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ponzutwo
Jul 03, 2023 4:45 pm
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
3 July 2023

Moved in 7 years ago but no Occupation Certificate

Moved in 7 years ago but no Occupation Certificate
NSW

Joe, it depends on your certifier but we are noticing the ones we deal with are really cracking down. So i would recommend you follow your approved landscaping plans to…

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Ashington Homes
Jul 03, 2023 6:16 am
Ashington Homes
kam1
kam1
30 June 2023

Certifier and the Brisbane development website

Certifier and the Brisbane development website

Hi, does anyone have a clue how the Brisbane Development website work in terms of how uptodate the dates on it are (developmenti.brisbane.qld.gov.au). I transfered…

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4765
kam1
Jun 30, 2023 7:01 pm
ilbagnoporfavore
ilbagnoporfavore
30 June 2023

Bedroom Windows

Bedroom Windows

Hi, I'm planning to build a new house and wanted to get some feedback on the different window designs for a master bedroom. Our bedroom is north facing and the bed will…

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4648
ilbagnoporfavore
Jun 30, 2023 4:21 pm
kspadone
kspadone
29 June 2023

Wisdom Homes- VARIATIONS taking more then 7 weeks!!!

Wisdom Homes- VARIATIONS taking more then 7 weeks!!!
NSW

Can someone please offer some advice? Im DESPERATE. Because I'm completely and utterly exhausted. How long are variations taking with other companies at the moment? We…

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kspadone
Jun 29, 2023 6:22 pm
MegKo
MegKo
27 June 2023

Alfresco pitch

Alfresco pitch

Hello! I've alfresco pitch of 3 degrees sitting just below the highlight window. Need advice on below: 1. Will the 3 degree pitch be ok to drain the rain water? The roof…

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4257
MegKo
Jun 27, 2023 10:59 pm
GCBuild
GCBuild
27 June 2023

Concrete slab v steel bearer and joist system?

Concrete slab v steel bearer and joist system?

Hi Thylacene, We’re planning a knockdown rebuild. Finished floor height needs to be 1.1m I was thinking about using the spantec system (with yellow tongue) but…

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GCBuild
Jun 27, 2023 10:27 pm
Trav99
Trav99
27 June 2023

Wisdom home facade

Wisdom home facade

Hi, guys! If you've built with Wisdom Homes, would you mind sharing images of your front facades once they're all rendered? I'm considering signing up with them for a wide…

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14296
Trav99
Jun 27, 2023 5:59 pm
C1MH
C1MH
26 June 2023

New House

New House

Yes well there solution is to blame everyone else while I a 65yr old woman with major medical problems have to just continue to boil water and wash myself in a bucket…

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C1MH
Jun 26, 2023 12:38 pm
ponzutwo
ponzutwo
25 June 2023

Security system and cameras recommendation - Melbourne

Security system and cameras recommendation - Melbourne

It's all about wireless, self install now. The cost/benefit of wired setups for the house are no longer what they used to be. Lots of wireless options. Eufy, Arlo and…

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ponzutwo
Jun 25, 2023 10:17 pm
paul_di
paul_di
25 June 2023

Seeking Advice on Installing an Electric Gate with Intercom

Seeking Advice on Installing an Electric Gate with Intercom
NSW

Hi everyone! This is my first time posting here, and I'm looking for some advice regarding my house construction project in North Kellyville. I…

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paul_di
Jun 25, 2023 11:48 am
alexp79
alexp79
24 June 2023

Slab design

Slab design

Although I am a big opponent of using waffle pod slabs over H2/P soils under any circumstances, in your case I would certainly opt in to keep piers under central…

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alexp79
Jun 24, 2023 12:13 pm
carlo321
carlo321
23 June 2023

Building in Canberra - Costs

Building in Canberra - Costs
NSW
1, 2

Hi Moldeau, How is your build going? Hope your house is finished. How did you decide to go with your builder?

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20551
carlo321
Jun 23, 2023 3:42 am
Karlmarx01
Karlmarx01
22 June 2023

Fairhaven Homes - Geelong

Fairhaven Homes - Geelong
VIC

What about ? anyone got experience with them in this area? Fairhaven I know operate in the wider area but I am looking at Home and Land in Lara.

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Karlmarx01
Jun 22, 2023 11:42 am
newdev
newdev
21 June 2023

Is this an ugly fascade?

Is this an ugly fascade?

thanks @ashington Homes I see your good advice on many post in this forum, so want to ask you, will black window look ok while everything is monument. not sure how…

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newdev
Jun 21, 2023 6:14 pm
newdev
newdev
21 June 2023

Window Frames Colours

Window Frames Colours

thanks

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newdev
Jun 21, 2023 12:10 am
building-expert
building-expert
20 June 2023

Builder has not done something - can I ask for a variation f

Builder has not done something - can I ask for a variation f

I work with owner, he/she is my man on the ground and I instruct them when to visit the site and take photos and I have other tools in the bag.

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building-expert
Jun 20, 2023 8:49 pm
building-expert
thelittlekicks
thelittlekicks
20 June 2023

San Selmo Reclaimed Original - Mortar Joint

San Selmo Reclaimed Original - Mortar Joint
SA

Hi, I am planning to select San Selmo reclaimed original for the fascade of my build. I have seen many photos on line of the brick varying from a rustic to a neat finish.…

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thelittlekicks
Jun 20, 2023 8:21 pm
Chaton
Chaton
20 June 2023

Our Brisbane Barkly Build - Post handover: bookshelf

Our Brisbane Barkly Build - Post handover: bookshelf
QLD
1 ... 19, 20, 21

The tiles are: Stock code: NT14-1075FL Stock description: Como Black Matt W x H: 300mm x 300mm Just googling "NT14-107FL" it seems like

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Chaton
Jun 20, 2023 6:16 pm
Chaton
building-expert
building-expert
20 June 2023

Home warranty insurance

Home warranty insurance

In Victoria, the builder must give you Home Owners Insurance before you sign the building contract. It is the policy the builder purchases for your benefit (as required by…

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building-expert
Jun 20, 2023 10:38 am
building-expert
Kayot1k
Kayot1k
20 June 2023

What's unreasonable to check during a final inspection ?

What's unreasonable to check during a final inspection ?
VIC

i would suggest nothing is unreasonable for PCI. we did all sorts, including checking the hot water, checking all the GPO's had power, testing that the showers were…

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Kayot1k
Jun 20, 2023 7:12 am
Holelot
Holelot
19 June 2023

Starting out - project home options.

Starting out - project home options.

Hi Simeon, I made the mistake of building with Beechwood it's very difficult to get them to contact me are you still in contact with the MD?

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Holelot
Jun 19, 2023 5:11 pm
Geelong10
Geelong10
19 June 2023

Additional site work cost

Additional site work cost

We are building in Fyansford, Geelong

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Geelong10
Jun 19, 2023 2:19 pm
srivin
srivin
18 June 2023

Facade pillar tiling costs and recommendations in sydney

Facade pillar tiling costs and recommendations in sydney

Looking to tile the facade pillars rather than rendering. Builder is quoting 2500$ laying cost for upto 10msq. The 2 pillars come to be 16msq. So laying costs are 5000$…

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srivin
Jun 18, 2023 11:52 pm
ashrey
ashrey
18 June 2023

Need help -issue with alfresco brick pier

Need help -issue with alfresco brick pier

Hi Sachin, How did you build with Kingsbridge went? Did you build Winchester by any chance? Is the handover now complete? How would describe the overall outcome, this…

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ashrey
Jun 18, 2023 1:39 pm
AsxTradingGirl
AsxTradingGirl
17 June 2023

Aggregate vs Pavers around a new build

Aggregate vs Pavers around a new build

Thanks chippy, Budapest for your responses. We've gone with aggregate :) I totally know what you mean about the ants here in Perth, they are a pain.

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AsxTradingGirl
Jun 17, 2023 4:18 pm
BenT26
BenT26
17 June 2023

New house building

New house building
VIC

Hi we are also building with them. We have a very very bad experience 2years of delay

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BenT26
Jun 17, 2023 9:31 am
Venkata
Venkata
16 June 2023

Builder Feedback

Builder Feedback

Hi Nanak appears to be a good builder. One of the person in my neighbourhood is constructing with them and from outside the construction site looks clean and it appears…

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5406
Venkata
Jun 16, 2023 4:18 pm
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
15 June 2023

Duplexes with Temporary Underground Services

Duplexes with Temporary Underground Services

Hi JW I just read your post and I find this situation quite strange. When we build, we get a temp pole for construction which becomes the permanent pole for one of the…

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3990
Ashington Homes
Jun 15, 2023 1:07 pm
Ashington Homes
Deacon91
Deacon91
15 June 2023

WA Builders

WA Builders
WA

Site works are just about to start on our build with Blueprint in Midvale. viewtopic.php?f=31&t=106894

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Deacon91
Jun 15, 2023 12:45 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
15 June 2023

Excavation for landscaping

Excavation for landscaping

Hmmm, I have checked your past posts and it seems that you are in NSW, not WA as I had thought. It pays to show your State in your avatar. Retaining wall regulations…

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SaveH2O
Jun 15, 2023 12:51 am
SaveH2O
housenoob
housenoob
14 June 2023

VK Platinum Homes or Laksh Homes?

VK Platinum Homes or Laksh Homes?
NSW

Ask for references and speak to them. If they are defensive or try to avoid the request, walk.

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housenoob
Jun 14, 2023 5:48 pm
Dars
Dars
14 June 2023

Thomas Archer Nouveau 41 Glen Eira Build [2021]

Thomas Archer Nouveau 41 Glen Eira Build [2021]
1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Hello - sorry to jump in .. we are with TA building atm - we would not build with them again. The headache and drama is not worth it. Go with a smaller builder where you…

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Dars
Jun 14, 2023 12:29 pm
building-expert
building-expert
14 June 2023

Darbecca Quote on Inspection Reasonable?

Darbecca Quote on Inspection Reasonable?
1, 2

Great answer from ponzutwo Just adding that the best way to think about it is that your independent stage inspection reports are for the inspections at critical points of…

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building-expert
Jun 14, 2023 11:12 am
building-expert

CDC Housing Code 3 When to apply Floor Area external face of wall vs Gross Floor Area internal face of wall. Reading thru CDC Housing Code 3, lets take a lot 915sqm.…

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HA_IP
Jun 12, 2023 6:58 pm
KangarooBuilder
KangarooBuilder
11 June 2023

VMIA insurance claim

VMIA insurance claim

I am sorry to hear of your situation, I can suggest to engage your Federal MP? ACCC should be looking to contract parts and ASIC to the building company's behaviour.

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KangarooBuilder
Jun 11, 2023 4:40 pm
devenrane
devenrane
10 June 2023

Construction Delayed - Calculation of delay.

Construction Delayed - Calculation of delay.

Hi, My home construction is complete, and the handover is scheduled next week. However the construction has been delayed and I have raised this to the builder. The…

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devenrane
Jun 10, 2023 7:31 pm
MrSober
MrSober
9 June 2023

Calibrate on Canberra Build Price June 2023

Calibrate on Canberra Build Price June 2023

Wow I hadn't realised things had gotten that pricey in just a couple of years since I built, that is crazy with how much land is now costing if you aren't lucky enough to…

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MrSober
Jun 09, 2023 10:34 am
Marvs
Marvs
8 June 2023

Hello to all of you. Any advice please?

Hello to all of you. Any advice please?

A question. Im in Queensland and building a new home. We managed to reach practical completion 6 weeks ago but we haven't heard any date for handover yet. Who should we…

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Marvs
Jun 08, 2023 8:57 pm
Penguins48
Penguins48
8 June 2023

Small builders in Western Sydney (NSW)

Small builders in Western Sydney (NSW)

Hi all, We are looking to build a new two storey house in western Sydney. Can anyone recommend a smallish builder to go with? We are trying to stay away from the big…

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Penguins48
Jun 08, 2023 4:03 pm
SSam
SSam
8 June 2023

Slab low

Slab low

I have the civil/drainage plans, what am I looking for?

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SSam
Jun 08, 2023 8:04 am
alegna
alegna
7 June 2023

Renting knock-down rebuild pre council/demolition

Renting knock-down rebuild pre council/demolition

We've had the offer of a short term tenant whilst waiting for CDC/DA home approval and demolition for our knock down rebuild. It would achieve a pretty low rent as it's…

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alegna
Jun 07, 2023 5:09 pm
alexp79
alexp79
6 June 2023

House Slab too low- Approx 700mm too low

House Slab too low- Approx 700mm too low

So if the benchmark was there and set up by someone, then that someone is ultimately responsible.

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alexp79
Jun 06, 2023 9:54 pm
Lot108
Lot108
6 June 2023

Home & Land Package : CHANGING BUILDER

Home & Land Package : CHANGING BUILDER

Hi Andrew_rosh, how were you able to get out of this? We are in a similar issue, land registered a few months ago and the builder is effing us around. I have such a bad…

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Lot108
Jun 06, 2023 3:32 pm
Lot108
ponzutwo
ponzutwo
6 June 2023

Stacker door installed wrong direction

Stacker door installed wrong direction

Considering the issue's complexity, seeking professional advice from experts in door installations or home improvement could be a productive step. They might offer…

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ponzutwo
Jun 06, 2023 10:03 am
blackcat20
blackcat20
6 June 2023

Metricon Winchester 28- Landscaping

Metricon Winchester 28- Landscaping
VIC
1 ... 71, 72, 73

I'm so over it. I'm lucky my boss is understanding because I've barely made it into the office the last few weeks. On the upside, I was a bit cheeky and asked the painter…

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307952
blackcat20
Jun 06, 2023 9:34 am
blackcat20
ceciyau
ceciyau
5 June 2023

Building with Hall & Hart Homes

Building with Hall & Hart Homes
NSW
1 ... 59, 60, 61

Thx for your advice, thinking to seek for a legal advice and professional help in mediating the issue.

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559099
ceciyau
Jun 05, 2023 2:14 pm
rob_j
rob_j
5 June 2023

Building with Hudson Homes

Building with Hudson Homes
NSW
1 ... 16, 17, 18

Still pending.

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80430
rob_j
Jun 05, 2023 12:36 pm
Nee1688
Nee1688
2 June 2023

Boston 38 | Coral Homes

Boston 38 | Coral Homes
QLD
1, 2

Hey Dan, how are you holding up with your build? We are thinking of building the Boston in Brighton too!

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Nee1688
Jun 02, 2023 9:37 pm
Bimbob
Bimbob
2 June 2023

Ebays Motorised curtains

Ebays Motorised curtains

have you used any of the motorised curtain systems available from Ebay? Which one and how is it?

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2461
Bimbob
Jun 02, 2023 11:51 am

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