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Hey Slugger, How's that Adenbrook home going? We're in Brisbane and deciding whether to go with them or Plantation or AV Jennings.. I've heard… damo replied 2 May 2008 ago Our blogHi Sha
congrats on finally getting started. I'm most envious that you have 10 acres. We've just bought 3/4 of an acre in a small country town and I wish it was 10.… EagerMay 03, 2008 9:57 pm EagerMay 04, 2008 10:12 pm Current prices to lay stacked stoneI would greatly appreciate being advised the current price per
m2 for labour to lay stacked stone
by pm if you prefer
many thanks bec started a topic 5 May 2008 ago Does Lockup include the garage door?External doors will be fitted and locked for lockup. Internal doors probably won't even be delivered until the fix - ours were delivered at the same time as the skirt and… eekk help!Great to hear that everything's sorted out now..
We're also in a corner block - from Stockland too!
They're pretty reasonable when it comes to adhering to the design… VJ replied 5 May 2008 ago door/skirting colours.....confusedHi miss81,
Another idea is to paint the skirts / architraves / doors in the same colour as your walls - but in gloss. That's what we're doing, although most of our… 1.8m wide Balcony cost $15K?We're paying $16677 for an 18m2 balcony including merabu decking, waterproofing and balustrade off the back of our house over the alfresco area - great view out the back… ToastMay 07, 2008 10:12 am Rawson home builderHello
my neighbour has built with them and speaks well about them. That was around 5-6 years ago and things may have changed by now. They are a bit more expensive for… lobo replied 7 May 2008 ago loboMay 07, 2008 10:43 am building 1st house adviceWe are building with clarendon in sydney metro (a knock down and rebuild) and found it was the best house suitable for all our needs and the best use of usable space and… Internal garage access
I do at my house, also grew up with it with my parents house. At my house it opens out into the hallway. In this hallway there is a door for the cellar s easy access for… Minx replied 8 May 2008 ago MinxMay 08, 2008 11:01 am att mattwalker: brushwood fenceThe ones at the front of our estate have been there for at least eight, but they are thicker and I suspect may be "preserved" as the color is still reddy-brown. Boral Connex Mortarless Masonry Blocksalso as these are relativly new products you may wish to ask one of the sales reps if they can refer any block layers that can do the job who would be more familiar with… PaulaMay 08, 2008 11:30 pm Has anyone built with....???hey all,
apparently they are expanding and now building in south east. they are in the saturday herald sun HOME MAGAZINE, and they are priced as displayed. i called up… My colours so far (cross-post)Hi judie, I actually wouldn't change the colours at all. I think the windows standing out in that colour is more a photoshop thing than an actual problem. To me they look… MaxieMay 09, 2008 3:03 pm PD ElectricalHey Andy
That's what I hoped - but I wasn't sure the SS would allow it - but it seems most do 
It was home theatre wiring - just general around the house… haywgl replied 11 May 2008 ago we have moved inhi everyone at the library posting again internet on next week but wont tell my son its been peaceful without it 
its been good so far had the driveway done exposed… clath replied 12 May 2008 ago clathMay 12, 2008 1:58 pm Did you ever feel overwhelmed?I would suggest to calm down a bit Julie, don't let your emotion drives your decision... it's a looooooooooooooooooooong process and needs lot of time and careful planing… ahuang replied 12 May 2008 ago Land Tax...what!!!I got one too, as it takes a long time to build the house, I guess they "assume" if you are not living there (for our case) you might have rented it out during the… ahuang replied 12 May 2008 ago rain and floorswe got very bad floor lipping problem due to floor board exposed in rains during the long 6 weeks brick work period. our builder did floor sanding twice (extra one because… ahuang replied 12 May 2008 ago oznowMay 12, 2008 3:32 pm NSW BASIX requirementsSo, now there's a fly in the ointment. I specified Colorbond roofing - they put the BASIX in as tiles in the medium classification. To change to Colorbond would mean a lot… Judie replied 12 May 2008 ago JudieMay 12, 2008 5:59 pm quoted time vs actual timeI think, as far as the contracted time goes, my builder has until the end of July to finish, but they'll be finished on Friday .
As far as timelines given by site… Updated photosThis is a really nice house and designed with a big balcony and alresco to enjoy the view. Spectacular!
Raz Raz replied 13 May 2008 ago I know you love photos...
Ray,
I notice you are moving this weekend as well 
Good luck with the move, and dont forget moving pics  Paula replied 14 May 2008 ago PaulaMay 14, 2008 9:26 am How long can contract signing be delayed?Thanks all really very excited.
Colleen - I am sure I will change my mind dozens of times. I do have a pretty fixed idea on a colour scheme but having no experience… Boutique builder?Thanks SFSG and DeeElle for the tips.
Yep, we also believe we'd get better quality and a more personalized service with a boutique builder. We think these 2 are very… Asbestos removalwe paid $8800 for an approx 13 square 3 bdrm post-war home including asbestos removal - not sure exactly how much asbestos though - it was never an issue for our people. donuts replied 14 May 2008 ago Tiling QueryVJ,
Thanks for your input.
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IF we do it after handover, it would be around $12K-$14k only. Still very costly, but cheaper than the builder's… VJ replied 14 May 2008 ago Garage of PD CremorneWe asked if we could have the internal walls of our garage - Cremorne 41 - bricked and were advised by our CSC that no, they had to be plastered. Then at tender we asked… Cremorne Question
Will definatly be starting a blog - when we get some land!!
We had what i thought was a certainty until yesterday when I read Snsitr's post about side setbacks and PD's… haywgl replied 15 May 2008 ago Marshall Baker HomesWe've got scaffold, a messy site and bricks not cleaned yet. Will do an outside pic when things are more tidy. Justin replied 15 May 2008 ago Estimated time for each trade on siteIts going to be a big house…I guess with some of the trades time will be determined by the amount of content for them. Obviously some houses have more of this and less…
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