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iilysium
iilysium
6 September 2020

Deleray Clyde North Villawood

Deleray Clyde North Villawood
VIC
1 ... 4, 5, 6

Have you had any experiences yourself too? Just wondeirng if anyone here has had to make changes to the contract. I am still looking over the contract and my…

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iilysium
Sep 06, 2020 7:40 pm
DTR1985
DTR1985
6 September 2020

Madison 35 by Clarendon Homes - Handover!!

Madison 35 by Clarendon Homes - Handover!!
QLD
1 ... 9, 10, 11

Hi. Do you have the modified floorplan you can send me? I am building the madison 35.

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DTR1985
Sep 06, 2020 6:24 pm
Freak_Zombie
Freak_Zombie
6 September 2020

Ceilings height

Ceilings height

Definitely do it if you can afford, that's one of the upgrades you can't change later on.I selected cheaper tiles and stone to make up for the cost of the height upgrades.

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Freak_Zombie
Sep 06, 2020 6:23 pm

hi guys, first post here, hope i have provided good details below and appreciate your replies in advance. We purchased a 2 story townhouse in a 9-unit development, we…

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ChelsieC
Sep 06, 2020 2:13 pm
dexterous
dexterous
6 September 2020

Floor plan feedback please

Floor plan feedback please
1, 2

Hi ddarroch, Our block is a narrow 12.5 * 30 with rear facing north east. We are pondering if we should have a small width but a lengthy window highlighted in blue so…

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dexterous
Sep 06, 2020 11:08 am
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
6 September 2020

Could a smaller builder to a project home for less?

Could a smaller builder to a project home for less?

Unfortunately that's what happens, make the rooms a bit bigger, add another garage and whola (Like magic) the prices go up a further $100K (disproportionately) ..and you…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Sep 06, 2020 10:08 am
StructuralBIMGuy
Brett0004
Brett0004
6 September 2020

Gift for site supervisor?

Gift for site supervisor?

I have bought the different tradies a carton of beer here and there. But I rarely see or hear from the site supervisor. I would rather reward the guys performing the work…

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Brett0004
Sep 06, 2020 9:23 am
Muhammad
Muhammad
5 September 2020

Ventilating storage room under the stairs

Ventilating storage room under the stairs

Have one or two fans on your server rack. That should be sufficient as your room space seems quite adequate. Just don't clutter up that room with other things as it will…

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Muhammad
Sep 05, 2020 8:11 pm
Trinis
Trinis
5 September 2020

Battle axe build

Battle axe build

Beddsy, I should have been a bit more clear my services are only gas, electric, water and NBN. My storm water and sewage are connecting elswere. The drive way is already…

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Trinis
Sep 05, 2020 6:34 pm
Thejones88
Thejones88
5 September 2020

Waffle Slab Edge Beam.

Waffle Slab Edge Beam.

I know it's been a few months but we have had so many ongoing issues with the house it's at the point we need a structural engineer to come in and do new soil tests, bore…

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Thejones88
Sep 05, 2020 4:17 pm
edskii
edskii
5 September 2020

Ventilation solution for dryer

Ventilation solution for dryer
NSW

thanks all.... great feedback

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edskii
Sep 05, 2020 12:23 am
Monty85
Monty85
4 September 2020

Provisional Allowances

Provisional Allowances
NSW

Yeah that's a nice bonus. I wonder what the markup will be.

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Monty85
Sep 04, 2020 7:56 pm
oklouise
oklouise
4 September 2020

Floorplan suggestions

Floorplan suggestions

this is a good plan for a tight space and if the front door is looking North West then the bathroom side of the house should have a north aspect? based on estimated sizes…

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oklouise
Sep 04, 2020 6:33 pm
ad0303
ad0303
4 September 2020

New house steel vs timber frame

New house steel vs timber frame

Hi Vlad, everything is not a negative for steel frames else the matkwt woukd nit have so many Steel Frame houses and mind you till a few years back and even today in…

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ad0303
Sep 04, 2020 9:07 am
oklouise
oklouise
4 September 2020

Floor plan feedback

Floor plan feedback
WA

it was my pleasure..it's so good to see a plan that will be ideal for downsizing: love the courtyard spaces, it will be a lovely new home...happy building

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oklouise
Sep 04, 2020 9:06 am
d@n
d@n
3 September 2020

House design thoughts

House design thoughts

Excessive amount of doors in the main bathroom

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d@n
Sep 03, 2020 10:24 pm
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chippy
Sep 03, 2020 7:43 pm
chippy
betterman
betterman
3 September 2020

Demolition - selling whatever you can

Demolition - selling whatever you can

sorry just saw this. I took individual pictures and had individual ads on fb marketplace. It was a bit of a hassle but i got over 3k. Yes doors are a bit risky to sell…

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betterman
Sep 03, 2020 3:31 pm

We have been playing around with a layout for the master and en-suite for a while now. I was looking for any advice or problems others may see, and which you think would…

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Kshanti
Sep 03, 2020 1:53 pm
cocobella1
cocobella1
2 September 2020

Wall cladding

Wall cladding

Note: first picture is the stack stone and 2nd picture is the cultured stone

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cocobella1
Sep 02, 2020 10:38 pm
robw17
robw17
2 September 2020

Rawson - new build questions

Rawson - new build questions

We specified R3.0 soundscreen for between the upper storey floor joists and R2.0 soundscreen for six of the internal walls (just for where we wanted to cut down on noise…

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robw17
Sep 02, 2020 9:41 pm
Cupcake2021
Cupcake2021
2 September 2020

Standard Bricks and Bench top Simonds 2020

Standard Bricks and Bench top Simonds 2020

Snt - We got the Embark package, the cheapest one as we already paid a lot on the air con and heating $14,000. As a small lot house the standard heating and cooling…

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Cupcake2021
Sep 02, 2020 8:44 pm
ConfusedSoul
ConfusedSoul
2 September 2020

Reputation and reliability of cheaper builders

Reputation and reliability of cheaper builders

Have you looked at what their inclusions are like? Some of the things that falls under builder’s range may not be palatable to you; hence need to upgrade which will cost…

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ConfusedSoul
Sep 02, 2020 7:55 pm
Las
Las
2 September 2020

Solar - QLD What should I look out for?

Solar - QLD What should I look out for?
QLD

Thanks for your reply! I will look into these other options as well. :-D

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Las
Sep 02, 2020 1:56 pm

Hello Property Experts, Seeking your advice on…

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sharadrajput81
Sep 01, 2020 4:25 pm
KameGame
KameGame
1 September 2020

Should we start looking looking for a builder already?

Should we start looking looking for a builder already?

It's a rookie mistake, but don't rush into it just so that you can make up for the lost time. I was in the same boat as you. We put in a deposit for the land and really…

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KameGame
Sep 01, 2020 3:37 pm
Tijiflox
Tijiflox
1 September 2020

Soil testing

Soil testing
QLD

Hi hira94, did you end up building at Brentwood Forest? I know it is a very old threat but I would be interested to see what kind of soil you got. We are building on the…

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Tijiflox
Sep 01, 2020 1:37 pm
supersleuth
supersleuth
1 September 2020

Ceiling Cornice

Ceiling Cornice

Put the money into 2.7m ceilings all round.

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supersleuth
Sep 01, 2020 11:50 am
Ozshaz
Ozshaz
1 September 2020

Floor Plan Suggestions

Floor Plan Suggestions
VIC

Hi Sparkyf thank you very much for the feedback. Looks great. I have…

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Ozshaz
Sep 01, 2020 10:25 am
lawright
lawright
31 August 2020

Builder for slope block in Melbourne

Builder for slope block in Melbourne
VIC
1, 2, 3

hi all, i have put a deposit down on a block in bacchus and it has a 3m slope - the front being the lowest point. I have never built before and would like some advice on…

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lawright
Aug 31, 2020 5:52 pm
indo26slate
indo26slate
31 August 2020

Help with timber tread stairs

Help with timber tread stairs
QLD

this looks really good. I have chosen durian hardwood for my staircase but I haven't yet selected a timber stain and varnish. What kind of timber stain and varnish did…

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indo26slate
Aug 31, 2020 3:14 pm
thoorone
thoorone
31 August 2020

Narrow house builder - Caulfield Nth VIC

Narrow house builder - Caulfield Nth VIC
VIC

Have a look at Metricon Metro if you haven’t already.

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thoorone
Aug 31, 2020 11:17 am
pradeepon4u
pradeepon4u
30 August 2020

First Home Buyer - Wyndham Vale VIC !

First Home Buyer - Wyndham Vale VIC !
VIC
1 ... 66, 67, 68

Hi All, I have purchased a titled land in stage 36 of Manor Lakes. As it is a part of a very old precinct, I am not able to get the specific developer guidelines. I am…

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pradeepon4u
Aug 30, 2020 7:45 pm
Ozshaz
Ozshaz
30 August 2020

Hebel, Electrical & Door's Questions

Hebel, Electrical & Door's Questions
VIC

Thanks for the info. Do you know what would be thickness of the wall with hebel 50mm. Looking at the drawings seems like it’s drawn as 190mm. I know with bricks it’s…

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Ozshaz
Aug 30, 2020 6:34 pm
zipzap
zipzap
30 August 2020

How do you choose a custom builder?

How do you choose a custom builder?
1, 2, 3

Hi. How are you getting on with this house build? Am considering using TA and would love to hear your thoughts

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zipzap
Aug 30, 2020 11:50 am
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
30 August 2020

Anyone use a building broker?

Anyone use a building broker?

LOL, The govt and legislators fail to mediate between builders and owners...Brokers have no show whatsoever 100%.. agreed Cheers Chris

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StructuralBIMGuy
Aug 30, 2020 11:02 am
StructuralBIMGuy
sneeloy
sneeloy
28 August 2020

Ceiling cornice

Ceiling cornice

Thanks Bebbsy, appreciate your advice. Will definitely help me deciding.

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sneeloy
Aug 28, 2020 10:56 pm
Energy0314
Energy0314
28 August 2020

Help, who can advise me definition of “Water” on page 6 in H

Help, who can advise me definition of “Water” on page 6 in H

Hi, I am seek help to get your advices of definition of Water on page6 in HIA contract printed August 2017. Regards, John

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Energy0314
Aug 28, 2020 9:22 pm
timthetoolman44
timthetoolman44
28 August 2020

New Home Construction - Custom Builder

New Home Construction - Custom Builder

In my experience there are very big differing levels of types of custom builders and if you're lucky you can find the full custom ones who price up at a project builder…

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timthetoolman44
Aug 28, 2020 9:45 am
timthetoolman44
GomerP
GomerP
28 August 2020

Hickinbotham Selections - Shower

Hickinbotham Selections - Shower

I did visit the selections centre a few times before our selections appointment, we were never spoke to by anyone who worked there during this time. They did not have…

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GomerP
Aug 28, 2020 8:40 am
BeeDee
BeeDee
27 August 2020

Sustainable/Eco product recommendations for new home build

Sustainable/Eco product recommendations for new home build

Hi all, I’ll be building a residential home early in the new year. I’m currently working on the design and am after interior…

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BeeDee
Aug 27, 2020 4:42 pm
jillho
jillho
27 August 2020

Electrical Plan with Clipsal - Need some advice

Electrical Plan with Clipsal - Need some advice
QLD

That's it, it's actually overall not a bad experience, showroom looks fancy and all the staff are quite polite and helpful. Originally i was quoted around $9000 with owner…

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jillho
Aug 27, 2020 2:18 pm
timthetoolman44
timthetoolman44
27 August 2020

Building with SJD homes

Building with SJD homes

They're a reasonable size builder in Melbourne outer south east. The Owner of the business is on the HIA Committee which means he takes a lot of care about his business.…

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timthetoolman44
Aug 27, 2020 10:05 am
timthetoolman44
timthetoolman44
timthetoolman44
27 August 2020

Metricon Vantage 46 - Studio M Upgrades

Metricon Vantage 46 - Studio M Upgrades

Your point on the trades sort of is half accurate. You realise what rates the volume builders pay for their trades and have you ever been on a site to see the level or…

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timthetoolman44
Aug 27, 2020 10:01 am
timthetoolman44
MBX3
MBX3
27 August 2020

Custom Build Costs, Melbourne

Custom Build Costs, Melbourne
VIC
1, 2

Just looking to gauge current house construction costs around Melbourne. I am about to start building a new 30sq home. Been quoted $250-$300k base price + Site costs +…

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MBX3
Aug 27, 2020 8:00 am
MBX3
Monty85
Monty85
26 August 2020

Floorplan feedback

Floorplan feedback
NSW

Sent you a PM. Thanks.

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Monty85
Aug 26, 2020 11:29 pm
Sunny 14
Sunny 14
26 August 2020

Charcoal brick for exterior

Charcoal brick for exterior

Thanks... 3k is ok

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Sunny 14
Aug 26, 2020 4:44 pm
Sunny 14
roderick_panti
roderick_panti
26 August 2020

Underground power pit

Underground power pit

Kindly advise where and how to apply for underground power pit to have a bit os savings Thx

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roderick_panti
Aug 26, 2020 4:01 pm
Jamson
Jamson
26 August 2020

New Sewer Junction Install

New Sewer Junction Install

Hi Everyone, Would appreciate if anyone has any input on this. I want to subdivide an old block in Sydney South West and that would obviously require full service…

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Jamson
Aug 26, 2020 3:42 pm

tell your husband i think it's an excellent idea and so much friendlier than a big open space but why does it need any doors at the ends of the hutch?..it could be floor…

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oklouise
Aug 26, 2020 2:48 pm

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