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MyH1Login
MyH1Login
21 August 2014

Long Island Homes or Granvue???

Long Island Homes or Granvue???
VIC

What did u end up building kbag?

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MyH1Login
Aug 21, 2014 11:38 pm
MyH1Login
Toovey
Toovey
21 August 2014

Contour Plans and Site costs

Contour Plans and Site costs
NSW

Thanks for the advice zozo. I've heard some builders allow for 1m slope before it gets too pricey, I hope that's the case.

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Toovey
Aug 21, 2014 6:44 pm
zozo
zozo
21 August 2014

Turnkey package builders in Brisbane

Turnkey package builders in Brisbane
NSW

Thanks for your replies. The land is at chermside. An in the process of splitting an existing block into 2.

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zozo
Aug 21, 2014 3:08 pm
TinaG
TinaG
21 August 2014

Ugly or not?

Ugly or not?
TAS

it looks very barn-like. In Qld you'd want a verandah or two - but I assume Huon Valley is in Tas? In which case you probably won't be spending much time sitting outside.

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TinaG
Aug 21, 2014 12:28 pm
txateu
txateu
21 August 2014

Building Amalfi 530 with Mainvue

Building Amalfi 530 with Mainvue
VIC
1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Well done! glad you've moved in. I like the tiles and you driveway a lot.

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txateu
Aug 21, 2014 11:22 am
Crazy Cat Lady
Crazy Cat Lady
21 August 2014

Carlisle Homes Construction Times

Carlisle Homes Construction Times
VIC

Hey Tashpaul, yeh we have a completion date of 15/9 and settlement on or before 25/9 :) only 5 more weeks until move in day soooo happy with the finished product

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Crazy Cat Lady
Aug 21, 2014 8:49 am
Crazy Cat Lady
haychhhhh
haychhhhh
20 August 2014

Home Solution by Metricon

Home Solution by Metricon
VIC

Hey? Just wondering if anyone else is building through home solution, if so where, & if your building or already built, how was the whole process? Think you..

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haychhhhh
Aug 20, 2014 11:50 pm
haychhhhh
apageintime
apageintime
20 August 2014

Lifestyle homes Canberra - any experiences

Lifestyle homes Canberra - any experiences
ACT

We are thinking about building a house in Coombs with Lifestyle homes, but I can't find any reviews good or bad about them online. Given the recent spate of builders…

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apageintime
Aug 20, 2014 4:14 pm
Ari+Lito
Ari+Lito
20 August 2014

78XTC's Empire-not long to go now 14.9.09 Photo fest!

78XTC's Empire-not long to go now 14.9.09 Photo fest!
QLD
1 ... 9, 10, 11

Oh and here are some of our external colours (this is the only thing we wish we'd chosen differently!) Roof - black tiles Guttering - Colorbond…

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Ari+Lito
Aug 20, 2014 1:53 pm
jessicana10
jessicana10
20 August 2014

Henley Monterey Lux Q1 - Flooring and Appliances

Henley Monterey Lux Q1 - Flooring and Appliances
VIC

Haha yes I was also thinking of putting a normal door on the laundry if it's next to the garage too as it's more in the hall way then. Our quote included an extra 500mm…

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jessicana10
Aug 20, 2014 1:43 pm
jessicana10
neety0000
neety0000
20 August 2014

Anyone building in Rochedale Estates Brisbane??

Anyone building in Rochedale Estates Brisbane??
QLD
1, 2

Hi Kracka I think that we live next door to your block in the rochedale estates. I see that the block is still vacant and was wondering if you are interested in selling…

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neety0000
Aug 20, 2014 1:32 pm
Matt1
Matt1
20 August 2014

Including contractor price in home loan amount

Including contractor price in home loan amount
VIC

We are with CBA as well and are borrowing for more than the construction costs to do these types of things. The builder will be paid through progress payments and then…

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Matt1
Aug 20, 2014 11:14 am
Matt1
katemorley91
katemorley91
20 August 2014

Building my house with PD

Building my house with PD
VIC

Hi 13Jack :) I am also planning on building the Bermuda. I cant tell you much because we have only just paid the deposit but I would like to know about the experience too!…

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katemorley91
Aug 20, 2014 11:11 am
katemorley91
Tina_H
Tina_H
20 August 2014

Another exterior colour scheme post!

Another exterior colour scheme post!
SA

Hi all, My hubby and I are building in SA and starting to look at our exterior colours. We are on an acreage, with a modern ranch style house design. There will be a large…

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Tina_H
Aug 20, 2014 10:37 am
bashworth
bashworth
20 August 2014

Unexpected pipe

Unexpected pipe
WA

You need to get the builder back to install a lid as access will be required to the pipe in case of blockage Have a look at page 26 of the book at this link

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bashworth
Aug 20, 2014 5:51 am
bashworth
Beazley77
Beazley77
19 August 2014

Anyone bought land in Coogee, WA?

Anyone bought land in Coogee, WA?
WA

300 - 500m2 ish. Mine is a north facing flat 450m2 sand pit.

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Beazley77
Aug 19, 2014 10:57 pm
Beazley77
Jayjay84
Jayjay84
19 August 2014

Swimming pool Waldorf 48

Swimming pool Waldorf 48
VIC

I decided to build a pool in my current home that had no access. Several pool builders came out and discussed options for the digging. Ud be suprised on what amount of…

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Jayjay84
Aug 19, 2014 7:25 pm
Jayjay84
Leksie5000
Leksie5000
19 August 2014

Upgrades at Electricals - Rawson, what fter handover

Upgrades at Electricals - Rawson, what fter handover
NSW

Thanks everyone for your really useful replies I guess we will have downstairs downlights in particular done during the build

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Leksie5000
Aug 19, 2014 7:07 pm
Baulkham Hills
Baulkham Hills
19 August 2014

Essa stone repair. internal door finishes? Other PCI things

Essa stone repair. internal door finishes? Other PCI things
WA

I would get the hair removed and paint redone on that area. For me its a gross factor having some strangers hair stuck on my door.... Regarding the essastone bench top.…

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Baulkham Hills
Aug 19, 2014 3:30 pm
Mellywil
Mellywil
19 August 2014

Knock down rebuild

Knock down rebuild
NSW

We're looking at around $310K for ours. Our demo will be on the cheaper side (we've been quoted around $13K) as our home is unlikely to contain asbestos. This is for a…

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Mellywil
Aug 19, 2014 1:09 pm
shammy
shammy
19 August 2014

Builders acess to land durong construction

Builders acess to land durong construction
VIC

I did raise the question as well, looking forward to their response.

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shammy
Aug 19, 2014 1:01 pm
Emma1906
Emma1906
19 August 2014

Custom build design/floor plan (Sydney) - North facing block

Custom build design/floor plan (Sydney) - North facing block
NSW

You might find your food in the pantry to have a shorter life because of the moisture if you use the dryer. It's more of a design thing that I wouldn't have them combined…

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Emma1906
Aug 19, 2014 11:36 am
Emma1906
caters
caters
19 August 2014

My First House

My First House

For when my momma, dad, and I go to new earth I have designed a house. I have even figured out the dimensions for each room. Basement: Laundry room: 18x10(y*x or x*y? I…

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caters
Aug 19, 2014 7:16 am
Cazpet
Cazpet
17 August 2014

Architect/bespoke design for (almost) the cost of a project

Architect/bespoke design for (almost) the cost of a project
NSW
1, 2

We have just started construction on our "bespoke" architecturally designed house. We overcame all those issues by choosing an architect who is married to the builder! We…

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Cazpet
Aug 17, 2014 10:09 pm
Avenger
Avenger
17 August 2014

Building with New Generation Homes @ St Leonards!

Building with New Generation Homes @ St Leonards!
WA

Congratulations for choosing a good builder in a promising estate. We are building with New Generations Homes in Heron Park (South of the River) and are very familiar of…

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Avenger
Aug 17, 2014 1:47 am
AshShep
AshShep
16 August 2014

My home in the making :)

My home in the making :)
VIC
1, 2

Fingers crossed for saving!!

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AshShep
Aug 16, 2014 12:15 pm
Parkview_rs
Parkview_rs
15 August 2014

Spring Farm Riverside *stage 31*

Spring Farm Riverside *stage 31*
NSW
1 ... 7, 8, 9

hi Riversidedreamin & The Ebs , we bought in release 44 but we aske dthis question to our solicitor and the cornish group put all our deposits into a trust fund so if they…

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Parkview_rs
Aug 15, 2014 3:06 pm
oneness
oneness
15 August 2014

After handover gyprock repair & maintenance painting issues

After handover gyprock repair & maintenance painting issues
WA

We got our own painting contractor to paint walls after handover. Handover was 15 months ago. Subsequently we had a large number of gyprock problems with bubbles, cracks…

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oneness
Aug 15, 2014 2:41 pm
Jonesy83
Jonesy83
15 August 2014

Have Land Titles but cant build yet.

Have Land Titles but cant build yet.
WA

Hi all So I got titles for my land about 4 weeks ago. But Homebuyers say they cant build yet as one of the roads isnt finished yet. I'm wondering how can titles be…

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Jonesy83
Aug 15, 2014 1:33 pm

I would; but I don't know how they can do it, not without completely resurfacing. Maybe they'd be willing to go halves with you in a full polyurethane coating? That's…

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Forg
Aug 15, 2014 10:37 am
whocares
whocares
15 August 2014

Buidling 1st home, Aurora Estate , Wollert (Vic)

Buidling 1st home, Aurora Estate , Wollert (Vic)
VIC

Thanks mate for the link, really appreciate that.

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whocares
Aug 15, 2014 9:06 am
building-expert
building-expert
14 August 2014

Builder needs advance payment before work......advice please

Builder needs advance payment before work......advice please
NSW

Been there, unfortunately done that. DON'T PAY! I'm not kidding. We tried tribunals, MBA intervention, independent advisors, solicitor, the…

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building-expert
Aug 14, 2014 10:34 pm
building-expert
jedman
jedman
14 August 2014

Monument Colorbond roof in eastern suburbs?

Monument Colorbond roof in eastern suburbs?
VIC

hi ive been reading your thread about monument roofs in eastern suburbs of Melbourne - I know this post is from last year but I stumbled on it as we are planning to build…

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jedman
Aug 14, 2014 9:55 pm
MeAndZeph
MeAndZeph
14 August 2014

Building with Summit Homes - Chateau

Building with Summit Homes - Chateau
WA
1, 2

Sounds good - looking forward to following you both! In theory we're not far from scheduling - only thing outstanding now is unconditional finance approval which…

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MeAndZeph
Aug 14, 2014 9:48 pm
Forg
Forg
14 August 2014

Feedback re our plan

Feedback re our plan
QLD

Naaah, dredging-up a dead 7-month-old thread and then…

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Forg
Aug 14, 2014 8:20 pm
nectar
nectar
14 August 2014

Starting Trouble - Demolition

Starting Trouble - Demolition
VIC

It seems some in the building game are very unprofessional :( even if he did suffer a family issue or loss 2 months is a long time. I hope you didn't pay any money to…

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nectar
Aug 14, 2014 5:21 pm
_lucinda
_lucinda
14 August 2014

chandler alfresco in the barossa

chandler alfresco in the barossa
SA
1 ... 24, 25, 26

Congratulations, hachy. So glad it has worked out for you.

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_lucinda
Aug 14, 2014 12:27 pm
_lucinda
nervous1sthomebuyer
nervous1sthomebuyer
14 August 2014

Anyone built with WA Housing need some advise!

Anyone built with WA Housing need some advise!
WA

Hey guys, So i am a really nervous first home buyer and after giving affordable living the flick I have decided to go with WA Housing Centre. Anyway we have been formally…

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nervous1sthomebuyer
Aug 14, 2014 11:07 am
Wandin Valley
Wandin Valley
14 August 2014

is this normal?

is this normal?
WA

The Plumbers may have been excavating. They did on my Slab. lazy slobs left me to move the dirt of it..........at my expense. Ask your site Super if in any doubt.

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Wandin Valley
Aug 14, 2014 12:46 am
Wandin Valley
emjoe1234
emjoe1234
13 August 2014

Building Santorini Manor - Maitland

Building Santorini Manor - Maitland
NSW

Hi Guys Im new to the forum but my partner and myself are building the Santorini Manor with Mcdonald Jones in Maitland. We have our colour meeting in 3 weeks - any tips,…

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emjoe1234
Aug 13, 2014 4:47 pm
Gaggy
Gaggy
13 August 2014

Media Room/ Home Theatre in New Contruction home

Media Room/ Home Theatre in New Contruction home
NSW
1, 2

Wow.. Reminds me of when I first built. I spent $2000+ on a fixed screen. I got a $500 version on ebay and found it to be same quality as the…

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Gaggy
Aug 13, 2014 9:55 am
Gaggy
TOBHAGIRATH
TOBHAGIRATH
13 August 2014

Variation after DA...

Variation after DA...
NSW

Hi Guys, I read in many thread about the variation after the DA and that troubles many of the buyer. would you please make me understand why this variation are coming…

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TOBHAGIRATH
Aug 13, 2014 9:49 am
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newhomenorth
Aug 13, 2014 8:25 am
Leksie5000
Leksie5000
12 August 2014

Ceiling height 2.6m v 2.7 metres

Ceiling height 2.6m v 2.7 metres
NSW

Thank you, yes 2.4 is definitely too low. It was the difference between 2.6 or 2.7 I was curious about. Of course, you can't change the structure later. I will consider…

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Leksie5000
Aug 12, 2014 7:17 pm
Peterpan
Peterpan
12 August 2014

Our build with Celebration Homes

Our build with Celebration Homes
WA
1 ... 4, 5, 6

Hi Rubes, How much did the door upgrade cost?

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Peterpan
Aug 12, 2014 6:55 pm
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joea
Aug 12, 2014 6:03 pm
joea
Stewie D
Stewie D
12 August 2014

Free Software for Timber Home?

Free Software for Timber Home?
NSW

Yeah, I agree - that's real helpful to others ???? Like bpratt - :th: :th: :th: Stewie

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Stewie D
Aug 12, 2014 5:01 pm
Avenger
Avenger
12 August 2014

Independent Building Inspector WA

Independent Building Inspector WA
WA

Thanks Newbuild. We signed with Housepect for our slab inspection. Let's see how it goes. For RAC members they provide 10% discount. AB

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Avenger
Aug 12, 2014 3:24 pm
ddarroch
ddarroch
12 August 2014

Anyone's build with full skillion roof?

Anyone's build with full skillion roof?
WA

Hi Hootie, certainly worth doing, if it's allowed. Good luck.

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ddarroch
Aug 12, 2014 2:41 pm

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