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stonesthrow
stonesthrow
29 December 2020

Concept Plan

Concept Plan

You may have a hefty budget and have already been given a prelim cost so it may not matter, but it looks like quite a pricey (yet great) layout. Decreasing the external…

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stonesthrow
Dec 29, 2020 9:04 am
stonesthrow
stonesthrow
29 December 2020

Raising ceiling height in kitchen dining livingroom advice

Raising ceiling height in kitchen dining livingroom advice
QLD

Ceiling height variety can help create different feels for a house. E.g. lower celings for more intimate spaces (bedrooms, reading rooms) and higher for formal spaces…

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stonesthrow
Dec 29, 2020 8:50 am
wykdy
wykdy
28 December 2020

Building with Allcastle

Building with Allcastle
NSW

Hi Deeralexx, Thanks so much for reply. Have been away for a while so didn't really check the thread. We ended up with proceeding with another builder as we found a better plan.

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wykdy
Dec 28, 2020 7:46 pm
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bm210192
Dec 28, 2020 3:45 pm
De2mac
De2mac
28 December 2020

Carter Grange Build

Carter Grange Build

Anyone built a custom home with Carter Grange recently? Interested in thoughts and feedback. We built our first home with a private builder and had a great experience. …

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De2mac
Dec 28, 2020 8:56 am
Mushave
Mushave
28 December 2020

Manhattan 23 - Coral Homes (Week 18: Flooring, Carpet....)

Manhattan 23 - Coral Homes (Week 18: Flooring, Carpet....)
QLD
1 ... 18, 19, 20

Very nice style I see here! I got from your photos a lot of great ideas for renovating my house! I like the combination of between colors you used for your furniture!…

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Mushave
Dec 28, 2020 1:30 am
ddarroch
ddarroch
27 December 2020

Corner block

Corner block

The one main advantage of corner blocks on the southern side of the road is that they have great access to northern light. As they will not be overshadowed by northern…

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ddarroch
Dec 27, 2020 9:23 pm
Rhetti
Rhetti
27 December 2020

Clarendon Fairmont 35, hamptons facade

Clarendon Fairmont 35, hamptons facade
QLD
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Clarendon do promos all the time so there will be something come up. Call Trevor at the Pallara estate and he will let you know what's coming. Good luck with the build…

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Rhetti
Dec 27, 2020 9:14 pm
Rhetti
donaldlj
donaldlj
27 December 2020

Domestic Builders Insurance

Domestic Builders Insurance

Hi. 2 questions for any builders our Building Surveyors out there 1. Is the Domestic Building Insurance needed to be obtained before the building permit can be issued? 2.…

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donaldlj
Dec 27, 2020 7:25 pm
ddarroch
ddarroch
27 December 2020

Garage at back of house

Garage at back of house

What is the orientation of the block? It's a very good idea to face the living areas (& a large proportion of the glazing) to the north. Minimising western (& to some…

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ddarroch
Dec 27, 2020 9:44 am
chrisgiles28
chrisgiles28
26 December 2020

Ceiling Height

Ceiling Height

Thank you

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chrisgiles28
Dec 26, 2020 10:39 pm
Hillsbuilds
Hillsbuilds
26 December 2020

KDR in Bella Vista - Hills Shire DA experience &

KDR in Bella Vista - Hills Shire DA experience &

Lol, hope you start a thread documenting your build then, I would love to follow! We didn’t really have any issue with our GF design. It pretty much satisfied all the…

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Hillsbuilds
Dec 26, 2020 11:19 am

We are now at Full brick, Roof and Render and Plumbing rough in now complete! Just in time for the Xmas break

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Fore20
Dec 25, 2020 10:25 am
Fore20
Ahlam01
Ahlam01
25 December 2020

anyone built with lucas morris or boutique homes?

anyone built with lucas morris or boutique homes?
VIC

MrT do you mind sharing pics of how your home sits on your land and what exactly the slab was referred to when they laid it? We are discussing with boutique homes a…

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Ahlam01
Dec 25, 2020 7:26 am
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
24 December 2020

Understanding the step by step process of a build

Understanding the step by step process of a build

The contract is dependent on the construction and engineering drawings firm everything up before you sign or you will have loose ends If your architect/designer has used…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Dec 24, 2020 10:02 am
StructuralBIMGuy
mausam80
mausam80
24 December 2020

Concept Plan

Concept Plan

Really good plan - two things to note, the WC near kids - make sure it has a basin, even a small one. Secondly, the access space between the barstools, dining chairs need…

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mausam80
Dec 24, 2020 9:30 am
Jen023
Jen023
24 December 2020

House and Land Package - Using a realtor

House and Land Package - Using a realtor

Hi all. Brand new first home buyer here. We were all set to build with Eden brae homes - but she sales lady made a mistake with the land registration - and it won't be…

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Jen023
Dec 24, 2020 6:19 am
OvenMitts
OvenMitts
23 December 2020

Two dwellings under one roof?

Two dwellings under one roof?

Thanks everybody for your help. We are in Victoria. Discussions continue with the council!

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OvenMitts
Dec 23, 2020 9:33 am
joshiNJ
joshiNJ
22 December 2020

KDR in Melbourne SE suburbs- Carlisle - Montpellier 51

KDR in Melbourne SE suburbs- Carlisle - Montpellier 51
NSW
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Thank you for your reply HoneyDee, I really appreciate it. It's great to hear that you don't have any complains with you home. We have been contacted by Carlisle and they…

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joshiNJ
Dec 22, 2020 9:08 pm
Rohit1
Rohit1
22 December 2020

Soil test report

Soil test report
VIC

Hi Mate I found similar kind of report from my builder. Did your builder find any rock?

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Rohit1
Dec 22, 2020 6:09 pm
CD12JD
CD12JD
22 December 2020

Overcapitalising on new build

Overcapitalising on new build

YOLO just send it !

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CD12JD
Dec 22, 2020 2:28 pm
CD12JD
Ozshaz
Ozshaz
22 December 2020

G floor Electrical - 2 storey with Champion homes

G floor Electrical - 2 storey with Champion homes
NSW

For double storey it is always recommended to go all your electrical installations through the builder. You don’t have space between the floors to crawl into and do…

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Ozshaz
Dec 22, 2020 4:24 am
Newhouse12
Newhouse12
21 December 2020

Metro property development and Creation homes

Metro property development and Creation homes

Hi wondering if you ended up building with creation homes? If so would love a review thanks !

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Newhouse12
Dec 21, 2020 10:20 pm
ddarroch
ddarroch
21 December 2020

8 star houses in Perth

8 star houses in Perth

Laros is selling them for $1,600 a pair. https://shop.laros.com.au/shop/energy-r ... on-system/

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ddarroch
Dec 21, 2020 6:44 pm

Hi everyone. My builder had 2 precast concrete steps in my CDC approved plans which, now that we are about to put in framing, they’ve come back and said will be $1700…

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muaustral
Dec 21, 2020 5:06 pm
gogo65
gogo65
21 December 2020

Having second thoughts on clear glass splashback

Having second thoughts on clear glass splashback
NSW

I had one in my last house and loved it, cook top was in front and it was easy to clean, we didn’t have any issues with privacy though.

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gogo65
Dec 21, 2020 3:46 pm
gogo65
NathanPS
NathanPS
21 December 2020

Anyone building in Gainsborough Greens Pimpama

Anyone building in Gainsborough Greens Pimpama

They are definitely hard to deal with that's for sure. We didn't really have colours for the outside set in stone that we wanted, so it's all a mostly grey (very safe…

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NathanPS
Dec 21, 2020 10:24 am
First home builder
First home builder
20 December 2020

Changing a builder after building permit

Changing a builder after building permit

bit worried with HIA building contract can a builder ask for profit of 25%. As I told him i cannot afford another 40k for the site works as he did not mentioned this to me…

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First home builder
Dec 20, 2020 2:31 pm
kelsey
kelsey
19 December 2020

R Coding issues

R Coding issues
WA

Hi Richard, Thanks for the reply. Our energy report has come back and they have suggested everything you have said here. We haven’t gotten a price yet, but I think…

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kelsey
Dec 19, 2020 9:48 pm
Leeota
Leeota
18 December 2020

Budgeting for a pool

Budgeting for a pool
VIC
1, 2

I prefer pavers personally but have seen a few pools with a white agg that looked ok

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Leeota
Dec 18, 2020 9:03 pm
JoeyJoJo
JoeyJoJo
18 December 2020

Made by Block or Made by Story flooring

Made by Block or Made by Story flooring
VIC

Has anyone used Made by Block floorboards? Would love to hear your experience, thoughts, colour choice etc. They are apparently the lower cost brother to Made by Story floorboards.

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JoeyJoJo
Dec 18, 2020 2:17 pm
worldofmud
worldofmud
17 December 2020

Easement and sewage lines

Easement and sewage lines

Hi, I'm not really qualified to provide an answer on the best course of action but I think you should get as much information as possible. Have you done a DBYD search? …

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worldofmud
Dec 17, 2020 7:22 pm
joshiNJ
joshiNJ
17 December 2020

Building Montpellier Grand with Carlisle Homes

Building Montpellier Grand with Carlisle Homes
1, 2

Hi Libran, we are going ahead to build with Carlisle (Montpellier Grand) and thinking to appoint Darbecca. How did you find them? Did you have any issues with Carlisle…

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joshiNJ
Dec 17, 2020 6:10 pm
thehuntbegins
thehuntbegins
16 December 2020

Modern/Contemporary Facade two storey house

Modern/Contemporary Facade two storey house
NSW

Share some modern/contemporary facade two storey house for inspiration.

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thehuntbegins
Dec 16, 2020 8:50 pm
bluesteel
bluesteel
16 December 2020

Discolour on new brickwork

Discolour on new brickwork
WA

I would suggest you await your SS to take care of it - don't do anything that will possibly mean you are made responsible for it. Just keep taking lots of photos.

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bluesteel
Dec 16, 2020 8:14 pm
bluesteel
Lovely1983
Lovely1983
16 December 2020

Omaxe homes - Melbourne

Omaxe homes - Melbourne
VIC

Have you built with omaxe.I am thinking to build with them

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Lovely1983
Dec 16, 2020 7:37 am
harrydesai
harrydesai
15 December 2020

West facing corner block . Please advise

West facing corner block . Please advise
QLD

I’m building with Coral too 😃. Thank you 🙏🏻

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harrydesai
Dec 15, 2020 11:17 am
Ardo
Ardo
14 December 2020

Power points in kitchen

Power points in kitchen
VIC

What lighting is above the island bench? Crazay idea... maybe you could put a power point in the overhead cupboards and use an extension cord and drape it over a light…

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Ardo
Dec 14, 2020 6:23 pm
hispeed
hispeed
14 December 2020

House and Land Package - Melbourne North

House and Land Package - Melbourne North

Thanks - for some reason I was assuming that the soil test had to be done before land settlement. Glad to hear that's not the case.

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hispeed
Dec 14, 2020 10:17 am
roderick_panti
roderick_panti
14 December 2020

Independent inspector

Independent inspector

Th

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roderick_panti
Dec 14, 2020 8:21 am
r_13
r_13
14 December 2020

Hebel home

Hebel home

Our home is Hebel construction and it is quiet and well insulated. We moved in in October 2020, so it's not been a long time yet. I had thought that it was not possible…

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r_13
Dec 14, 2020 6:57 am
r_13
Jogleeso
Jogleeso
13 December 2020

Acreage Home Builders

Acreage Home Builders

Hi aaronwn Are you building in the Gold Coast area?.

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Jogleeso
Dec 13, 2020 5:59 pm
domwild
domwild
13 December 2020

Things you arranged outside of the builder

Things you arranged outside of the builder

Problem with flooring is that the builder will quote carpets and they will be the cheapest they could find. There is a lot of choice from expensive timber to engineered…

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domwild
Dec 13, 2020 8:30 am
MMac
MMac
12 December 2020

Fixed price not itemised

Fixed price not itemised

Thanks Chris, sounds like this is common practice then. Appreciate your response.

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MMac
Dec 12, 2020 2:13 pm
bluesteel
bluesteel
12 December 2020

Building With Henley-Monaco 28 (Color Selection)

Building With Henley-Monaco 28 (Color Selection)
VIC

Whisper white is more neutral to cool or Natural white is also neutral - Antique USA can look very creamy yellow or even pinkish. You can look up the dulux atlas online…

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bluesteel
Dec 12, 2020 12:57 pm
bluesteel
Sezz
Sezz
11 December 2020

Fairhaven Bayview 372

Fairhaven Bayview 372

Hi, I am looking to build the Bayview 372 as well. I’m interested to know how your colour selections appointment went?

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Sezz
Dec 11, 2020 6:53 pm
swarman
swarman
11 December 2020

Newpark Estate, Marsden Park

Newpark Estate, Marsden Park
NSW
1 ... 4, 5, 6

Hello all! We are looking to buy in Newpark - the Cape I think... I was wondering how everyone is finding Newpark? Any problems you have encountered that you weren't…

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swarman
Dec 11, 2020 4:57 pm
Rjc83
Rjc83
11 December 2020

Recommendations please! South west Sydney area

Recommendations please! South west Sydney area

Hi Bicolexpress, Just checking in. How are things progressing with Ansa? We are just at final plan sign off stage now, about to pay the plan acceptance fee.

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Rjc83
Dec 11, 2020 4:00 pm
Chaotic84
Chaotic84
11 December 2020

Electrical upgrades - McCarthy

Electrical upgrades - McCarthy

Hey there, did you end up building with McCarthy??

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Chaotic84
Dec 11, 2020 8:30 am

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