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Deviant
Deviant
2 June 2009

SA builders - anyone know of Precision Homes?

SA builders - anyone know of Precision Homes?
SA

Just a follow up, if you run the name through google they do have a site and a few directory pages which they have edited. Looking at their site on first glance I come…

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Deviant
Jun 02, 2009 11:28 pm
Deviant
cmooring
cmooring
3 June 2009

******* roof tile laying..

******* roof tile laying..

Let us know how you get on. Best of luck.

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cmooring
Jun 03, 2009 12:00 am
cmooring
-Rebekah-
-Rebekah-
3 June 2009

another what would you change on this plan!

another what would you change on this plan!
VIC

Yes I agree with PP's in that you'll need more storage. Another idea is to put a build in robe/shelving in the kids retreat area to store all of their toys/games…

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-Rebekah-
Jun 03, 2009 8:23 am
-Rebekah-
craigandamy
craigandamy
3 June 2009

What is a foreclosure?

What is a foreclosure?

something you DONT want

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craigandamy
Jun 03, 2009 8:37 am
adammm
adammm
3 June 2009

FHBG v The Settlement of the Land

FHBG v The Settlement of the Land

I'm not sure if I am correct or not but for victoria, if you do miss the 6months build time, if you still signed before December, it will be 25k not 18, as the federal…

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adammm
Jun 03, 2009 4:16 pm
surfshak
surfshak
3 June 2009

Buying a Sub-divided Block to build on

Buying a Sub-divided Block to build on
VIC

Hi Houseofbell We purchased a "battle axe" block, which was the result of the owner at the front subdividing and selling the back block. Two things that were highlighted…

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surfshak
Jun 03, 2009 7:16 pm
JJ305
JJ305
3 June 2009

No eaves?

No eaves?
1, 2

Love eaves wouldn't have it any other way.

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JJ305
Jun 03, 2009 7:42 pm
Deviant
Deviant
3 June 2009

CITB levy query

CITB levy query
SA

Although I am not an expert on this actual levy I did look at the legislation that covers it. From my understanding, you have paid the levy for the 'project' as a whole…

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Deviant
Jun 03, 2009 8:37 pm
Deviant
Jess09
Jess09
3 June 2009

Callling Porter Davis Lifestyle clients re: colour selection

Callling Porter Davis Lifestyle clients re: colour selection
VIC

Thanks to all your feedback and prices too (thanks, Jo!), I'm not so scared - and kinda looking forward to a sneak peak this Sat morn! …

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Jess09
Jun 03, 2009 9:00 pm
Jess09
Annietom
Annietom
3 June 2009

Big M displays at Eynesbury VIC

Big M displays at Eynesbury VIC
VIC

oh yes, that does look nice, I bet it looks even better in real life! Annie

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Annietom
Jun 03, 2009 10:03 pm
Annietom
mattydals
mattydals
4 June 2009

Demo Guy has left his machine on my block for 2 weeks now

Demo Guy has left his machine on my block for 2 weeks now

Post it on ebay and then send the guy an email with the link to the item and advise him he can bid if he…

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mattydals
Jun 04, 2009 9:18 am
vid
vid
4 June 2009

Builders Rubbish

Builders Rubbish

I have changed the topic description slightly, we received a letter from our builder about the footpath reinstatement, does anyone know if this is something you can ONLY…

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vid
Jun 04, 2009 10:20 am
vid
HellDad
HellDad
4 June 2009

Connection of power cable from house to telegraph pole

Connection of power cable from house to telegraph pole

We received a bill from the electrician for the connection, then the builder told the electrician when he wanted power, and it was connected without us doing anything…

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HellDad
Jun 04, 2009 11:54 am
HellDad
chuth77
chuth77
4 June 2009

slab cost

slab cost

First thing.. Get more than one quote... Secondly it seems reasonably cheap... Normal house slabs I though were costed at around $100/sqm Third... What is your…

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chuth77
Jun 04, 2009 1:20 pm
monkeyupatree
monkeyupatree
4 June 2009

Options for driveway and backyard - to pave or not to pave??

Options for driveway and backyard - to pave or not to pave??

We are getting liquid limestone for our driveway. Cant wait until it is done. We didnt want pavers, because of the weeds, and we would have had to find someone to finish…

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monkeyupatree
Jun 04, 2009 2:55 pm
monkeyupatree
meghan
meghan
4 June 2009

Cost of building

Cost of building

Our base price was $192,500. We added: *1.4 metres to the garage to build to boundary and to make it wider *upgraded carpet and underlay *upgraded taps and…

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meghan
Jun 04, 2009 4:38 pm
ozhappy981
ozhappy981
4 June 2009

New Home in WA

New Home in WA
WA

When we were looking for a…

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ozhappy981
Jun 04, 2009 6:38 pm
mikemix
mikemix
4 June 2009

Updated Floor Plan - Comments Please

Updated Floor Plan - Comments Please

Thanks, I'm glad we…

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mikemix
Jun 04, 2009 8:09 pm
btherl
btherl
5 June 2009

P class slab

P class slab

Have a look at this thread: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=9017

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btherl
Jun 05, 2009 1:07 am
btherl
Pixelated
Pixelated
5 June 2009

how LONG to wait for a BUILDER to lodge plans to council????

how LONG to wait for a BUILDER to lodge plans to council????

We have completed the form to fill out in regards to BASIX. We're not required to put up a landscape plan but our CSC told us that they're just waiting for…

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Pixelated
Jun 05, 2009 9:05 am
Pixelated
mattydals
mattydals
5 June 2009

Timber Retaining Walls

Timber Retaining Walls

Price sounds about right. I was quoted $5,900 for 30m of retaining walls 1m in height. 75mm timber H4 treated pine. Alternatively I have been quoted $6600 for…

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mattydals
Jun 05, 2009 12:18 pm
pinkfairymagic
pinkfairymagic
5 June 2009

What builder???

What builder???
SA

Be careful trying to get too much "value for money", some builders are just cheap and nasty, where as others may offer true value for money, you need to find someone you…

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pinkfairymagic
Jun 05, 2009 12:40 pm
pinkfairymagic
MBBN
MBBN
5 June 2009

Problem brickwork - options

Problem brickwork - options

Firstly, are they defective or you just aren't happy with how they look? You'll find that all brick companies have a little disclaimer in their brochures which states…

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MBBN
Jun 05, 2009 3:11 pm
alphapk
alphapk
5 June 2009

steel frame builder in Sydney

steel frame builder in Sydney
NSW

Hi Dan c the reason, I am going for steel frame, is termite protection. I think steel frame is a bit dearer than H2F frame treated but it is chemical free. I am looking…

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alphapk
Jun 05, 2009 3:30 pm
Andronicus
Andronicus
5 June 2009

Building on Land with a slope. Help!

Building on Land with a slope. Help!

We have 2.6m of fall over the building envelope and are building a 2 storey with the garage sitting lower than the house (so we've split leveled the garage). Our plan…

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Andronicus
Jun 05, 2009 7:16 pm
themax
themax
6 June 2009

Who draws up your elec. plan to include upgrades?

Who draws up your elec. plan to include upgrades?

I'm suprised they are not jumping on you for the $$$'s from the upgrades. ::surprise::

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themax
Jun 06, 2009 7:43 am
themax
ani
ani
6 June 2009

anyone bulding with summit/ easystart?

anyone bulding with summit/ easystart?
WA

Hi Shan! I'm building in Bertram but missed your thread until now. Are you in Belgravia Central? I can PM you and tell you where my land is if you like - we could be…

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ani
Jun 06, 2009 9:49 pm
ani
Casa2
Casa2
6 June 2009

Roughly How Many Bricks to Build a house ?

Roughly How Many Bricks to Build a house ?

:n: Internal Brick Veneer :z: Are you saying my rough estimate is wrong?

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Casa2
Jun 06, 2009 9:53 pm
kbudgie
kbudgie
6 June 2009

Things I regret not having - or having in the contract

Things I regret not having - or having in the contract

You know Jess, one thing a wise person wrote once on the thread, when it comes to upgrades, faced with budgetary constraints, go for what will be…

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kbudgie
Jun 06, 2009 10:35 pm
kbudgie
stark
stark
7 June 2009

Wisdom Display Homes - Elderslie

Wisdom Display Homes - Elderslie
NSW
1, 2

In regards to the doors, you pay to upgrade the height of the doors ontop of getting the Hume doors aswell.

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stark
Jun 07, 2009 9:36 am
karakarakara
karakarakara
7 June 2009

Our first home (WA - HBC) - feedback on plan please :)

Our first home (WA - HBC) - feedback on plan please :)
WA

wow, hi everyone. I haven't written anymore in this thread for a while because we are currently looking at changing builders and going with a totally different…

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karakarakara
Jun 07, 2009 11:32 am
aajinoz
aajinoz
7 June 2009

PUll down brickwall (rebricking whole house)

PUll down brickwall (rebricking whole house)

Undertaking the project to rebrick a house is a major renovation. Through…

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aajinoz
Jun 07, 2009 1:25 pm

We went for a dark coloured brown brick - Labassa from…

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beegeers
Jun 07, 2009 4:51 pm
ElephantGuy
ElephantGuy
7 June 2009

Better Homes and Gardens Home Designer Suite 8 Software Prog

Better Homes and Gardens Home Designer Suite 8 Software Prog

I'd suggest looking into Vray or Kerkythea. There's quite a number of them out there at the moment, each with their own good and bads. Kerky's a…

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ElephantGuy
Jun 07, 2009 10:55 pm

There were a few forum members who did the batts DIY We added sound batts in our HT walls, around all the internal plumbing insulation in roofs for HT and some roof…

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beegeers
Jun 07, 2009 11:08 pm
Back Pocket
Back Pocket
8 June 2009

No footpath in front of the house !!

No footpath in front of the house !!

Our first house only had footpaths on one side and it was not ours. We were on the corner block. I hated it, we had people parking way over where the nature strip would…

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Back Pocket
Jun 08, 2009 12:48 am
JustinH
JustinH
8 June 2009

Quick question about GPOs in garage.

Quick question about GPOs in garage.

Thanks guys. There's no gyprock going in our garage, so I imagine ours will be like 16.sfc said, which is good, means I'll get it done after so I can save some money atm.

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JustinH
Jun 08, 2009 9:34 am
ozhappy981
ozhappy981
8 June 2009

A question about plans.....

A question about plans.....
VIC

But after seeing a few people talk about their kitchens - should there be a plan for the kitchen (ie how many drawers and where they are…

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ozhappy981
Jun 08, 2009 12:46 pm
King willy
King willy
8 June 2009

To sign or not to sign my contract.

To sign or not to sign my contract.

Thanks all Its not the builder that is the problem. Its the company in the middle, that do the paper work and broker the deal. I got a good price due to a slow period in…

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King willy
Jun 08, 2009 5:52 pm
King willy
dymonite69
dymonite69
8 June 2009

Does a black roof make the house hotter?

Does a black roof make the house hotter?
NSW
1, 2, 3

We really like black/charcoal roofs, but after seeing how much of an effect it can have on house…

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dymonite69
Jun 08, 2009 6:29 pm
dymonite69
suh
suh
8 June 2009

McDonald Jones Homes

McDonald Jones Homes

No probs, thought it might be helpful :D

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suh
Jun 08, 2009 6:43 pm
suh
danc12
danc12
8 June 2009

What stage to actually sign HIA Contract...?

What stage to actually sign HIA Contract...?
SA

Basically, you don't sign the HIA agreement until you know that you can build something and that is usually after you have the Construction Certificate in your hands. i…

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danc12
Jun 08, 2009 7:09 pm
oztish
oztish
8 June 2009

Anyone building with Zuccala Homes in Aurora Estate??

Anyone building with Zuccala Homes in Aurora Estate??
VIC

Polo - there's still a few Mel homes to go up (like the 3 houses right next door to mine) - they're all with my builder. From what I've seen from the Zuccala and JGK…

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oztish
Jun 08, 2009 7:31 pm
Adele
Adele
8 June 2009

met?icon builders victoria

met?icon builders victoria
VIC

Hi btherl Who is the international sales person you have been liaising with? What stage are you in with the building process?

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Adele
Jun 08, 2009 9:26 pm
onc_artisan
onc_artisan
8 June 2009

Plumbing Concerns... Help / Thoughts Required...

Plumbing Concerns... Help / Thoughts Required...
QLD

More likely the plumbing prelay was incorrect and has now become obsalete :wink: Not an issue so long as it has no connection to the sewer system, :wink: But now they need a new…

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onc_artisan
Jun 08, 2009 10:36 pm
onc_artisan
Beebob
Beebob
8 June 2009

first floor plan opinions

first floor plan opinions
NSW

thanks guys. waiting for tender to come back. hopefully by weds

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Beebob
Jun 08, 2009 11:02 pm
Howie
Howie
9 June 2009

Should we use an independent inspector????

Should we use an independent inspector????
VIC

hi bj. thats a question many have asked lol but heres my say..... i handed over a couple of months ago, and i am now helping my…

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Howie
Jun 09, 2009 9:34 am
Howie
Emzy
Emzy
9 June 2009

Cost of Building - Melbourne

Cost of Building - Melbourne
VIC

If you go owner builder, it might cost you less $$, but you would need to sub-contract all the work out to tradies etc. and if possible, do dome on ur own. Approx cost…

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Emzy
Jun 09, 2009 1:42 pm
sparkle
sparkle
9 June 2009

questions about the standard builders ranges from Dennis

questions about the standard builders ranges from Dennis

Hi, We are also building with Dennis Family Homes the Flinders 270 in Whittlesea. We were very impressed with the standard range and needed to upgrade very little. The…

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sparkle
Jun 09, 2009 2:35 pm

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