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fantastic
fantastic
11 June 2020

house contract cancellation fees

house contract cancellation fees
SA

I signed contract with Metricon, and paid 5% deposit (around $10k) to them, and the sales consultant does not welcome me/ignore me after signed the contract with them,…

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fantastic
Jun 11, 2020 6:48 pm
Phinx
Phinx
11 June 2020

Litter on my land

Litter on my land

I just got evidence to some of the mess that was caused. One of the building supervisors said he saw the builders from behind dump some. To top it off, there are several…

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Phinx
Jun 11, 2020 4:08 pm
adje
adje
11 June 2020

Energy Star Rating - air flow

Energy Star Rating - air flow
VIC

Hi our builder has told us we need to do one of the following: Change the color of our roof to a light color (same as the house) Remove a large window from one of the…

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adje
Jun 11, 2020 3:51 pm
arvindrajan92
arvindrajan92
11 June 2020

3-7 Pink Hill Boulevard Beaconsfield VIC 3807

3-7 Pink Hill Boulevard Beaconsfield VIC 3807
VIC

Hello everyone, I recently signed a contract for a land in 3-7 Pink Hill Boulevard Beaconsfield VIC 3807. This place has a requirement for stormwater…

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arvindrajan92
Jun 11, 2020 3:19 pm
Kate_s
Kate_s
11 June 2020

Multigen / Dual Occupancy Homes - WBN / Oswald / Novus (WA)

Multigen / Dual Occupancy Homes - WBN / Oswald / Novus (WA)

We are currently looking at dual living design also. It will be for my daughter and I. Greenwood Perth. Small custom builder Daren from Paragon Homes Group is guiding us…

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Kate_s
Jun 11, 2020 9:33 am
Stewie D
Stewie D
11 June 2020

Reinforced Concrete Strip & Piers requirement

Reinforced Concrete Strip & Piers requirement

Sydney Water won't talk to you direct or at least will just point you to their website. They will tell you to engage a water services coordinator who will ask you to…

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1948
Stewie D
Jun 11, 2020 8:24 am
Super64
Super64
10 June 2020

Aircon Ducting

Aircon Ducting
ACT

Good luck! Make sure to have an handy in times of broken aircon.

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Super64
Jun 10, 2020 3:12 pm

Finally slab laying done 06/06/2020 Storm water done 09/06/2020

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Ourfirsthomehy
Jun 10, 2020 1:24 pm
Ourfirsthomehy

Cabinetry, tiling, base render, benches, prep for paint all done. Onsite meeting today to sign off on latest stage claim for payment. Progressing well.

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Magpie
Jun 10, 2020 8:00 am
Hieule1997
Hieule1997
9 June 2020

Metricon - Savannah 34 build in Brisbane

Metricon - Savannah 34 build in Brisbane
QLD

Hi Shane, How much did it cost you to build savanah 34? We are planning to build it. Thank you.

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Hieule1997
Jun 09, 2020 10:26 pm
StuAndRuth
StuAndRuth
9 June 2020

Anyone building in Riverside Estate Karalee Qld

Anyone building in Riverside Estate Karalee Qld
QLD

Hi, Just thought I would check if any of our future neighbours are on here.

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StuAndRuth
Jun 09, 2020 9:18 pm
Morris45
Morris45
9 June 2020

Ceiling height question

Ceiling height question

Thank you.

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Morris45
Jun 09, 2020 7:26 pm
Juan
Juan
9 June 2020

Steps and timeline before construction (HomeBuilder)

Steps and timeline before construction (HomeBuilder)

This was facilitated through the builder using his engineer and draftsman, but as a seperate payment to the main contract (and prior to) and in a way in which we retained…

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Juan
Jun 09, 2020 4:53 pm
Nate1
Nate1
9 June 2020

Building in mine subsidence - Guideline 2, over 24m

Building in mine subsidence - Guideline 2, over 24m
NSW

Hi, We have a block of land which is listed as being in a mine subsidence area. It has been given 'Guideline 2' restrictions. Part of Guideline 2 says that the structure…

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957
Nate1
Jun 09, 2020 1:46 pm
Juan
Juan
9 June 2020

Rossdale Homes - Adelaide

Rossdale Homes - Adelaide

Hi StephMarie. I have personally not built with them but did have them quote our current build last year. The fella we spoke to was pretty good and seemed to understand…

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Juan
Jun 09, 2020 8:14 am
Rkahuja
Rkahuja
8 June 2020

InVision Homes Reviews

InVision Homes Reviews

Hello, I am just wondering if anyone has built with InVision Homes? They look super friendly in dealing and visited their display houses and seems really good. However,…

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Rkahuja
Jun 08, 2020 11:07 pm
Navdeep
Navdeep
8 June 2020

Brand new house garage cracks

Brand new house garage cracks
QLD

Did you find out any solution of these crack because my house is just 3 year old and i saw same cracks like you . I worry about house slab

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Navdeep
Jun 08, 2020 2:03 pm
sweetswisssteel
sweetswisssteel
7 June 2020

Slab Fail Frame Doesn't Align

Slab Fail Frame Doesn't Align
ACT

Get. An. Independent. Building. Inspection. Done. At. Every. Stage.

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sweetswisssteel
Jun 07, 2020 11:17 pm
Cde
Cde
7 June 2020

Building contract

Building contract

We are going through finance at the moment for a house and land but the home valuation Came back $16k lower. We are going to take out the decking,water softener etc. My…

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Cde
Jun 07, 2020 7:24 pm
bc106
bc106
6 June 2020

Has anyone used Thermeco or Element Windows?

Has anyone used Thermeco or Element Windows?
VIC

Let me serve you a quote for double glazed windows and doors,will help you to save about 50%. Tager info@hotacorp.com

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bc106
Jun 06, 2020 10:04 pm
gogo65
gogo65
6 June 2020

Feedback on house plan

Feedback on house plan
VIC

The first question most experienced people ask is which way is North? It doesn’t seem you can exit your laundry directly outside? Agree with amilelka, about the…

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gogo65
Jun 06, 2020 6:30 pm
gogo65
gogo65
gogo65
6 June 2020

Electrical costs - are these reasonable?

Electrical costs - are these reasonable?
NSW

This post is 9 yers old kinetikeen, I doubt they will respond.

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gogo65
Jun 06, 2020 6:17 pm
gogo65
migz94
migz94
5 June 2020

Is anyone building with Hume Building?

Is anyone building with Hume Building?
NSW

Hey Frewy26 Did you end up building with Hume Building?

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migz94
Jun 05, 2020 12:23 pm
Blacktea2sugars
Blacktea2sugars
5 June 2020

Marble kitchen benchtops

Marble kitchen benchtops
VIC

This is a tricky one We thought about it, but when we factored it and in, in thicker profile, the cost was SSS. A real estate agent I know was against it. She said some…

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Blacktea2sugars
Jun 05, 2020 12:07 pm
Blacktea2sugars
karthicksri
karthicksri
5 June 2020

Suggestion for a new house

Suggestion for a new house

I live in west melbourne

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karthicksri
Jun 05, 2020 11:36 am
MiddleMark
MiddleMark
4 June 2020

should I switch to another builder now?

should I switch to another builder now?

Call on them (Metricon) and find out, what stops you? They will tell you about the penalty. Why wouldn't they. If 25K massively supersedes the penalty, take matters into…

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MiddleMark
Jun 04, 2020 7:56 pm

PCI update! We have our first meeting next week:x! .

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aandsc
Jun 04, 2020 12:20 pm
aandsc
alexp79
alexp79
3 June 2020

Concrete slab

Concrete slab
VIC

Also, your main savings will be coming from cost of renting the pump and minimum order for the concrete.

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alexp79
Jun 03, 2020 10:03 pm
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Sandyhuang082
Jun 03, 2020 8:26 pm
GrahamB
GrahamB
2 June 2020

Custom builder

Custom builder
NSW

worst council in Sydney to deal with is Inner West followed closely by Bayside

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GrahamB
Jun 02, 2020 10:37 pm
TakeYourVitamins
TakeYourVitamins
2 June 2020

Which floor plan show I go with?

Which floor plan show I go with?
1, 2

I like the flow of the first plan. The theatre is away from the rooms and the activity is a cool little lobby for the back rooms. You can entertain in all sections of the…

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TakeYourVitamins
Jun 02, 2020 3:46 pm
Ourfirsthomehy
Ourfirsthomehy
2 June 2020

External colours

External colours
NSW

Thanks for great advice. Cheers

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Ourfirsthomehy
Jun 02, 2020 12:06 pm
Ourfirsthomehy
slothicious
slothicious
2 June 2020

Subdivision / Building a Second Storey Home in Perth

Subdivision / Building a Second Storey Home in Perth

doozer1905 thanks for your input and sorry for late reply! We have decided against the subdivision due to the time constraint and finances :) Still, thanks for the response!

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slothicious
Jun 02, 2020 1:57 am
tj70Prince
tj70Prince
1 June 2020

Hunters Hill Council

Hunters Hill Council

hi all - Does anyone have any experience building in the Hunters Hill Council area? Specifically, were they reasonable with DA approvals in terms of timing, requirements,…

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tj70Prince
Jun 01, 2020 8:46 pm
LoveHouse
LoveHouse
1 June 2020

Our Fowler Homes Paris 34 - Jordan Springs

Our Fowler Homes Paris 34 - Jordan Springs
NSW
1 ... 6, 7, 8

Hi anyone knows what bricks are included in the highest selection package in builders range for fowler?

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LoveHouse
Jun 01, 2020 12:03 pm
mezvk
mezvk
31 May 2020

Concrete encasement

Concrete encasement

Thank you..will register and find out. So confused as till now we thought it was conc encased.

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mezvk
May 31, 2020 9:34 pm
Hussain sahara
Hussain sahara
31 May 2020

Our Facade

Our Facade

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Hussain sahara
May 31, 2020 2:29 pm
Hussain sahara
Blacktea2sugars
Blacktea2sugars
31 May 2020

Ag line retaining wall exit under sleepers?

Ag line retaining wall exit under sleepers?

The engineer needs to be specific on the design, and where it connects to the drain. We have two retaining wall on boundary, and another 1 across the yard resulting in a…

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Blacktea2sugars
May 31, 2020 1:28 pm
Blacktea2sugars
alexp79
alexp79
31 May 2020

Kitchen bench tops

Kitchen bench tops
VIC

This can be helpful:

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alexp79
May 31, 2020 1:48 am
NathanPS
NathanPS
30 May 2020

Sikaflex / Silicone instead of Grout?

Sikaflex / Silicone instead of Grout?
QLD

Okay, good to know. Thanks for your comments guys. I might mention my concern with the different colour though. Appreciate the replies :)

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NathanPS
May 30, 2020 12:28 pm
alexp79
alexp79
30 May 2020

Corner Block Floor Plan Help.

Corner Block Floor Plan Help.
NSW

In your particular layout, it will be hard to impossible to clean esp. near the window wall.

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alexp79
May 30, 2020 12:01 pm
John0322
John0322
30 May 2020

Legislation on supporting excavation

Legislation on supporting excavation

Thank you for your reply. Thats what they keep on saying back to me - it was compliant during the build. They are also saying that the neighbour’s cut was not…

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John0322
May 30, 2020 6:47 am
bank
bank
29 May 2020

Underbench oven or not?

Underbench oven or not?
VIC

I prefer under bench. I'm short and have always felt that wall oven doors get in my way. The doors don't really get too hot to touch with the number of layers of glass…

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bank
May 29, 2020 6:20 pm
bank
jbarber
jbarber
29 May 2020

Our Building Surveyor Got Suspended...

Our Building Surveyor Got Suspended...
VIC

We appointed the surveyor, which was the builders recommendation

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jbarber
May 29, 2020 1:39 pm
Mining Man
Mining Man
29 May 2020

Help with kitchen layout

Help with kitchen layout

Are you likely to use both living areas, at the same time? What about competing noise? What's the actual functional differences between these two adjacent spaces? The…

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Mining Man
May 29, 2020 9:00 am
milica.petrova
milica.petrova
28 May 2020

Split level in Kellyville

Split level in Kellyville
NSW
1, 2

Hi i can see that you have built with Wincrest. Do you mind sharing your experience with the quality of the build. Were they reasonable with price…

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milica.petrova
May 28, 2020 10:28 pm
Boro
Boro
28 May 2020

Take CDC approval to another builder

Take CDC approval to another builder

Thanks StructuralBIMGuy, in the end, decided to proceed with the same builder, but was considering the available options...

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Boro
May 28, 2020 10:24 am
John0322
John0322
28 May 2020

Reataining wall approval question

Reataining wall approval question

Thank you for the link.

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John0322
May 28, 2020 7:13 am
Steve4216
Steve4216
28 May 2020

"$800+gst including travel" ??? What does it mean?

"$800+gst including travel" ??? What does it mean?
QLD

It's not really an unknown, GST is a fixed rate set by the government. Most companies will quote without GST added, but yes might as well wait for the other quotes.

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Steve4216
May 28, 2020 1:45 am
Moromillas Radec
Moromillas Radec
28 May 2020

European Laundry cupboard vs Full Laundry?

European Laundry cupboard vs Full Laundry?
QLD

Wouldn't it be nice if we could see into the future? Or see pathways into the future. You could see which one had the most regret, the smaller laundry or the smaller…

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Moromillas Radec
May 28, 2020 1:32 am
Moromillas Radec

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