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Is this a bad time to build?Virgin-builder is absolutely correct.
There's always something somewhere in the process that makes people want to give up. Weather it's hassles from the bank / land… please comment on the floor planHi Simpson,
Looks like a great plan with plenty of space!
Regarding windows and orientation, we were faced with a similar problem as the northern wall of our living… JonG replied 13 May 2009 ago JonGMay 13, 2009 11:57 pm Building The Esperence with Eden Brae
The base tint was incorrect. The taubmans rep confirmed they had changed the base paint so our selection was mixed with the new base paint (has more black) and should have… Bluestone Mount barkerTimbo,
footings was 16K, then bushfire 4,300.
my friends told me that the bluestone is a posh area hehehehe.
senses senses replied 14 May 2009 ago Things I wish I knew before I started...
We were lucky. This is our first home purchase, at a mature age, and the first block of land we looked at and were serious about buying would have been a nightmare. At the… fencingYes that should be true. Neighbors should contribute 50/50 for the fencing, think of it this way .. if they were putting on a fence, you're… How old were you when...
I'm an old bat. I am 28 years old and am looking at my first place in Mernda. All by my lonesome.  VIC BUDGET!
Most builders would hopefully be aware that by allowing you to get the extra grant money, will be allowing you to spend it with them!
If they don't allow it they are… KT+2 replied 14 May 2009 ago Need help with facade....please!I love light, lots of it! So pic 2 is my preference. Quite like the rendered pillars as it adds interest. Also agree with whoever said not a fan of the window style - too… Plumbing PlansWe have a stormwater etc plan. Is that similar 
I normally just include that when asking for plumbing quotes... Alamanda stage 4electricity to stage 4 is available after easter 2009, one simple method is to check if street light is on in you street and you will know if your stage got electricity Damon replied 15 May 2009 ago DamonMay 15, 2009 8:24 am Floorpan comments pleaseOk,
Now i have recieved my contract and the setback is at 4m the garage is setback about 5.5m. Do you think this is too close to the footpath? i was thinking about… Who is entitled to leftover bricks?
We haven't got to the brick stage yet but I wondered who is responsible for clearing the excess stuff from the sight, we have just had our slab…
No probs. Our guttering and fascia is Woodland Grey along with… How about m3tricon and simondsHi, I think a lot of it comes down to whether you get a good SS and the tradies that are used. We are building with M and our SS has been great so far. We are up to… jspitz replied 15 May 2009 ago When to insure??????Great..... thanks so much for that!
I was just concerned that we might need it from the certificate being provided.... IYKWIM????
Love Kirby
xoxo imacMay 16, 2009 11:01 am Wowee.....got home yesterday to find an Express Post delivery waiting - from Rawdon Hill !!!
Open it up and low and behold, there's our first draft of the plans  About the… Do you mean this one?
http://www.statesman-homes.com.au/photogallery/exterior/images/image_19.jpg
Need a better photo… Am i entitled for the penalty payment?Ours was to handover. PCI was a week and a half earlier, but until you get a certificate of occupancy and a set of keys, the construction period hasn't ended.
As long as… kek replied 16 May 2009 ago Should we use coloured grout?The charge sounds over the top, I guess it's a builders way of saying they don't like doing it. We were allowed to choose coloured grout at no extra charge, which is good… Pebble replied 16 May 2009 ago Timber exposed post fencingIsn't that a bummer how the neighbour gets the good side? Doesn't make sense does it? Maybe ask the fencer for his ideas? themax replied 17 May 2009 ago M3tricon Studio MWe spent a lot of time thinking about our electrical appointment and decided that down lights were not practical in bedrooms. We are staying with my mum until the house is… Anyone used these face bricks?I have done that and all they directed me to was the one ex-display house.....so excited i drove straight to the house and it was the same one i had spotted earlier whilst… Changing colour of garage door?kezandcheds my partner wanted the cedar lok one the orange one you speak of but i put my foot down and got the darker more mahogany one i think its called cacoba or something CiNnY replied 17 May 2009 ago CiNnYMay 17, 2009 10:28 pm WA/Perth - Currently drawing with builderHi there,
I think the floorplan is great! Agree with the swapping of the laundry and toilet, otherwise great!
Only thing I wish we had done in ours, which is a similar… The PONDS VS STANHOPE GARDENSThe cost of building has gone up, so yes..it will be more expensive to build in the ponds. Take into account interest being paid on the mortgage whilst the land is being… ZZZ replied 18 May 2009 ago Questions about contract signingDon't sign the contract the day they give it you either. Take it home and have a good read through it to make sure everything that is meant to be included is included. Basic costs at each building stageVid,
I was told by my builder that footing progress claim is 20% PLUS 100% of footing and footing related variations. Mine came out to be about… vid replied 18 May 2009 ago Fixed Contract ??
From what i have seen, Simonds do provide fixed site cost, may be you can negoitate with them of this option, so no… JJ305 replied 19 May 2009 ago JJ305May 19, 2009 11:44 am
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