Building A New House

Antho

27 December 2010

Twin Creeks Luddenham site costs

Is any one building at Twin Creeks Luddenham, Iam interesed how much were the site costs

bashworth

27 December 2010

Extending slab vs adding a deck

If you are still a way from building it would be best to wait until the builder has developed the final drawings. They will probably be looking to do some site levelling…

Huggy_B

25 December 2010

How is interest calculated on late progress payment?

depends, does it compound?

abrickspecialist

25 December 2010

Austral Metalix Bronze Bricks - are you building with these?

Re colour wise it's each to their own but they are very nice bricks that are a fairly expensive upgrade. I would recommend that you talk to your builder about making…

onc_artisan

24 December 2010

Sloping block KDRB in chatswood

Perhaps you will Good luck and keep us posted with all your design and issues. Have a Merry Christmas

BZMZ

18 December 2010

Building with Masterton - WE HAVE THE KEYS!!!

Thanks Loretta you have made me feel much better about the expense lol..!! Thanks Carlswil - I have taken some photos but will take some more and load them on over the…

kdgirl

16 December 2010

Help with colours

opps I meant to say Fascia. Thanks forthe advice on Woodland. I have to use Wattyl colours so I'll…

dragonflychic

15 December 2010

To build or not

Well if your doing it with your brother then its probably a short term investment so building would probably get the most returns. However building is costly and takes time.

Bexi

14 December 2010

Bexi & Jo's Masterton Sirocco 7

Thanks mrs rose and sunshine T Not covering the outside area ... the idea was that you could be undercover under the alfresco area of the house or outside in the sun…

joannapaulp

12 December 2010

Security Screen Door (Sydney)

can't remember the name of it, but i think it is called that

uglygugly

10 December 2010

Providence 24 in Middleton Grange *The End*

Does anyone who has built the Providence with Wisdom have any photos of your kitchen that you could post?

emlet01

10 December 2010

Help please on external colours

Sorry I can't see any pics? I am not good at picturing it from the description. I can't really imagine having the different colours each side of the house? Perhaps I'm…

E1109

6 December 2010

Property Electrical Pole Placement

The placement of the pole is dependent on the supply authorities rules in regards to cable span, height, size and material of pole and depth of pole in the ground. How…

Dollar

4 December 2010

Miniscreen Colourbond Fencing

it's also called mini orb. http://www.homeworxballarat.com.au/gall ... itemId=105 It's not cheap either. It's quite expensive for what we got quoted, access gate and…

zozo

4 December 2010

Anyone planning to visit Beechwood display homes?

It's a bit dark for my liking but I'm into big bright rooms rather than a cosy tv room.

Lan

30 November 2010

Septic Choice - What did you choose?

Biolytix Installation - contact your own local plumber average $3000-$4000 Cost of system - $5352.00 for gravity drained system OR $6920.00 for pumped system Cost of…

juliaw

30 November 2010

Need a good Architectural Design..???

Try the local "Archi Center" one in every state fantastic people and service 02 9411 1000 They have a web site as well www.archicenter.com.au We used them in Brisbane and…

acrebuild1

29 November 2010

latest update in the house plans **FINAL PLANS**

Hey Jessica, Yes we deleted the standard rangehood - when it comes to doing your colours selections you can opt to get Beechwoood to extend the ducting out through the…

Echo

27 November 2010

duplex or a house... ?? owner builder ??

Soor Mr Chook- councils / areas / builders and investors will all have a varying opinon on this. I just had to post cos of the name. mr chook - Priceless

woodduck

19 November 2010

Mcdonald Jones Homes Nowra

Hi debgon, Just in case you havent seen this topic. Most MJH poster's are in…

baley@thefarms

17 November 2010

Tri Level

Congrats Macey!! That's awesome news!! (I wasn't expecting that though!! haha, I had to read over it 3 times to check I was reading it right!) Huge house - with a…

themax

14 November 2010

Newbie

Welcome RandH. Hope you'll share you building story with us! We love pics!!

sleven

14 November 2010

Surprise costs

ALL of our costs were fixed once we hit tender - our colours, electrical upgrades and site costs - including our rock removal and concrete piers. But I do agree that…

juzme

14 November 2010

Suburbs Selection for New Land - Western Sydney

Hi, I have not long bought at Claremont Meadows only a few km's from Glenmore Park and Penrith. 3km's from nearest rail station at Werrington and close to M4 access,…

Aiah

13 November 2010

Conrete Slab- How much does it cost?

without seeing the plan and engineers details who can say. ive seen 270 sqm slabs go well over 100k. devil is in the detail.

Benny-

12 November 2010

Eden Brae - Hayman 31 - Morpeth Manor - Keys on Friday

So everyone I have been on annual leave for the past 3 weeks and conducted our move. Between having no internet at home until the other day and landscaping i have been…

meatpie

11 November 2010

What cause this rain leak? Brick and tiles are in place

yes, water pressure…

deletedpenguin

10 November 2010

Liberty 42 @Stonecutters Ridge

::cheerleader:: A BIG CONGRATULATIONS GUYS You must be so happy your build is over and you have moved into your beautiful home. Good win…

toby

7 November 2010

Late 2010 New Home Builders - Chat

HI everyone We have just had the earthworks done. They have got everything ready for the footings tomorrow, monday and the concrete slab goes down on Tuesday. We are…

Nath06

6 November 2010

Relocation of existing house

Thanks for the feedback. I'll have to do some homework on the destination council to understand the hurdles involved with this type of project which may slow it…

Tamara1975

4 November 2010

Coral Hamilton 252 - We are in and LOVING IT!!

Congrats on moving in!! Your house looks great. We are about to start on the stradbroke 279. We have added columns either side of the windows too and we were worried about…

M Jackson

16 October 2011

Asbestos?

Well you know the definition of an expert dont you? It…

bel

4 November 2010

Building our new home in Hornsby

Yep give me a buzz if you can. I'm not working tomorrow - out and about with the kids so give me a call on the mobile

Tamara1975

3 November 2010

Building Stradbroke 279 (Coral Homes) Anyone else?

Hi Gypsy. Just wondering how you are getting on. We are just about to pay our deposit for the Stradbroke 279. We are just waiting on our preliminary estimate to come in. I…

threeboxes

3 November 2010

Builiding with Coral Homes - Hamilton 252

Hi, We never went ahead and basically you lose the $1600 But our friend who works for another building company said that it is worth contacting the consultant and…

mdzzj

2 November 2010

White Timber shutters on Birch White windows*piccies??

leo the lioness

1 November 2010

Feedback wanted on a possible house plan

The problem there is that…

pipphen

1 November 2010

Sun Orientation - Home Design

Thanks for your input, somewoman. I am so new to this and time is running out so I will definitely be going with the best 'fit' home designs from the builders. …

tackerbam

31 October 2010

Impression 38

with Wisdom Homes? The Impression 38 is on display at The Ponds. http://www.wisdomhomes.com.au/displayce ... ntreID=227

LapwingWayWaterside

29 October 2010

Sunset date

Hello all... Your post have raised some interesting questions for my partner and I to raise with the sales rep from Stockland tomorrow. We are looking to go ahead with the…

manhatten38

29 October 2010

Greeway Views Estate West Hoxton Park Help!

I actually thing the room won't be wide enough with the Madison36 as anyone found a problem with the width of their rooms.

kdgirl

29 October 2010

Any one building an AV Jennings house

Hi all. Since reading your reviews we have done some further research and have found some very mixed reviews, mostly not favourable and all of those…

take2

28 October 2010

Split level

Hi Funksoul, Wow fantastic views, you are going to get some great breezes through your house. Don't cut corners on the retaining its going to be the foundations block…

bluemetal77

5 November 2010

Recommendations on builders - Rawson, Wisdom, Fowler Homes?

We're in a Fowler Monaco 30 home for the last 6 months at The Ponds as well! Its all been good and smooth with them .. no dramas/no surprises - quite honest .. I would…

emmamartin

27 October 2010

Paying a house with credit card?

I ever tried citibank services so but obvious I had no vast knowledge about this but putting a house on a credit card was the best move .

jimsy

26 October 2010

KDRB with Roselea Homes - Should I change my plans???

Nerak, Interesting idea about the U-shape kitchen. Definitely adds alot more benchspace. Just one thing I would consider, and that is light. Depending on the size of the…

Darth Teddy Bear

29 October 2010

concerns over some aspects of the frame, advice sought

Hi all, I had a chance to speak with the builder onsite and he has explained that the packing is temporary as they wanted to get the frame up and next week they will be…

nettie.b

25 October 2010

Lake Macquarie City Council

Thats great!! Hope our builders are just as quick, oh and the bank All the best with your house. Nettie

XT4V

23 October 2010

Tiles v Jackhammer 24hrs to decide VOTE NOW!!!

great decision on the tiles, you wont regret it at all. carpet looks good for all of 6-12 months, then it ages real quickly.. at least the tiles won't wear out like carpet does.