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Norfolk
Norfolk
7 October 2019

Elba Kitchens

Elba Kitchens

Be cautious interpreting ratings on product review. Many 5 star reviews are not authentic with companies brazenly gaming the system.

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Norfolk
Oct 07, 2019 2:11 pm
Malini2015
Malini2015
7 October 2019

Malone drive marong

Malone drive marong

Is this estate birch grove good for building a house. Is it safe place. Currently I rent at kennington. We are planning to buy a land here n looking at strathfieldsaye…

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Malini2015
Oct 07, 2019 1:06 pm
Onram
Onram
6 October 2019

Building with firstyle homes

Building with firstyle homes

Hi Jeshika, We are going with Firstyle Home in Marsden Park. How was your experience with them so far? Has you started the construction?

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Onram
Oct 06, 2019 7:19 pm
Brisbane_tiler
Brisbane_tiler
6 October 2019

Floor tile issue

Floor tile issue

It's a full tile on the inside wall of the bath floor plus the little 30mm cut to the water stop angle.

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Brisbane_tiler
Oct 06, 2019 6:44 pm
LukeTaLife
LukeTaLife
6 October 2019

Anyone building in Aurora Estate, Wollert, VIC?

Anyone building in Aurora Estate, Wollert, VIC?
VIC

I think we are stage 14. Botany Ave?

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LukeTaLife
Oct 06, 2019 3:08 pm
Rhetti
Rhetti
6 October 2019

Hampton style wide home

Hampton style wide home

You can check my build out. It's 14.5 which would give you a good amount of side access of 3.5m ish on one side. Mine is a Clarendon standard floor plan and we designed…

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Rhetti
Oct 06, 2019 9:27 am
Rhetti
ddarroch
ddarroch
4 October 2019

Design and Orientation (Pic attached) - any advice welcome!

Design and Orientation (Pic attached) - any advice welcome!
ACT

Along with being dark, if your home isn't orientated correctly it will also be cold. A correctly orientated home will receive abundant northern sunshine through its…

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ddarroch
Oct 04, 2019 10:24 pm
guppal888
guppal888
4 October 2019

Builder for dual occupancy build project

Builder for dual occupancy build project
VIC

Hi all i am looking for custom builder to build in knox council victoria. Its going to be dual occupancy project with 2 sigle dwellings front and rear , single stories.…

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guppal888
Oct 04, 2019 2:14 pm
Bob Rogers
Bob Rogers
4 October 2019

Cost effectice cladding options

Cost effectice cladding options
NSW

Hi Megadon If you are looking for options in standing seam then you have a lot of options to choose from and $450 per sqm is extremely high - you should be ringing around…

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Bob Rogers
Oct 04, 2019 10:55 am
Bob Rogers
Den45
Den45
2 October 2019

Custom plan

Custom plan

Thanks for your advise. Our dining area I have measured it and should be fine to fit nice big table. Kitchen can’t be changed as already submitted our plans to council.

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Den45
Oct 02, 2019 6:58 pm
jokster
jokster
1 October 2019

Selecting a Builder - Rawson high upfront site costs

Selecting a Builder - Rawson high upfront site costs

Thanks for sharing your experience Huhness. So, we finally had our tender presentation at Rawson's main office in Rhodes yesterday. Pretty confronting. the additional…

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jokster
Oct 01, 2019 11:41 pm
Inquire
Inquire
1 October 2019

Similar Builders to Carter Grange or a custom builder

Similar Builders to Carter Grange or a custom builder
VIC

Did anyone build with Destination Living?

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Inquire
Oct 01, 2019 10:30 pm
hasansheikh
hasansheikh
1 October 2019

Porter Davis - Madison 40

Porter Davis - Madison 40
VIC
1 ... 21, 22, 23

Hi MikW We are also exploring the guest bed at front downstairs and the front master with bed 2 en-suite options for Madison 45. Can you pls share how much did these…

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hasansheikh
Oct 01, 2019 11:40 am
Inquire
Inquire
1 October 2019

Who to build with

Who to build with

Has anyone dealt with Destination Living in Ivanhoe, I like their houses but don't know if they are ok

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2129
Inquire
Oct 01, 2019 11:29 am
Trimega
Trimega
1 October 2019

How does a parapet wall help with building height?

How does a parapet wall help with building height?
QLD

Thanks for that! Yes, you were right. They drew us a diagram and helped clear things up!

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Trimega
Oct 01, 2019 11:09 am
SK1
SK1
1 October 2019

House and Land package

House and Land package

Hi SK1 Welcome to the forum Providing they are not one and the same company You can cancel the agreement for the preparation of plans with the builder Unfortunately, you…

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SK1
Oct 01, 2019 10:19 am
betterman
betterman
30 September 2019

Metricon - Savannah 40 - Adelaide Athelstone

Metricon - Savannah 40 - Adelaide Athelstone
SA
1, 2, 3, 4, 5

great networking setup. where did you guys get that enclosure from?

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betterman
Sep 30, 2019 3:33 pm
Thylacene
Thylacene
29 September 2019

M soil type

M soil type
QLD

M is moderate, so minimal impact on footings cost. Overall site costs vary depending on fall, drainage and design.

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Thylacene
Sep 29, 2019 10:24 pm
jencal
jencal
29 September 2019

Building with Clarendon - Private Building Inspector

Building with Clarendon - Private Building Inspector
NSW

Thanks so much for that info, very helpful.

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jencal
Sep 29, 2019 1:40 pm
KamadoJusto
KamadoJusto
28 September 2019

Eden Brae’s Sandringham38

Eden Brae’s Sandringham38
NSW

Which facade did you go with?

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KamadoJusto
Sep 28, 2019 8:20 pm
rum_home
rum_home
28 September 2019

Metricon Bentleigh 38 - Wollert VIC

Metricon Bentleigh 38 - Wollert VIC
VIC
1, 2

Wow some time has passed, and had not bothered to keep this thread updated. Titling of my land occurred in Jun 2019 and site build started beginning of September. Metricon…

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rum_home
Sep 28, 2019 2:43 pm
rum_home
ConfusedBuyer
ConfusedBuyer
28 September 2019

Arramont Estate - Wollert Victoria

Arramont Estate - Wollert Victoria
VIC

Thanks Rumhome. I sent you a dm too but you can reply here for the better of everyone. A lot of them would be keen yo follow your build as a lot of people are starting to…

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ConfusedBuyer
Sep 28, 2019 11:15 am
Harrymama
Harrymama
27 September 2019

Soil condition

Soil condition

Ahh sure wagga123 thank you:)

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Harrymama
Sep 27, 2019 9:51 pm
jencal
jencal
27 September 2019

Domaine Homes or Thrive Homes?

Domaine Homes or Thrive Homes?
NSW

Hi, I am signing my tender with Domaine today to build the Louis 22 narrow at Box Hill. I am still trying to decide at the 11th hour about having the living room at the…

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jencal
Sep 27, 2019 11:11 am

Our neighbour has their security cameras installed yesterday. Looks pretty good.

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BECAM
Sep 27, 2019 9:38 am
Gary D. Atchley
Gary D. Atchley
25 September 2019

How much did your home build cost?

How much did your home build cost?

Adding a 20x20 recreation room prices $48,000 on the average, whereas adding a 12x12 room prices concerning $17,300. Attaching a restroom begins at $18,000. Get free…

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Gary D. Atchley
Sep 25, 2019 11:01 pm
Gary D. Atchley
lindagyt
lindagyt
25 September 2019

Glendale 38(Gold Coast)

Glendale 38(Gold Coast)
QLD

---->Aluminium stacker doors in lieu of sliding doors can I please check with you if there's a huge cost difference to this upgrade? we are first time home builder too our…

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lindagyt
Sep 25, 2019 1:05 pm
Newbuild_2020
Newbuild_2020
25 September 2019

Custom builder

Custom builder

Hello, First time posting(just signed up) Looking for recommendations on a custom builder. Northern suburbs in Melbourne. Thanks in advance😊

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Newbuild_2020
Sep 25, 2019 9:15 am
Newbuild_2020
Jakez84
Jakez84
24 September 2019

Slab levels: garage FL same like dwelling

Slab levels: garage FL same like dwelling
SA

I hope everything is going to be alright as I'm going through a big builder and they have engaged an enginner but if anyone has any comments on the plans or something I…

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Jakez84
Sep 24, 2019 2:06 pm
IamSAM
IamSAM
24 September 2019

Buying Down lights after handover

Buying Down lights after handover
NSW

No, different.

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IamSAM
Sep 24, 2019 9:30 am
IamSAM
Mr. Sausage
Mr. Sausage
24 September 2019

Concrete Crack Not to be Considered as Defects - DFH

Concrete Crack Not to be Considered as Defects - DFH

Just on the insulation side of things, I can't remember the exact figures, but I went up one grade for the roof and got the entire roof area covered including the garage.…

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Mr. Sausage
Sep 24, 2019 2:59 am

Hi all, I am currently building a house and had the frame inspection last week. one thing pointed out was concrete blowout of the garage edge beam(adjoining neighbours…

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parthiv777
Sep 23, 2019 6:25 pm
Rusho
Rusho
23 September 2019

Altrove TownHomes Schofield

Altrove TownHomes Schofield
NSW

Is there anyone who purchased a townhomes / townhouse in the Altrove, Schofield? I have put down a holding deposit and got a 14 days window to decide. Please share…

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854
Rusho
Sep 23, 2019 12:44 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
23 September 2019

Building Inspector Assistance via "Variation in Contract"?

Building Inspector Assistance via "Variation in Contract"?
WA

VOs are a hot topic This is the Correct procedure for Structural VOs in Perth hth

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StructuralBIMGuy
Sep 23, 2019 10:24 am
StructuralBIMGuy
indo26slate
indo26slate
22 September 2019

Guiding instructions how to fit sunhoods and Wet Seal them t

Guiding instructions how to fit sunhoods and Wet Seal them t

Hi, I am in the process of planning for my new project home. I am looking at Options for having sunhoods supplied and fitted for my new home. I have found a supplier which…

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782
indo26slate
Sep 22, 2019 6:07 pm
V002
V002
22 September 2019

Need some advice about building proposal

Need some advice about building proposal
1, 2

That's something I'm looking into atm. The property was bought before September 1985 so I'm curious if the sale would be exempt from CGT. Talking to a solicitor this week…

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V002
Sep 22, 2019 3:14 pm
Norfolk
Norfolk
22 September 2019

Advice needed re time from PCI to handover

Advice needed re time from PCI to handover

Clause 21.3A of your Metricon HIA contract says you are obliged to make the final progress claim when practical completion is reached. Metricon’s terms require payment…

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Norfolk
Sep 22, 2019 11:34 am
weising2009
weising2009
22 September 2019

Metricon - Duxton 39

Metricon - Duxton 39
VIC
1 ... 86, 87, 88

Spent one week to finish reading the whole story although it happened two years ago. No matter you can come back or not, I still want to say thank you to the blogger…

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weising2009
Sep 22, 2019 8:19 am
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
21 September 2019

Sewer Junction Location Question

Sewer Junction Location Question

Hi Bobjane The cheapest option would be 4 above ....redesign

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StructuralBIMGuy
Sep 21, 2019 6:55 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
Melos
Melos
20 September 2019

Builder not providing dates

Builder not providing dates
WA

Yep, Im a software developer, so I understand your frustration but we can control our env more than they can. Unfortunately you are just going to have to wait. Even at…

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Melos
Sep 20, 2019 4:54 pm
IsabellaBoots
IsabellaBoots
20 September 2019

Slab just poured

Slab just poured

my house uses Termico, haven't had any issues, though you do have to pay for the yearly inspection to maintain the warranty.

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IsabellaBoots
Sep 20, 2019 4:44 pm
msresearcher
msresearcher
20 September 2019

Taubmans Cotton Sheets or Bassinet?

Taubmans Cotton Sheets or Bassinet?
NSW

How did you go? Shots ive seen of it in realy life look lovely (and neutral) but the swatch looks so warm!

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msresearcher
Sep 20, 2019 4:15 pm
gillybean
gillybean
20 September 2019

Chipped PGH Alfresco Espresso chipped brick

Chipped PGH Alfresco Espresso chipped brick

Mate got same issue. Not get solution from PHG.

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gillybean
Sep 20, 2019 8:06 am
gillybean
Blacktea2sugars
Blacktea2sugars
19 September 2019

Moving in this week! What to do first when you move in???

Moving in this week! What to do first when you move in???
NSW

INSURANCE!!!!!!!! Unless you have it already covered in the build. Update all your new furniture, art, appliances etc. Contents!

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Blacktea2sugars
Sep 19, 2019 9:27 pm
Blacktea2sugars
NewJourney
NewJourney
19 September 2019

Tile grout

Tile grout

ohh that very well may be the case , as this happened only after the builder's cleaners cleaned the property.

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NewJourney
Sep 19, 2019 1:32 pm
Melos
Melos
19 September 2019

Site supervisor meeting

Site supervisor meeting

I would say try and set some expectations for example. We told out site supervisor that we wanted an update every second Friday. We would call or text at the same time…

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Melos
Sep 19, 2019 10:53 am
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
19 September 2019

Private inspections and progress payments

Private inspections and progress payments
NSW

In Perth we don't have the regulatory stalemate legal frame work you have in the east Coast. Inspectors aren't Certified nor Qualified for alternate Solutions and builders…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Sep 19, 2019 9:34 am
StructuralBIMGuy
aussieta
aussieta
18 September 2019

Buying land - what to watch out for

Buying land - what to watch out for

bal levels if adjacent land bush/heavy trees

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aussieta
Sep 18, 2019 10:30 pm
aussieta
ben888
ben888
18 September 2019

Driveway and landscaping post handover

Driveway and landscaping post handover
NSW

What do they mean by concrete underneath the decking? Do they mean concrete piles/ sonotubes as the deck foundation? Or fully concreting the whole area, as that would make…

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ben888
Sep 18, 2019 10:28 pm
ben888

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