my builder trying to rip us off?

Am I crazy? or was my builder trying to rip us off?
VIC

Thanks It's always good to hear the whole story from regulars here. Ed

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ECOECO
Jan 18, 2009 4:02 pm
ECOECO
amk
amk
18 January 2009

Clipsal Electricals appt - what to expect?

Clipsal Electricals appt - what to expect?
VIC

It depends on what you want in your home and do you watch TV. I have three kids with two off them watching TV and playing their Wii. For me it is a requirement. I am going…

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amk
Jan 18, 2009 9:56 am
amk
amk
amk
18 January 2009

Electrical plan for PD lifestyle homes

Electrical plan for PD lifestyle homes
VIC

They should be able to get you the cost once you know what you need. There are many solutions available. I have been looking at Clipsal StarServe, which Argus also offers,…

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amk
Jan 18, 2009 9:37 am
amk
Grace16
Grace16
17 January 2009

Are PD going to be putting their prices up soon?

Are PD going to be putting their prices up soon?
VIC

erinleigh, We signed up in April '08...since then the base price has gone up $8,000. We weren't ready to build straight away as our land wasn't released, so they gave us…

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Grace16
Jan 17, 2009 10:16 pm
MVR
MVR
17 January 2009

who to choose

who to choose
VIC

We are doing the same thing - demolishing our home and building. We chose Sim*ds as we liked their designs and heard good reports from a friend who built with them.…

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MVR
Jan 17, 2009 4:39 am
SammyJ
SammyJ
14 January 2009

YAY- we finally signed for a house!!!

YAY- we finally signed for a house!!!
VIC

Oh WOW congrats on the arrival of bubs and the purchase of your new home! the site costs are one of the things we are concerned about! we went to hopetoun last sat…

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SammyJ
Jan 14, 2009 10:26 am
kek
kek
13 January 2009

Making dreams come true - WE ARE IN!!

Making dreams come true - WE ARE IN!!
VIC
1 ... 8, 9, 10

Hmm, might have to go for a drive while I'm still on holidays....not today though, it's WAY too hot to be in the car for too long.

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kek
Jan 13, 2009 9:59 am
kek
cynarion
cynarion
13 January 2009

Carlisle or other: Variation after construction starts

Carlisle or other: Variation after construction starts
VIC

We had a similar situation (timing-wise) with M3tricon when we wanted to add eaves to the rear of our property only days before the slab was due to be poured. Because we'd…

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cynarion
Jan 13, 2009 8:32 am
cynarion
Nexus
Nexus
12 January 2009

READY.....SET..... GO!!!!!!!!!!!

READY.....SET..... GO!!!!!!!!!!!
VIC
1 ... 52, 53, 54

Hey Nicola, I noticed both in your blog and your post in the Carinya thread that you had issues with the shower door being too close to the toilet. We are building the…

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Nexus
Jan 12, 2009 1:19 pm
Nexus
Mad_Max
Mad_Max
12 January 2009

Anyone building Carinya with H3nley

Anyone building Carinya with H3nley
VIC

Thanks for your quick replies. I am looking forward to sharing our expeirnec with all of you. Will be starting the blog soon

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Mad_Max
Jan 12, 2009 12:30 pm
dymonite69
dymonite69
11 January 2009

Solicitor - building contract

Solicitor - building contract
VIC
1, 2

. So the contract must have balance. (I recently had a customer in NSW give me a list of conditions for buying windows and I refused to…

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dymonite69
Jan 11, 2009 7:51 am
dymonite69
Zerosignal
Zerosignal
10 January 2009

anyone building an Illoura with PD? Or extended garage w/PD?

anyone building an Illoura with PD? Or extended garage w/PD?
VIC

Haha no that is huge! I look forward to seeing…

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Zerosignal
Jan 10, 2009 6:54 pm
Jlamb
Jlamb
9 January 2009

Building with Burbank...

Building with Burbank...
VIC

We are currently at the stage of receiving the contract with Burbank. We are planning to build a Violet with them. Since being a first home buyer, we would like to hear…

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Jlamb
Jan 09, 2009 2:26 pm
Zerosignal
Zerosignal
8 January 2009

adding a third garage..how much? PD or other volume builder

adding a third garage..how much? PD or other volume builder
VIC

We have been quoted on the PD Prestige Hayman 29. To extend our garage to side of the property (16m frontage) adds 770m to the garage for a cost of $2,230 plus $647 for…

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Zerosignal
Jan 08, 2009 7:48 pm

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