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How has building a home changed you?(Rant coming - you've been warned...)
I've learned to become a control freak. Mind you, that's been the fun part  Even though the land hasn't settled yet, I wanted to… Yammerbook Way, Cascades on Clyde
Hi Heater...
I just sent you a PM. Yes, we are very very happy with our house. If you have photos, would love to see what yours looks like.
Ive only ever seen two, one… leesy replied 17 February 2010 ago leesyFeb 17, 2010 6:21 pm Commodore Homes Dallas mk2Hi mydreamhom3, my gosh that house is huuuuuuuge!! We built with Commodore and overall we were really happy with them. We didn't build the Dallas, but it looks like our… shell83 replied 17 February 2010 ago New Home Designs - whenNo. Most builders aim to update the product in line with their own marketing schedules. Could be any time. Factors influencing it however include them constructing… kid81 replied 18 February 2010 ago kid81Feb 18, 2010 3:02 pm Building with Homestart, Harrisdale WA
Hi Jobin,
I have been past your block today and they have scraped yours also. Hopefully, they will do them both on Monday then.
I will keep you posted if I go out their… michme replied 18 February 2010 ago roof and wall trussesMost truss manufacturers tend to be very similar. There are slight differences however they tend to be only in terms of ancillary product use (nails) and of course… kid81 replied 18 February 2010 ago kid81Feb 18, 2010 3:21 pm Boral Blue Rio bricks... HELP!Thanks Fairy Blue, couldn't get the print screen button to work on my keyboard so just scanned them.
Here is the link to a new topic after some advice if anyone would… slknvFeb 18, 2010 7:37 pm BricksI think ours were cleaned at least 4 wks after they were complete. Dollar replied 18 February 2010 ago black colorbond roof or terracottaThe lighter coloured roof will make a difference in the internal temperature. Having said that, colorbond has a reflective coating that should have a pretty similar… Tips for building a narrow home?
Hi Dayow
Sounds like you have a similar block to mine - my frontage is only 10m, length 28m (I'm also building in Perth, NOR)
I initially secured the land from my… Building InspectorI am in Melbourne.
The builder refused to fix the roof saying he could not find any defect. NcgQ replied 19 February 2010 ago Urbanedge Homes and Formula HomesHi
If you look in the home building blogs (top of the page ) there are a few blogs for Urbanedge and also 1 for Formula homes mdzzj replied 19 February 2010 ago mdzzjFeb 19, 2010 12:23 pm Garage Door Openers
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how much does it cost to get an addl remote for the B&D panel lift doors? esm replied 19 February 2010 ago Simonds & National TilesHi, We had our tile selection appointment with Fashion Tiles wednesday 17th Feb. We really liked the standard selection that you can choose at no extra cost. We went for a… Re-aligning boundaries and sub-divisionVerukins,
Yes you're exactly right, the actual surveying process takes around a day in the field and a day in the office for the average two lot subdivision or boundary… mjt084 replied 19 February 2010 ago Comments on External colour selectionsThanks everyone! Have had a play on StudioM and have come up with another 2 (taking on board everyones comments of course!)
Somewoman- the gutters were brown!! Don't know… Custom home in Laurimar- moved in !!
awesome awesome awesome news mates
love the ironing board doobilacky - I wish we had one, wouldn't work in our home design, maybe next time! 
also absolutely lovin… ceilings are too lowlarge builder - have had plenty of problems with them
10 months later now
our inspector says he has seen it 3 times in the last year
have spoken to the surveyor - he… New build in Central QLD. Pics on blog...Just updating my selections list:
Carpet - Sierra Vista Putty (light caramel colour)
Bathroom cabinets - Laminex Pumice Silk Finish (Gloss laminate)
Kitchen cabinets -… kerb/path depositThe local council will have this deposit, once there happy with works they will release.
Depending on your agreement with the builder will determine who fixes.
Its… cherub replied 21 February 2010 ago where am i?Your local council would be a good start, have a chat with a duty officer and explain your plans with them cherub replied 21 February 2010 ago Home Warranty InsuranceWhy not sign with the provision that you can do regular inspections yourself, (after hours) Then if you think problems are arising you can rectify early. cherub replied 21 February 2010 ago Building the Vogue 40No problems with Westpac this time... Unbelievably smooth!!!
Look forward to the build on Wednesday  The Feel of a New EstateQuote: Once the parks came under control of the council rather than the developer maintenance went downhill.
It seems this is a common thing and this is not the first… Nott replied 21 February 2010 ago NottFeb 21, 2010 10:11 am Build time on Contract - is this average???
Something else that probably needs to be taken into consideration, is the number of changes you make to the original plan.
The volume builders, have everything worked out… hsv216 replied 21 February 2010 ago Our 1st Home: Boardwalk 34 (VIC)Hi there, how is your build going? We are also thinking of buiding with Aaron J homes, the Rio. Be great to see how things are going Bry and Neal building in PakenhamCongratulations on building and the engagement! I look forward to seeing all your photos of the build. Wow, you will be busy in the next year. There are lots of people on… Rowena replied 21 February 2010 ago PGH MOCHA BRICKS - has anyone used these?Ooooooops!!!! 
Didn't even take notice that it was a Boral brick!!! Just searched PGH mocha and it came up with that thread.... when I saw Mocha, I just assumed it was… Private Builder & CostsHi Guys,
Thanks for the replies, the house we like (the Bogart) is a build cost of $580k. To build the display home as is, is $750k.
The house as it stands is 400sqm. They…
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