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Jen1977
Jen1977
4 February 2013

HANDOVER - How clean was your house?

HANDOVER - How clean was your house?

I am seriously considering just hiring a professional cleaner to come through and do a thorough job, rather than wasting my own time. It shoudl be pretty…

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Jen1977
Feb 04, 2013 1:09 pm
ECOECO
ECOECO
4 February 2013

House framing, the lost art of setting out!

House framing, the lost art of setting out!
VIC

No, drawing a line on an image does not change the perspective with which it was taken through the lens. We can clearly see the shadowing. Any…

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ECOECO
Feb 04, 2013 1:29 pm
ECOECO
mpt
mpt
4 February 2013

Cladding (weatherboard look)

Cladding (weatherboard look)
WA

Sorry Tash..another question for you...whats the name of the lining product you've used on the entrance? Looks fantastic! MJ

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mpt
Feb 04, 2013 5:03 pm
Lilac
Lilac
5 February 2013

who pays road permit bond?

who pays road permit bond?
NSW

Yes, we paid ours too and hopefully will also get it back once completed.

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Lilac
Feb 05, 2013 8:03 am
mtz08
mtz08
5 February 2013

Stepdown to Garage - What are your opinions

Stepdown to Garage - What are your opinions
VIC

By the way, today I had a discussion with Big Kev about the stepdown to garage. He said he thinks that garage without stepdown is not ideal because…

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mtz08
Feb 05, 2013 8:22 am
bbuilder2012
bbuilder2012
5 February 2013

APG Yangebup APG build - PCI done, keys in 2 weeks!! Excitin

APG Yangebup APG build - PCI done, keys in 2 weeks!! Excitin
WA
1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Very true Treesea! PCI went really well, we had a heap of relatively minor stuff to be done and our SS was more than happy to get them all fixed. Looks like we'll be…

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bbuilder2012
Feb 05, 2013 9:22 am
catjim
catjim
5 February 2013

How much power for Air-con is enough?

How much power for Air-con is enough?
NSW

Ours is the very biggest you can get for single phase power. You would need to speak to a professional for advice.

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catjim
Feb 05, 2013 11:59 am
wokwon
wokwon
5 February 2013

Off-brand light switch and powerpoint covers

Off-brand light switch and powerpoint covers
QLD

wokwon: If the grid is screwed down to the wall too tight, the grid distorts therefore the faceplate doesn't sit right. Thanks,…

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wokwon
Feb 05, 2013 1:26 pm
elle
elle
5 February 2013

How do you know if you house is big enough!?

How do you know if you house is big enough!?
WA
1, 2

We are building on 5 acres so no need to worry about space to fit! I couldnt agree more! If you go back through my posts I have mentioned the bench in the kitchen that…

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elle
Feb 05, 2013 4:20 pm
kexkez
kexkez
6 February 2013

Where in n loving it,but heaps to do!!

Where in n loving it,but heaps to do!!
WA
1 ... 74, 75, 76

Hey KA glad you are settling in. What a crock.. having no lines, no decent net etc. Am going to have to go back through your pages and look at some picts of your house…

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kexkez
Feb 06, 2013 9:13 am
kexkez
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kpwalker
Feb 07, 2013 9:58 am
doubletoplei
doubletoplei
7 February 2013

Discussion on Entry passage width for narrow lots

Discussion on Entry passage width for narrow lots
VIC

Perhaps I can help illustrate with photos? The Met. sales staff explained the philosophy behind how they design their homes, which actually made…

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doubletoplei
Feb 07, 2013 11:43 am
gpoly
gpoly
7 February 2013

Practical Completion Soon. Stacker Slider concerns

Practical Completion Soon. Stacker Slider concerns
NSW

I'm nearing practical completion on my new home (about 4 weeks away). I have hired a building inspector for the various stages of the build and obviously he will be with…

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gpoly
Feb 07, 2013 1:56 pm
itzeddie
itzeddie
7 February 2013

Shorehaven Alkimos or Alkimos Beach - Help Please!

Shorehaven Alkimos or Alkimos Beach - Help Please!
WA

Also Alkimos Beach has a massive waste water treatment plan as part of the area that they are currently selling, that could have an effect on values?

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itzeddie
Feb 07, 2013 2:03 pm
itzeddie
ugbug
ugbug
7 February 2013

Henley Homes Category 1 Bricks

Henley Homes Category 1 Bricks
VIC

Thanks. We have decided to cool off with the purchase, still deciding which builder to go with and which house plan to choose for a small 10.5m…

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ugbug
Feb 07, 2013 2:27 pm
ugbug
fmac
fmac
7 February 2013

Temporary Accommodation

Temporary Accommodation
NSW

Sounds like a good plan! I hope you manage to find something that will suit you and your family till your lucky enough to move into your home :)

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fmac
Feb 07, 2013 7:03 pm
WildwoodDream
WildwoodDream
7 February 2013

Anyone building in Carramar (wa)

Anyone building in Carramar (wa)
WA

Hi guys, we have also just bought a block in Wildwood Estate! Building the Pacific with Redink Homes :)

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WildwoodDream
Feb 07, 2013 10:45 pm
sazzy91
sazzy91
8 February 2013

Anyone out there built with Great Living Homes ??

Anyone out there built with Great Living Homes ??
1, 2

Hi Mike How did the rest of your build go? I have been looking at GLH as an option but like others war abit concerned with the mixed reviews? How has the house gone…

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sazzy91
Feb 08, 2013 8:41 am
elle
elle
8 February 2013

Anyone building through great living homes?

Anyone building through great living homes?
WA

We are thinking about going with them also..I have heard from a friend in the building industry that they are one of the better quality builders. Having said that I did…

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elle
Feb 08, 2013 9:08 am
Staceys Embassy
Staceys Embassy
8 February 2013

Updated blog and slab supposed to be done next week!!!!!

Updated blog and slab supposed to be done next week!!!!!
VIC

have just updated our blog http://staceysembassy.blogspot.com.au/ The word on the street is that we should have a slab next week!! ::lol:: ::lol:: ::lol:: ::lol:: ::lol::

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Staceys Embassy
Feb 08, 2013 1:03 pm
building-expert
building-expert
8 February 2013

Footings costs & potential blowouts

Footings costs & potential blowouts
SA

Hi Tasha Firstly get a soil test report and secondly shop around with more than one builder and then try to negotiate a fixed price contract with the builder.

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building-expert
Feb 08, 2013 7:34 pm
building-expert
Holmsweethome
Holmsweethome
9 February 2013

Building in honeywood, wandi, WA

Building in honeywood, wandi, WA
WA

Hi, We are building in Honeywood. We have chosen to build with Ross North, our sales agent is Peter Bagshaw. So far so good :D Those of you building in Honeywood, here…

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Holmsweethome
Feb 08, 2013 11:06 pm
Rangi83
Rangi83
9 February 2013

Block Size 448m2

Block Size 448m2
VIC

I have been searching and searching the net and I think I am leaning towrds a 4 bedroom single from PD. Now just need to see how it would look on the block. Time to try…

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Rangi83
Feb 09, 2013 1:08 pm
Rangi83
Nikki_j
Nikki_j
9 February 2013

Plunkett special design home

Plunkett special design home
WA

After a extremely bad start to building with Plunkett we are finally on our way and are 1 week away from council for the second time. We are very happy with the new design…

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Nikki_j
Feb 09, 2013 3:02 pm
tompab
tompab
10 February 2013

Inspectors for which stages? Who to hire? [BRIS]

Inspectors for which stages? Who to hire? [BRIS]
QLD

We didn't end up getting any inspector for the first stage (slab). But the second stage is about to finish shortly (frame) and we are thinking maybe we'll get one for this…

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tompab
Feb 10, 2013 11:38 am
CC101
CC101
10 February 2013

Building with redink homes

Building with redink homes
WA
1 ... 4, 5, 6

hi Aries24 - how are you going? How did u go with your maintenance issues. I hope everything is sorted out for you. I still have a long list of building issues that…

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CC101
Feb 10, 2013 1:37 pm
kasyd
kasyd
10 February 2013

Wisdom Homes Knockdown/Rebuild - anyone done this already?

Wisdom Homes Knockdown/Rebuild - anyone done this already?
NSW

Thanks for the advice. All very helpful. We are basically just attempting to keep our upfront costs minimised as this house seems to tick most of the boxes as far as she…

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kasyd
Feb 10, 2013 7:41 pm
kasyd
lmille32
lmille32
11 February 2013

Large builder or small - price advice

Large builder or small - price advice
WA

Don't forget that many of the smaller builders will allow you to shop around and pick up bargains yourself. This can make you some savings and you can get what you really…

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lmille32
Feb 10, 2013 11:36 pm
lmille32
Rouse30
Rouse30
11 February 2013

Land valuation at The new Rouse hill (Casurina)

Land valuation at The new Rouse hill (Casurina)
NSW

My valuation is done now and ok..thanks to all

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Rouse30
Feb 11, 2013 11:35 am
Dexter
Dexter
11 February 2013

Help: question on site levels

Help: question on site levels
WA

Hi fellow forum members, please could you give your opinion on the following: Both my neighbours houses have slightly sunken driveways so to avoid that I have added…

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Dexter
Feb 11, 2013 11:51 am
robin2013
robin2013
11 February 2013

building a balcony

building a balcony
VIC

the roof is meant for a balcony....do you have any balcony ideas, like putting balustrade or timber or glass?

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robin2013
Feb 11, 2013 1:04 pm
dragonchild
dragonchild
11 February 2013

Question on Porter Davis build - spa and appliances

Question on Porter Davis build - spa and appliances
VIC

The spa option for the Marina 41 lists the Decina Angelique 1495 corner spa. I think the oval spa you see on some plans (the Waldorf comes to mind) is the Decina Duo. Here…

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dragonchild
Feb 11, 2013 2:15 pm
dragonchild
munta
munta
11 February 2013

HIA Top 100 Builders List

HIA Top 100 Builders List
NSW

massive likes to this comment !!

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munta
Feb 11, 2013 4:20 pm
sammymac
sammymac
11 February 2013

Pierlite Starburst LED - Cool or Warm?

Pierlite Starburst LED - Cool or Warm?
SA

Thank you for your response :-) Given that that the scale says that 4000k is almost in the middle, perhaps its more of a natural light?

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sammymac
Feb 11, 2013 4:46 pm
sammymac
seven777
seven777
11 February 2013

Anyone building with Elderton Homes

Anyone building with Elderton Homes
NSW

Hi all, Im new to the forum and trying to find as much info as I currently building with Elderton too. So far so good, I do noticed the slow start but i dont mind because…

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seven777
Feb 11, 2013 8:48 pm
rivkid
rivkid
11 February 2013

Anyone built with Ownit homes in QLD recently???

Anyone built with Ownit homes in QLD recently???
QLD

Hi, I'm looking for any feedback on them as a residential builder. Cheers

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rivkid
Feb 11, 2013 9:15 pm
rasikaambe
rasikaambe
11 February 2013

Building in Wright Canberra

Building in Wright Canberra
ACT

Hi Mike, Yes I have about 1m from front to back. It cost a little fortune for the slab. Hopefully it is worth.

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rasikaambe
Feb 11, 2013 9:39 pm
rusty69911
rusty69911
12 February 2013

LED lighting and 6 Star energy ratings.

LED lighting and 6 Star energy ratings.
VIC

I cant stand down lights either, but they are a necessary evil, I have chosen 180 deg spread comercial grade 15 and 12w, spot down lights are great for magazine picture…

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rusty69911
Feb 11, 2013 11:28 pm
life221
life221
12 February 2013

90 day maintenance

90 day maintenance
ACT

how long did it take your builders to fix things that you have reported for 90 day maintenance period ?

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life221
Feb 12, 2013 7:33 am
twiggens
twiggens
12 February 2013

Site Works on a country block

Site Works on a country block
WA

Have you had any soil testing done? Could be rock underneath which would add a massive amount to site costs.

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twiggens
Feb 12, 2013 8:32 am
twiggens
staceyd
staceyd
12 February 2013

White Roof Tiles.........?????

White Roof Tiles.........?????

We're looking at using Wild rice with a chestnut brick. We can only pick colour boards with our builder and while I'm not 100% sold on the tile colour yet, I've decided…

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staceyd
Feb 12, 2013 8:40 am
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
12 February 2013

Rainwater tank not required - new legislation - remove it!??

Rainwater tank not required - new legislation - remove it!??
QLD

You were being overcharged on the original installation cost and your refund seems very light on. You are getting ripped either way. When it comes down to it, you are now…

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SaveH2O
Feb 12, 2013 3:33 pm
SaveH2O
MR2
MR2
12 February 2013

Occupancy Certificate in NSW

Occupancy Certificate in NSW
NSW

Silly question here, but what has been left out of people's houses and they've still received a certificate? we don't like a lot of what the builders options are and want…

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MR2
Feb 12, 2013 5:09 pm
MR2
SarieM
SarieM
12 February 2013

plunkett domain build perth

plunkett domain build perth
WA

ConSLABulations!!! I hope you figure out how to put up Pics soon (there are threads about posting images)

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SarieM
Feb 12, 2013 9:50 pm
willcres
willcres
13 February 2013

Journey of Building a Wisdom home (Boston 50.7sq)

Journey of Building a Wisdom home (Boston 50.7sq)
NSW
1 ... 42, 43, 44

Thanks, Onewheel. Luckily the haze is not that much, mostly in the study room and front foyer. But still, they need to polish the floor for the $500 we paid. Most…

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willcres
Feb 13, 2013 6:19 am
willcres
ModaBuild
ModaBuild
13 February 2013

Brick selection

Brick selection
NSW

Hi We are weighing up 2 builders at the moment. We are also looking at all the inclusions with each builder, including their brick and roof tile range. Anyone have any…

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ModaBuild
Feb 13, 2013 9:06 am
Mali02
Mali02
13 February 2013

Oakdale 29 through PD

Oakdale 29 through PD
VIC

Ok all dates are noted in the diary. Your appointments will be here before you know it!! We are building at the end of June - it was going to be…

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Mali02
Feb 13, 2013 2:21 pm
Venturai
Venturai
13 February 2013

Venturai's build - Ultimate St Marks HBC, Banksia Grove WA

Venturai's build - Ultimate St Marks HBC, Banksia Grove WA
WA
1 ... 5, 6, 7

I have really enjoyed reading through your thread. We are just in the early stages of choosing Ult St Marks. Any words of wisdom on HBC? How…

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Venturai
Feb 13, 2013 7:30 pm
kittyranch
kittyranch
14 February 2013

Security mesh screens. What is best for view, BAL and cats!

Security mesh screens. What is best for view, BAL and cats!
WA

Hi everyone We are going to need to upgrade our security screens because we are in a bush fire risk area and have to comply with the BAL regs. We also have a really nice…

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kittyranch
Feb 14, 2013 12:28 pm
MR2
MR2
14 February 2013

Problems with a Salesperson

Problems with a Salesperson
SA

Let us know what the builder says :) curious which one it is we did not start building until we had found a sales person that was 100%, found quite a few that were quite ordinary :)

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MR2
Feb 14, 2013 2:23 pm
MR2

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