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Building Geneva Q1If you are building for the first time and feeling daunted by the process follow our blog. This will be the third home built with plantation homes and our tenth build in… Pinkmof started a topic 2 November 2014 ago Surfmist RoofNina Marie I know this is an old post, but thinking of painting our house in Athena maybe 150%. Do you have pics of your house in the full sun?
Pre-watering of siteNot sure if it was my watering efforts but the concrete company in digging our trenches before the slab pour said our soil was nice and moist. Reading building plan scale
The plan was originally created by town planner, and surprisingly they created them in A0 (perhaps due to council's requirement).
Now the builder is… New Build - Floor Plan FeedbackGood on you for taking all this into consideration, many people don't. Even going as far as checking shadows on Near Maps, very good!
A few… mr mrs replied 1 November 2014 ago Roof colours - please help!!
Thanks Bpratt, We don't HAVE to have tank water for general use but we do have to have it for RFS requirements (15,000ltr) so thought we'd get… bpratt replied 31 October 2014 ago We have been busy, but here is the latest update on our home. It has been VERY slow going. The two story which was a few months behind us is now way in front of our build.… Building contracts and financeHi
Can anyone provide some advice on providing a construction loan contract to the bank?
Scenario
- A loan over the land is 175k
- We now plan to build a new home on it… Independent InspectionsHi mattkav,
Make sure you ask the building consultant (who is not the Building Inspector for the job) if he/she has any disclaimers such as we do not get on the roof,… MainVue HomesYou can drop in there. Just tell them your about to sign up with them and wanted to get familiar with the options
Crazyk replied 31 October 2014 ago Brick Gauge Tolerances- HELP NeededWell spoken to our SS, he is getting the brickies to come back and assess the situation and see if they can come up with a resolution. So I guess I will see where that… Section 94 contributionsHi Dewdrops,
If you don't find someone, I suggest you phone the Town Planning Department at Hornsby, because you may have a point.
They charge developers in VIC, but… timwaOct 31, 2014 2:05 am Custom Build (Armidale): Moved in update
Congratulations!!
(Sorry - been away for a couple of months learning to be a first time mum with no family around lol)
You're kitchen layout is great!
And i love the size… NEW BUILDING -ISSUEWe've previously built and had an issue with the nailing of the eave boarding, it looked like a 5 yr old had been let loose with the nail gun. Didn't really care about the… Marcia replied 30 October 2014 ago Coral Homes quality
I don't think you can comment on the quality of the build... it all depends on the tradesmen you get and the SS you get.
Unfortunately we have had a bad run of both, and… METRICON v WISDOM - admin processI can totally relate. We paid a deposit with M and pulled out.
We never built a house before so everything is new to us. You'd trust these people you talk to but realise… Plantation build - Oasis Q1Hi
I was wondering if anyone has built the Oasis Q1? how much did it end up costing you with the extras?
for example: grand alfresco, doors to theatre etc, upgrade… donna79 started a topic 28 October 2014 ago What's everyone's thoughts about having brownish colours outside, and grey/white… Contract Completion SchedulesContract completion dates
45 working days to site start
385 working days to completion ( all the usual excuses and some new ones )
Anyone got any worse ? Is there an average... Echo started a topic 27 October 2014 ago Termguard questionDo things such as garden beds that return to the brick work, and paving etc void the warranty? (I guess creating a bridge over the termiguard pipe). If that's the case I… M575 replied 27 October 2014 ago Building with Impressions at Champions Lakes WAWelcome to the neighbourhood  I know we've been conversing on my forum post, but I thought I'd come and post here to let you know I'm following. Can't wait to see your progress. engs replied 26 October 2014 ago Fences in a construction zoneHi!
We've recently moved into our brand new home in a brand new area. We're one of the first in our street to be finished. We got our fence quotes and started discussions… Danae started a topic 26 October 2014 ago DanaeOct 26, 2014 4:00 pm Kurmond - not happy with paintingEven though we have been in the house for 6 months now this is actually the first 3 month maintenance check/fix. We did email them our check list at 3 months and they… magical replied 26 October 2014 ago WHITE KITCHEN
Yip +1 for white.
Won't date as fast, and you need a bright atmosphere to work your magic. claypot replied 26 October 2014 ago Siteworks RefundUnless an item is provisional sum it is neither refundable nor adjustable.
In your case it's not refundable.(hard digging is)
Concrete pump is not just about access… Surfmist or Grey Pebble Render?Hey...we are having shale grey roof and Ian struggling with choosing the colour for the main render of house- I would like a lightish colour and then a darker colour as a…
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