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Jelena
Jelena
26 November 2020

Newcon homes

Newcon homes

Hi We honestly believe that you have got the wrong company. We have checked all of our records and we have never had a client pull out of the contract or unsatisfied…

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Jelena
Nov 26, 2020 9:28 am
Melchich
Melchich
25 November 2020

Single or Double story on battle axe block??

Single or Double story on battle axe block??
QLD
1, 2

Hi Su sandy, I came across your thread as I’m looking at doing a knockdown rebuild On a similar sub division as yours but I’m the front one. Keen to see what…

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Melchich
Nov 25, 2020 10:39 pm
pareshkerai
pareshkerai
25 November 2020

Stubborn Brick Stains - Render or ReBricking

Stubborn Brick Stains - Render or ReBricking

Hi any update on your matter, is the clean up holding or not. Would really love to know as I am nowhere to find a resolution - looking at lawyer/building expert now. May…

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pareshkerai
Nov 25, 2020 9:09 pm
ravzter2190
ravzter2190
25 November 2020

Who's building with Clarendon??

Who's building with Clarendon??
NSW
1 ... 927, 928, 929

does anyone have cost list for Clarendon studio extras for NSW ?

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ravzter2190
Nov 25, 2020 2:14 pm
ravzter2190
ravzter2190
25 November 2020

Clarendon studio extras price list NSW

Clarendon studio extras price list NSW
NSW

Hi Guys, looking to build Clarendon Boston 36/37 and have a fair idea of sapphire inclusions. i know a lot of the oncosts/extras come in when you go to studio. does…

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ravzter2190
Nov 25, 2020 1:23 pm
Rhetti
Rhetti
25 November 2020

Harrington - AusBuild

Harrington - AusBuild
QLD

I like it. Looking forward to seeing the exterior paint and balustrade in.

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Rhetti
Nov 25, 2020 1:04 pm
Rhetti
Cupcake2021
Cupcake2021
25 November 2020

Simonds Trinity Gordan Facade

Simonds Trinity Gordan Facade

Hello, Has anyone started building the Simonds Trinity Gordan Facade? It would be helpful to see what other people have chosen as colours.

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Cupcake2021
Nov 25, 2020 3:29 am
Stewie D
Stewie D
24 November 2020

Total sqm of house (Sydney)

Total sqm of house (Sydney)

Further to your comment above alexp79, in our Northern beaches council area we are allowed a 60/40 hard surface to landscaped ratio. This means roofed areas, paths, timber…

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Stewie D
Nov 24, 2020 2:56 pm
Hemz
Hemz
24 November 2020

Actron AC

Actron AC
NSW

I see, thanks for all the info mate. :D

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Hemz
Nov 24, 2020 1:22 pm
nic3pat
nic3pat
24 November 2020

Metricon Laguna VIC

Metricon Laguna VIC

Hi all, My wife and I are in preliminary discussions with Metricon to knock down and rebuild a Laguna 46 Sq in Victoria and paid the initial deposit to perform the soil…

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nic3pat
Nov 24, 2020 11:07 am
Emma Leven
Emma Leven
23 November 2020

Experiences with Beachwood or Henley?

Experiences with Beachwood or Henley?

Does anyone have any experience building in Victoria with either Beachwood or Henley? Any good?

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Emma Leven
Nov 23, 2020 5:09 pm
Mushave
Mushave
23 November 2020

Aspire Designer Homes

Aspire Designer Homes
VIC
1, 2

Oh, that is very useful and interesting to read though!

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Mushave
Nov 23, 2020 4:21 pm
Monty85
Monty85
22 November 2020

tiled shower niche price rawson homes tender variation

tiled shower niche price rawson homes tender variation
NSW

No point even considering what it is actually worth. Builders credits are never anywhere near what they are saving by not doing it. Likewise, adding things are always at…

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Monty85
Nov 22, 2020 8:47 pm
kishore
kishore
20 November 2020

My new home in Capestone Mango Hill with Clarendon Wentworth

My new home in Capestone Mango Hill with Clarendon Wentworth
QLD
1, 2, 3

Cabinetry is included which is very basic polytec. They won't tell you what is that basic vs bit nice ones. Go to Beaumont tiles in Strathpine and ask them the clarendon…

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kishore
Nov 20, 2020 9:10 pm
ihdnag
ihdnag
20 November 2020

Metricon Designer 30K Promotion, is it worth?

Metricon Designer 30K Promotion, is it worth?

Hi, Did you go further with this promotion? Currently, they are offering $40k, and I am just thinking if it's worth it? The designer spec inclusions appear to be quite…

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ihdnag
Nov 20, 2020 11:49 am
SejaeD
SejaeD
20 November 2020

Can you falsify insulation certificate?

Can you falsify insulation certificate?

the honest answer is yes its possible. Whilst the packaging is from Bradford no doubt they could have used a subcontractor. Hopefully they havent falsified the…

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SejaeD
Nov 20, 2020 7:10 am
SejaeD
Roomwithaview
Roomwithaview
19 November 2020

Building with Hudson Homes

Building with Hudson Homes
NSW

Don't touch Hudson save yourself the stress Not be fooled by promotions ending and proce rises... in experienced staff. High staff turn over. LONG LONG process and delays

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Roomwithaview
Nov 19, 2020 9:38 pm
Leeota
Leeota
19 November 2020

Nikpol

Nikpol

Wondering if anyone has used Nikpol for their cabinetry? Cant seem to find many reviews for them online...

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Leeota
Nov 19, 2020 12:01 am
lplau
lplau
18 November 2020

Advice needed - First home build in canberra

Advice needed - First home build in canberra

hi all Would like to get some advice. We at the early stages of building our first home (duplex) in the ACT. We are quite happy with the Rawson Medina duplex design (

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lplau
Nov 18, 2020 6:07 pm
skyyamini_k
skyyamini_k
18 November 2020

Coral Homes Monash 29

Coral Homes Monash 29

Hi members, Hope everyone is sound and well. I was exploring Coral Homes and Monash 29 is the design very closer to what I want. So I am here to hear from you guys if…

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skyyamini_k
Nov 18, 2020 9:22 am
Val G
Val G
18 November 2020

Building a new house by stages

Building a new house by stages

Thank you so much for your advise. Yes, I think I will find the building company who can build my house. I am working more than full time and understood after 6 months…

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Val G
Nov 18, 2020 7:16 am
annelise
annelise
18 November 2020

Colour selection stuff up! What do we do?

Colour selection stuff up! What do we do?
VIC

Thank you, CA3105, I’m now struggling with the exact same issue as nightwing. We have a meeting with the builder tomorrow afternoon and I’m hoping for some kind of…

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annelise
Nov 18, 2020 4:54 am
ECHB
ECHB
18 November 2020

Custom Home v Project Home

Custom Home v Project Home
NSW

What about California? It's an expensive area too,…

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ECHB
Nov 18, 2020 2:01 am
Blackpizza
Blackpizza
17 November 2020

FHB- Need Help

FHB- Need Help

Hi! I am new to this forum, so please pardon me if this post is in the wrong section. :) We are FHB in Melbourne ( eastern suburb) and we just bought a house with the…

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Blackpizza
Nov 17, 2020 9:30 am
Preetdhaliwal
Preetdhaliwal
16 November 2020

Who's building in Capestone, Mango Hill ?

Who's building in Capestone, Mango Hill ?
QLD
1 ... 10, 11, 12

oh that's interesting. Thank you so much for letting me know. I'll do search for that page.

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Preetdhaliwal
Nov 16, 2020 10:22 am
AB123
AB123
15 November 2020

Colour Selections

Colour Selections
QLD

Has anyone used any of the following colours on their home: Roof: Monument or Basalt Cladding: Lexicon Quarter or Surfmist Render: Minton Moon or Endless Dusk Garage:…

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AB123
Nov 15, 2020 10:33 pm
First-Timer1
First-Timer1
15 November 2020

Sale Consultant’s commission on new build!

Sale Consultant’s commission on new build!

This is actually really a good read! Thanks!

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First-Timer1
Nov 15, 2020 10:32 pm
bicky_soul
bicky_soul
15 November 2020

Stockland Elara at Marsden Park

Stockland Elara at Marsden Park
NSW
1 ... 140, 141, 142

Hi there, I am building a Lancaster with eden brea home, if you could provide some details on their accent inclusion that wold be helpful. were you haapy with inclusion…

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bicky_soul
Nov 15, 2020 11:02 am

Hi all, Just an update from our build. Some dates: Land finance in: 21/7 Finance approved: 16/9 Land settled: 21/9 Final contract signed: 22/10 Prestart:…

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kelsey
Nov 14, 2020 10:57 pm
cbm31
cbm31
14 November 2020

Anyone know about EPA Wastelocate consignment number?

Anyone know about EPA Wastelocate consignment number?
NSW

My old house had asbestos so demolition company removed it, but during demolition process they found more hidden asbestos. In this situation if I requst EPA wastelocate…

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cbm31
Nov 14, 2020 10:02 pm
Adrian H
Adrian H
14 November 2020

Paul Bryan v clarendon homes (nsw) pty limited in NCAT Sept

Paul Bryan v clarendon homes (nsw) pty limited in NCAT Sept

paul michael bryan v clarendon homes (nsw) pty limited September 2020 in NCAT, does anyone have any information on this?

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Adrian H
Nov 14, 2020 9:48 pm
Louis raven
Louis raven
14 November 2020

washington 25

washington 25
NSW

i just build home with wisdom washington 25 with zero lot does anyone has ever build washington 25 with zero lot?i just want to know how does it looks like?

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Louis raven
Nov 14, 2020 6:18 pm
broadwaterbuild
broadwaterbuild
13 November 2020

What is this? Picture attached

What is this? Picture attached
WA

Sorry I don’t know why the picture is sideways... it’s normal on my phone

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broadwaterbuild
Nov 13, 2020 10:18 pm
gogo65
gogo65
13 November 2020

Critique the floor plan for my ground floor!

Critique the floor plan for my ground floor!

They can see nothing but a pool and trees, much better than peering into a living room!

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gogo65
Nov 13, 2020 7:11 pm
gogo65
bluesteel
bluesteel
13 November 2020

House front elevation colours selection

House front elevation colours selection

I cant see an image...also a good idea to post in Michelle's colours questions thread.

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bluesteel
Nov 13, 2020 7:47 am
bluesteel
noor
noor
12 November 2020

Oakworth homes - anyone building with them?

Oakworth homes - anyone building with them?
NSW

Hello Alyise, I hope you are well. I am reaching out to yo understand how is your experience with oakworth homes. I am interested in one of their house and land package…

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noor
Nov 12, 2020 8:59 pm
Beazo300
Beazo300
12 November 2020

AHB Australia & My Complete Package

AHB Australia & My Complete Package
VIC

AHB have built thousands of homes. Like all builders most other their happy customers can not be bothered posting reviews. So as always you only get to hear what people…

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Beazo300
Nov 12, 2020 6:31 pm
betterman
betterman
12 November 2020

Tricky block- Adelaide- need reassurance please!

Tricky block- Adelaide- need reassurance please!

we modified one of their designs, and they were very helpful in getting a well fleshed out design before singing. Not sure about fully custom though, as that requires…

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betterman
Nov 12, 2020 11:01 am
Freak_Zombie
Freak_Zombie
12 November 2020

Metricon Sentosa 52 Modified

Metricon Sentosa 52 Modified
VIC
1 ... 22, 23, 24

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Freak_Zombie
Nov 12, 2020 7:59 am
Emma12
Emma12
11 November 2020

Big bannaby 33 allcastle homes

Big bannaby 33 allcastle homes

Hi, We quite like the big bannaby 36 ascot and wondered if you could provide a price or some rough guide on the final build price of your home with Allcastle. We are…

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Emma12
Nov 11, 2020 9:48 pm
Countrybuilds
Countrybuilds
11 November 2020

Amendments after building contract signing

Amendments after building contract signing

It sounds like they have already told you it's not possible? Have Burbank told you the variation cost? I changed my hinged robe doors to sliding. Is that what you mean?

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Countrybuilds
Nov 11, 2020 8:49 pm
Countrybuilds
moertoe
moertoe
11 November 2020

KDR Metricon Balmaine 51 or Eden Brae Waldorf 50 Mk 2

KDR Metricon Balmaine 51 or Eden Brae Waldorf 50 Mk 2

Hi Selous, I'm just starting to explore the KDR option, also in Kellyville and looking at the Eden B Waldorf 50 II. But i have sloping block and not sure yet how this…

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moertoe
Nov 11, 2020 3:13 pm
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alexp79
Nov 11, 2020 12:45 pm
PPrem
PPrem
11 November 2020

Changing Facade after handover

Changing Facade after handover

i am in the same situation.. love the design that Clarendon has but keen to get a French provincial influenced façade which they don't provide.. its a double story and…

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PPrem
Nov 11, 2020 9:27 am
SejaeD
SejaeD
11 November 2020

Solicitor in Sydney

Solicitor in Sydney

I will PM you

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SejaeD
Nov 11, 2020 8:19 am
SejaeD
ddarroch
ddarroch
10 November 2020

orientation of house

orientation of house

You're a little late to the party. You really should have thought of this before purchasing your block. Ideally you want your living areas, & a large proportion to face…

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ddarroch
Nov 10, 2020 8:09 pm
MBX3
MBX3
10 November 2020

Evaporative Cooling / Gas heating vs Refrigerated cooling

Evaporative Cooling / Gas heating vs Refrigerated cooling
1, 2

Would you mind sending me your spec and how you managed to get online scheduling and automated system at $14k price? Which builder?

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MBX3
Nov 10, 2020 2:59 pm
MBX3
Lot212
Lot212
10 November 2020

GJ Gardner Melb Inner East

GJ Gardner Melb Inner East
VIC

We're building with them. Complete and utter regret. Never again. The biggest issue - they could not do what was agreed in the contract. Blamed their own draftsman. We…

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Lot212
Nov 10, 2020 12:51 pm
worldofmud
worldofmud
10 November 2020

High spec project builders in Sydney?

High spec project builders in Sydney?
NSW

Do you know the ground conditions at basement excavation level and are you expecting clay soils?

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worldofmud
Nov 10, 2020 9:31 am

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