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Fiffaro
Fiffaro
19 February 2009

Variations on Henley plans

Variations on Henley plans
VIC

Dont the display houses have two aircons going? That's why they are so cool. Walk around the outside of a few and you will see two units. I think you…

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Fiffaro
Feb 19, 2009 2:50 am
Dirtyard Darren
Dirtyard Darren
18 February 2009

claiming damages from builder

claiming damages from builder
VIC

Can't help you with your problem, but we looked into building with the same company a couple of years ago, only to find they wanted near $25,000 for earthworks on land…

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Dirtyard Darren
Feb 18, 2009 10:54 pm
wakeboardandy
wakeboardandy
18 February 2009

Anyone built with Rawdon or GJ king? Or on tight budget???

Anyone built with Rawdon or GJ king? Or on tight budget???
VIC

I think you mean JG King.. :lol: We are building the caraway.. it is approx 190k for us (includes everything except of curtains/blinds).. that is 212m2 (23 squares). If…

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wakeboardandy
Feb 18, 2009 9:50 pm
wakeboardandy
anthea
anthea
18 February 2009

Building troubles

Building troubles
VIC

building commission? I got some great advice from the Vic branch.

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anthea
Feb 18, 2009 9:49 pm
iTalk
iTalk
18 February 2009

Is PD offering you 2.5 ceiling insulation ?

Is PD offering you 2.5 ceiling insulation ?
VIC
1, 2

Okay, I got a call from my Sales Consultant and he said that upgrading the Ceiling insulation into 3.5 would cost $1300, and $900 to upgrade the wall insulation into…

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iTalk
Feb 18, 2009 7:31 pm
iTalk
Back Pocket
Back Pocket
18 February 2009

Porter Davis construction timelines

Porter Davis construction timelines
VIC

The time lines they give you are for a standard plan with no changes. Which I believe they have never built because everyone changes something! From my copy, which is…

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Back Pocket
Feb 18, 2009 4:02 pm
Chuq
Chuq
18 February 2009

Has anyone built with Urban 3dge?

Has anyone built with Urban 3dge?
VIC

We widened our garage, and added an alfresco. But i know a free people have made a lot more changes than us!

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Chuq
Feb 18, 2009 11:57 am
Chuq
FND
FND
17 February 2009

1st home buyer-need advice in choosing builder DFH vs H3nley

1st home buyer-need advice in choosing builder DFH vs H3nley
VIC
1, 2

Hi Darsh, We have decided to build with…

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FND
Feb 17, 2009 10:34 pm
JohnAndTarin
JohnAndTarin
17 February 2009

PD move in packs?

PD move in packs?
VIC

Oh I'm sure that it would be a very basic one :). Our "extras" ended up costing us a extra 10 grand this included, The Hub, the music part this included Jacks, speakers (4…

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JohnAndTarin
Feb 17, 2009 9:52 pm
JohnAndTarin
laksaginta
laksaginta
15 February 2009

extra cost on slab class H

extra cost on slab class H
VIC

the contract did not mentioned specific site cost; however temporary fencing was included in contract price and soil & rock removal have separate charges. There is no…

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laksaginta
Feb 15, 2009 1:14 pm
wonderland
wonderland
15 February 2009

H3rmitage homes anybody??

H3rmitage homes anybody??
VIC

I dont have any experiences with any of the builders, but I know alot of people on this forum are building wth PD, so you should get alot of insight when reading their…

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wonderland
Feb 15, 2009 1:24 am
wonderland
kek
kek
13 February 2009

Building costs through Porter Davis

Building costs through Porter Davis
VIC

Colour selection is where you can spend extra $$, but you don't have to if you're careful. PD packages for a specific estate definitely should meet estate guidelines so…

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kek
Feb 13, 2009 9:43 pm
kek
Mutley
Mutley
13 February 2009

Developer Approval in Manor Lakes

Developer Approval in Manor Lakes
VIC

Thanks for the info woodsey that helps alot. :)

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Mutley
Feb 13, 2009 7:16 am
wonderland
wonderland
12 February 2009

Please help with render colours to front facade

Please help with render colours to front facade
VIC

That's pretty much how I feel. I've always liked two tone to front facade, I feel that it gives the facade some depth and interest. But with this particular facade, it…

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wonderland
Feb 12, 2009 11:22 pm
wonderland
rock
rock
12 February 2009

pd lining board facade

pd lining board facade
VIC

hey kek the side ones are ok on ours bottom needs something?? hey what front windows do you have? are they refective??

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rock
Feb 12, 2009 9:28 pm
jamissa
jamissa
12 February 2009

DFH - should we go ahead with it?

DFH - should we go ahead with it?
VIC

Hi we're in the process of building with DFH in Rose Grange and i can't fault them. we delt with the sales consultant until construction started and then we started…

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jamissa
Feb 12, 2009 9:20 pm
erinleigh
erinleigh
11 February 2009

Land Contract - Hazardous Waste?

Land Contract - Hazardous Waste?
VIC

Did you receive a copy of an EPA certificate along with your contract? If not, you could contact the EPA to see whether they have any record of…

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erinleigh
Feb 11, 2009 6:45 pm
erinleigh
Chuq
Chuq
11 February 2009

Help review my plan ideas

Help review my plan ideas
VIC

Hi ozkarnak, one suggestion I would make: arrange the lounge in such a way that you can see the TV from the kitchen! Perhaps have it in the top right corner? In…

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Chuq
Feb 11, 2009 5:23 pm
Chuq
Kenshi123
Kenshi123
10 February 2009

M3etricons Lindeman 27

M3etricons Lindeman 27
VIC

It is smaller than the 27 coz it is an 'L' shape. We think it is ample, but have been living in a very small place. There are only two of us moving in. Even if you have…

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Kenshi123
Feb 10, 2009 10:09 pm
reaver
reaver
10 February 2009

Is our Sales Consultant about to overcharge us?

Is our Sales Consultant about to overcharge us?
VIC

We went through the same thing. We went out and got sales quotes from tile shops before going for our consultation. We found that getting the flooring done with the…

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reaver
Feb 10, 2009 1:32 pm
reaver
House-To-Be
House-To-Be
10 February 2009

Please help me design my first home- Porter Davis Cremone

Please help me design my first home- Porter Davis Cremone
VIC
1, 2, 3

Hi, House-To-Be, is it possible that u pm the technician's contact details? I'm not going with PD either for the home security…

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House-To-Be
Feb 10, 2009 9:34 am
Southies
Southies
9 February 2009

For external balconies floor - marine ply or fibrous cement

For external balconies floor - marine ply or fibrous cement
VIC

I've just confirmed with our SS, that EB will be installing fibrous cement sheeting to our 2 balconies. So does this mean that each SS puts in what he likes & that EB…

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Southies
Feb 09, 2009 4:56 pm
Southies
iTalk
iTalk
9 February 2009

Questions About Additional Variations Provided by PD !

Questions About Additional Variations Provided by PD !
VIC

'Annietom', 'Wanna', 'House-To-Be',…

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iTalk
Feb 09, 2009 4:36 pm
iTalk
anny
anny
9 February 2009

Need some clarification please on what to email next.....

Need some clarification please on what to email next.....
VIC

Hi Anny, I have spoken with the state sales manager who has sorted it out for me, he is brillant, so I am getting my timber doors at no cost. :D

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anny
Feb 09, 2009 11:49 am

Rear of…

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gongbuilding
Feb 08, 2009 7:41 am
Jess09
Jess09
7 February 2009

When to get the advice of a solicitor?

When to get the advice of a solicitor?
VIC

i don't know what goes on here in qld, but the cheapest conveyancing i could get was $935 and that was with a discount - when i first started ringing around the average…

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Jess09
Feb 07, 2009 8:19 pm
Jess09
adimulam
adimulam
7 February 2009

Has anyone seen dark brown bricks with grey mortar?

Has anyone seen dark brown bricks with grey mortar?
VIC

Hi Annie, What home are you building with N2va. What do you mean by get him in writing. I went today to him. Oh god it was very very very hot in tarneit. My body was…

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adimulam
Feb 07, 2009 6:29 pm
jamestheoz
jamestheoz
7 February 2009

HomesNow?

HomesNow?
VIC

If you do choose them, be prepared for a LONG wait to get all your plans and specs, and their high site costs to make up for the cheaper house. When the sales…

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jamestheoz
Feb 07, 2009 1:08 pm
nonie
nonie
7 February 2009

~Horizon :: We locked up !!

~Horizon :: We locked up !!
VIC

Hey Samira Wow .. they have done the base render.. will go and chk out over wknd ! Congrats for the slab getting done ! Isnt it an awesosme feeling to see it all…

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nonie
Feb 07, 2009 12:05 am
riffa
riffa
6 February 2009

High Speed (25Mbps) Internet at Alamanda, Point Cook

High Speed (25Mbps) Internet at Alamanda, Point Cook
VIC

Currently on ADSL, but if you look on…

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riffa
Feb 06, 2009 4:05 pm
riffa
niceguyscomelast
niceguyscomelast
6 February 2009

Arise (Phone Company)

Arise (Phone Company)
VIC

Give Optus a try. Supposedly, according to Arise themselves, Optus are providing services into Aurora now.

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niceguyscomelast
Feb 06, 2009 3:29 pm
Moonos21
Moonos21
5 February 2009

Advice on where to build

Advice on where to build
VIC

Thanks alot for everyones advice. It definitely gives us a few more ideas. You haven't told us what your budget is, but as you commented that Williams…

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Moonos21
Feb 05, 2009 9:32 pm
beegeers
beegeers
5 February 2009

building on sloping block

building on sloping block
VIC

Hi vishalpatel612 If ur still looking for a builder Our builder is based in Warragul but we visited one of their homes which was built on a sloping block So far we…

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beegeers
Feb 05, 2009 7:21 am
smeagol
smeagol
4 February 2009

HIA building contract for VIC

HIA building contract for VIC
VIC

its $10 bucks from the site i think.

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smeagol
Feb 04, 2009 1:53 pm
smeagol
cynarion
cynarion
4 February 2009

PD/Alfresco Slab

PD/Alfresco Slab
VIC
1, 2

Yeah, we recalled seeing a slab under the decking at the display home in Berwick, but when the slab was poured, no slab in the alfresco out the back. We double-checked the…

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cynarion
Feb 04, 2009 11:10 am
cynarion
cynarion
cynarion
4 February 2009

Building my dream home

Building my dream home
VIC

My biggest piece of advice would be not to settle for or sign anything with which you are the slightest bit uncomfortable. It might be scary, but it's usually a better…

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cynarion
Feb 04, 2009 11:05 am
cynarion
zensour
zensour
4 February 2009

Urbayne Homes

Urbayne Homes
VIC

Thanks for your response.

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zensour
Feb 04, 2009 9:30 am
shazburger
shazburger
3 February 2009

Can Porter Davis modify their design (floorplan) ?

Can Porter Davis modify their design (floorplan) ?
VIC

the new scholls are just the other side of the lake, down towards GRand Boulevard on Windrock Street.... Looking forward to you blogg

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shazburger
Feb 03, 2009 8:31 pm
shazburger

We went out to the block last Monday to check what was going on, and sure enough, the frame--including the roof--was completed! It was a little surreal seeing all the roof…

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cynarion
Feb 03, 2009 3:49 pm
cynarion
shilpsam
shilpsam
3 February 2009

Dulux Full Texture vs Rendering

Dulux Full Texture vs Rendering
VIC

Hi, I came across the term "Moroka" on this site yesterday while reading some previous discussions about rendering. Was not sure whether it is a product or a…

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shilpsam
Feb 03, 2009 9:27 am
Jess09
Jess09
2 February 2009

Will these expenses be it ? Please add what you think.

Will these expenses be it ? Please add what you think.
VIC

i think you may have allowed a little to much for transfer duty (mortgage duty is no longer applicable in VIC - i work for bendigo bank - so you will not have to pay this.…

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Jess09
Feb 02, 2009 11:34 pm
Jess09
James Bond
James Bond
2 February 2009

Vic govt changes rules on water tanks

Vic govt changes rules on water tanks
VIC
1, 2

I drank recycled water for 38 years of my life in England. My Dad has drunk it for 82 years of his life. It tasted the same as any other water. I am amazed any city…

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James Bond
Feb 02, 2009 8:52 pm
James Bond
Dale
Dale
2 February 2009

Bigger Land or Construction Area raises the Resale Value?

Bigger Land or Construction Area raises the Resale Value?
VIC

Hi, You are building a fairly small house in a family area is perhaps what they are saying. Couples that the house size might suit best may normally want to live…

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Dale
Feb 02, 2009 4:22 pm
shilpsam
shilpsam
2 February 2009

Next step in journey - Carlisle Atlantique 36 MK2

Next step in journey - Carlisle Atlantique 36 MK2
VIC

Hi Bec n Craig, Thanks for the info. Its good that Craig is taking care of all electrical stuff at your place. Maybe he can give his opinion on the suggestion regarding…

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shilpsam
Feb 02, 2009 1:51 pm
ECOECO
ECOECO
1 February 2009

Edgewater Homes (Henley)

Edgewater Homes (Henley)
VIC

As I understand it, Edgewater is the brand Henley uses for their spec homes. Homes which are prebuilt and sold as is. So it's a Henley home, only you don't get to pick…

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ECOECO
Feb 01, 2009 8:51 pm
ECOECO
BL
BL
1 February 2009

Porter Davis

Porter Davis
VIC

Hi MW, I am currently building with Watersun homes. I would not recommend building with them as they have been very unprofessional. They have very nice display homes but…

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BL
Feb 01, 2009 4:39 pm
ECOECO
ECOECO
31 January 2009

Porter Davis- Lifestyle- do we have to use Boral bricks?

Porter Davis- Lifestyle- do we have to use Boral bricks?
VIC

Builders stick to 1 or 2 suppliers and never change unless they have no choice. The reason is always cost... Boral supply - windows, plasterboard, tiles and bricks -…

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ECOECO
Jan 31, 2009 7:49 pm
ECOECO
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 2:35 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 5:58 pm

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