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titos97
titos97
2 September 2018

Not giving time to arrange Finanace and price increase

Not giving time to arrange Finanace and price increase
NSW

Hi kittu42, Yes, construction started end of April 2018 almost done close to completion probably another 2-3 week to handover.

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titos97
Sep 02, 2018 1:01 pm
s-X-s
s-X-s
2 September 2018

Who else is building at Oran Park?

Who else is building at Oran Park?
NSW
1 ... 329, 330, 331

For the best services in Canberra in touch with Canberra Car Removal. Call 1300 338 030 for a free cash quote for your unwanted…

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s-X-s
Sep 02, 2018 12:03 pm
s-X-s

I decided to pre-wire my build to avoid any conduit on the outside of the house. I decided to run a “10mm 4 Core & Earth Orange Circular Cable” from the power box to…

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dotnetdan
Sep 02, 2018 8:50 am
bashworth
bashworth
1 September 2018

Electrical Tips ahead of appointment

Electrical Tips ahead of appointment
VIC

There are some articles about electrical planning at this link:

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bashworth
Sep 01, 2018 7:48 pm
bashworth
Variegated
Variegated
1 September 2018

Practical Completion

Practical Completion

Depends a bit on where you are building, I think. My build is 54 working weeks overdue, and I finally received notification of practical completion yesterday. I have…

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Variegated
Sep 01, 2018 1:32 pm
Variegated
kathysangel
kathysangel
1 September 2018

Has anybody had to rebrick their new house? Advice?

Has anybody had to rebrick their new house? Advice?
VIC

True I'm in the process of having mine washed then all faulty brick replaced they accepted fault some bricklayers wont work with painted bricks because they chip very…

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kathysangel
Sep 01, 2018 12:36 am

Not sure if this works...but I am a fan of an enclosed toilet to contain noise and smells. Only a 720mm swing door for toilet. This plan gives a bit more robe space but…

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pbwhi0
Aug 31, 2018 7:22 pm
pbwhi0
Carlymbaxter
Carlymbaxter
31 August 2018

our first home group wa home

our first home group wa home
WA
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Hi, I realise this is an older thread but I’m just wondering if you vanity necks are the grey finestone? I’m considering using it and have been looking for pics! Cheers

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Carlymbaxter
Aug 31, 2018 4:46 pm
pintu56
pintu56
31 August 2018

Crown Hill Estate Riverstone

Crown Hill Estate Riverstone
NSW
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FYI those on Sheila Street, the street name is misspelt as Shelia Street in the NBN system. I've asked the developer if they could amend the typo with NBN as otherwise it…

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pintu56
Aug 31, 2018 1:12 pm
Zander40
Zander40
31 August 2018

Granny flat - Melbourne

Granny flat - Melbourne
VIC

Hi all, I'm looking to build a granny flat for my parents but the block is on a slope (approx 10-15%). Does anyone have any experience with building these? costs?…

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Zander40
Aug 31, 2018 11:21 am
Drew01
Drew01
30 August 2018

Copy of application made to developer

Copy of application made to developer
QLD

We're a knock down rebuild, but we got all drafting plans, etc required via our CSC. We've got a flood overlay, so had a lot of jigging and rejigging of plans to do…

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Drew01
Aug 30, 2018 6:21 pm
Drew01
juliennegd
juliennegd
29 August 2018

Terrace House

Terrace House
NSW

Hi Anyone here have recently purchased an off the plan Terrace house, if you can share your journey :) Thank you

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juliennegd
Aug 29, 2018 11:16 am
row
row
28 August 2018

Building with Nuvo Homes- Contract wording on tile selection

Building with Nuvo Homes- Contract wording on tile selection
QLD

The contract should then say UNDER 600x600, which would be 599x599 and below. If it says up to 600, then I would think…

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row
Aug 28, 2018 8:26 pm
Galinda Ruggedo
Galinda Ruggedo
28 August 2018

Building first home - adelaide

Building first home - adelaide
SA

Hi there, 1. Turn-key packages are supposed to mean a property that someone can purchase and immediately…

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Galinda Ruggedo
Aug 28, 2018 11:17 am
Galinda Ruggedo
gogo65
gogo65
28 August 2018

Custom build Sydney recommendations

Custom build Sydney recommendations
NSW

Thanks Manhattan52, Had a look not sure what builder it is, nevertheless we have found a builder that we are very happy with!

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gogo65
Aug 28, 2018 1:11 am
gogo65
DavidAndrews3003
DavidAndrews3003
27 August 2018

Metricon Vantage 38 QLD

Metricon Vantage 38 QLD
QLD
1, 2, 3, 4

Were you happy with the Wine Racks that you used for your under stair cellar? We want to build an under stair one and love the look of what you have done.

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DavidAndrews3003
Aug 27, 2018 5:10 pm
Nomes33
Nomes33
27 August 2018

Dividing Fence on rear block

Dividing Fence on rear block

Hi all New to this forum. Just wondering if anyone has been through similar and can give us some advice. We have found a rear green-title block that we like. The people…

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Nomes33
Aug 27, 2018 4:05 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
26 August 2018

Dont think about building untill you read this book!!

Dont think about building untill you read this book!!

Hahaha...yes, you are right. Another internet SPAMMER. To report a post, just click on the three dots found at the bottom right of a post and…

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SaveH2O
Aug 26, 2018 12:57 pm
SaveH2O
stradbroke36
stradbroke36
25 August 2018

Porter Davis Queensland - Building the Stradbroke 36

Porter Davis Queensland - Building the Stradbroke 36
QLD

Come join the Facebook group, Porter Davis Qld - Discussion Group. There's heaps of us on there with progress updates 😊

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stradbroke36
Aug 25, 2018 6:13 pm
stradbroke36
Tradie89
Tradie89
25 August 2018

New Build - Perth

New Build - Perth
WA

hi everyone, we are looking at starting to build over the next few months, we were abit overwhelmed by the whole idea. A friend of mine suggested this book "building your…

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Tradie89
Aug 25, 2018 12:31 pm
gogo65
gogo65
24 August 2018

Incorporate granny flat into new house

Incorporate granny flat into new house
NSW

I believe that you must have a fire rated wall between main house and granny flat, regardless. Certainly the case in NSW

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gogo65
Aug 24, 2018 7:20 pm
gogo65

hi everyone, we are looking at starting to build over the next few months, we were abit overwhelmed by the whole idea. A friend of mine suggested this book "building your…

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Bridgetwitch
Aug 24, 2018 4:40 pm
Bridgetwitch
Bridgetwitch
Bridgetwitch
24 August 2018

Our First Home - Ballarat - Handover Friday

Our First Home - Ballarat - Handover Friday
VIC
1 ... 22, 23, 24

hi everyone, we are looking at starting to build over the next few months, we were abit overwhelmed by the whole idea. A friend of mine suggested this book "building your…

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Bridgetwitch
Aug 24, 2018 4:36 pm
Bridgetwitch
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
24 August 2018

Tender Expiry Contract Variation

Tender Expiry Contract Variation
NSW

SimonW You signed an agreement to prepare the plans and tender, you didn't sign a contract to build. This happens in a boom bust build cycle and happened in Perth during…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Aug 24, 2018 5:01 am
StructuralBIMGuy
Fingerscrossed
Fingerscrossed
23 August 2018

Stroud Homes

Stroud Homes
NSW
1, 2

Which Stroud? Presumably clients have different experiences with the different franchises.

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Fingerscrossed
Aug 23, 2018 8:45 pm
Dennis51
Dennis51
23 August 2018

Dennis Family Homes - Devonport 363. Build has started...

Dennis Family Homes - Devonport 363. Build has started...
VIC
1, 2, 3

Thank you. Building in Mansfield on 1/2 acre block. Will checkout Facebook pages.

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Dennis51
Aug 23, 2018 4:20 pm
skye15
skye15
22 August 2018

Lakeland Pakenham Stage 15

Lakeland Pakenham Stage 15
VIC

Just wondering if anyone here bought a land in Lakeland Pakenham Stage 15?

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skye15
Aug 22, 2018 9:39 pm
ben888
ben888
22 August 2018

One place for all quotes

One place for all quotes

Airtasker, Serviceseeking, Hi pages all have something similar to what you need. Most of the trades on there are above board and good, but beware, as seen in the news…

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ben888
Aug 22, 2018 6:23 pm
ben888
Lachstar
Lachstar
22 August 2018

KDR in Melbourne VIC

KDR in Melbourne VIC
VIC

Yes well done! The top is the colorbond Matt range, I have been a fan of that style for a long time. The bottom will be a black brick in a Daiper pattern.

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Lachstar
Aug 22, 2018 1:40 pm
soberhenry
soberhenry
21 August 2018

IP : Box Hills, Cudgegong Road or ? : 850k budget - where?

IP : Box Hills, Cudgegong Road or ? : 850k budget - where?
NSW

Hey SnM, Sorry for the late reply...my bad, I haven't logged in for ages because my land is still not registered. I would recommend anywhere near the station…

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soberhenry
Aug 21, 2018 4:16 pm
RobGee
RobGee
21 August 2018

Henley & Cosham upgrade price list

Henley & Cosham upgrade price list
VIC

Hi. I know this will be a little old now but if I pm you my email address could you please send it to me? ThNks.

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RobGee
Aug 21, 2018 2:30 am
luxbuild
luxbuild
20 August 2018

Need to know law

Need to know law
WA

Yes that's correct my garage is plastered and my brickwork is on the outside most bricks dont have the pigment on both sides that's why it looks like that

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luxbuild
Aug 20, 2018 9:51 pm
timl
timl
20 August 2018

Allcastle Grandworth 42.5

Allcastle Grandworth 42.5
NSW

Agreed, concreters cost $100/sq m for our drive, not counting the top coat at $39/sq m. We had landscaping quotes in line with 5-10% as well.

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timl
Aug 20, 2018 9:17 pm
Tajana
Tajana
19 August 2018

Plantation Homes - Trinity Lux Q1 @ Thornlands

Plantation Homes - Trinity Lux Q1 @ Thornlands
QLD
1, 2

Thank you, I did it all by my self lol. I am a little worried about the outside paint colour selection, but will wait until it’s fonished before I stress . Your house…

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Tajana
Aug 19, 2018 6:32 pm
Tajana
Sloppy
Sloppy
19 August 2018

Shortage of framing timber?

Shortage of framing timber?
VIC

Nope had no problems with mine the frame work was up in no time I'd be checking this out thoroughly not good enough

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Sloppy
Aug 19, 2018 8:49 am
Leksie5000
Leksie5000
18 August 2018

custom KDR - Newcastle NSW- Driveway pour

custom KDR - Newcastle NSW- Driveway pour
NSW
1 ... 33, 34, 35

Not really, there was equity in the land already but they have

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Leksie5000
Aug 18, 2018 6:32 pm
aphsta
aphsta
18 August 2018

Building an Allworth Home in Coast Central Estate at Wyee

Building an Allworth Home in Coast Central Estate at Wyee
NSW
1, 2, 3

Hi Lauren, I just noticed the link to my thread wasn’t in my last message, making it rather useless. Here it is. viewtopic.php?f=31&t=89059

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aphsta
Aug 18, 2018 8:56 am
Mr. Sausage
Mr. Sausage
16 August 2018

Would you recommend JG KING? bit nervous!

Would you recommend JG KING? bit nervous!
1, 2

You might benefit from checking the date of the original post you are proposing to respond to :) You've just answered a question someone asked 9 years ago!!

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Mr. Sausage
Aug 16, 2018 10:27 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
16 August 2018

Building on Slope -right to left 1.25m- land - suggestions n

Building on Slope -right to left 1.25m- land - suggestions n

ratna I wouldn't proceed too far beyond the architects Sketch Without preliminary engineering Data and Construction costs

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StructuralBIMGuy
Aug 16, 2018 7:07 am
StructuralBIMGuy
Ranon
Ranon
15 August 2018

Custome home design to build...experiences or advice?

Custome home design to build...experiences or advice?

Here is my advice: when I was installing flat roof at my house my contractors were guys from http://misterroof.net. They’ve given me a lot of good advices.

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Ranon
Aug 15, 2018 9:37 pm

Hi All, Quick update, did sign with Platinum but only lost about $15,000 worth of deposit and pre-planning expenses. We ended up getting the home built with a smaller WA…

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207 de
Aug 15, 2018 7:16 pm
IamSAM
IamSAM
15 August 2018

When a Granny Flat is not a Granny Flat

When a Granny Flat is not a Granny Flat
NSW

Intergrated Granny - looks like a product for built for AirBnB.

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IamSAM
Aug 15, 2018 4:04 pm
IamSAM
Huggies
Huggies
15 August 2018

Montgomery Homes - Upslope Block

Montgomery Homes - Upslope Block
NSW

Hi, I guess you have finished your build with Montgomery. How do you find them? Are you happy with the final product? Would you build with them again?

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Huggies
Aug 15, 2018 12:23 am
BB87
BB87
14 August 2018

Has anyone built with Hotondo?

Has anyone built with Hotondo?
NSW
1, 2, 3

Hi Happy Flower. I’m also having the same problemZ said they don’t do base prices as that’s never the cost of the build?! How am I suppose to compare if I don’t…

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BB87
Aug 14, 2018 9:03 pm
thepeachyave
thepeachyave
13 August 2018

Custom Home Build in Woodlea Estate

Custom Home Build in Woodlea Estate
VIC

Hi everyone I've just started my blog about my new custom home build in Woodlea. If you have any questions feel free to leave me a comment and I'd be happy to help :)

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thepeachyave
Aug 13, 2018 11:01 pm
Mish018
Mish018
13 August 2018

Building with Wisdom Homes

Building with Wisdom Homes
NSW

Hi Bobby1. Yes it is Cameron R! It’s good to know we have a great SS. We have our first site visit Wednesday and looking forward to meeting him. We are only early in…

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Mish018
Aug 13, 2018 10:56 pm
Dily
Dily
13 August 2018

GJ Gardner Springfield - Seeking Reviews

GJ Gardner Springfield - Seeking Reviews
QLD

Hi everyone, I have secured a lot in Springfield Rise at Spring Mountain- Highlands stage 2, and now been doing some research on builders, finding it very exciting but…

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Dily
Aug 13, 2018 9:09 pm
J278
J278
13 August 2018

NEW BUILD - HGWA SOUTHPORT

NEW BUILD - HGWA SOUTHPORT
WA
1 ... 4, 5, 6

And we are IN!!! loving our new home still alot to do!

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J278
Aug 13, 2018 8:11 pm
J278

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