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9 October 2008

Niche tiling issue- UPDATE

Niche tiling issue- UPDATE
VIC
1, 2

woo hoo!!! Glad it's all sorted JoBen! Hehe...glad u didnt have to fight for it! :D

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Newbies
Oct 09, 2008 6:05 pm
Newbies
claego
claego
9 October 2008

Building with Simonds - Mahogany

Building with Simonds - Mahogany
VIC

The construction of my house is about to start, properly I can give you more details down the track But for the admin process, it is slow.. it took me 6 whole months…

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claego
Oct 09, 2008 3:44 pm
Miss Piggy
Miss Piggy
9 October 2008

Anyone building with Simonds Home

Anyone building with Simonds Home
VIC

Simonds were more than happy for us to do changes, we did a LOT of extra inclusions also (Approx $30,000 worth) and they were more than happy to let us change things, we…

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Miss Piggy
Oct 09, 2008 1:10 pm
Miss Piggy
Toast
Toast
9 October 2008

M3tricon price increase

M3tricon price increase
VIC

Every time I've ever been to a display home (and not just M) they're always telling me the price is going up. Yes, the price goes up every 2 weeks, but that doesn't mean…

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Toast
Oct 09, 2008 11:25 am
Toast
beegeers
beegeers
8 October 2008

OMG - Gippsland woes!

OMG - Gippsland woes!
VIC

Hi scrappinfreak Our builder is Roseleigh homes who is based in Warragul - your way. So far they have been wonderful to work with - flexible in making changes and…

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beegeers
Oct 08, 2008 7:54 pm
travis
travis
8 October 2008

Seeking for draughtsman and Duplex/doublestorey builders

Seeking for draughtsman and Duplex/doublestorey builders
VIC

well im at the verry start just been tidying up back yard have to get rid of a 6x8m shed free if anyone wants it,i would like to get some plans drawn up can you recomend…

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travis
Oct 08, 2008 10:26 am
Casa2
Casa2
7 October 2008

Urgent- post contract variations by builder

Urgent- post contract variations by builder
VIC

From what I understand, all post contract variations have to be signed by the builder and owner. So, if I'm right, unless you sign the variation, it's not valid.

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Casa2
Oct 07, 2008 9:45 pm
penny73
penny73
7 October 2008

What should I spend my electrical budget on??

What should I spend my electrical budget on??
VIC

Wow I have added quite a few and depending on what the electrical totals I might add some more Greg - Thanks for that explanation that is a couple of things I dont need…

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penny73
Oct 07, 2008 3:40 pm
wonderland
wonderland
6 October 2008

Porter davis site costs

Porter davis site costs
VIC

Im not building with PD but i did get a quote off them. My land wont title until mid next year. But because they had built display homes and other houses in that estate,…

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wonderland
Oct 06, 2008 10:26 pm
wonderland
Snake
Snake
6 October 2008

M3tricon Jardine 30 (Frame is up!)

M3tricon Jardine 30 (Frame is up!)
VIC
1, 2, 3

Hi Ch0p, I was at my block yesterday afternoon, and had sticky beak at your house and it looks great :wink: Its starting to really take shape, looks very nice.

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Snake
Oct 06, 2008 6:48 am
Snake
kexkez
kexkez
3 October 2008

Does land need to be settled before getting a buiding permit

Does land need to be settled before getting a buiding permit
VIC

House down the road from our block was started before titles were issued. They had permission from the developer. ( a small private developer) I think he felt it was good…

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kexkez
Oct 03, 2008 12:02 pm
kexkez
wonderland
wonderland
2 October 2008

Price increase because we are building next year!!

Price increase because we are building next year!!
VIC

Hey guys, thanks for your replies. Jo, I do remember you telling me about the 5 months and the 0.5% charge. But what is really getting to me is that the SC wasn't being…

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969
wonderland
Oct 02, 2008 4:54 pm
wonderland
lildutchgringo
lildutchgringo
2 October 2008

Are we the only ones???

Are we the only ones???
VIC

Too late SuH..... She bloody has them all already

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lildutchgringo
Oct 02, 2008 3:17 pm
lildutchgringo
nonie
nonie
2 October 2008

Final drawings

Final drawings
VIC

Hi we signed the contract on 5th sept. We were told 3 days back that we received our building permit. we building with "H". Now our admin is working at sending us the…

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nonie
Oct 02, 2008 2:11 pm
Mozzie
Mozzie
2 October 2008

How long did your PD home take to build?

How long did your PD home take to build?
VIC

If the 20 weeks is really important to you Grace I'd go ahead but when you go to sign the H.I.A. contract be carefull to pay close attention to the number of days shown. …

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Mozzie
Oct 02, 2008 10:28 am
Mozzie
Grace16
Grace16
2 October 2008

How much did your electrics add up to?

How much did your electrics add up to?
VIC

About 5.5k, for lots of downlights, lots of extra power points, extra batten holders, outdoor power points, flood lights etc. It all came to a lot more than we were hoping…

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Grace16
Oct 02, 2008 12:40 am
Casa2
Casa2
1 October 2008

Final Inspection...are lights allowed?

Final Inspection...are lights allowed?
VIC

You can look for defects using aircraft lights and a microscope. However, when it comes time to classifying it as a defect or not, normal lighting and normal viewing…

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Casa2
Oct 01, 2008 11:51 pm
joaninhac
joaninhac
1 October 2008

How long does it take to build?

How long does it take to build?
VIC

hi, it took us 7 months (incl. x-mas holidays) to do all the initial preparations with our builder being 'H', that's colour selection, tenders, getting developer and…

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joaninhac
Oct 01, 2008 4:32 pm
cutajarp
cutajarp
1 October 2008

Site costs for PD - Queenstown

Site costs for PD - Queenstown
VIC

Hi Guys, I am just wondering what people experiences with PD have been in terms of site costs for PD's homes. I have been told by PD to expect a $10,000 cost…

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cutajarp
Oct 01, 2008 2:16 pm
Adrian B
Adrian B
30 September 2008

M3tricon and Termite Protection

M3tricon and Termite Protection
VIC

Just a little catch to the warranty and company M used. We have been in our house now for 2 yrs in December. The system needs to be reprimed after the first 12 months,…

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Adrian B
Sep 30, 2008 4:43 pm
Adrian B
satskape
satskape
30 September 2008

PD Price Capping

PD Price Capping
VIC

We were charged a total of 11K by PD to move from Sep 07 start to June 08 start. I think they charge 1K each month for the initial 4 - 5 months and after that it goes up…

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satskape
Sep 30, 2008 1:26 pm

Hi lostlozza, The fire is a jetmaster 700D, gas with ceramic logs, you can get coals but we liked the look of wood. Fairly realistic. It has 2 fan speeds to pump out the…

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kirribilli
Sep 30, 2008 11:37 am
kirribilli
enigma_brennan
enigma_brennan
29 September 2008

Progress Payments Percentages

Progress Payments Percentages
VIC

Hmmm, definitely true for some but not…

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enigma_brennan
Sep 29, 2008 12:01 pm
enigma_brennan
Dukekamaya
Dukekamaya
28 September 2008

Steel frame vs timber

Steel frame vs timber
VIC
1, 2

- If you live in a high risk termite area....go steel if you don't then its boils down to preference and there isn't any real differences between…

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Dukekamaya
Sep 28, 2008 7:53 pm
Dukekamaya
leesy
leesy
28 September 2008

Premier Builders - Yarra Studio - Who has built one?

Premier Builders - Yarra Studio - Who has built one?
VIC

We have decided to build the Yarra Studio 249 by Premier Builders. I was hoping that somebody who has also built this house, could supply some photos of what your facade…

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762
leesy
Sep 28, 2008 4:34 pm
leesy
carolc
carolc
28 September 2008

Changed Builder and its our turn...

Changed Builder and its our turn...
VIC

Hello there, We paid deposit and signed first tender in Dec 2007. It is end of Sept of 2008. We haven't got the DA approved yet. My friend goes to Bellmarch with us.…

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carolc
Sep 28, 2008 12:56 am
HappyHome
HappyHome
27 September 2008

What is the bottom line??????

What is the bottom line??????
VIC

Wow :shock: This is what I don't follow here in sunny Sydney, my designated CSR, is the same one as Southies, :D although we are far apart on the build timeline (we haven't…

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HappyHome
Sep 27, 2008 2:34 pm
beegeers
beegeers
26 September 2008

Heigh of double storey AND councils

Heigh of double storey AND councils
VIC

Hi smeagol Thanks for that info We just went and submitted our permit application. As ur brother did we have attached relevant documentation images etc etc The…

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beegeers
Sep 26, 2008 10:13 pm
acm2269
acm2269
26 September 2008

Home Outlet for Blinds

Home Outlet for Blinds
VIC

Hi Hannah Thats amazing, its good you found something you like. Do let us know whatever you decide. And maybe some pics on the blinds that you…

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acm2269
Sep 26, 2008 2:15 pm
acm2269
jensta
jensta
26 September 2008

Where do we stand? HELP please!!

Where do we stand? HELP please!!
VIC

Yes, we were correct about the missing door at the back, and yes, they are rectifying it straight away. Goodo. We have come to an agreement on the eaves issue. According…

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jensta
Sep 26, 2008 8:07 am
penny73
penny73
25 September 2008

How to "photoshop" your colour scheme

How to "photoshop" your colour scheme
VIC

I downloaded myvirtualhome but I think my system is a bit old to run it effectively ( and I have no idea how to update the drivers) I might give that other one a try (or…

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penny73
Sep 25, 2008 8:51 pm
Dale
Dale
25 September 2008

Building with M

Building with M
VIC

Hi, For some reason the forum doesn't let you upload files even though the facility is there. Take a look in the general discussion forum and there is a sticky…

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Dale
Sep 25, 2008 4:11 pm
Elzbeth
Elzbeth
25 September 2008

Anyone have an experiences with Boutique Homes?

Anyone have an experiences with Boutique Homes?
VIC

Can I just say (as I have said once before!), that this site is awesone! Thanks for replying guys - am really pleased to of discovered you Mr T! Very keen to keep up to…

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Elzbeth
Sep 25, 2008 1:29 pm
scardee66b
scardee66b
25 September 2008

Our House in Bayside Melbourne

Our House in Bayside Melbourne
VIC
1, 2, 3

A comment on Glenvill since we have moved in. We have had a couple of issues - plumbing, stormwater. They and the trades that have visited have been exceptional. ::cheerleader::

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scardee66b
Sep 25, 2008 8:25 am
donuts
donuts
24 September 2008

Site clearing

Site clearing
VIC

Gosh that's very rude! :evil: sammy, your situation is unfortunate too - it seems you were unlucky to have your neighbour building at the same time as you, if you are in an…

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donuts
Sep 24, 2008 8:21 pm
donuts
davos69
davos69
23 September 2008

Henley Render Colours

Henley Render Colours
VIC

HI Simara, We rendered our H3nly home and l have reciently got the render type as we are building a letter box pillar. The products name is Armawall. It is a Taubmans…

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davos69
Sep 23, 2008 2:44 pm
homeishome
homeishome
22 September 2008

Niche or void

Niche or void
VIC
1, 2

Thanks Wonderland, by the time i will decide finally on bricks, i will count the number of votes on each brick inclusing mine which goes to Blackwood and DH's which goes…

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homeishome
Sep 22, 2008 10:55 pm
beegeers
beegeers
22 September 2008

Just signed up with M so excited

Just signed up with M so excited
VIC
1, 2

Congrats Penny - Good luck on the new venture - and hope the building process goes smoothly.... beegee

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beegeers
Sep 22, 2008 7:13 pm
VJ
VJ
22 September 2008

Contract - electricity

Contract - electricity
VIC

so far we are only paying for the water bills...

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VJ
Sep 22, 2008 5:29 pm
VJ
ahuang
ahuang
21 September 2008

PD & big kev

PD & big kev
VIC

What we did is, we always have a report with detail photos and brief description of the defects (in PDF format so they can't change it!). Every week or so we send this to…

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ahuang
Sep 21, 2008 11:13 pm
ahuang
homeishome
homeishome
21 September 2008

100mm edges stone bench with PD

100mm edges stone bench with PD
VIC

Thanks Petal & JT now my next task is to get to CSC and get her to except this change. Cheers

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homeishome
Sep 21, 2008 7:17 pm
sha
sha
21 September 2008

Contract - defect liability period

Contract - defect liability period
VIC

Hi we have just received our contracts in the mail on Friday. Ours says 6 months. -Sha

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sha
Sep 21, 2008 12:03 pm
brittany
brittany
19 September 2008

BAD site costs given to me at tender :(

BAD site costs given to me at tender :(
VIC

Our site costs are close to $50000. For that I get a whole lot of concrete piers and retaining walls that no-one will ever see.

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brittany
Sep 19, 2008 11:53 pm
brittany
gpierce
gpierce
19 September 2008

YOUR OPINION NEEDED! - 4 PANEL INTERNAL DOOR VS 5 PANEL?

YOUR OPINION NEEDED! - 4 PANEL INTERNAL DOOR VS 5 PANEL?
VIC
1, 2

I like the 6 panel. They are classics and they never date in my opinion. Greg

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gpierce
Sep 19, 2008 10:32 pm
Izzys123
Izzys123
19 September 2008

Home built by Porter Davies

Home built by Porter Davies
VIC

We're building PD Lifestyle. I'd keep away from Prestige, too many complaints. Lifestyle have a good range and you will get the same quality for a cheaper price. Do not…

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Izzys123
Sep 19, 2008 9:30 pm
shazburger
shazburger
19 September 2008

Sliding doors - PD standard locks

Sliding doors - PD standard locks
VIC

We are planning on getting security sliding flywire doors and we will get better security on those. Will have to think of which way our doors slide as well.

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shazburger
Sep 19, 2008 7:27 pm
shazburger
brendondanielle
brendondanielle
19 September 2008

Austral Melbourne Range

Austral Melbourne Range
VIC

We are building with the Hawthorn bricks but our house hasn't started yet so I don't have pics. Apparently the Hawthorn is a very popular brick

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brendondanielle
Sep 19, 2008 6:02 pm
homeishome
homeishome
19 September 2008

New Blog PD Illoura 33

New Blog PD Illoura 33
VIC

hello fellow Illourian A month after the contract is not bad at all. fingers crossed and i have been following your progress through ur thread, you must be…

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homeishome
Sep 19, 2008 12:18 pm
thebuildingsurv
thebuildingsurv
18 September 2008

PD Customers - Council approval

PD Customers - Council approval
VIC

Porter davis would not use council for the building permit they would use a private building surveyor, who for volume builders should not take more than 2 weeks for a…

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thebuildingsurv
Sep 18, 2008 1:54 pm
hysterical1144
hysterical1144
16 September 2008

PD Tiles Selection

PD Tiles Selection
VIC

All We just received a letter from NT that the tiles (Villamanta Smoke) we selected have been discontinued and they have offered us a new tiles (Kimberly Smoke).…

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hysterical1144
Sep 16, 2008 6:38 pm

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