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MrSober
MrSober
4 October 2022

Retaining Walls?

Retaining Walls?
VIC

Would agree after our build would be much better to have all retaining walls etc included into the plans and sorted by the builder rather than having to do it yourself…

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MrSober
Oct 04, 2022 10:53 am
lKitto
lKitto
4 October 2022

LED downlight. Reluctant to cut holes in roof insulation

LED downlight. Reluctant to cut holes in roof insulation

Correct, double check the specific LED downlight but most new downlights can be covered and don't generate much heat.

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lKitto
Oct 04, 2022 9:34 am
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
4 October 2022

Retaining wall dilemma

Retaining wall dilemma

You'll need to get the correct certified engineering details rather than what's been put up. Builders quite often make changes, If you are left in a worse position, which…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Oct 04, 2022 8:26 am
StructuralBIMGuy
home2023
home2023
3 October 2022

Square set or Shadowline cornice

Square set or Shadowline cornice

Most people seem to be going with square set these days. Not sure if it's because it's cheaper or if it's because of the cornice supply issues... Personally, I'm not a…

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home2023
Oct 03, 2022 5:05 pm
liu_chong
liu_chong
3 October 2022

Looking for custom builder in Glen Waverley Victoria

Looking for custom builder in Glen Waverley Victoria

Hi all Looking for custom builder suggestion to build a 55-60sq French provincial home in Glen Waverley suburb in Victoria Please share builder you have used and your…

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liu_chong
Oct 03, 2022 2:26 pm
BanjoDan
BanjoDan
3 October 2022

Deck Roof - help!

Deck Roof - help!

Some items to note: build is in outer east Melbourne, North is to bottom left of attached floorplan. Main house is a gable roof design (gable ends on the short sides…

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BanjoDan
Oct 03, 2022 10:45 am
home2023
home2023
2 October 2022

Checklists and templates for Owner Builders

Checklists and templates for Owner Builders

I plan to start building early in the new year and am wondering if anyone is able to recommend any resources such as checklists or templates to guide me through the process.

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home2023
Oct 02, 2022 6:45 pm
strannik
strannik
2 October 2022

Check building setback for block in North Brisbane

Check building setback for block in North Brisbane
VIC

https://consult.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/k ... 0106863373 But also check if you're in one of the special zones, cause they may have different ones:

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strannik
Oct 02, 2022 12:11 pm
MyFirst
MyFirst
2 October 2022

Worth putting in extra screws into subfloor?

Worth putting in extra screws into subfloor?

In my case when the frame is all up, roof is up and cladding all done. Before they put carpet or laminate they have a person came with lag screws and screw the hack out…

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MyFirst
Oct 02, 2022 10:23 am
mkbdard
mkbdard
1 October 2022

WA Building Company

WA Building Company
1, 2

We delt with him directly and our friend Danny. Daniel is highly recommended. We are at roof stage at the moment. Signed April 2021 slab December 2021 Bricks may 2022…

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mkbdard
Oct 01, 2022 11:37 pm
theownerbuilder
theownerbuilder
1 October 2022

Building a Metricon Hampshire 45 KDR in Melbourne Provincial

Building a Metricon Hampshire 45 KDR in Melbourne Provincial
1, 2, 3

Im also keen to know what it ended up costing if you don't mind sharing?

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theownerbuilder
Oct 01, 2022 2:26 pm
Noname
Noname
30 September 2022

Black Windows and Monument Matt to Garage door, Fascias, gut

Black Windows and Monument Matt to Garage door, Fascias, gut
VIC

too much effort for something im not invested in, sorry

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Noname
Sep 30, 2022 11:37 am
J_RIDGEY98
J_RIDGEY98
29 September 2022

HGWA - Madora Bay

HGWA - Madora Bay
1 ... 4, 5, 6

Goodluck!!

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J_RIDGEY98
Sep 29, 2022 8:32 pm
gummi
gummi
29 September 2022

First Build HGWA- Rivervale

First Build HGWA- Rivervale
WA
1 ... 4, 5, 6

oh that's good, I can handle pre-start. I'm wanting to keep the build as close to budget as possible and variations aren't in my budget.

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gummi
Sep 29, 2022 7:08 pm
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
29 September 2022

2 Story Home with Basement

2 Story Home with Basement

Joe Assuming it is double brick $1.75-1.85m maybe more if you are excavating the basement in rock cheers Simeon

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Ashington Homes
Sep 29, 2022 4:09 pm
Ashington Homes
betty_Chenj
betty_Chenj
28 September 2022

Driveway in Tree Protection Zone

Driveway in Tree Protection Zone

Hi, how do you resolve that? I am in whitehorse city council and we are facing the same issue. Builder put crossway extension on the drawing and the driveway enters into…

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betty_Chenj
Sep 28, 2022 9:06 pm
ceciyau
ceciyau
28 September 2022

Do you pay Land Tax while you are building your new home?

Do you pay Land Tax while you are building your new home?

Hi everyone, Same here, I am doing the knock down and rebuild in Sydney NSW. I bought the old house in sept 2019 and started the tenderJuly 2020, then council approval…

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ceciyau
Sep 28, 2022 11:13 am
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
28 September 2022

One Story Homes - How much is it costing?

One Story Homes - How much is it costing?

Crickets...crickets-> generally no reply During periods of hyperinflation, material and trade shortages, increasing govt and service costs, contract bullying, etc,etc The…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Sep 28, 2022 10:20 am
StructuralBIMGuy
MrSober
MrSober
28 September 2022

Third time's a charm ( our 3rd build @ Bingara Gorge )

Third time's a charm ( our 3rd build @ Bingara Gorge )
NSW
1 ... 9, 10, 11

Not sure if you are still floating around the forums, Saw you got yourself a quickjack, was just wondering where you got it from? They seem to be sold out mostly on their…

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MrSober
Sep 28, 2022 10:19 am
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
28 September 2022

Predictions on Construction Cost in 2022-23

Predictions on Construction Cost in 2022-23

Correct future prices for building materials have dropped but unfortunately that's not translating to price decreases onsite anytime soon, for that there needs to be a…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Sep 28, 2022 10:10 am
StructuralBIMGuy

Hello All, After our last build was completed we stayed in the home for about 3 years. We built a massive 42sq double story home and decided it was way too big for us…

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BMHuntbach
Sep 27, 2022 10:17 pm
brendon.stanton
brendon.stanton
27 September 2022

Has anyone built with Thomas Paul Construction?

Has anyone built with Thomas Paul Construction?

Be very careful I have just finished one just now with them and very poor quality control and finishing lots of defect being disputed. Couple of tips make sure they list…

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brendon.stanton
Sep 27, 2022 4:29 pm
elloelloelloqwer
elloelloelloqwer
27 September 2022

A reminder of why you never take handover….

A reminder of why you never take handover….
1, 2

so just sharing my experience.. our situation is that we dont have the pressure of having to move asap. so it's not like we will be made homeless if we were not handed…

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elloelloelloqwer
Sep 27, 2022 3:21 pm
Serog
Serog
27 September 2022

Owner Builder - Multi Dwelling

Owner Builder - Multi Dwelling

No, seperate

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Serog
Sep 27, 2022 8:29 am
mockkie
mockkie
26 September 2022

Floor plan feedback please 🙏

Floor plan feedback please 🙏
NSW

Overall it looks to be a nice floorplan. Couple of thoughts you might want to consider Laundry - this room looks to be oversized which runs the…

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mockkie
Sep 26, 2022 12:28 pm
BuildingandLegal
BuildingandLegal
25 September 2022

Advice regarding bushfire overlay and driveway length

Advice regarding bushfire overlay and driveway length

You need a method 2 Bushfire Site Assessment they range between $650 - $1100 +gst

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BuildingandLegal
Sep 25, 2022 11:41 pm
BuildingandLegal
Althom
Althom
25 September 2022

Builder didn't paint interior walls

Builder didn't paint interior walls

and the fact is you'll get a better job from a professional painter than from the handyman the builder will use

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Althom
Sep 25, 2022 11:26 am
Althom
Noname
Noname
25 September 2022

Fixed Price or Open Book?

Fixed Price or Open Book?
1, 2

You also know nothing about the intricacies of how banks asses risk and lend money or why fixed vs cost plus works the way it does. It's not a scam, it's as building…

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Noname
Sep 25, 2022 9:21 am
Humi
Humi
23 September 2022

Metricon La Pyrenee Facade

Metricon La Pyrenee Facade
VIC

Hi arisankula, did you happen to know the facades colour? We're building the la pyrenee as well. Thanks

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Humi
Sep 23, 2022 9:51 pm
Flamingo
Flamingo
22 September 2022

Progress Payments ANZ

Progress Payments ANZ

Just be careful with this, each draw down, bank does look at the whole payment schedule, general speaking bank has some courtesy there (up to $5k), if your variation…

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Flamingo
Sep 22, 2022 10:25 am
jasperdmx
jasperdmx
22 September 2022

Gas abolishment in Seven Hills

Gas abolishment in Seven Hills

Ours last time go to Zinfra. To be honest, it’s a nightmare dealing with Jemena and Zinfra. They promised me max 20 working days but eventually they completed after 33…

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jasperdmx
Sep 22, 2022 8:59 am
jasperdmx
jasperdmx
22 September 2022

Timeline after Demolition

Timeline after Demolition

I also dont know the reason, but ours with Allcastle Homes, in contract, it stated they have max 21 working days to start after site handover. And eventually they started…

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jasperdmx
Sep 22, 2022 8:52 am
MrSober
MrSober
20 September 2022

Options for shared boundry line when build hasn't started

Options for shared boundry line when build hasn't started

Good info, That is true. Guess temp fencing is the best option of not wasting money, as I have already spent over $40k on retaining walls I don't really want to build…

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MrSober
Sep 20, 2022 9:35 am
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
19 September 2022

Structaflor / Yellow Tongue - Water Damage?

Structaflor / Yellow Tongue - Water Damage?
1, 2

me too! I am over particle board in this la nina weather

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Ashington Homes
Sep 19, 2022 1:54 pm
Ashington Homes
Anna 10
Anna 10
17 September 2022

Jasper 17 backyard landscape ideas?

Jasper 17 backyard landscape ideas?
VIC

Hi, I built the Japer 17. I want to fix up my backyard and have it landscaped. It is a small space and I would love ideas or even see what others have done. I would like…

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Anna 10
Sep 17, 2022 5:40 pm
fhbnewbie
fhbnewbie
17 September 2022

Floor Plan Feedback

Floor Plan Feedback

WOW! Thank you so much for taking the time to draw up your recommendation, really appreciative! I definitely like your layout more, and it also utilizes the natural light…

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fhbnewbie
Sep 17, 2022 9:40 am
rits07
rits07
15 September 2022

Anyone built/building with Hudson Homes - Central Coast NSW?

Anyone built/building with Hudson Homes - Central Coast NSW?

Good to see the builder responding on public forum. Not every builder will step up.

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rits07
Sep 15, 2022 5:41 pm
Lkumar
Lkumar
15 September 2022

Building Delays Central West NSW

Building Delays Central West NSW

Beckers - Who is your builder?

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Lkumar
Sep 15, 2022 1:37 pm
lKitto
lKitto
15 September 2022

Building a House?

Building a House?

Seems like this wall of text was written by a bored or out of work site supervisor...

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lKitto
Sep 15, 2022 11:30 am
kumar2015
kumar2015
13 September 2022

Outdoor Lights

Outdoor Lights

Thanks for sharing more insights. I am going with sensor spotlight.

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kumar2015
Sep 13, 2022 1:45 pm
chippy
chippy
11 September 2022

How high is too high for step down to front porch?

How high is too high for step down to front porch?
VIC

I'm pretty sure that some time in the last 6 years Ron will have addressed this issue.

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chippy
Sep 11, 2022 11:01 pm
chippy
mizlong
mizlong
11 September 2022

Please help step heights into house

Please help step heights into house
VIC

Hi i have my final inspection during the week and i need to make regulations for the exterior door step heights, landscaping wont be done till after we move in, as i…

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mizlong
Sep 11, 2022 12:48 pm
7691
7691
9 September 2022

Building - Mid North Coast - Recommendations wanted

Building - Mid North Coast - Recommendations wanted
NSW

Pycon build down to Forster and have a dispay home just opened there, I am building with them in Port Macquarie. They are a local builder who have been building in my…

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7691
Sep 09, 2022 6:25 pm
Kim2107
Kim2107
8 September 2022

Qld new home builder reccomendations

Qld new home builder reccomendations

Hi there, we are actually about to kick off the same build situation (split level sloping block in Wongawallan) - would you mind me asking what sort of budget you were…

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Kim2107
Sep 08, 2022 2:39 pm
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
8 September 2022

Structaflor particleboard - Orange Tongue

Structaflor particleboard - Orange Tongue

Hey Joe I was just reading your post and thinking "oh S%$t" Firstly replacing all the flooring ( ie pulling out what is installed and installing new flooring) is going…

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Ashington Homes
Sep 08, 2022 5:56 am
Ashington Homes
RustedOn
RustedOn
8 September 2022

Subdividing, building and selling -- Capital Gains Tax

Subdividing, building and selling -- Capital Gains Tax

You should get professional advice to guide your decisions as it could make a large difference to the amount of CGT you will pay. Some examples here from the ATO:

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RustedOn
Sep 08, 2022 12:26 am
Budapest
Budapest
7 September 2022

Unexpected Site Costs

Unexpected Site Costs
1, 2

Fair enough, cheers.

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Budapest
Sep 07, 2022 4:28 pm
oklouise
oklouise
7 September 2022

Garage size questions

Garage size questions
NSW

make the garage as big as possible...if you park two cars side by side allowing for doors to open and people to get in and out carrying groceries etc and be able to walk…

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oklouise
Sep 07, 2022 12:38 pm
Althom
Althom
6 September 2022

garage door insulation

garage door insulation

Plenty of suppliers of ready cut polystyrene or foil sandwich type garage door insulation in all states. I found the foil sandwich type to be easier to fit, lighter and…

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Althom
Sep 06, 2022 2:01 pm
Althom
Sir Snagger
Sir Snagger
6 September 2022

Extension rod to suit Mercator Samos ceiling fans

Extension rod to suit Mercator Samos ceiling fans
WA

Spoke with Mercator. Part number FD858900BK is the 900mm Black extension rod to suit the Samos ceiling fan. They also have a 600mm and they would both come in white as…

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Sir Snagger
Sep 06, 2022 11:14 am
Sir Snagger

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