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Trav18
Trav18
23 September 2018

Building With Wisdom Homes - Shaker Style Upgrad

Building With Wisdom Homes - Shaker Style Upgrad
NSW

I’ve posted a snap of the quote above. Does anyone have a similar snap of their quote they can give me that I can use to convince them that there has been a mistake.

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Trav18
Sep 23, 2018 11:46 am
Chantilly
Chantilly
23 September 2018

GJ Gardner Bundanoon 282 - WE HAVE KEYS

GJ Gardner Bundanoon 282 - WE HAVE KEYS
NSW

Congratulations

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Chantilly
Sep 23, 2018 11:22 am

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kathysangel
Sep 23, 2018 7:28 am
Noavzo
Noavzo
22 September 2018

Trades Recommendation - Adelaide

Trades Recommendation - Adelaide
SA

Hi all, I'm looking soon to build with Metricon in Adelaide, but I am after some customer recommendations on a few trades rather than go through hi pages etc I'm looking…

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Noavzo
Sep 22, 2018 9:25 pm
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becks81
Sep 22, 2018 5:01 pm
sandracma
sandracma
21 September 2018

New Build - Ausbuild Altitude Estate - Finlay 36

New Build - Ausbuild Altitude Estate - Finlay 36
QLD

It's a stressful but exciting experience! I would say we at about half way through and it's amazing to see it come together!

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sandracma
Sep 21, 2018 10:40 pm
Klare
Klare
21 September 2018

First Home - Fairhaven Homes - Frame

First Home - Fairhaven Homes - Frame
VIC
1, 2, 3

In my case, in the case of a house with land, it is best to conduct soundproofing around the perimeter of my yard. I'm thinking about putting…

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Klare
Sep 21, 2018 7:42 pm
iTool
iTool
21 September 2018

When is actual Building start for liquidated damages?

When is actual Building start for liquidated damages?
NSW

What does your contract state? For example, the standard HIA contract in QLD says that within 10 business days of commencement the builder must give the owner a signed…

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iTool
Sep 21, 2018 7:02 am
SkB
SkB
20 September 2018

Occupancy Certificate - Private Certifier contact (Reqd Pls

Occupancy Certificate - Private Certifier contact (Reqd Pls
NSW

Any idea if there is a set timeframe from PCI to handover? How long does it take to get Interim Occupation Certificate?

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SkB
Sep 20, 2018 5:40 pm
K_murphy
K_murphy
20 September 2018

Anyone have a light roof with a light brick?!

Anyone have a light roof with a light brick?!
VIC
1, 2

I had been looking for a house with Bianca bricks. Do you happen to have a picture?

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K_murphy
Sep 20, 2018 5:11 pm
IamSAM
IamSAM
20 September 2018

Question Skirting and flooring

Question Skirting and flooring
NSW

I have heard where the builder has loose fixed the skirting (with blue tack) - the tilers remove the skirting and do their job - then builder handyman fixes the…

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IamSAM
Sep 20, 2018 3:19 pm
IamSAM
kirashogun
kirashogun
20 September 2018

agi pipes and drainage connections

agi pipes and drainage connections

The way mine was designed, agi pipe terminated to a silt pit, from the pit it is then directed to storm drain. It could be your builder haven’t put in the silt pit yet.

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kirashogun
Sep 20, 2018 7:32 am
HennyPenny
HennyPenny
19 September 2018

Info on modular (prefab) homes Gingin Area Perth WA

Info on modular (prefab) homes Gingin Area Perth WA
WA

Beachside, what did you build in the end?

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HennyPenny
Sep 20, 2018 12:54 am
regmiboyer
regmiboyer
19 September 2018

Our build experience. Photos, tips etc. 37sq double storey.

Our build experience. Photos, tips etc. 37sq double storey.
VIC

Bro, Seems like you lost interest in posting updates after May 25th. Can i see some more coming through? I am starting my build now. Shisir.

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regmiboyer
Sep 20, 2018 12:02 am
kidu13
kidu13
19 September 2018

Hilbert HGWA Build

Hilbert HGWA Build
WA
1 ... 13, 14, 15

Looks amazing !!

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kidu13
Sep 19, 2018 1:53 pm
kidu13
nanu
nanu
19 September 2018

Our SJD Homes Build (Somerfield Estate)

Our SJD Homes Build (Somerfield Estate)
VIC

I have some big house updates coming up today. Stay Tuned!!!

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nanu
Sep 19, 2018 12:54 pm
nanu
Da9b18c
Da9b18c
19 September 2018

Greenvale Heritage Views

Greenvale Heritage Views
VIC
1 ... 16, 17, 18

I got an email from Rex and confirmation From my solicitor saying it’s all been filled with Titles office, and should be titled inside 3 weeks.

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Da9b18c
Sep 19, 2018 11:26 am
Wild
Wild
19 September 2018

Building an Aegean230 with Mainvue.

Building an Aegean230 with Mainvue.
VIC
1 ... 18, 19, 20

Absolute killer mate, loved the combo. Congrats and enjoy your new home.

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Wild
Sep 19, 2018 8:22 am
Des85
Des85
18 September 2018

No space on slab for bricks??

No space on slab for bricks??

Yes I did. Just had a look and it appears the edge beams are in the drawings. I suppose they are actually there, just probably hidden under the gravel

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Des85
Sep 18, 2018 9:10 pm
Tony18
Tony18
18 September 2018

Home and Land in Melbourne VIC

Home and Land in Melbourne VIC
VIC

Hi All, I am new to this useful site and to the idea of house building. I signed up for H&L package-PPOR -with a Volume builder and wonder what steps I should take during…

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Tony18
Sep 18, 2018 7:02 pm
dulie
dulie
18 September 2018

Understairs storage

Understairs storage

Looking at the plans, you could have a door either from the pantry or study as an alternative.

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dulie
Sep 18, 2018 4:57 pm
dulie

Hi all, we are building a heavily modified UE home on a corner block and as such we have a custom facade. Our sales consultant has done a great job in rendering a model…

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doogs82
Sep 18, 2018 12:58 pm
ka9188
ka9188
18 September 2018

HELP NEEDED ASAP

HELP NEEDED ASAP

Hi yes the build has exceeded the contract it ended on the 29th of July.

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ka9188
Sep 18, 2018 12:30 pm
Mark Bell
Mark Bell
18 September 2018

Langdon builders ballarat

Langdon builders ballarat
VIC

Hi There, I am a Building Consultant with GJ Gardner Homes in Ballarat. Please feel free to give me a call on 0428026349 and I can help you through the whole building…

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Mark Bell
Sep 18, 2018 11:59 am
Mark Bell
Mark Bell
18 September 2018

Building with Metricon in Ballarat Experiances

Building with Metricon in Ballarat Experiances
VIC

Hi There, I am a Building Consultant with GJ Gardner Homes in Ballarat. Please feel free to give me a call on 0428026349 and I can help you through the whole building…

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Mark Bell
Sep 18, 2018 11:58 am
Mark Bell
Mark Bell
18 September 2018

Builders in Ballarat

Builders in Ballarat
VIC

Hi suzyr, Thats great feedback. I am a Building Consultant with GJ Gardner, McColumbus, feel free to give me a call on 0428026349 and I can help you through the whole…

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Mark Bell
Sep 18, 2018 11:49 am
phantom18
phantom18
17 September 2018

New Home Questions

New Home Questions
SA
1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Has anyone brought blinds from Blinds Online? Were they any good?

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phantom18
Sep 17, 2018 4:12 pm
Shilpa
Shilpa
17 September 2018

WISDOM Home Monte Carlo

WISDOM Home Monte Carlo
NSW

Hello, We have just paid a deposit to build Monte Carlo 40 @ Edmondson Park. Where abouts are you building? Have you made any changes to the master plan? What stage are…

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Shilpa
Sep 17, 2018 12:50 pm
Jazz21
Jazz21
17 September 2018

Appointment of independent building surveyor

Appointment of independent building surveyor
VIC

Hi Jazz, Did you then hire your own BS? could you please share your experience which can be helpful to others. Thanks Jaz

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Jazz21
Sep 17, 2018 11:04 am
Jazz21
gogo65
gogo65
16 September 2018

Building a house on a shallow lot

Building a house on a shallow lot
NSW
1, 2

Nomads, I haven’t seen Jodge around for many years. I can try and contact her for you. Another idea is go over to the houzz.com.au forum there are a couple of amazing…

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gogo65
Sep 16, 2018 4:03 pm
gogo65
DaniB
DaniB
15 September 2018

Hot water service

Hot water service

Thanks for your feedback, very helpful .

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DaniB
Sep 15, 2018 11:35 am
SBG14
SBG14
15 September 2018

deleted

deleted
NSW

Looks good seechange !! For us, we have our colour consult coming up, waiting on building permits, and then we are hopefully on our way and watch it all happen. How did…

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SBG14
Sep 15, 2018 10:30 am
SBG14
arrow224
arrow224
14 September 2018

Building with 8homes or UrbanEdge Melbourne ??

Building with 8homes or UrbanEdge Melbourne ??
VIC

We built in northern Melbourne and the model was old model sTWO.1

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arrow224
Sep 14, 2018 9:27 pm
iTool
iTool
14 September 2018

How to Identify Block Boundary

How to Identify Block Boundary
QLD

This. The two-foot tall red and white stake is not the boundary peg, which is an official survey mark. Moving/tampering with survey marks is an offence (in QLD…

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iTool
Sep 14, 2018 9:05 pm
bluetess
bluetess
14 September 2018

Journey with Mimosa Homes VIC

Journey with Mimosa Homes VIC
VIC
1, 2, 3

That they do. We are at contract stage and are trying to fight this but they don't seem to want to budge on this and wont remove it from contract...

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bluetess
Sep 14, 2018 8:40 pm
JamesSG
JamesSG
14 September 2018

First time building

First time building
VIC

Guys I need help. I can’t makeup my mind which builder to go for... anyone here can suggest which builder and which are the good floor plan? I am looking for single…

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JamesSG
Sep 14, 2018 7:13 pm
JamesSG
building-expert
building-expert
14 September 2018

Slab design - garage lower than ground level

Slab design - garage lower than ground level

The issue is that the slab level of garage is lower than surrounding ground level and that there may be a risk of flooding. A competent designer will set levels to either…

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building-expert
Sep 14, 2018 9:41 am
building-expert
Wild
Wild
14 September 2018

Settlement Dilemma

Settlement Dilemma

Let us know how you go cellaraso to settle this dilemma.

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Wild
Sep 14, 2018 9:22 am
dany
dany
12 September 2018

Building with Metricon. The Mantra 25s.

Building with Metricon. The Mantra 25s.
VIC
1, 2, 3

Hi , can i ask you what is your build time mentioned in the contract ?

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dany
Sep 12, 2018 11:30 pm
dany
KDRSEMELB
KDRSEMELB
12 September 2018

KDR Insurance?

KDR Insurance?

Hi, We will have a construction loan for the build but there will be no mortgage on the actual property

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KDRSEMELB
Sep 12, 2018 4:37 pm
IamSAM
IamSAM
12 September 2018

Buffer/allowance in building cost

Buffer/allowance in building cost
NSW

Retaining Wall - what is the length, height and type (timber, concrete, blocks) ? You would also spend more on cut/fill, drop edge beam DEB, additional brickwork due to…

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IamSAM
Sep 12, 2018 11:50 am
IamSAM
r_13
r_13
12 September 2018

Sovereign Metricon

Sovereign Metricon

Another point is that not all their facade pictures are for the same size house -- so the Lodge image up there might be the Sovereign 57 since you can see the dressing…

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r_13
Sep 12, 2018 10:42 am
r_13
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
12 September 2018

Outrageous water bill whilst building - Porter Davis

Outrageous water bill whilst building - Porter Davis
VIC

Goldencrumble I suggest you have the leak properly investigated that amount of water will have a detrimental effect on your foundations

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StructuralBIMGuy
Sep 12, 2018 9:12 am
StructuralBIMGuy
Stephanie.Schwizler
Stephanie.Schwizler
12 September 2018

Building with Coral Homes - Monterey 20 (Sydney)

Building with Coral Homes - Monterey 20 (Sydney)
NSW

Hi! My partner and I are looking at building this exact house. I am wondering if you could give me the final price, including the site costs. Also, are there any…

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Stephanie.Schwizler
Sep 12, 2018 1:11 am
gregorian
gregorian
11 September 2018

Council Work Zone permit

Council Work Zone permit

I agree and we have reached out to the council to get the costs. They have pointed us to a complicated form to fill which will used to calculate how much fees we have to…

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gregorian
Sep 11, 2018 9:41 pm
Zanzibar_45
Zanzibar_45
10 September 2018

Rawson Homes: Kempsey 30 in Box Hill

Rawson Homes: Kempsey 30 in Box Hill
NSW

Everything looks great! Good luck on your build!

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Zanzibar_45
Sep 10, 2018 10:40 pm

Hi guys, just wondering if anyone has any experience or has asked about upgrading the solar packages that some builders are including? Rawson Homes has an "Energy Savings…

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JiMb00
Sep 10, 2018 6:47 pm
JiMb00
RPR
RPR
10 September 2018

The Avenue at Schofield

The Avenue at Schofield
NSW

Hello MrSingh, I see that work has started at The Avenue. My plans are yet to be finalized (Ruth Street)…

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RPR
Sep 10, 2018 3:13 pm
kks
kks
10 September 2018

Site Works

Site Works

And that is what my professionals. tell me, too.It's about taking control of the project. Builders working for you, and not vice versa.

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kks
Sep 10, 2018 11:42 am
KingTaco
KingTaco
10 September 2018

Clarendon - Madison 35 in Kembla Grange NSW

Clarendon - Madison 35 in Kembla Grange NSW
NSW

Hey! Very exciting for you, do you have a list of the modifications? Or a floor plan with them on it?

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KingTaco
Sep 10, 2018 11:42 am
KingTaco

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