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Atmarsdenpark
Atmarsdenpark
14 December 2023

So many builders going bust, how's King homes/Fowler homes?

So many builders going bust, how's King homes/Fowler homes?

I would never build with Fowler homes. I built with them in 2021 and till date maintenance issues are pending. All their existing trades and businesses don't work with…

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Atmarsdenpark
Dec 14, 2023 11:41 pm
Local
Local
14 December 2023

Has anyone built with local builders direct - formerly brigh

Has anyone built with local builders direct - formerly brigh
VIC

Local Builders Is Not Part of bright homes we are our pwn building group and can built homes in less then 5 months with great pricing call 0400935792

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Local
Dec 14, 2023 9:57 am
adilm
adilm
13 December 2023

Metricon Doulton Facade

Metricon Doulton Facade

Hi, First of all, thank you to this community for sharing your thoughts and opinions. We are in early days of our pre-contract stage for Metricon Doulton and we are…

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adilm
Dec 13, 2023 5:30 pm
ChrisTom
ChrisTom
12 December 2023

Duplex Builder recommendations

Duplex Builder recommendations
NSW

Agree! Simon is one of the good honest ones. His opinions are valid and I can see that he treats his client well and updated. I’m pretty sure his last build broke…

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ChrisTom
Dec 12, 2023 11:40 pm
rapidfire7
rapidfire7
11 December 2023

GJ Gardner Homes North East Melbourne

GJ Gardner Homes North East Melbourne

May I ask why you chose not to use GJ Gardiner? I'm actually meeting with one of the sales guys tomorrow for an appointment. Definitely not signing anything yet…

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rapidfire7
Dec 11, 2023 10:30 pm
Love Zac
Love Zac
9 December 2023

Anyone building with Zac Homes?

Anyone building with Zac Homes?

Wish you all the best. Once you signed the contract, they will find millions excuses to charge you. And have seen their sites unfinished for a long time.

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Love Zac
Dec 09, 2023 3:51 am
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ownerinproblem
Dec 08, 2023 11:31 pm
Love Zac
Love Zac
8 December 2023

Building with Zac Homes.

Building with Zac Homes.

HIA contract signed a couple of years ago with clear terms to increase contract price by X% if the build doesn't start by Y months. Due to land registration delay,…

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Love Zac
Dec 08, 2023 10:30 pm
ponzutwo
ponzutwo
8 December 2023

JKW

JKW

want to answer the question posed?

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ponzutwo
Dec 08, 2023 1:21 pm
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
6 December 2023

How long to get the Cert of Occupancy issued?

How long to get the Cert of Occupancy issued?

Congratulations! Nice to put that to bed before christmas, now you can relax

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Ashington Homes
Dec 06, 2023 4:31 pm
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
6 December 2023

Create of a restriction on the title

Create of a restriction on the title

Flamingo Give me a call and I will do my best to talk you through it. For those who would like an answer, Subject to seeing your actual DA condition, I think you are…

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Ashington Homes
Dec 06, 2023 2:38 pm
Ashington Homes
josh12
josh12
5 December 2023

Frustration during Construction Phase

Frustration during Construction Phase
NSW

sorry wrong thread - deleted my post

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61992
josh12
Dec 05, 2023 5:00 pm
josh12
josh12
5 December 2023

Carlisle Building Experience

Carlisle Building Experience

Hello, Whats peoples current experience building with Carlisle, specifically in SouthEast Melbourne? We are currently building in SE Melbourne and finding that quality…

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josh12
Dec 05, 2023 2:10 pm

Hi there. We actually ended up doing a private build. We found that we wanted to change so much. A few of the rooms were kept the same but were obsessed with be pavilion…

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Stina_S
Dec 03, 2023 9:51 pm
Stina_S
Gordonsandstone
Gordonsandstone
3 December 2023

Duplex in kuringai council

Duplex in kuringai council

I'm a newbie. Wondering if anyone can give me some advice re: what to do, who to engage, costs, challenges, time required to pursue building a duplex on my property that…

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Gordonsandstone
Dec 03, 2023 9:50 pm
ctrl
ctrl
3 December 2023

brickwork out of level

brickwork out of level

Thanks for the informative response! I'll feed that back to the site supervisor.

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ctrl
Dec 03, 2023 3:38 pm
Karridale01
Karridale01
3 December 2023

Current Prestart Cost

Current Prestart Cost

Hi Everyone, wondering if anyone has done a prestart lately with summit homes in WA and what kind of costs were associated with adding gpo's and downlights? we are also…

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Karridale01
Dec 03, 2023 11:48 am
akie
akie
3 December 2023

Building on boundary retaining wall

Building on boundary retaining wall
WA

Hello, We are about to build and the plans show a part of the exterior wall is being built on top of a limestone retaining wall. Does this mean the retaining wall will…

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akie
Dec 03, 2023 8:56 am

also your QR code link is sus. Thanks for playing

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ponzutwo
Nov 29, 2023 4:43 pm
Infinite-Justice
Infinite-Justice
28 November 2023

Wisdom Homes - Construction Delays is it worth the hassle?

Wisdom Homes - Construction Delays is it worth the hassle?
NSW

In fairness nobody gave a crap about the ACCC and the gag clauses continued in the pro forma templates of a few other builders after the ACCC took on Wisdom, and more…

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Infinite-Justice
Nov 28, 2023 4:25 pm
urk697
urk697
28 November 2023

Omaxe homes - Melbourne - anyone built with them?

Omaxe homes - Melbourne - anyone built with them?
VIC

wondering anyone built with omaxe homes and care to share their experiences. thanks

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urk697
Nov 28, 2023 12:42 pm
lucyhuang
lucyhuang
26 November 2023

Storm water drainage

Storm water drainage

Hello I am developing 2 side by side units. Wish someone can help me on the following questions 1) Which stage should be the storm water pipe installed during the new…

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lucyhuang
Nov 26, 2023 10:47 pm
Glory
Glory
24 November 2023

late completion penalty

late completion penalty

It's crucial to check your contract and local regulations regarding late completion penalties. If your builder said the permit issuance means no more penalties, you should…

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Glory
Nov 24, 2023 11:43 pm
Glory
Glory
Glory
24 November 2023

Custom Home Builder in Melbourne West

Custom Home Builder in Melbourne West

I've heard good things about Ridgewater Homes and Omnia, but you might want to also check out XYZ Builders. They did an awesome job on a friend's place in a similar situation

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Glory
Nov 24, 2023 11:42 pm
Glory
nimbus3
nimbus3
23 November 2023

Maximum Garage Width - Narrow Lot (Willoughby Council NSW)

Maximum Garage Width - Narrow Lot (Willoughby Council NSW)

Thanks again for this information. If you do hear anything different, would be great to know :)

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nimbus3
Nov 23, 2023 12:41 pm
slacker878
slacker878
22 November 2023

where to place yard gullies?

where to place yard gullies?
QLD

can someone with more experience give me their insight? land is pretty much flat its pretty much at the top of a hill. left and right neighbours are flat in line with my…

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slacker878
Nov 22, 2023 9:05 pm
urk697
urk697
22 November 2023

Reviews on Fairhaven homes

Reviews on Fairhaven homes
VIC

We are looking to do a KDR with fairhaven homes, Have seen plenty of good reviews about them pre construction and plenty of negative reviews about them during contruction…

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urk697
Nov 22, 2023 4:11 pm
ponzutwo
ponzutwo
22 November 2023

Volume Builder Recommendations - Sloping block - Melbourne.

Volume Builder Recommendations - Sloping block - Melbourne.

i did click it, still couldnt make it out rofl. in any case, doesnt look like too extreme a slope, you may be in luck. Just shoot out some emails to volume builders in…

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ponzutwo
Nov 22, 2023 2:13 pm
Katzie123
Katzie123
21 November 2023

Has anyone built a home with Masterpiece Builders?

Has anyone built a home with Masterpiece Builders?

Hi All, we are starting to think of building with Masterpiece Builders in Victoria, has anyone had any feedback or experience with them

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Katzie123
Nov 21, 2023 2:30 pm
star123
star123
21 November 2023

Beautiful New Homes (BNH) - affiliated with Masterton

Beautiful New Homes (BNH) - affiliated with Masterton

Hi, We've had some issues with BNH - Can I ask if you have to and what they are?

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star123
Nov 21, 2023 11:12 am
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
20 November 2023

Bearer & Joist/Pole Home Construction Cost

Bearer & Joist/Pole Home Construction Cost

Hi Mrboh Just wondering if you have any BAL or flame zone issues on your block, as getting compliance with BAL requirements whilst doing bearers and joists is tough. Not…

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Ashington Homes
Nov 20, 2023 3:42 pm
Ashington Homes
building-expert
building-expert
19 November 2023

HIA Contract Clause 16.2 Delays to Carrying Out the Works Af

HIA Contract Clause 16.2 Delays to Carrying Out the Works Af

Unless there is something in special conditions the builder does not have to give you timeline. If your demolition contractor has not removed Asbestos and it was found…

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building-expert
Nov 19, 2023 8:56 pm
building-expert
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estaunton1
Nov 18, 2023 12:08 pm
estaunton1
Gilly2023
Gilly2023
17 November 2023

Has anyone built with Lily Homes (NSW) in recent times ?

Has anyone built with Lily Homes (NSW) in recent times ?

We are in the middle of a build with Lily Homes (Nov 2023) and are super impressed so far. Yes there was the usual additional site costs from their sticker price but we…

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Gilly2023
Nov 17, 2023 6:27 pm
ponzutwo
ponzutwo
17 November 2023

Help understanding Boundary Survey and Nail Location

Help understanding Boundary Survey and Nail Location
VIC

ask the surveyor for clarification would be the logical approach

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ponzutwo
Nov 17, 2023 10:29 am
suku18
suku18
16 November 2023

Builders recommendations

Builders recommendations

Hey, Did you end up finding someone? Keen to know who you went with and how was the experience with the builder.

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suku18
Nov 16, 2023 4:06 pm
ponzutwo
ponzutwo
16 November 2023

Plaster meets wood - how to fill

Plaster meets wood - how to fill

yeah i couldnt picture it issue either, but i could clearly picture what they were doing wrong haha

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ponzutwo
Nov 16, 2023 9:44 am
vichan
vichan
15 November 2023

Internal brick wall vs plasterboard - cost and acoustic?

Internal brick wall vs plasterboard - cost and acoustic?
NSW

Thank you alexp79 and gommeqld for your advice, that's very helpful, thanks

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vichan
Nov 15, 2023 8:33 am
DanHordern
DanHordern
14 November 2023

Our Henley Build - Amalfi 30

Our Henley Build - Amalfi 30
VIC
1, 2, 3

Do you have any photos of your place that you wouldn't mind sharing ?

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DanHordern
Nov 14, 2023 8:29 pm
slothicious
slothicious
14 November 2023

NCC - Roof Valley - Does this comply?

NCC - Roof Valley - Does this comply?

thanks guys! yes this is how I've exactly raised it with the builder. still awaiting response.

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slothicious
Nov 14, 2023 7:08 pm
Ex-Hasbeen
Ex-Hasbeen
13 November 2023

Help please! Grout colours for Alto Ash and Eggshell tiles

Help please! Grout colours for Alto Ash and Eggshell tiles
VIC

Purrfection, I know this is a very old thread, but if you see this, did were these tiles floor or wall, and what size? And the really big question, do you happen to have…

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Ex-Hasbeen
Nov 13, 2023 12:01 am
CraigNSW
CraigNSW
12 November 2023

Performance Based Solution

Performance Based Solution

Hi We are building in the Hunter Valley, our soil test is H1, our builder has advised us they need to have a letter signed for Fair Trading as the new drainage standard…

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CraigNSW
Nov 12, 2023 8:59 pm
groundzero
groundzero
12 November 2023

Building on extremely reactive soil

Building on extremely reactive soil

With that sort of soil type if you ask for a design to include piers then I would also include void formers. That way you should reduce the chances of settlement and heave.

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groundzero
Nov 12, 2023 5:32 pm
Yunazin
Yunazin
8 November 2023

My homes wa

My homes wa

Hi, has anyone build with My homes WA and how has the experience been? Thanks in advance.

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3019
Yunazin
Nov 08, 2023 11:04 pm
Pedro4137
Pedro4137
7 November 2023

Question regarding PCI and H&C Insurance

Question regarding PCI and H&C Insurance

i would not be signing anything on the day read your contract about when builder submits final invoice generally, have to meet builder within 7 days of receiving final…

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Pedro4137
Nov 07, 2023 5:01 pm
stonesthrow
stonesthrow
7 November 2023

Kalwanu Constructions - Experiences

Kalwanu Constructions - Experiences
NSW

Did you visit any of their existing builds and speak to some of their current clients beforehand?

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stonesthrow
Nov 07, 2023 1:50 pm
ImPriya_R
ImPriya_R
6 November 2023

Anyone building in Hawksfields Estate Keysborough?

Anyone building in Hawksfields Estate Keysborough?
VIC

Any contact details for the hawk fields keysborough south. Email or contact number?

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ImPriya_R
Nov 06, 2023 6:27 pm
newhomewarrior
newhomewarrior
5 November 2023

Metricon Lumiere

Metricon Lumiere
1, 2

I wish I saw this before I went with Metricon. I had horrible experience with that builder I had to cut loss. Time and money wasted

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28803
newhomewarrior
Nov 05, 2023 8:24 am

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