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walker79
walker79
17 November 2009

Building in South East Queensland

Building in South East Queensland
QLD

I've noticed quite a few people using Coral. Are a lot of builders flexible with their designs? Once we know what we really want we will go get…

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walker79
Nov 17, 2009 11:42 pm
walker79
Jose27
Jose27
17 November 2009

Builder wants extra cash up front in a trust account! Help

Builder wants extra cash up front in a trust account! Help
QLD

We didn't have to do this.... builder trusted us not to spend it. :shock: :lol: :lol: But I remember a thread not long ago, and a lot of members have done the…

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Jose27
Nov 17, 2009 9:52 pm
Northbound
Northbound
14 November 2009

Big M Builders - I need help with brick infills

Big M Builders - I need help with brick infills
QLD

Thanks very much Joles - much appreciated :D

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Northbound
Nov 14, 2009 10:07 pm
Northbound
suh
suh
13 November 2009

Translucent Glazing

Translucent Glazing
QLD

Can't find prices on there SuH... but this is where we buy, quality is excellent and service is great too...

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suh
Nov 13, 2009 4:25 pm
suh
dadandsue
dadandsue
8 November 2009

Dixon Homes

Dixon Homes
QLD

Usually a franchise so I would suggest doing a BSA search on the owning company of the franchise you are dealing with. This will tell you what their record is like

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dadandsue
Nov 08, 2009 10:47 pm
arkanah
arkanah
4 November 2009

Brisbane knockdown and rebuild

Brisbane knockdown and rebuild
QLD

Hi, long time reader, first time poster :) yes it is possible. We are currently in the last throes of sub dividing a northside block. There was an old house on it which…

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arkanah
Nov 04, 2009 11:16 pm
poppamatic
poppamatic
4 November 2009

help me reduce wasted space

help me reduce wasted space
QLD

1. is the island bench of 3.6m x 0.9m too long for a 4.6m long kitchen? 2. an entrance hallwa of 2260mm down to 1000mm - that's a bit too…

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poppamatic
Nov 04, 2009 1:10 am
sbudge
sbudge
27 October 2009

Rainwater Tanks ... To Top Up, or Not?

Rainwater Tanks ... To Top Up, or Not?
QLD

Hi, THis may be a bit late to help, but there are other products on the market that allow you to have a mains switching device from rainwater to mainswater and enables you…

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sbudge
Oct 27, 2009 9:08 pm
take2
take2
26 October 2009

Share your building experience with Dixon home CAIRNS QLD

Share your building experience with Dixon home CAIRNS QLD
QLD

Dixon homes is also part of Tamawood homes. They are all franchises, I would start by doing a bsa search on there licence online, also ask if you can see some of there…

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take2
Oct 26, 2009 6:29 pm
take2
Kristi
Kristi
25 October 2009

Do we need a solicitor/conveyancer? Builder wants name

Do we need a solicitor/conveyancer? Builder wants name
QLD

Thanks for your replies. We have decided we don't need a solicitor at this stage and the builders are happy with that. waranraz: yes, we already have the land in our…

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Kristi
Oct 25, 2009 5:21 pm
Kristi
Jess09
Jess09
24 October 2009

Help with color combination

Help with color combination
QLD

hey nightshade - i got my burnished wood kitchen on thursday and am absolutely THRILLED with the result - such a beautiful lamiwood! ::kiss:: :z:

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Jess09
Oct 24, 2009 10:22 am
Jess09
-Rebekah-
-Rebekah-
22 October 2009

CORAL's Hayman 310- frame is up and windows are in.

CORAL's Hayman 310- frame is up and windows are in.
QLD

Very exciting stuff, can't wait to see more photos. Bummer about the splashback, although i'm sure it will be worth the wait :D

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-Rebekah-
Oct 22, 2009 5:41 pm
-Rebekah-
Ashgrove
Ashgrove
18 October 2009

Building a house in Brisbane: looking for a contractor

Building a house in Brisbane: looking for a contractor
QLD

Hi I am very interested to see who builds this 300sqm house for $300k on a small lot. I am tring this and the prices are much higher. Thanks

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Ashgrove
Oct 18, 2009 10:30 pm
D&SG
D&SG
17 October 2009

Aushomes? Brisbane?

Aushomes? Brisbane?
QLD

Good luck with it all! You should post your plans so we can have a look :D

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D&SG
Oct 17, 2009 10:57 pm
D&SG
Nightshade
Nightshade
14 October 2009

Recommendations for a private inspector in Brisbane?

Recommendations for a private inspector in Brisbane?
QLD

Already found a few but wanted to see if anyone had used one they thought was good...

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Nightshade
Oct 14, 2009 7:06 pm
virgin-builder
virgin-builder
9 October 2009

Contractor has built the wrong house

Contractor has built the wrong house
QLD
1, 2

stano, are you still around? I remembered your FU... err... balls-up and wondered if you managed to resolve it. Just curious :)

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virgin-builder
Oct 09, 2009 6:02 pm
virgin-builder
take2
take2
5 October 2009

Building with AVJennings (Gallery 265) in Brisbane

Building with AVJennings (Gallery 265) in Brisbane
QLD

We built with AVJ 8years ago, and lived in the house up until the end of last year, we never had major problem, the build went smoothly and the after build maintainance…

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take2
Oct 05, 2009 4:08 pm
take2
kiarabuild
kiarabuild
1 October 2009

Our build at Spring Mountain - PCI Done Today. H/o 9th Oct

Our build at Spring Mountain - PCI Done Today. H/o 9th Oct
QLD

congratulations ozzroo :: :: :: Great to hear your PCI went well and your happy with your build. It looks like we are both going to get our keys next week. We had an…

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kiarabuild
Oct 01, 2009 1:35 pm
Northbound
Northbound
29 September 2009

Question for M$tricon builders in Brisbane

Question for M$tricon builders in Brisbane
QLD

Thanks Penny, Nightshade and Anne. Much appreciated. Better make sure we bring the GPS with us, as it looks like we have some trekking to do ::smile:: Anne, I have previously…

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Northbound
Sep 29, 2009 2:15 pm
Northbound
kiarabuild
kiarabuild
28 September 2009

Plantation Homes

Plantation Homes
QLD

congratulations shelby on your new build, I have to say the castella is a very nice house from the plantation range. The begining process with contracts signing, cosham…

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kiarabuild
Sep 28, 2009 8:51 am
emptyvessel
emptyvessel
27 September 2009

Anyone built/building with Stylemaster Homes Qld

Anyone built/building with Stylemaster Homes Qld
QLD

We are building a modified Baybreeze 27 with them now. Roof on, brickwork finished soon and plastering to start next week or so. The Good; Priced reasonably in comparison…

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emptyvessel
Sep 27, 2009 12:53 pm
su ann
su ann
25 September 2009

Knock-down/rebuild process - Brisbane

Knock-down/rebuild process - Brisbane
QLD

Thank you for your feedback! That is good to know new plans can be approved before the actual relocation of the old house as we're still living in it. So if possible…

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su ann
Sep 25, 2009 9:17 am
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lostcause
Sep 24, 2009 10:46 am
alk
alk
21 September 2009

DQH vs Burns vs build to lockup

DQH vs Burns vs build to lockup
QLD

I have nothing but praise for DQH. My parents built with them back in 1991 and there is absolutely nothing wrong with the house today. I've been in rentals between 1 - 3…

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alk
Sep 21, 2009 2:09 pm
alk
Jess09
Jess09
17 September 2009

Coral Homes Upgrade Cost $$, Bathroom, Louvers, Sound Proof

Coral Homes Upgrade Cost $$, Bathroom, Louvers, Sound Proof
QLD
1, 2

thanks for that website DS ::smile:: looks good - i definitely want a lovely native garden :P

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Jess09
Sep 17, 2009 1:10 am
Jess09
Jess09
Jess09
16 September 2009

Coral Hamilton 278, Handover Done

Coral Hamilton 278, Handover Done
QLD
1 ... 5, 6, 7

looking good raw! :: thanks for the pics and keeping us updated - i know there was some discussion with the tiler about the tiles being too dark, but i think the look great :z:

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Jess09
Sep 16, 2009 9:12 pm
Jess09
juljas
juljas
14 September 2009

Laminex Showroom Brisbane

Laminex Showroom Brisbane
QLD

Hi Renee, I haven't been to the laminex showroom in Brisbane, but I went to one in Victoria and it was great. The people were really helpful and you could get bigger…

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juljas
Sep 14, 2009 2:22 pm
billdsl
billdsl
11 September 2009

"Mark & Melissa's Build Blog"

"Mark & Melissa's Build Blog"
QLD
1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Concreting and tiling well under way now, things are going well. Few…

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billdsl
Sep 11, 2009 9:47 am
billdsl
Annelies
Annelies
3 September 2009

Building the Modified Hayman

Building the Modified Hayman
QLD
1, 2

Thanks Renee, yeah, we are very happy with the result. At the moment I am behind my laptop killing time while waiting for the SS and the Carpenters to show up on…

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Annelies
Sep 03, 2009 3:26 pm
Annelies
Pigdaddy
Pigdaddy
28 August 2009

Contrat Problems

Contrat Problems
QLD

If you havent signed anything then your fine, they can chase you up all they like your not obligated to pay for it.

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Pigdaddy
Aug 28, 2009 8:26 am
Andronicus
Andronicus
24 August 2009

Butlers Pantry - is it too expensive?

Butlers Pantry - is it too expensive?
QLD

my panty is 2.1x1m and shelving on 3 sides was $900. a tiled splash back are over $300 a m2. i cant help with…

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Andronicus
Aug 24, 2009 11:55 pm
billdsl
billdsl
17 August 2009

Whats included in the softfit?

Whats included in the softfit?
QLD

well thats not very exciting :) thanks

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billdsl
Aug 17, 2009 7:10 am
billdsl
Jess09
Jess09
16 August 2009

What cost more? House or land?

What cost more? House or land?
QLD
1, 2, 3

809m2 land - $125,000.00 22 square house with all fittings inc driveway except air con, fancy light fittings, fences and window furnishings - $191,000.00

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Jess09
Aug 16, 2009 3:50 pm
Jess09
Jolene
Jolene
14 August 2009

Building in North Lakes

Building in North Lakes
QLD

HI YA! We're not building with Clarendon either, but did look through the show home in North Lakes at the beginning of the year... We are building in North Lakes -…

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Jolene
Aug 14, 2009 1:34 pm
2pais
2pais
13 August 2009

Hallmark homes topaz design

Hallmark homes topaz design
QLD

would like to hear from anyone who have built or planning on building this home as the builder does not have a display to visit. thanks. any pictures appreciated.

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2pais
Aug 13, 2009 1:47 pm
2kaders
2kaders
9 August 2009

Building with Clarendon- any advice please?

Building with Clarendon- any advice please?
QLD

Thanks for the PM Melly- we have it now....very useul!! We are looking to build in Carseldine...haven't signed as we don't officially have the block sorted out yet…

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2kaders
Aug 09, 2009 11:45 pm
josh636
josh636
9 August 2009

Architect or Draftsman?

Architect or Draftsman?
QLD

Cheers Lou :wink:

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josh636
Aug 09, 2009 5:45 pm
houseofl
houseofl
5 August 2009

Rock Excavation- What to do????

Rock Excavation- What to do????
QLD

Hi seast, We struck rock during out site cut - which was about 9 weeks ago. After my experience with it I recommend taking the fixed price, but clarify exactly what your…

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houseofl
Aug 05, 2009 9:03 pm
houseofl
2pais
2pais
29 July 2009

Building in Carseldine

Building in Carseldine
QLD

I have an issue with my house design as in the width does not meet the covenants of the estate. I would like to hear from anyone else who faced similar issue and how it…

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2pais
Jul 29, 2009 10:14 pm
issy jo
issy jo
29 July 2009

What did you pick first? Colour selections.

What did you pick first? Colour selections.
QLD
1, 2

hi, i remember reading on a 'colour' website somewhere that its more pleasing on the eye if the floor is a dark colour then work upwards getting lighter in colour. But…

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issy jo
Jul 29, 2009 9:40 pm
issy jo
kyton
kyton
29 July 2009

Trying to charge us extra, is this right?

Trying to charge us extra, is this right?
QLD

I would think there would be a clause in your contract as a PP stated that they are not liable for any Council requirements and that these will be passed onto you in full.…

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kyton
Jul 29, 2009 11:53 am
kyton
serge44
serge44
27 July 2009

Driveway-Sunshine Coast

Driveway-Sunshine Coast
QLD

let me know how you get on - I'll need one in a coupla months time. :lol:

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serge44
Jul 27, 2009 10:36 pm
serge44

Hi all, looking for feedback on our exterior colours. We have a bit of a plan but don't know exactly which combo to go with. Our front will be like…

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seast
Jul 27, 2009 8:19 pm
seast
Cozmo
Cozmo
22 July 2009

Is this strange>> HANDOVER

Is this strange>> HANDOVER
QLD

PCI and handover the same day!!??? NO... Our build was fantastic but we still had a week between PCI and handover.... even though there was hardly anything to be fixed…

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Cozmo
Jul 22, 2009 8:06 pm
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Peter_OZ
Jul 22, 2009 7:08 am
billdsl
billdsl
20 July 2009

Price of Gas Cylinders.....

Price of Gas Cylinders.....
QLD

hot water systems chew through gas, that's why i opted for a heat pump system as we only have access to gas through bottles. we have 5 in the family now and the gas bill…

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billdsl
Jul 20, 2009 4:15 pm
billdsl
virgin-builder
virgin-builder
18 July 2009

question answered

question answered
QLD

I think original quotes (which are in many cases 'cost estimates') are notoriously low to hook you into handing over $1000 to get a real quote. After you've given them…

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virgin-builder
Jul 18, 2009 10:19 pm
virgin-builder
whoville
whoville
18 July 2009

~ Kylie's Custom Build ~ Comments on Draft Floorplan please!

~ Kylie's Custom Build ~ Comments on Draft Floorplan please!
QLD

WOW, it looks like it is going to be a fantastic house!! I think I would change the kitchen bench to an Island bench, can't see anything other than that I would…

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whoville
Jul 18, 2009 4:11 am
whoville
slknv
slknv
16 July 2009

Stamp Duty in QLD - OUCH!!!

Stamp Duty in QLD - OUCH!!!
QLD

Wish it was only 7k, our stamp duty was about 26k and we don't get any first home buyer handouts ::angry:: Ah well, it goes both ways I guess. suenmatts' point is generally…

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slknv
Jul 16, 2009 12:28 pm
sluggerdog
sluggerdog
16 July 2009

Building in Griffin Heights

Building in Griffin Heights
QLD

Hi Scotty, Congratz on the first home being built. We are in the same position (first home & building). I haven't heard of Bella QLD homes before, we are building with…

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sluggerdog
Jul 16, 2009 9:13 am

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