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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
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
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
MrsAJ
MrsAJ
14 September 2019

Manhattan 21 heavily modified - Coral Homes

Manhattan 21 heavily modified - Coral Homes
QLD
1 ... 6, 7, 8

Any suggestions for plants for front of the house. Thinking of Cordylene at right corner , what goes well next to Cordylene? Not anything bushy. Less than Cordylene…

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MrsAJ
Sep 14, 2019 9:17 pm
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.

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IsabellaBoots
Aug 29, 2019 11:45 am
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!

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effie
Aug 23, 2019 11:15 am
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.

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darb74
Aug 19, 2019 6:36 pm
darb74
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.

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Clean
Aug 19, 2019 7:12 am
CarnTheHawks
CarnTheHawks
13 August 2019

Crack in slab

Crack in slab
QLD

Agreed. "Hairline cracks" are in everything concrete. Feel free to take detailed photos (close up & zoomed out), if you're concerned. But I don't expect anything will come…

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CarnTheHawks
Aug 13, 2019 7:05 pm

Monday kitchen,vanitys,landry Tuesday tiling!

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RKDALD
Aug 06, 2019 4:59 pm
ellier
ellier
27 July 2019

Spectrum Homes. Acreage, Gold Coast

Spectrum Homes. Acreage, Gold Coast
QLD

Hi, How did your build go and how did you find spectrum homes if you don't mind sharing? Thank you.

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ellier
Jul 27, 2019 12:34 pm
LikeMyStyle
LikeMyStyle
16 July 2019

Gj gardener Brisbane north

Gj gardener Brisbane north
QLD

If you take any ideas of designs you like to a custom builder they should be able to price it up for you. My friend works here and I have heard great things about them:

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LikeMyStyle
Jul 16, 2019 11:38 am
Dan brissy
Dan brissy
15 July 2019

Coral Boston38 - SEQ

Coral Boston38 - SEQ
QLD
1, 2

Site cut was 1/8 and we have final inspection week before Xmas. Moved quick to make sure we were in before Xmas other wise it’s an extra few weeks to the build when…

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Dan brissy
Jul 15, 2019 7:11 am
Neatep
Neatep
14 July 2019

Anyone used Hotondo Homes Rochedale (Mt Gravatt) before?

Anyone used Hotondo Homes Rochedale (Mt Gravatt) before?
QLD

Late thread. But thought i'd post. Haven't built with them. However, they are building next door to us. (new land, that was subdivided - so we are both looking to build…

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Neatep
Jul 15, 2019 12:15 am
hira94
hira94
14 July 2019

Building in Brentwood Forest

Building in Brentwood Forest
QLD

Hi guys New to the building process! Just wondering if anyone’s built in Brentwood Forest. We just bought land in the Outlook Release and was wondering what soil…

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hira94
Jul 14, 2019 4:30 pm
SNJMonash
SNJMonash
10 July 2019

Coral Homes - Marcoola 30 Mod

Coral Homes - Marcoola 30 Mod
QLD
1 ... 4, 5, 6

Do you have any other pictures of these main tiles in different lighting? :)

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SNJMonash
Jul 10, 2019 12:36 pm
RKDALD
RKDALD
10 July 2019

Need some advice

Need some advice
QLD

That I couldn't tell you Bebbsy,we went to one of the builders display homes and told the flooring place we'll have the same! Better still it came in under allowance.

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RKDALD
Jul 10, 2019 7:41 am
catchganu
catchganu
6 July 2019

Coral Homes Noosa 23 - South Ripley

Coral Homes Noosa 23 - South Ripley
QLD
1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Hi Amy, Have send you a PM. Went to Coral my choice and got overwhelmed. Sent you a message for some clarifications. Hope u don't mind

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catchganu
Jul 06, 2019 7:49 pm
Steve4216
Steve4216
3 July 2019

Land / Building Contract - Things to look out for

Land / Building Contract - Things to look out for
QLD

Welcome! On the first part, you'll never get a break down on the build item by item. That is for the builder to know. You'll just get a complete price unless you request…

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Steve4216
Jul 03, 2019 8:47 pm
neg
neg
2 July 2019

Building in Brisbane with Nuvo Homes QLD Blog / Review

Building in Brisbane with Nuvo Homes QLD Blog / Review
QLD

Yeah build went well. The usual mistakes and errors but promptly fixed. Only one argument which was upsetting with manipulation of the contract. Will upload final pics…

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neg
Jul 02, 2019 7:05 pm
KingTaco
KingTaco
2 July 2019

Building Defects - New Build

Building Defects - New Build
QLD

Great advice on the use if inspectors

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KingTaco
Jul 02, 2019 12:41 pm
KingTaco
NathanRetreat298
NathanRetreat298
28 June 2019

Progress Payments

Progress Payments
QLD

Yeah I understand this. So far it has been no issue.

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NathanRetreat298
Jun 29, 2019 12:17 am
NathanRetreat298
sam_notspam
sam_notspam
27 June 2019

Building our first home with Homecorp

Building our first home with Homecorp
QLD

How did you go with the rest of your build? We have also built with Homecorp, and have had many repairs done due to there lack of care during construction. Some of the…

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sam_notspam
Jun 27, 2019 11:40 pm
Nismo
Nismo
20 June 2019

Riverbreeze Estate, QLD

Riverbreeze Estate, QLD
QLD

I have a question about Soil test results. We received ours today & am questioning the results! The estate was previously farm land. My neighbours results came back as an…

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Nismo
Jun 20, 2019 11:59 pm
SergioBris
SergioBris
17 June 2019

Plan designs Balcony - upper floor

Plan designs Balcony - upper floor
QLD

Hi there, Would you be able to reccomend a design from builders building in QLD? We have views at the rear of our block and are looking for a home design/floor plan…

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SergioBris
Jun 17, 2019 8:31 am
theRealDeal
theRealDeal
3 June 2019

Inclusions and Plan Drawings

Inclusions and Plan Drawings
QLD

Thanks peeps for the feedback..

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theRealDeal
Jun 03, 2019 10:17 pm
Fs22
Fs22
21 May 2019

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QLD

They are building my house on the Gold Coast.

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Fs22
May 21, 2019 4:58 pm
catchganu
catchganu
16 May 2019

Soil test H2 type - Coralhomes

Soil test H2 type - Coralhomes
QLD

Hello, Coral costed 11000$ for soil type H1, but soil type came as H2. Will that mean huge site cost ? Any experience? Hall mark is quoting only 9000$ all together for…

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catchganu
May 16, 2019 6:34 pm
NathanRetreat298
NathanRetreat298
15 May 2019

Building with Hallmark Homes

Building with Hallmark Homes
QLD

Yeah we are building the same. We used the 305 as our base and altered it slightly. go check out our build feed!

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NathanRetreat298
May 15, 2019 12:19 pm
NathanRetreat298
alymei
alymei
15 May 2019

Rainwater tank - is it worth in Brisbane

Rainwater tank - is it worth in Brisbane
QLD

This is an old report done for the Australian Government but it's worth reading if you have time. It turned me off having a rainwater tank: In fact I'm surprised that the…

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alymei
May 15, 2019 5:37 am
Chase L
Chase L
14 May 2019

Stylemaster Homes: Baybreeze 22 Primo

Stylemaster Homes: Baybreeze 22 Primo
QLD

What ended up happening with the build?

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Chase L
May 15, 2019 12:46 am
Chase L
Chase L
14 May 2019

Our Stylemaster Baybreeze 27 view BP

Our Stylemaster Baybreeze 27 view BP
QLD
1, 2, 3

No update here for about 10 months. What ended up happening with the water damage? I am prelim stage with Stylemaster and interested to know how they dealt with it. Any…

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Chase L
May 15, 2019 12:42 am
KingTaco
KingTaco
14 May 2019

Stage inspections for new build in Brisbane

Stage inspections for new build in Brisbane
QLD

Not a lot of things - some roughness on the edges that met the formwork, which I think all is now covered in brick anyway.. The rebate for the rear sliding door track was…

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KingTaco
May 14, 2019 6:17 pm
KingTaco
KingTaco
KingTaco
8 May 2019

Metricon and Opticom/NBN

Metricon and Opticom/NBN
QLD

My last house had Opticomm - the technician came after we'd moved in and made the connection. From memory all the prewire had already been done, just needed the equipment…

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KingTaco
May 08, 2019 12:04 pm
KingTaco

Brisbane home builder advise

Brisbane home builder advise
QLD

We looked at Dixon then found Hallmark. The consultant Cass at the North Lakes office has really looked after us and has adjusted the plans to suit our budget. Best…

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NathanRetreat298
May 01, 2019 8:24 pm
NathanRetreat298
Jandak
Jandak
22 April 2019

Has anyone built with JKW Constructions in Brisbane?

Has anyone built with JKW Constructions in Brisbane?
QLD
1, 2

Mk88, Just wondering how your build is going and if you have any progress shots to share? Would you mind me asking approx price/square meter?

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Jandak
Apr 22, 2019 9:44 pm
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kks
Apr 20, 2019 5:40 pm
BuLe
BuLe
15 April 2019

Building with Ausbuild at Harrington Estate, Bridgeman Downs

Building with Ausbuild at Harrington Estate, Bridgeman Downs
QLD
1 ... 4, 5, 6

We settled for land 30th July 2018 Slab pour 5 Oct 2018 Handover was 29 March 2019 See more at: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=92146

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BuLe
Apr 15, 2019 10:48 pm
BuLe
Peter112
Peter112
15 April 2019

Custom design with Fresh homes

Custom design with Fresh homes
QLD
1, 2, 3

We didn't have to pay anything for the initial quote. They are good until you sign the contract. And you would stuck after the contract signing. We are not happy with…

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Peter112
Apr 15, 2019 9:37 pm
Peter112
4218
4218
15 April 2019

Escape Homes and Developments

Escape Homes and Developments
QLD

Hi Sarah, Your not the only one, there are options including QBCC and posting a google review here Regards, Nigel

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4218
Apr 15, 2019 12:38 pm
Rhetti
Rhetti
11 April 2019

Brisbane Knockdown Rebuild and Character Overlay Worries

Brisbane Knockdown Rebuild and Character Overlay Worries
QLD

Ha! I seem to have that small detail. Good point. 🤣

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Rhetti
Apr 11, 2019 7:38 am
Rhetti
vrnhansen
vrnhansen
10 April 2019

Coral Homes Winton 26

Coral Homes Winton 26
QLD

Hi we are looking at building the winton also on 10 acres would love to hear how your houses turned out?

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vrnhansen
Apr 10, 2019 12:38 pm
NathanRetreat298
NathanRetreat298
9 April 2019

Are these bricks normal?

Are these bricks normal?
QLD

Yeah there were four different bricks used!

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NathanRetreat298
Apr 09, 2019 11:12 am
NathanRetreat298
Forg
Forg
9 April 2019

Gas Hot Water System

Gas Hot Water System
QLD

The only way non-solar electric is as efficient as gas is if you're using a heat-pump electric system. If you don't use gas for anything else, then yeah you might…

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Forg
Apr 09, 2019 10:30 am
NathanRetreat298
NathanRetreat298
9 April 2019

Upgrades at colour selection

Upgrades at colour selection
QLD

Yeah I think you can. But we wanted to be able to live in the house!

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NathanRetreat298
Apr 09, 2019 6:43 am
NathanRetreat298
patel1783
patel1783
6 April 2019

Review standard inclusions provided by builder

Review standard inclusions provided by builder
QLD

Usefull artical... thanks to share

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patel1783
Apr 06, 2019 12:45 pm
NathanRetreat298
NathanRetreat298
24 March 2019

Building in Queensland [QLD]

Building in Queensland [QLD]
QLD

Nathan, I am building a Retreat 298 with Hallmark Homes in Cabooture. It is a QM Property development “Hammond Crossing”

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NathanRetreat298
Mar 24, 2019 11:23 pm
NathanRetreat298
gillybean
gillybean
20 March 2019

Wrong render color?

Wrong render color?
QLD

It could also have been 1/4 or 1/2 strength Terrible Billy. Billy proving to be a little sh*t

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gillybean
Mar 20, 2019 2:46 pm
gillybean

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