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Rowena
Dec 14, 2009 6:31 pm
Rowena
kavother
kavother
14 December 2009

Warning signs of a builder going under

Warning signs of a builder going under
VIC

Hi Andrew, Yeah, we have had nothing but good vibes too and are really happy with the company, but you know... I think I have been reading too…

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kavother
Dec 14, 2009 9:43 pm

I posted a topic this morning about that but I can't find it now. I am not sure if it is deleted or not because I have not got any message from the system or moderator…

Guest
Jan 01, 1970 10:00 am
freddyflop
freddyflop
15 December 2009

Retaining Wall - Who is responsible?

Retaining Wall - Who is responsible?

I got an email back from my CSC (much quicker than i anticipated) and she has advised that they are not planning on doing any cut/fill on that particular boundary, as the…

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freddyflop
Dec 15, 2009 8:15 am
mikeptl
mikeptl
15 December 2009

PPA deposit...is this refundable if pull out early?

PPA deposit...is this refundable if pull out early?
WA

Wondering if anyone has this experience before. I have signed the PPA with a builder (put in a deposit as well) and wanted to pull out if possible. I believe they haven't…

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mikeptl
Dec 15, 2009 8:29 am
oze
oze
15 December 2009

What is DA?

What is DA?
VIC

Great, thank you Kek! :D

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oze
Dec 15, 2009 8:43 am
oze
jane2512
jane2512
15 December 2009

Building with JG King Homes

Building with JG King Homes
VIC

Well finally back again... it's been a hectic few months... We decided on JG King in the end and signed contracts the day the FHOG&B started dwindling down (end Oct). …

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jane2512
Dec 15, 2009 10:49 am
kes1984
kes1984
15 December 2009

will you / do you miss building? Will you ever build again?

will you / do you miss building? Will you ever build again?
VIC

Interesting to read everyone's replies. Seems most of us would build again. I think definitely knowing what to expect and what comes next would take a lot of the stress…

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kes1984
Dec 15, 2009 10:52 am
roxy1210
roxy1210
15 December 2009

Austral bricks to match grey colour scheme??

Austral bricks to match grey colour scheme??
VIC

Hi Roxy, We are about to build a Homebuyers Centre (Boutique homes) house (Retreat 25), we are about the get to contract stage, just wondered how…

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roxy1210
Dec 15, 2009 12:52 pm
jeremy_ville
jeremy_ville
15 December 2009

Places Homes

Places Homes
VIC
1, 2

well that frustrates us cara, we should be at pace with you but our admin cant even give us a date that she will pass on our file! i think were going to have to get…

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jeremy_ville
Dec 15, 2009 5:01 pm
jeremy_ville
netadelle
netadelle
15 December 2009

Retaining Options

Retaining Options

umm we paid a retaining wall company. But you can call Outback sleepers for a pricehttp://www.outbacksleepers.com.au/index.htm ok I have a…

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netadelle
Dec 15, 2009 8:04 pm
netadelle
ozzybird
ozzybird
15 December 2009

AT's build - Handover 11/12 - 79 day build!

AT's build - Handover 11/12 - 79 day build!
QLD
1, 2, 3, 4

::celeb:: ::celeb:: ::celeb:: How exciting. I will definately knock on your door and introduce myself. Problem is we visit the site first thing in the morning or last thing at night. …

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ozzybird
Dec 15, 2009 9:04 pm
ani
ani
16 December 2009

Tim's House in WA with HBC

Tim's House in WA with HBC
WA
1 ... 17, 18, 19

Oh, and you have a landrover to go next to your hummer in the garage! :lol: Sorry I didn't reply with much when you told me about your keys. I was meant to be working :lol:

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ani
Dec 16, 2009 12:22 am
ani
makoby
makoby
16 December 2009

Boral Mocha

Boral Mocha
VIC

keep in mind what look you want on the INSIDE of the house. Although we LOVE the look of the dark on the ourside, we have chosen really light colours inside and therefore…

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makoby
Dec 16, 2009 2:08 pm
Maniradha10
Maniradha10
16 December 2009

Help me to identify these issues before PCI next week...

Help me to identify these issues before PCI next week...
VIC

Hey Tim Good to know you are happy with the build. 4 months is really good. Yeah, Glendale 28, and you know what- I checked out the bench at the display home in Tarneit-…

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Maniradha10
Dec 16, 2009 2:35 pm
buildingwithhamra
buildingwithhamra
16 December 2009

erecting a fence and payment??

erecting a fence and payment??

It can often take a lot longer than a few weeks to organise quotes and a time for the fencer to come out and do the actual work, who owned the…

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buildingwithhamra
Dec 16, 2009 7:29 pm
Lex
Lex
16 December 2009

Electricity Run Allowance

Electricity Run Allowance

OK, I know that Telstra will definitely charge you to connect, and it's $299. Have a look at this…

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Lex
Dec 16, 2009 8:47 pm
Lex
71monaro
71monaro
16 December 2009

Introducing a new land owner in Blackwood Park.

Introducing a new land owner in Blackwood Park.
SA

Hello, And welcome. We are building not to far away from you! We had a look at Blackwood Park, but it was to far away from where my hubby's…

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71monaro
Dec 16, 2009 9:44 pm
all the sand
all the sand
16 December 2009

Newbie - with a non standard house

Newbie - with a non standard house

I love your house, very different to anything else i have seen on here and i am too a fan of different!! Im also completely in love with your kitchen.......everyone on…

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all the sand
Dec 16, 2009 10:07 pm
kyton
kyton
17 December 2009

owner variations

owner variations
VIC

We had ours written into our contract - ie owner to provide ..........., builder to install. Make sure you ask exactly when everything will be needed by - a lot of items…

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kyton
Dec 17, 2009 11:05 am
kyton
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Helyn
Dec 17, 2009 11:40 am
Helyn
btherl
btherl
17 December 2009

how much do you pay M3tr!con when signing contracts?

how much do you pay M3tr!con when signing contracts?

I found M to be very accommodating with letting us pay the deposit later after contract signing. And we didn't even need to delay. We ended up paying it about 2 months…

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btherl
Dec 17, 2009 3:59 pm
btherl
dreamer888
dreamer888
17 December 2009

Thoughts on dennis family homes and colorbond roofing.

Thoughts on dennis family homes and colorbond roofing.

I have handover on Friday. It will be a 21 week build for me. I have been very happy with…

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dreamer888
Dec 17, 2009 4:00 pm
kek
kek
17 December 2009

Render colour suggestions please!

Render colour suggestions please!

Can you give us a bit more info? Roof colour? Bricks? Window frames? Spouting/fascias? Front door? ::lol::

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kek
Dec 17, 2009 6:30 pm
kek
Cabinfever
Cabinfever
17 December 2009

Ode to the McMansion

Ode to the McMansion
TAS

Also it seems that builders make it uneconomical to build smaller houses. You "pay for the privilege" of going small which seems very odd. You'd think you'd pay a premium…

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Cabinfever
Dec 17, 2009 7:45 pm
Cabinfever
SKS
SKS
17 December 2009

Marks On Colourbond Roof

Marks On Colourbond Roof
WA

Thanks. I'm sure this forum stops builders having to answer some stupid questions!!. So they will wash off when it next rains in Perth.....maybe March!.

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SKS
Dec 17, 2009 8:48 pm
Lunchtime
Lunchtime
17 December 2009

Anyone building with Ashford?

Anyone building with Ashford?

Thank you for sharing your experiences with Ashford homes, we had our eye on one of their designs but now i think we will give them a miss. This isnt the only thread i…

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Lunchtime
Dec 17, 2009 9:06 pm
just Erin
just Erin
17 December 2009

Adding 'some' eaves??/ Opinions please

Adding 'some' eaves??/ Opinions please

We were disappointed to find out the design of house we had chosen didn't come with a facade that included eaves. We have always shunned houses…

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just Erin
Dec 17, 2009 10:03 pm
just Erin
poppamatic
poppamatic
17 December 2009

Our Challenging Build

Our Challenging Build
QLD

Sorry to hear that your build is causing you pain so early....things can only get better :) Which contract did you sign? As for the drott cost, >$1,000 is excessive. I…

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poppamatic
Dec 17, 2009 10:15 pm
MadCow
MadCow
18 December 2009

Wall colour to go with Kempas or Blackbutt flooring .... ?

Wall colour to go with Kempas or Blackbutt flooring .... ?

Kempas is a reddish colour from memory and Blackbutt is quite a light colour. Best to take a sample of the timber to your colour selection appointment. We have done it…

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MadCow
Dec 18, 2009 8:17 am
kes1984
kes1984
18 December 2009

Handover

Handover

yeah, my house has had 3 cleans now. Handover is this afternoon. I was there when they did the second clean and it was hardly a clean. They used a very small basic vacuum,…

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kes1984
Dec 18, 2009 10:23 am
kes1984
kes1984
18 December 2009

Kitchen before tiles????

Kitchen before tiles????

yeah, my cabinets were in about 6 weeks before the tiles went down.

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kes1984
Dec 18, 2009 10:24 am
deletedpenguin
deletedpenguin
18 December 2009

Is it ok for someone to walk through your house?

Is it ok for someone to walk through your house?
QLD
1, 2, 3

i went through one place the same as ours when it was framed up, but wouldn't think of doing it anywhere near lockup stage, it just wouldn't…

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deletedpenguin
Dec 18, 2009 2:57 pm
deletedpenguin
Piper+1
Piper+1
18 December 2009

land.vic.gov.au - updated how often??

land.vic.gov.au - updated how often??
VIC

I'm glad I'm not the only one that checks daily! :D Mine was up there this morning too. Now I know my house number - 36! I'm very happy! P.

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Piper+1
Dec 18, 2009 3:09 pm
glitch69
glitch69
18 December 2009

Has Anyone done Permeable/Green Driveways in WA?

Has Anyone done Permeable/Green Driveways in WA?
WA

Hi, Rather than have the usual concrete/paved driveway. I have been trying to find out about permeable or green driveways. E.g. www.enviroconcrete.com.au Has anyone…

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glitch69
Dec 18, 2009 3:45 pm
lindsay123
lindsay123
18 December 2009

Gold Coast new home build - which company to use???

Gold Coast new home build - which company to use???
QLD

Hi guys, Im new to the forum and new to home building...so go easy on me :D ive owned 2 houses in the past but am looking to build this time and as ive never built before…

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lindsay123
Dec 18, 2009 4:22 pm
lindsay123
lindsay123
18 December 2009

Can anyone recommend a trustworthy builder?

Can anyone recommend a trustworthy builder?
QLD

Hi dave, Im hoping youve found yourself a good builder. Have you been able to secure one yet, as im also on the lookout for a good builder on the coast. who was it whio…

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lindsay123
Dec 18, 2009 4:43 pm
buildingwithhamra
buildingwithhamra
18 December 2009

Pegs along boundary?

Pegs along boundary?
VIC

That peg is exactly one meter from the boundary.

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buildingwithhamra
Dec 18, 2009 8:02 pm
Helyn
Helyn
18 December 2009

Neighbour asking permission to move closer to boundary

Neighbour asking permission to move closer to boundary

In our council, walls need to be 900mm from boundary if they have any windows in them, but windowless walls, usually garages, can be on boundary if agreed. Our garage wall…

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Helyn
Dec 18, 2009 8:29 pm
Helyn
Aimen
Aimen
18 December 2009

ANYONE BUILDING A RIVA WITH METRC*N??

ANYONE BUILDING A RIVA WITH METRC*N??

Hi to all just wondering if anyone is, please post your colours, facade option and any other helpfull info. thanks

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Aimen
Dec 18, 2009 10:14 pm
Aimen
kek
kek
19 December 2009

Colorbond Roof - What goes where and when?

Colorbond Roof - What goes where and when?
NSW

Tiled roofs usually get done after spouting and fascia too. If you think about it, the roofing has to overlap the spouting so that water runs off properly ....so it makes…

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kek
Dec 19, 2009 11:44 am
kek
bobbin_84
bobbin_84
19 December 2009

Leabrook Mk3

Leabrook Mk3

Thanks for your ideas! Maybe we could put a sliding door into the bathroom, and move the linen cupboard into the laundry, giving us some more space... hadn't really…

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bobbin_84
Dec 19, 2009 5:35 pm
bobbin_84
Dollar
Dollar
19 December 2009

Boral Espresso Brick Issue

Boral Espresso Brick Issue

Wow. Good to hear they are the same bricks you chose from the sample you saw. We think our Boral bricks have a tinge of cream/yellow in them compared to the sample we saw…

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Dollar
Dec 19, 2009 6:19 pm
erin
erin
19 December 2009

Is this an ok quote for slashing my block of land?

Is this an ok quote for slashing my block of land?
VIC

try a guy called classy grassy he does my block in berwick and does a great job. munns parks and gardens used to do it but they are too busy now they do all the council stuff

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erin
Dec 19, 2009 9:58 pm
BZaurora
BZaurora
20 December 2009

Risks associated with living near power lines?

Risks associated with living near power lines?
VIC
1, 2, 3

Hi everyone, for those who are considering whether to buy or build near power lines due to emf etc.. have a read through the websites below, its got lots of information on…

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BZaurora
Dec 20, 2009 5:33 pm
Rosienchris
Rosienchris
21 December 2009

Very excited newbie!

Very excited newbie!
WA

Hi All! We are newbies to this site, looks fantastic! We are building The Pavillion house by Celebration Homes and have been dying to find people in the boat as us! We…

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Rosienchris
Dec 21, 2009 12:06 am
Rosienchris
Purple Butterfly
Purple Butterfly
21 December 2009

RED INK HOMES - Question on Prices and Prestart.

RED INK HOMES - Question on Prices and Prestart.
WA
1, 2

You need a photobucket account or similar, then you post the tag. HTH.

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Purple Butterfly
Dec 21, 2009 12:14 am
Purple Butterfly
2pais
2pais
21 December 2009

Council Crossover

Council Crossover

Hi ok180 Your pics where so small i could not clearly understand if the driveway u have is stopping at the footpath or continuing over till the street. R u in…

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2pais
Dec 21, 2009 7:39 am
kateypink
kateypink
21 December 2009

independent building inspector

independent building inspector
VIC

We are in Taylors Hill. I dont really understand the inspection process, I gather before handover we get a final inspection and therefore can employ our own independant…

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kateypink
Dec 21, 2009 9:02 pm

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