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Adrian B
Adrian B
14 September 2008

HELP HELP!!!!! M3trlcon vs banks

HELP HELP!!!!! M3trlcon vs banks
VIC

We went thru the big M and had no issues with finance. I think that it is unreasonable for the builder to get the permits before signing on the dotted line. Perhaps it…

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Adrian B
Sep 14, 2008 8:23 pm
Adrian B
oztish
oztish
13 September 2008

Who is Kevin?

Who is Kevin?
VIC

Thanks! By the way, LOVE your username. You are reminding me of that episode of Seinfeld when Pennypacker, Vanderlay and Varnsson are inspecting that apartment...so funny.

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oztish
Sep 13, 2008 4:36 pm
haywgl
haywgl
13 September 2008

PD People Please :)

PD People Please :)
VIC

Woohoo! Good to hear V :) How many R values did they do the external wall insulation too? Also did you get ceiling insulation too?

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haywgl
Sep 13, 2008 3:48 pm
haywgl
petal
petal
13 September 2008

PD handover help needed

PD handover help needed
VIC

Also building with PD, but not up to that stage either! Good luck - make sure you keep us posted on your progress and the outcome! :wink:

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petal
Sep 13, 2008 10:11 am
petal
VJ
VJ
11 September 2008

Off white mortar

Off white mortar
VIC
1, 2, 3

That's 'cos we have the same bricks, VJ!!!!! :lol: :lol: :lol:

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VJ
Sep 11, 2008 6:38 pm
VJ
VJ
VJ
10 September 2008

People who have built in Point Cook

People who have built in Point Cook
VIC
1, 2

Oh, I have a friend who drives up to Altona and leaves his car there. He said there are lots of parking spaces there along the side streets.

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VJ
Sep 10, 2008 7:35 pm
VJ
gweluphome
gweluphome
10 September 2008

Pre Handover checklist

Pre Handover checklist
VIC

Do you have your addenda?

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gweluphome
Sep 10, 2008 5:13 pm
Minx
Minx
10 September 2008

Custom Private Builder Referral?

Custom Private Builder Referral?
VIC

I went out onsite today for lunch and had a chat with my partner and one of the builders. Sorry the builders my partner knows seem to only do their own projects. Good luck…

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Minx
Sep 10, 2008 3:26 pm
oztish
oztish
10 September 2008

pd lock up stage

pd lock up stage
VIC

It's so exciting going every few days and seeing changes made. We aren't quite at lock up and I love wandering around the slab saying "here I am, cooking at the bench"…

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oztish
Sep 10, 2008 2:29 pm
penny73
penny73
8 September 2008

M3tricon brick range- anyone know the standard bricks

M3tricon brick range- anyone know the standard bricks
VIC

Thanks I am just not sure if they M1 and the Collection range are the same

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penny73
Sep 08, 2008 9:13 pm
kingster
kingster
8 September 2008

New home in Point Cook

New home in Point Cook
VIC

Hey All, does anyone know at what time does the car spaces in Laverton/Aircraft station get filled up completely in the mornings during weekdays?

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kingster
Sep 08, 2008 2:47 pm
Adrian B
Adrian B
8 September 2008

Studio 501 Tours

Studio 501 Tours
VIC

My driveway was a reasonable price with the big M, but I agree about the decking. i di my own and saved about $4k

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Adrian B
Sep 08, 2008 2:00 pm
Adrian B
aussiedamo
aussiedamo
7 September 2008

M3tricon - which company do they use for bricks and tiles

M3tricon - which company do they use for bricks and tiles
VIC

Penny, I know you said someone else :oops: but I checked some paperwork and Austral is standard for the M1 range. Boral or Bristile for roofing.…

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aussiedamo
Sep 07, 2008 8:22 pm
aussiedamo
rellie
rellie
7 September 2008

Tiling - need some advice from PD customers

Tiling - need some advice from PD customers
VIC

We built with PD andour tiling is spot on, had ours looked like yours we would have been bitterly disappointed :(

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rellie
Sep 07, 2008 6:58 pm
VJ
VJ
7 September 2008

M3tricon standard tile range

M3tricon standard tile range
VIC

penny, the standard tiles also depend on the house that you are building. like for us, since we are building a signature range house, we have more choices…

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VJ
Sep 07, 2008 3:25 pm
VJ
gpierce
gpierce
5 September 2008

building a new home from : ) to : (

building a new home from : ) to : (
VIC

I think this is advertising spam. MOD: GAWN

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gpierce
Sep 05, 2008 1:08 pm
anthony88
anthony88
4 September 2008

Anyone good with photoshop that can help me please???

Anyone good with photoshop that can help me please???
VIC
1, 2

yeah im only going for eaves along the front.. probly really didnt need it seeing all the houses these days have no eaves..

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anthony88
Sep 04, 2008 6:29 pm
acm2269
acm2269
4 September 2008

Carlisle Atlantique 36 Mk2 - Our Journey As Yet

Carlisle Atlantique 36 Mk2 - Our Journey As Yet
VIC

Hi, Nice to hear you're all doing good with Carlisle. I,too, am building with Carlisle, and now in fix stage. We're having the Bordeoux! So far, its smooth! Kevin,…

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acm2269
Sep 04, 2008 12:25 pm
acm2269
JoBen
JoBen
4 September 2008

PD 24/7

PD 24/7
VIC

i emailed our csc adn she sent it out- we got it yesterday- i applied in april!!

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JoBen
Sep 04, 2008 10:49 am
louise_amesbury
louise_amesbury
2 September 2008

PD Access range can anyone reccomend a good sales rep?

PD Access range can anyone reccomend a good sales rep?
VIC

Hi Penny, I am building a home from Porter Davis access range. My sales rep was Jason at the Lyndhurst display centre. He was really good and very prompt getting back…

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louise_amesbury
Sep 02, 2008 9:20 pm
OurHouseonHighgrove
OurHouseonHighgrove
2 September 2008

M3tricon in Victoria - General consensus

M3tricon in Victoria - General consensus
VIC

Hi I was looking atbuilding with another builder and did some searching. Apparently (found all information on-line through the Age) PD are sueing them and a number of…

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OurHouseonHighgrove
Sep 02, 2008 6:54 pm
haywgl
haywgl
1 September 2008

Need to remove a sq from this house so it is in our budget

Need to remove a sq from this house so it is in our budget
VIC

Awesome! Wow they are some great extras from Urban Edge ;) I was still deciding on bathroom tiles until the day I had my appointment, so I know how stressful it can be ;)

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haywgl
Sep 01, 2008 3:39 pm
haywgl
anthony88
anthony88
1 September 2008

Anyone built the Broadwater home from simonds

Anyone built the Broadwater home from simonds
VIC

ha! well yeah a guess not quite as expensive as some if you rather.. building in south gippsland victoria

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anthony88
Sep 01, 2008 12:11 pm
scardee66b
scardee66b
1 September 2008

Drawings and Engineering front Brick Fence

Drawings and Engineering front Brick Fence
VIC

Hi, Does anyone have recommendations for enginnering of front fence of brick (old reds? and rendered) approx 1.8 to 2 metres high. Southern Melb area? Fence will be…

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scardee66b
Sep 01, 2008 11:45 am
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Rachelle
Sep 01, 2008 11:27 am
haywgl
haywgl
31 August 2008

Help needed from my homies!!! PD querie

Help needed from my homies!!! PD querie
VIC

I also changed from 2 banks of 2 pot drawers to the 2 banks of 3 pot drawers so it can definatly be done. I was charged $788 for this - we didn't get pot drawers in our…

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haywgl
Aug 31, 2008 4:25 pm
haywgl
Mal
Mal
30 August 2008

Building with CH in Melbourne

Building with CH in Melbourne
VIC

I think the owner of Carlisle Homes might have a little something to say about that now! He was / is not a big fan of my blog and made it…

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Mal
Aug 30, 2008 8:17 am
Lyn
Lyn
28 August 2008

When do PD do their 5 star energy rating??

When do PD do their 5 star energy rating??
VIC

Out of interest Peter, how many points do you need to get seven stars? What is the worst star rating you have seen for a new home?

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Lyn
Aug 28, 2008 1:54 pm
cutajarp
cutajarp
27 August 2008

Anyone built with Grandville Homes?

Anyone built with Grandville Homes?
VIC

Hi, My fiance's parents are building with Grandville in Sunbury. They are meant to be a luxury home builder. They only build a handful of homes a year (low volume),…

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cutajarp
Aug 27, 2008 12:47 pm
Newbies
Newbies
27 August 2008

Post Contract Variation

Post Contract Variation
VIC

ohh crappy....do u have a door in the rumpus to access the alfresco already? We've got two sets of sliding doors instead of bi folds cos finacee didnt like the…

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Newbies
Aug 27, 2008 9:43 am
Newbies
Stormy
Stormy
26 August 2008

HELP can they change the price from tender to contract

HELP can they change the price from tender to contract
VIC

I've signed the Tender and the Contract and still the prices are not absolutely 100%. In our situation, we have an existing house in the way, and need to do further soil…

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Stormy
Aug 26, 2008 5:13 pm
Stormy
T1ms
T1ms
26 August 2008

S-type flashing to garage??

S-type flashing to garage??
VIC

Hi papa, if you don't mind, how much did they charged you for the s-flashing ? Can we get around this somehow?? hmm.. I wonder.. :th:

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T1ms
Aug 26, 2008 3:49 pm
T1ms
gweluphome
gweluphome
25 August 2008

Stanthorpe 33 and Dennis Family Homes

Stanthorpe 33 and Dennis Family Homes
VIC

Novice builder I am thinking that maybe you could take your architectually designed plans to an independant builder who could help you adjust the price of building so you…

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gweluphome
Aug 25, 2008 3:02 pm
gweluphome
gweluphome
25 August 2008

Where would you add a storage cupboard on this floor plan

Where would you add a storage cupboard on this floor plan
VIC

I would push your walk in robe down towards your bed a little more and that would create some extra space in your laundry you could then have a full wall of cupboards…

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gweluphome
Aug 25, 2008 9:28 am
VJ
VJ
22 August 2008

They've started!!!!!

They've started!!!!!
VIC
1 ... 6, 7, 8

Must be a nice feeling!!! Handover very soon! Hope you get your house on time!

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VJ
Aug 22, 2008 10:54 pm
VJ
PIP
PIP
21 August 2008

All Past & Present CARLISLE HOMES Clients, Click Here!

All Past & Present CARLISLE HOMES Clients, Click Here!
VIC

Hi Matt, I have written a letter to 'JD', who gave it to 'G' the maintenance guy to handle. 'G' has since been out to my house & is due to come back within the next few…

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PIP
Aug 21, 2008 3:08 pm
Peter_OZ
Peter_OZ
21 August 2008

HIA New building Contracts - M3trIc0n

HIA New building Contracts - M3trIc0n
VIC

Mike is spot on. here is my simple take on it. If it is not written in the contract then it does not exist. Do not accept any verbal agreements as they carry no…

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Peter_OZ
Aug 21, 2008 1:56 pm
haywgl
haywgl
20 August 2008

Has anyone varied a facade on a PD home

Has anyone varied a facade on a PD home
VIC

Exactly - well our bricks are fairly neutral so thats ok ;) I am actually excited about designing our backyard! :) Since we don't really have one now ;)

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haywgl
Aug 20, 2008 8:20 pm
haywgl
gweluphome
gweluphome
19 August 2008

House and flooring decisions for contract

House and flooring decisions for contract
VIC

Yeah Rosie, That was Laminex squareform Platinum Micro Flint finish, it did look good.

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gweluphome
Aug 19, 2008 9:28 pm
gweluphome
gweluphome
18 August 2008

Varying floor plans

Varying floor plans
VIC

You could do the sliders as mirrored sliders, we had them at our last house and they are to heavy to come off rails It is always handy having a full length mirror in the…

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gweluphome
Aug 18, 2008 9:12 am
ducky_1983
ducky_1983
14 August 2008

bentley homes

bentley homes
VIC

thanks for the feedback, my fiance and I are looking at the omega with some alterations :). They seem very helpful, but at the moment we're trying to get a block first,…

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ducky_1983
Aug 14, 2008 9:06 pm
photogirl
photogirl
14 August 2008

PlacesHomeLandLife anyone??

PlacesHomeLandLife anyone??
VIC

Hi T1ms I don't really know what it all means myself but I thought maybe 31/07/2008 024776331 2 205A Notification of Resolution Changing Company Name, might provide…

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photogirl
Aug 14, 2008 8:06 pm
Peter_OZ
Peter_OZ
13 August 2008

Has anyone done a pre-tender

Has anyone done a pre-tender
VIC

I dont think they are stalling the land doesnt settle til May 09 (or thereafter) they just didnt have the site and soil back. Anyhoo now they do…

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Peter_OZ
Aug 13, 2008 6:42 pm
Peter_OZ
Peter_OZ
11 August 2008

Photoshop Help Please ! ! !

Photoshop Help Please ! ! !
VIC
1 ... 5, 6, 7

hmmm maybe yes, maybe no. Still a rip…

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Peter_OZ
Aug 11, 2008 8:42 am
pcmrhz
pcmrhz
10 August 2008

Marriott Waters Site Costs Shock

Marriott Waters Site Costs Shock
VIC

How much is the deposit? We are in a similar position - titles registered Sept and hopefully starting in Oct/Nov. We signed our Tender…

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pcmrhz
Aug 10, 2008 6:44 pm
fletch
fletch
9 August 2008

PD Hebel - here we go

PD Hebel - here we go
VIC

Pictures of the Hebel are now up on our blog.

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fletch
Aug 09, 2008 1:02 pm
sammy
sammy
8 August 2008

Should I complain to Building Commission or not?

Should I complain to Building Commission or not?
VIC
1, 2, 3, 4, 5

It's good to see that they are trying to fix the problems. Hope that things get better and you get your house in a month's time ::praying::

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sammy
Aug 08, 2008 5:49 pm
sammy
dewi
dewi
6 August 2008

PD Post hand over experience

PD Post hand over experience
VIC

When we checked with the SS last week, he said it will be all done last week. The sub contractors came and did half of the job and made a excuse delay it more. When I…

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dewi
Aug 06, 2008 7:59 pm

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