Home
Pros
Forum
  • About
  • Join Community
  • Contact
Reply
WatchingStarredHistory
InboxSent
MembersPros
#Unanswered     #Active

Browse Forums
Building A New House
Standard
List
Topics
Author
Replies
Views
Last Post
Melbrady
Melbrady
30 August 2019

Coral homes

Coral homes

Does anyone know of coral homes build in the inner west or the northern beaches Sydney? Are they any good?

0
3781
Melbrady
Aug 30, 2019 10:32 pm
Bebbsy
Bebbsy
30 August 2019

Coral Homes Building issues in Sydney, NSW

Coral Homes Building issues in Sydney, NSW
NSW

When you see such poor workmanship, you wonder just where do these builders get their tradies?

1
2485
Bebbsy
Aug 30, 2019 8:10 pm
InvincibleInDN
InvincibleInDN
30 August 2019

BASIX - Solar system. Interim Occupation certificate

BASIX - Solar system. Interim Occupation certificate
NSW

I told Builder that I don't want Solar and proceed to BASIX without solar. Got the BASIX in 20mins and no problem. Our build is still under construction and this is not…

10
4924
InvincibleInDN
Aug 30, 2019 1:59 pm
InvincibleInDN
IamSAM
IamSAM
30 August 2019

Bosch solution 6000 alarm system.

Bosch solution 6000 alarm system.

As an alternate approach - check for the "good" service providers of back-to-base alarm systems in your area (e.g. NRMA, RACV, ADT...). If you planning to have a…

1
1563
IamSAM
Aug 30, 2019 1:55 pm
IamSAM
AandM
AandM
30 August 2019

Building defects? Owner?, The law is not your friend!

Building defects? Owner?, The law is not your friend!
VIC

We had registered building practitioners do inspections. Currently using their advice along with structural and forensic engineers. Builder has admitted to some defects…

17
8405
AandM
Aug 30, 2019 1:35 pm
HereForHelp
HereForHelp
30 August 2019

Building with Home Group WA

Building with Home Group WA
WA

Regarding the tiles, this thread may be of interest: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=95734

2
3454
HereForHelp
Aug 30, 2019 1:29 pm
chippy
chippy
29 August 2019

Construction gas bill

Construction gas bill
NSW

How many MJ have they charged you for? There is obviously an issue if the house has been vacant and you've been hit with a bill that large. Have you spoken with the gas…

7
3278
chippy
Aug 29, 2019 8:23 pm
chippy
IsabellaBoots
IsabellaBoots
29 August 2019

90 days maintainence issues listing

90 days maintainence issues listing
QLD

what do you mean by small openings? can you take some photos.

1
1812
IsabellaBoots
Aug 29, 2019 11:45 am
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
29 August 2019

Building a new house(d SIX.1) with Eight Homes

Building a new house(d SIX.1) with Eight Homes
VIC

A most difficult task to see behind plaster etc once the house is built. PCI is mostly for cosmetics. Also seriously, seriously consider having a pre contract signing…

1
2592
SaveH2O
Aug 29, 2019 9:08 am
SaveH2O
theabik
theabik
29 August 2019

First home builders! - Building through eight homes....

First home builders! - Building through eight homes....
VIC

Hi Daniele, How was your journey? Thanks.

15
9417
theabik
Aug 29, 2019 8:46 am
pharrington
pharrington
28 August 2019

Wide and Shallow

Wide and Shallow

No particularly good reason, only that it seemed to be a better use of limited block size. But if a single storey achieves the floor space I'm looking for, then that…

4
3051
pharrington
Aug 28, 2019 4:06 pm
tahlz
tahlz
28 August 2019

Newhomeshop

Newhomeshop

Just about to build the London 22 with newhomeshop - was so happy with the range of standard products they had to choose from at colour selection! Has anyone else used…

0
910
tahlz
Aug 28, 2019 11:18 am
Melsyfet
Melsyfet
27 August 2019

Building with Coral - doing own electrical work

Building with Coral - doing own electrical work

Any works carried out must be after handover. We are only having one light fitting installed by Coral in each room. We will install the additional 80 lights after…

1
1734
Melsyfet
Aug 27, 2019 9:36 pm
nickpeters
nickpeters
27 August 2019

Price difference metro vs regional

Price difference metro vs regional
VIC

i'm not sure, they just quoted me to build on the same model of house and size. It may have been in error also as I'm not getting this kind of differential with other…

7
3235
nickpeters
Aug 27, 2019 3:15 pm
Manj
Manj
27 August 2019

Our Arden Home - Votivo 43

Our Arden Home - Votivo 43
1 ... 12, 13, 14

@bluejo for us the tiling was great, painting was good too but we are now seeing some patchy work, the plastering was not the best I have to say we do see the lining…

261
69226
Manj
Aug 27, 2019 9:56 am
Manj
ginzak
ginzak
26 August 2019

Can the front house impact resale?

Can the front house impact resale?
VIC

I believe a rear subdivided block is not a desirable option unless it offers benefits such as less traffic noise or enhanced views. Also if a house in the front is run…

2
2259
ginzak
Aug 26, 2019 5:45 pm
CM44
CM44
26 August 2019

Anyone building with CSB homes in Edmondson park

Anyone building with CSB homes in Edmondson park
NSW

Hi guys any updates on how it went with CSB homes and how our home has been post-build?

6
7019
CM44
Aug 26, 2019 2:02 pm
ddarroch
ddarroch
26 August 2019

Feedback on floor plan

Feedback on floor plan
NSW

Looks like the place is orientated pretty well to me. Once the block deviates from north around 45° things get a bit difficult, as true north is a great orientation,…

8
4821
ddarroch
Aug 26, 2019 10:27 am
ddarroch
ddarroch
26 August 2019

Help with Floor Plan

Help with Floor Plan
SA

What is the orientation of the block OP? The orientation of your home will play a huge part in the comfort of you home, & in the cost incurred for heating/cooling your…

4
3260
ddarroch
Aug 26, 2019 10:06 am
Blacktea2sugars
Blacktea2sugars
25 August 2019

Need Suggestions for under 350k for 40+ Double Storey Homes

Need Suggestions for under 350k for 40+ Double Storey Homes

Ok Not a lot of wiggle room there. To give you an example, we too are looking at 2 storey, 40 ish squares, balcony. We are no where near Tarneit, but have been told to…

20
8276
Blacktea2sugars
Aug 25, 2019 10:47 pm
Blacktea2sugars
jtlim21c
jtlim21c
24 August 2019

Thrive VS Domaine VS Eden Brae homes

Thrive VS Domaine VS Eden Brae homes

Hi, I have 15m width * 31.6m depth 474m2 block at Wallis Creek. My land are not registered. (Aimed to March 2020) According to developer's contour, driveway (around…

0
3107
jtlim21c
Aug 24, 2019 2:07 pm

A lots happened! Frames up, windows in, roofs on, plumbing and electrical has started!

39
12266
strawbola
Aug 24, 2019 10:10 am
2
5572
smountany
Aug 24, 2019 9:46 am
gillybean
gillybean
23 August 2019

Land with slope.

Land with slope.

Can elevate we the land easily lifted over 1.3m tell them you want what was we asked for probably around $67k elevated easily done too. Good luck

1
1807
gillybean
Aug 24, 2019 12:37 am
gillybean
9
5354
MrSingh
Aug 23, 2019 4:29 pm
Forg
Forg
23 August 2019

Custom Home Builders

Custom Home Builders
NSW

I'm also in Sydney, and having just looked back at the contract (house finished 3yrs ago), our project build was about the $2000sqm mark … it's…

11
6112
Forg
Aug 23, 2019 2:04 pm
Joelleg6
Joelleg6
23 August 2019

Cascade Q1 - Henley Homes with Mods

Cascade Q1 - Henley Homes with Mods
VIC
1 ... 7, 8, 9

Hi Can you please tell me what colour your rendering is?

168
45428
Joelleg6
Aug 23, 2019 12:48 pm
Joelleg6
effie
effie
23 August 2019

Modified Bahama 50

Modified Bahama 50
QLD
1 ... 15, 16, 17

Thank you for sharing. We are looking at this home too!

322
59451
effie
Aug 23, 2019 11:15 am
IamSAM
IamSAM
23 August 2019

likelyhood of getting Certificate of Occupancy in 12 months?

likelyhood of getting Certificate of Occupancy in 12 months?

For the FHOG - can you get an approval that the clock starts only when you obtain approval to build in the Conservation zone. That should be a realistic argument as you…

3
2434
IamSAM
Aug 23, 2019 10:38 am
IamSAM
DaniB
DaniB
22 August 2019

Henley builders

Henley builders

Hi everyone, has anyone built with Henley? Please share your experience as we are not having a good experience with them so far.

0
1907
DaniB
Aug 22, 2019 9:05 pm
CrazySmith
CrazySmith
22 August 2019

What are these GPO and smart light switch? ----installed !!!

What are these GPO and smart light switch? ----installed !!!

was impressed by this video. Will do the same using this smart light switch

14
6217
CrazySmith
Aug 22, 2019 4:33 pm
Doozer1905
Doozer1905
21 August 2019

Cornice Choice

Cornice Choice

Probably depends on which state your in, in WA it's around $8lm additional, it's not the cornice it's the labour to install it, plasterboard contractors charge more…

3
2408
Doozer1905
Aug 21, 2019 11:29 pm
Bebbsy
Bebbsy
21 August 2019

Private Building inspector

Private Building inspector

Hi All, Make sure you do your research when it comes to choosing an independent building consultant/inspector. I see Darbecca comes up a lot on this site but the Owner of…

4
3184
Bebbsy
Aug 21, 2019 10:23 pm
malypetu
malypetu
21 August 2019

Any Recommendations for a Knockdown Company?

Any Recommendations for a Knockdown Company?
NSW

Thanks, I really appreciate your comments as are loaded with tips and guidance

10
4953
malypetu
Aug 21, 2019 6:05 pm
Melbournevic
Melbournevic
21 August 2019

Balcony - with or without roof?

Balcony - with or without roof?

Thank you. We are now thinking to include the roof in the balcony, and yes will make it look better. Also even if we don't use it often, I think it will prevent to…

6
4196
Melbournevic
Aug 21, 2019 4:44 pm
IamSAM
IamSAM
21 August 2019

Advise on new land retainer wall

Advise on new land retainer wall

Negotiate the price...

1
1196
IamSAM
Aug 21, 2019 9:41 am
IamSAM
Mirrmu83
Mirrmu83
20 August 2019

Brick Render vs Foam Render

Brick Render vs Foam Render
VIC

The foam is generally a thinner wall than brickwork so there is small difference around doors & windows. Most foam render systems are non-cavity construction and require…

1
2783
Mirrmu83
Aug 20, 2019 10:41 pm
Koda67
Koda67
20 August 2019

Fall on Land and Site Cost

Fall on Land and Site Cost
VIC

I think it would be hard to find a builder to fix the site costs before the engineering is complete. Try and have a chat to a handful of builders and see what they all…

7
4559
Koda67
Aug 20, 2019 6:37 pm
Hillsbuilds
Hillsbuilds
20 August 2019

Is this poor framework??

Is this poor framework??

I had exactly the same question for my builder when I saw big holes in some of our timbers. Mentioned it to our builder and turns out it’s temporary bracing as chippy said.

3
1793
Hillsbuilds
Aug 20, 2019 9:27 am
Koda67
Koda67
19 August 2019

First home build advise!

First home build advise!

Would a 350m2 block be big enough to still have a little bit of backyard area? If you build double storey, yes for sure! What estates…

1
2254
Koda67
Aug 19, 2019 11:24 pm
darb74
darb74
19 August 2019

Custom build on acerage in Ipswich QLD

Custom build on acerage in Ipswich QLD
QLD
1 ... 6, 7, 8

Yes it looks like a great house with a great outlook, and a relatively painless building experience by the sound of it.

144
50706
darb74
Aug 19, 2019 6:36 pm
darb74
dulie
dulie
19 August 2019

renovation or KDR?

renovation or KDR?
NSW

Another vote for KDR. My mate and I live in the same suburb. I went with KDR and he went with a large renovation. Yes I ended spending a lot more, but at the same time i'm…

5
3387
dulie
Aug 19, 2019 5:40 pm
dulie
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
19 August 2019

Do the internals by myself

Do the internals by myself

What about the OC?

7
2764
SaveH2O
Aug 19, 2019 2:57 pm
SaveH2O
Clean
Clean
19 August 2019

What is this motor on my home

What is this motor on my home
QLD

Thanks mate it should be spa pump.

3
2369
Clean
Aug 19, 2019 7:12 am
GLO
GLO
18 August 2019

Building with Wisdom Homes

Building with Wisdom Homes
NSW

great thought! your perception clear all my queries Tort Law Assignment…

3
3844
GLO
Aug 18, 2019 9:16 pm
Rhetti
Rhetti
18 August 2019

land elevation brisbane

land elevation brisbane

If you're building a new house in the Brisbane City Council local government area you can construct retaining and filling without requiring planning approval where it is a…

1
1309
Rhetti
Aug 18, 2019 9:45 am
Rhetti
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
18 August 2019

KDR Inner West Melbourne

KDR Inner West Melbourne
VIC

Hi Comet Welcome to the forum Builders are slashing prices and its a great time to build hopefully you'll get what you want at a great price. $3-4K should also get you the…

1
1966
StructuralBIMGuy
Aug 18, 2019 9:16 am
StructuralBIMGuy
DaniB
DaniB
17 August 2019

Carpet area around bar fridge

Carpet area around bar fridge

Yes I agree, thanks.

4
2456
DaniB
Aug 17, 2019 8:14 pm
gogo65
gogo65
17 August 2019

How common is it to switch builders?

How common is it to switch builders?
VIC

Haha! Still working through our third design, but so far so good. Our price was per sqm which is equivalent to over 25k per sq 😳 We’ve paid out significant $$$ to…

10
4601
gogo65
Aug 17, 2019 8:00 pm
gogo65
ben888
ben888
16 August 2019

Kitchenette upstairs

Kitchenette upstairs

I was in a display home recently with a friend and saw exactly this: I laughed and thought what a bad day it must be to need a coffee or beer straight before going into…

1
1736
ben888
Aug 17, 2019 12:02 am
ben888

You are here
Building ForumBuilding A New House
You are here
Building ForumBuilding A New House

Australia's largest home building and renovation
community with over 1.8 million posts

Home
Pros
Forum
Start a new topic
About
Join Community
Advertise
Contact Homeone
Articles
All comments made express the views and opinions of the author and not the Administrators, Support nor Homeone Australia & New Zealand
© Homeone Australia & New Zealand All Rights Reserved ‎2001 - 2024
Australia's largest home building and
renovation community
Homeone
About

Terms
Privacy

Follow homeone on FacebookFollow homeone on Twitter
All comments made express the views and opinions of the author and not the Administrators, Support nor Homeone Australia & New Zealand
© Homeone Australia & New Zealand All Rights Reserved ‎2001 - 2024