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arcadelt
arcadelt
10 May 2018

Smart lock with door handle for entry door

Smart lock with door handle for entry door
VIC
1, 2

Hi...not every smart lock are the equivalent. There are keyless alternatives, Bluetooth choices, bolts that utilization your unique finger impression, bolts that fit on…

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arcadelt
May 10, 2018 7:50 am
ChrystalMc
ChrystalMc
9 May 2018

Coral Homes Grange 26 Modified - Mornington Facade - Hamlyn

Coral Homes Grange 26 Modified - Mornington Facade - Hamlyn
NSW

Hi Stuey3 Sorry I have been MIA, I cannot really say much on the progress, still waiting for colour variation costs to come back from the 27 March! I cannot believe it.…

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ChrystalMc
May 09, 2018 3:57 pm
ChrystalMc
twolittlepeas
twolittlepeas
9 May 2018

Structural Change post contract with wisdom homes

Structural Change post contract with wisdom homes
NSW

Oh thats good to hear that you were able to change it! You really have to love your house, no regrets.. unless its something you can change after handover. When is your…

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twolittlepeas
May 09, 2018 3:30 pm
lys245
lys245
9 May 2018

Anyone building with Bellriver Homes at The Heights, Riverst

Anyone building with Bellriver Homes at The Heights, Riverst
NSW

Hi Samanthalauren Glad to have found someone else in the development! Sorry for the late reply, I haven't been checking this as often of late. I'll PM you!

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lys245
May 09, 2018 9:38 am
Ryde new built
Ryde new built
8 May 2018

Roselea Homes Custom Build

Roselea Homes Custom Build
NSW
1, 2

Hello....im guessing your build has finished? How was your exeperience? Please upload some pics...

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Ryde new built
May 09, 2018 12:13 am
auzgirl
auzgirl
8 May 2018

Treated pine frame- did yours look like this??

Treated pine frame- did yours look like this??
QLD

JUST JOINED. INTERESTED IN THIS TOPIC AS I HAVE A NEGATIVE THING ABOUT TERMITES, ESPECIALLY IF THEY WANT TO EAT YOUR HOUSE, SOMETHING YOU HAVE PAID A LOT OF MONEY FOR. I…

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auzgirl
May 08, 2018 11:34 pm
Loz81
Loz81
8 May 2018

Building in Underbank

Building in Underbank
NSW

Hi Hayley I will be very keen to see things go with your build. I bought land in stage 7 so have some time to go before i start. Im currently talking to a builder atm and…

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Loz81
May 08, 2018 1:22 pm

Bricks - Building with Wisdom Homes

Bricks - Building with Wisdom Homes

Hi KatDS, I hope you are well. Espresso is one of our most popular bricks! Just to let you know, you can visit one of our selection centres where we can help you with…

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PGH Bricks and Pavers
May 08, 2018 10:48 am
CustomHome42
CustomHome42
7 May 2018

Good Custom builders around Sydney Western

Good Custom builders around Sydney Western
NSW

Try Wisdom Homes they do custom homes

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CustomHome42
May 07, 2018 10:08 pm
Crows nest
Crows nest
7 May 2018

Cladding Type for Hamptons/Qlder

Cladding Type for Hamptons/Qlder
QLD

Hi I’m looking for advice on cladding types for a Hamptons type house. We are considering James Hardie Scyon linea 180mm versus weathertex classic smooth 200mm.…

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Crows nest
May 07, 2018 10:28 am
building-expert
building-expert
7 May 2018

Building contract cancellation & going with another builder

Building contract cancellation & going with another builder
1, 2

aferraro says "You could still claim for non liquidated damages which can include rent and loan interest if you have moved out. Just because you have waived your right…

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building-expert
May 07, 2018 8:47 am
building-expert
Lee54
Lee54
7 May 2018

Building a Granny Flat on a budget - QLD

Building a Granny Flat on a budget - QLD
QLD

PS I think it's a bad idea to have the bathroom as ensuite. Do you really want visitors tromping through your bedroom to go to the loo? I want mine to have other access...

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Lee54
May 07, 2018 6:48 am

Hi all I have no background in building . I built a house from builder on land which had slope at the rear left end. The house is built in 3 steps & The rear house slab…

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SmartRenovator
May 07, 2018 12:21 am
twoblues
twoblues
6 May 2018

Precise placement of steel pole bolts into concrete footings

Precise placement of steel pole bolts into concrete footings
NSW

Lol... thanks Structural Guy. The EzyHomes team have a rigging team who will erect the superstructure, install Colourbond roofing and place yellow tongue flooring in a…

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twoblues
May 06, 2018 8:41 pm
Trent Smith
Trent Smith
6 May 2018

Tips for building with Dechellis

Tips for building with Dechellis
SA

My tip is DO NOT sign your 3rd floor plan draft and leave structural things to final selections. We wanted a slab set down 70mm for our alfresco but the plan said 50mm. We…

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Trent Smith
May 06, 2018 3:47 pm
Joker
Joker
6 May 2018

Any changes possible after tender?

Any changes possible after tender?
VIC

Peast thanks fo rthe reply. I joind the FB group

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Joker
May 06, 2018 3:34 pm
Kearney1983
Kearney1983
6 May 2018

GJ Gardner or Clarendon homes

GJ Gardner or Clarendon homes

Hi, First time user of this website so I have no idea what I’m doing on here so bare with me :) My wife and I are looking to build out at Silverdale and have narrowed it…

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Kearney1983
May 06, 2018 8:22 am
Kat1
Kat1
5 May 2018

Caesarstone warranty with undermount sink

Caesarstone warranty with undermount sink

Hi wondering if anyone may be able to help. I have just had my kitchen installed and had asked for the sink to be mounted above the stone as I was told that if we went…

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Kat1
May 05, 2018 7:08 pm
Aarya
Aarya
5 May 2018

JG king - Odyssey 2

JG king - Odyssey 2
VIC
1, 2

Hi Cinda, Your house looks beautiful.congrats for your achievements. We are also building with Jg kings and selected odyssey 2 with bliss facade. Just wondering how long…

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Aarya
May 05, 2018 1:40 pm
Aarya
Aarya
5 May 2018

Contract signing with Jg kings

Contract signing with Jg kings

Hi Just wondering how long it takes from colour selection to contract signing .... We have been given date for colour selection and tender appointment on June .

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Aarya
May 05, 2018 1:23 pm
steel
steel
4 May 2018

Building 2 storey with APG Homes in WA – Our build thread

Building 2 storey with APG Homes in WA – Our build thread
WA
1, 2, 3, 4

How much did your builder charge you to break into your bathroom glass with the wall?

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steel
May 04, 2018 10:20 am
PVBuild
PVBuild
4 May 2018

KDR: Metricon Signature Split Level Sloping Block

KDR: Metricon Signature Split Level Sloping Block
VIC
1 ... 8, 9, 10

Hey Chris, place in Coburg called Magic Furniture. Looks like a divebon the outside but they have some seriously nice things, everything Aussie made so custom if you want.

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PVBuild
May 04, 2018 9:46 am

Henley Homes

Henley Homes
VIC
1 ... 126, 127, 128

Think again if you are going to build with Henley. This is my recent experience. There was a water leakage from the roof along the walls. I contacted Hanley emergency…

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firsttime_homies1401
May 04, 2018 12:32 am
firsttime_homies1401
Home_17
Home_17
3 May 2018

Opening under the driveway

Opening under the driveway

We are building in a little flooding zoon and DA approval has been required to be opening Min size of 1m*0.15mH under the driveway. Does any one know about this or have…

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Home_17
May 03, 2018 4:04 pm
shc
shc
3 May 2018

Sloping slab on a slightly sloping lot

Sloping slab on a slightly sloping lot

Thanks for your reply. My intention was not to save money. Two issues, each retaining wall takes around 20cm off the frontage, so 40cm lost. And When we do our own…

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shc
May 03, 2018 2:36 pm
Mt.view
Mt.view
3 May 2018

Newbie Advice on House size

Newbie Advice on House size

On one side with just 10k extra for 3.3SQ in internal space seem to be an bargain. On the other side, do you need the extra 3.3SQ? We are building a 42SQ house on 477m2…

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Mt.view
May 03, 2018 12:37 pm
Mt.view

We went with Stone for our bristol28, here are some pics

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cranbourne23
May 03, 2018 10:04 am
larry1124
larry1124
3 May 2018

Question regarding Piers

Question regarding Piers
QLD

Hi Caydenn, so surprised to see you have so many piers in your slab. How much additional cost you paid for the slab piers? My block is classified as "H2" but the builder…

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larry1124
May 03, 2018 2:29 am
tand
tand
3 May 2018

Feedback on Hall&Hart Homes

Feedback on Hall&Hart Homes
NSW

Hi Merry, Ask the Hall & Hart team at Kellyville and they might be able to assist. The sites are closed off so you can't go in but you can get a feel for the build from…

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tand
May 03, 2018 1:18 am

Building in Spring Farm (Parkview) Section5B Corbett Close

Building in Spring Farm (Parkview) Section5B Corbett Close
NSW

Thank you the only issue is the builder has gone up now by $70K plus the out of court difference is around $25K so around $100K out of pocket if we built back in…

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Frustrating Games
May 02, 2018 7:44 pm
ravsingh21
ravsingh21
2 May 2018

Occupancy cert

Occupancy cert
NSW

In our case, our builder organised getting the interim occupation certificate for us and we had it a couple of weeks after the handover meeting. We'll need to get the…

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ravsingh21
May 02, 2018 1:08 pm
ny8wolf
ny8wolf
1 May 2018

mirvac v latitude37 v comdain

mirvac v latitude37 v comdain

anyone with experience with custom building with any of those three? I've narrowed it down to these three options with Comdain looking slightly expensive and other two…

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ny8wolf
May 01, 2018 9:46 pm
r_13
r_13
1 May 2018

Glendale 45 vs 50

Glendale 45 vs 50

What are 'mushroom' doors?

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r_13
May 01, 2018 8:33 pm
r_13
bestspecials
bestspecials
1 May 2018

Brooklyn 14 Coral

Brooklyn 14 Coral
NSW

We are building with Coral in North Brisbane and have had a great experience so far. They are currently doing our roof. Other people I have spoken to in North Brisbane…

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bestspecials
May 01, 2018 3:32 pm
bestspecials
parlayman
parlayman
1 May 2018

Horizon Marsden park!

Horizon Marsden park!
NSW
1, 2

Thanks for the update on the registration Jay-Tee. We have an FB group for future Horizon residents if you're interested. Cheers!

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parlayman
May 01, 2018 10:27 am
Hurrow
Hurrow
1 May 2018

Fencing issue in Victoria

Fencing issue in Victoria
VIC

Hi Mrs_W, Thanks very much for your insights! The neighbor has sold the land to the developer that we purchased from originally. I spoke to the developer on the phone…

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Hurrow
May 01, 2018 7:53 am

Thanks, no the bricks are called chiffon, it’s an urban one range. The lighting can make such a difference, here is one from the front

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CamillaS
Apr 30, 2018 8:47 pm
CamillaS
dillongl
dillongl
30 April 2018

GJ Gardner Mandalay 282 Bundanoon

GJ Gardner Mandalay 282 Bundanoon
NSW

Yaaaaaaayyyyy. PCI booked for Wednesday 2nd May, can’t wait 😊 https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic. ... 5#p1707925

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dillongl
Apr 30, 2018 2:26 pm
dillongl
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
30 April 2018

Ross North, Dale Alcock and Atrium Homes - experiences on ea

Ross North, Dale Alcock and Atrium Homes - experiences on ea
WA

Shieldsy Couldn't agree more with communications and on site checking. Unfortunately Sales & Prestart Employees don't build homes that is left to Low cost/ rate…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Apr 30, 2018 9:37 am
StructuralBIMGuy
lolly72
lolly72
29 April 2018

Occupancy Certificate

Occupancy Certificate

When you receive your occupancy certificate, should you receive all the other documentation with it like the waterproofing, termite barrier, double glazing, insulation…

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lolly72
Apr 29, 2018 6:54 pm
aussieta
aussieta
29 April 2018

[Post Deleted]

[Post Deleted]
NSW

regs are 500mm between gas meter and meter box or ignition source so joanna yours is non compliant with that powerpoint there as to bedroom i dont believe there is a…

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aussieta
Apr 29, 2018 2:17 pm
aussieta
arcadelt
arcadelt
29 April 2018

Prices for items that weren't installed in house

Prices for items that weren't installed in house

If this is after the house is built, I suspect the outdoor tap will be a bit more than pandibabi has suggested.

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arcadelt
Apr 29, 2018 9:19 am
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r_13
Apr 29, 2018 9:04 am
r_13
sparky_JsP
sparky_JsP
29 April 2018

Portifino HGWA - Homegroup Karnup WA

Portifino HGWA - Homegroup Karnup WA
WA
1, 2

Hi JaNelly, Following along, nice spot Karnup! Pitty about the water tank location, but yes higher ceilings is a win!

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sparky_JsP
Apr 29, 2018 8:35 am
sparky_JsP
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Eskay
Apr 29, 2018 12:01 am
Eskay
jamesn
jamesn
28 April 2018

New family home - Metricon Vantage - freeback please!!

New family home - Metricon Vantage - freeback please!!
VIC
1, 2

Thanks r_13 Great to learn, if you found any tips to proceed to build please message me as I am still learning

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jamesn
Apr 28, 2018 8:57 pm
San-C
San-C
28 April 2018

MJH - Miami 16 Builders - Classic cladded facade -Pictures?

MJH - Miami 16 Builders - Classic cladded facade -Pictures?
NSW

Hi guys, We're just waiting on land registering and then we start our Miami build. We've also gone for the classic fascade. Just wondering if you have any pics?? 😄😄

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San-C
Apr 28, 2018 3:39 pm
aferraro
aferraro
28 April 2018

Contract Pitfalls?

Contract Pitfalls?

Keep the PC and PS items to an absolute minimum. Tell the builder to get quotes at this stage, not later. This will require a longer time as the builder will be required…

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aferraro
Apr 28, 2018 3:37 am
Best Wishes
Best Wishes
27 April 2018

$19800.00 FOR H2 SLAB UPGRADE ? HELP ME

$19800.00 FOR H2 SLAB UPGRADE ? HELP ME

HI, i building Glendale 45 home with Metricon. They charge me $ 19800 for slab upgrade M to H2 and $ 3900 for site cut and fill.My block is pretty flat and almost dead…

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Best Wishes
Apr 27, 2018 9:44 pm

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