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laurend
laurend
10 June 2010

Fixing thigs after Handover: what to put in agreement?

Fixing thigs after Handover: what to put in agreement?

Never mind. Our builder has come to the party and booked everything in and it will all be done by next week! Most of it was done today!

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laurend
Jun 10, 2010 7:49 pm
laurend
ECOECO
ECOECO
11 June 2010

another overhang thread: not wood frame but the sliding door

another overhang thread: not wood frame but the sliding door

Not quite getting your picture... the sliding door sill should rest a small amount on the slab along its length... the bit that sits out is supported once the bricks are…

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ECOECO
Jun 11, 2010 8:16 am
ECOECO

Consequences of Not Landscaping your house straight away

Consequences of Not Landscaping your house straight away
VIC

Front yard: "Even if it doesn't bother you, it'll probably piss your neighbours off." Quite a valid point. These days it's difficult enough to fit into a new community.…

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Aesthetic Landscapes
Jun 11, 2010 11:08 am
Belial
Belial
11 June 2010

Conveyancing Help Please

Conveyancing Help Please
VIC

Hi Nisha, Pm Sent.

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Belial
Jun 11, 2010 12:45 pm
Belial
jimbo1
jimbo1
11 June 2010

COMMENTS ON HAND DRAWINGS BEFORE THEY GET DRAWN UP PLEASE

COMMENTS ON HAND DRAWINGS BEFORE THEY GET DRAWN UP PLEASE

Hi Mrs P - I'd look at refiguring the ensuite/walk in robe, at the moment you can see straight into the robe from the hallway. If your other half is anything like most it…

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jimbo1
Jun 11, 2010 1:52 pm
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kiwi
Jun 11, 2010 4:39 pm
kiwi
kikin
kikin
11 June 2010

Narrower pantry entrance

Narrower pantry entrance

Thanks for everyone's comments. They are so useful for me!! Thanks for your support!! In my case, as the pantry door has not been fixed, that means the fixing stage has…

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kikin
Jun 11, 2010 7:32 pm
Lex
Lex
12 June 2010

Window service

Window service
NSW
1, 2

Thanks, Ed, you're a legend!! :: :: :D I hope the builder will sort it out, but if not, I love to know that there is a Plan B ... thank you!!

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Lex
Jun 12, 2010 7:15 pm
Lex
mohamed
mohamed
13 June 2010

HUNT CLUB-GENERAL DISCUSSION/INFO UPDATE CENTRE

HUNT CLUB-GENERAL DISCUSSION/INFO UPDATE CENTRE
VIC

Hi future hunt club neighbors. i have noticed that there are quiet a few people here building in the hunt club estate cranbourne and i was thinking this would be the…

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mohamed
Jun 13, 2010 12:16 pm
Marclau
Marclau
13 June 2010

WildFire Management Overlay - Possible Class Action

WildFire Management Overlay - Possible Class Action
VIC

Seeking all people who have been affected by this redicoulus new action by the governments and councils... See my link here: viewtopic.php?f=1&t=34773 Apologies by this…

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Marclau
Jun 13, 2010 12:20 pm
Marclau
camyperth
camyperth
13 June 2010

Booque's Build 2010

Booque's Build 2010
1, 2

Looks fantastic :z: :z: WELL DONE :: :: ::

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camyperth
Jun 13, 2010 12:27 pm
Aussie_Chik
Aussie_Chik
13 June 2010

floor tile costs

floor tile costs

Thanks everyone I will recalculate costs and see which come sout better.

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Aussie_Chik
Jun 13, 2010 2:53 pm
nemisis
nemisis
13 June 2010

How to deal with wrong bricks work issue?

How to deal with wrong bricks work issue?

It's quite simple, what bricks did you choose and what bricks did the Builder deliver.

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nemisis
Jun 13, 2010 6:29 pm
jessie87
jessie87
13 June 2010

Feather White from Wattyl

Feather White from Wattyl

Thanks :) we went down and we chose double strength! I just saw a pic where it was more yellow but I think they may have got the wrong colour name.... its definitely more…

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jessie87
Jun 13, 2010 11:59 pm
CiNnY
CiNnY
14 June 2010

Whittlesea Council - Building Envelope - Retaining walls

Whittlesea Council - Building Envelope - Retaining walls
VIC

When I went in to the council to ask about permits for the shed, outdoor area and retaining wall in the back corner around our easement they told me that if the retaining…

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CiNnY
Jun 14, 2010 11:28 am
angieg
angieg
14 June 2010

Burbank Home - How long to build?

Burbank Home - How long to build?
VIC

Thanks... I will just keep waiting.

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angieg
Jun 14, 2010 1:34 pm
Bam
Bam
14 June 2010

Doing your own soil test and site survey

Doing your own soil test and site survey
VIC

We paid $308 for a soil test :)

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Bam
Jun 14, 2010 3:33 pm
Bam
GlenroyBuild
GlenroyBuild
14 June 2010

Large builders using non brick-veneer?

Large builders using non brick-veneer?
VIC

Hi I am planning a demolish/build in Glenroy Melbourne. I am really keen on aerated brick or other ICF type building materials. Can anyone recommend if there are any big…

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GlenroyBuild
Jun 14, 2010 6:01 pm
Infidel
Infidel
14 June 2010

Building a house-Price Negotiation

Building a house-Price Negotiation
WA

Hi Guys I am considering building a 2 storey, 4 bed , 2 bath, with APG homes. I have read the reviews about them and the quality of their work. Guess I wanted to know 2…

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Infidel
Jun 14, 2010 7:05 pm
bindala
bindala
14 June 2010

Carlisle homes - Smart wiring

Carlisle homes - Smart wiring

Hi ibfragalot99, Juts a query about FTTH connection. I wasn't known about this FTTH connection when we signed our…

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bindala
Jun 14, 2010 8:42 pm
upgraders
upgraders
14 June 2010

M3tr1c0n*** skirts/arcs/doors first or cabinetry??

M3tr1c0n*** skirts/arcs/doors first or cabinetry??

Bricking at our place has been going on for about 1 month. I don't know how M3tr1c0n can get their ordering wrong. Our roof tiles were short, they had to order another 2…

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upgraders
Jun 14, 2010 10:10 pm
Booque
Booque
14 June 2010

Adam's first house, Belvedere Hills - Wanneroo WA

Adam's first house, Belvedere Hills - Wanneroo WA
WA

Wow, that was super fast to lock-up stage. Now we have to try to take photos without the glare of the windows.

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Booque
Jun 14, 2010 11:15 pm
Booque
elastic
elastic
15 June 2010

FHOG Extentsion...How to write the letter and show proof

FHOG Extentsion...How to write the letter and show proof

Refer to your UIN number in bold writing at the start of the letter. State that you signed the contract knowing that it was reasonably foreseeable that you would have…

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elastic
Jun 15, 2010 9:17 am
Howie
Howie
15 June 2010

How Long - Double Storey?

How Long - Double Storey?

Slab down Jan 28th for us.. expected handover 1st week of August. So roughly just over 6 months.

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Howie
Jun 15, 2010 9:55 am
Howie
rod&jenn
rod&jenn
15 June 2010

Smart wiring or FTTH package via Burbank Homes ..

Smart wiring or FTTH package via Burbank Homes ..
VIC

Sorry about that i'm new here all i did was tried to help by passing the info to this person as i found your info in another thread no bad intentions and yes my brother…

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rod&jenn
Jun 15, 2010 10:06 am
rod&jenn
prasanna_gg
prasanna_gg
15 June 2010

Westbury 26 (Carlisle) colour selection and upgrade ideas

Westbury 26 (Carlisle) colour selection and upgrade ideas
VIC

Hi all, This forum has been of great help to make some of my early decisions. Tons of useful information here! I have decided to build a Westbury 26 (Carlisle Homes) in…

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prasanna_gg
Jun 15, 2010 12:30 pm
Yellow
Yellow
15 June 2010

Second soil test after demolition

Second soil test after demolition

Hi Yellow, we are hanging out for the completion of the demo ~ they have started taking our old house down last week ~ as then we will have…

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Yellow
Jun 15, 2010 1:22 pm
mb@147a
mb@147a
15 June 2010

Need advise on my floor plans .... Pleeeeeeaaase!!!

Need advise on my floor plans .... Pleeeeeeaaase!!!

I think the proportions of your house are lovely. I'd definitely keep the upstairs living. As your daughter grows an additional living space will be more valuable than a…

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mb@147a
Jun 15, 2010 1:40 pm
Oceanus2
Oceanus2
15 June 2010

Neighbour erected fence without my knowledge!

Neighbour erected fence without my knowledge!

Any update on the fencing situation, Booque?

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Oceanus2
Jun 15, 2010 2:36 pm
Tinks
Tinks
15 June 2010

How do you stop yourself from visiting daily?

How do you stop yourself from visiting daily?
1, 2

I say the don't stop visiting. I live on the property where my house is getting built and I'm glad that I do as the builder has had to be stopped because of all the…

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Tinks
Jun 15, 2010 2:37 pm
Eskay40
Eskay40
15 June 2010

Got my soil test report

Got my soil test report
VIC

Hi S&M, not quite sure where Truganina is but I also need a P class slab and the price in SE Melbourne was very similar to yours. SK

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Eskay40
Jun 15, 2010 5:30 pm
Eskay40
nemisis
nemisis
15 June 2010

Lockup Stage - Inspection???

Lockup Stage - Inspection???

interesting topic, I thought alot more responses would've come through.

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nemisis
Jun 15, 2010 6:17 pm
InPakenham
InPakenham
15 June 2010

High quote for upgrade to double garage

High quote for upgrade to double garage
VIC

No sure how much wider the double is over a single but my builder charges $2K extra per meter.

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InPakenham
Jun 15, 2010 6:19 pm
laurend
laurend
15 June 2010

Laurens Happy Dance! 2 sleeps to PCI!!!!

Laurens Happy Dance! 2 sleeps to PCI!!!!

PCI went really well. We used Darren from Darbecca as our inspector and he was like a machine! but picked out some stuff we would never have noticed. Our builder has…

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laurend
Jun 15, 2010 6:46 pm
laurend
ring09
ring09
15 June 2010

Anybody dealing with Homebuyers Centre

Anybody dealing with Homebuyers Centre
VIC

Things must be different in WA - all their homes here in Vic come with doors to robes, garage door etc. I have seen this on other peoples posts and thought it…

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ring09
Jun 15, 2010 7:28 pm
ring09
kiwi
kiwi
15 June 2010

we have our plans yippee

we have our plans yippee

true! the boys and girls had it ay... the kids will love having their 'own' bathroom..nice!

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kiwi
Jun 15, 2010 7:59 pm
kiwi
ibfragalot99
ibfragalot99
15 June 2010

RPZ device? Water tank/recycled to toilet - Devonia Park

RPZ device? Water tank/recycled to toilet - Devonia Park

Hi all, Anybody had any experience with an "RPZ device" ? My site supervisor left me a message today saying the plumbing commission had visited the site and said I…

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ibfragalot99
Jun 15, 2010 8:08 pm
ibfragalot99
Candylea
Candylea
15 June 2010

how to read refrigerator space on plans???

how to read refrigerator space on plans???
VIC

Did you get specific kitchen plans with your plans or just the floorplan? Our space is ordinary (950 width 650 depth) have a small fridge tho. Or yeh... check the plans…

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Candylea
Jun 15, 2010 9:25 pm
Candylea
zeitgeber
zeitgeber
15 June 2010

downlights from Ebay

downlights from Ebay

The CSIRO's 8 star Zero Emission House (in Doreen, Vic) uses 15W CFL downlights made by ecobulb. See http://auszeh.org.au/ZEH%20Brochure.pdf No, I don't work for…

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zeitgeber
Jun 15, 2010 9:35 pm
zeitgeber
Oceanus2
Oceanus2
15 June 2010

Demolishing & building new home - Perth

Demolishing & building new home - Perth
WA

Bagheera is also demolishing and rebuilding. She's in Kalamunda Shire and from memory, her site costs were huge. What area are you in?

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Oceanus2
Jun 15, 2010 9:46 pm
thirsty
thirsty
16 June 2010

Quote for Building our dream home

Quote for Building our dream home

Hi upgraders, I love that builders designs. Its a pity I live in the wrong state to where they build. When I meet with the SC, I think we will tell them to delete the…

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thirsty
Jun 16, 2010 5:34 am
thirsty
makoby
makoby
16 June 2010

Eaves or not to eaves

Eaves or not to eaves
1, 2

I loved eaves but cold not have them all around the house due to the cost ::sad:: And I couldnt have them along the garage due to a zero boundary, but we put them across the…

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makoby
Jun 16, 2010 7:19 am
oze
oze
16 June 2010

Plaster around rear garage door

Plaster around rear garage door

Thanks everyone. I saw Lisa's photos and she has plaster all the way around. No idea why some have it and others don't. Guess it will remain a mystery. True Kek, it is…

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oze
Jun 16, 2010 8:59 am
oze
Raleighfarm
Raleighfarm
16 June 2010

Cost to have a kit home built?

Cost to have a kit home built?

Hi Chad, a lot of it depends on how much you plan to do yourself and how much you plan to pay someone to do. We were told by the kit home company that we bought from that…

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Raleighfarm
Jun 16, 2010 10:28 am
Raleighfarm
kure69
kure69
16 June 2010

New Homes Contract

New Homes Contract

I just got some legal advice on the mater and was informed that I do not have to sign a Caveat for the builder to put a caveat on land title. Under Domestic Building…

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kure69
Jun 16, 2010 10:51 am
bindala
bindala
16 June 2010

most reputable builder in victoria?

most reputable builder in victoria?

Hi there, If you want to know everthing about the builders, their ratings by their own customers and comments on their build, go to this link. Only If you are bulding in…

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bindala
Jun 16, 2010 11:12 am
CiNnY
CiNnY
16 June 2010

Recommend A Driveway Concreter around Doreen?

Recommend A Driveway Concreter around Doreen?

Our exposed was done by a mate who is no longer in the conrcete business btu we got our mix from Mentone Pre Mix. they have them all on their website and if you ring them…

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CiNnY
Jun 16, 2010 11:39 am
Infidel
Infidel
16 June 2010

Building in Perth's Northern Suburbs

Building in Perth's Northern Suburbs
WA

Hi Day Dreamer I read you are building with APG homes at burns beach. I have just put down the deposit on a cottage lot at Burns beach and I am in discussions with APG…

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Infidel
Jun 16, 2010 1:08 pm
mortgage2009
mortgage2009
16 June 2010

Certificate Occupancy, Inspections, Handover - Confused!!!

Certificate Occupancy, Inspections, Handover - Confused!!!
VIC

Thanks A&E - I have been keeping check on your thread - looking forward to your OCI updates! Mervyn, I contacted just about everyone, RACV, Alliance, AAMI, the lot. …

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mortgage2009
Jun 16, 2010 2:01 pm

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