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homeishome
homeishome
24 August 2008

Advice on buying a block of land - new question pg2

Advice on buying a block of land - new question pg2
QLD

Hi My soil test also came up as "P" class site, which requires either P class slab or HD class slab, which means for a 29-32 sq house, the slab will cost atleast…

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homeishome
Aug 24, 2008 2:19 pm
brisvegas
brisvegas
22 August 2008

Building in Brisbane area

Building in Brisbane area
QLD

Take heart Jersey, if you think it's hard going through this process from another state, try doing it from another country. We live in Hong Kong and last July had exactly…

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brisvegas
Aug 22, 2008 12:29 am
brisvegas
brisvegas
22 August 2008

Builders 'exempt' from building code

Builders 'exempt' from building code
QLD

Hi again Michelle, Ancient Mariner is also building with Perrys like us in QLD. He's about to move into his place so will be offline for a little while. I was just reading…

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brisvegas
Aug 22, 2008 12:15 am
PhoenixStar
PhoenixStar
19 August 2008

cost to upgrade to H slab

cost to upgrade to H slab
QLD

Hey Sha, we paid about $7500 from an M class to a H class slab. Stand firm if you know you are right....and dont be scared to raise the issue with this guy's boss too or…

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PhoenixStar
Aug 19, 2008 6:02 pm
PhoenixStar
kyiee81
kyiee81
18 August 2008

Thought I should finally say hello...

Thought I should finally say hello...
QLD

Hi Jellylegs I am also new to this forum but have been a 'voyer' for a about a month previously. :lol: I have learnt so much from this website (first time builder!) and…

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kyiee81
Aug 18, 2008 10:02 pm
kyiee81
MeThinks
MeThinks
8 August 2008

RANT: How not to do a web site

RANT: How not to do a web site
QLD
1, 2, 3

Thanks for the feedback D@n its appreciated, your comment about the renovator has been noted and will be addressed buildersearch is only 5 weeks old and is still in the…

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MeThinks
Aug 08, 2008 8:50 am
Peter_OZ
Peter_OZ
5 August 2008

Cold Feet?????

Cold Feet?????
QLD

BOO! back again

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Peter_OZ
Aug 05, 2008 7:34 pm
kyiee81
kyiee81
1 August 2008

A question for all the women out there...

A question for all the women out there...
QLD
1, 2

Oh I spent nearly 8 years doing that, got on every course at their expense I could think of and one of the reasons I trippled my salary! Contrary to…

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kyiee81
Aug 01, 2008 7:20 pm
kyiee81
Peer
Peer
29 July 2008

Disappointed in marketing of Display Homes

Disappointed in marketing of Display Homes
QLD
1, 2

So far I found only Allcastle homes to be reasonable in terms of base price. Their price include what ever you see on display (- coverings and…

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Peer
Jul 29, 2008 12:29 pm
to_do_list
to_do_list
28 July 2008

some houses do go up fast

some houses do go up fast
QLD

Got your drift....works for me.

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to_do_list
Jul 28, 2008 11:54 am
to_do_list
Paula
Paula
24 July 2008

New to it all- General Advice please!!

New to it all- General Advice please!!
QLD

welcome to the fourm PrincessB, Cant answer your questions but enjoy your time here and I'm sure you will get lots of information here.

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Paula
Jul 24, 2008 5:03 pm
Paula
Mike13
Mike13
22 July 2008

I'm back and ready to build! Slab update 20/07

I'm back and ready to build! Slab update 20/07
QLD
1, 2

Looks good, it seems we are around 3 month behind you now. It all depends on the council now Mike

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Mike13
Jul 22, 2008 1:51 pm
Mike13
HomeReview
HomeReview
15 July 2008

Small (250 mm) eaves, is that too small

Small (250 mm) eaves, is that too small
QLD
1, 2

Chloe I agree with you. From what you have described it is not a Small Lot under the Redlands Planning Scheme. "Small Lot House: Means the use of premises…

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HomeReview
Jul 15, 2008 8:05 pm
ahuang
ahuang
14 July 2008

costs for wall insulation & roof sarking

costs for wall insulation & roof sarking
QLD

We are in Sydney and ours said: "Provide medium duty sarking under all roof tiles including anti flap pad and anti ponding board $2900". Hope this helps!

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ahuang
Jul 14, 2008 3:05 pm
ahuang
brisvegas
brisvegas
18 June 2008

HELP PLEASE!!

HELP PLEASE!!
QLD
1, 2

Hi Mike long time no speak! Was feeling decidedly unloved ::crying:: that noone replied to my last posting about 2 paks etc so good to hear from you albeit on a different topic!!!! …

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brisvegas
Jun 18, 2008 12:50 am
Ancient Mariner
Ancient Mariner
8 June 2008

Fly/insect screens for patio/outdoor room

Fly/insect screens for patio/outdoor room
QLD

Wow. very impressive those motorised screens. But they also look very, very expensive. I'll check them out. Many thanks.

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Ancient Mariner
Jun 08, 2008 7:19 pm
coljacqld
coljacqld
5 June 2008

Building Code

Building Code
QLD

Hi Everyone After some help as usual. Does anyone have a copy of the current building code. I have a copy of the Guide to Standards & Tolerances produced fro NSW,…

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coljacqld
Jun 05, 2008 4:16 pm
HomeReview
HomeReview
31 May 2008

Building a new home with Plantation

Building a new home with Plantation
QLD

Definitely hire an independent inspector!

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HomeReview
May 31, 2008 10:04 am
Judie
Judie
19 May 2008

Can you recommend good tradies brisbane to me?

Can you recommend good tradies brisbane to me?
QLD

I have an electrician for you: John Hawthorne Pty Ltd (07) 3878 4630 He is married to my husband's cousin. He's a really good guy and has a good reputation. I've…

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Judie
May 19, 2008 8:31 pm
Judie
kexkez
kexkez
3 May 2008

Our blog

Our blog
QLD

Hi Sha congrats on finally getting started. I'm most envious that you have 10 acres. We've just bought 3/4 of an acre in a small country town and I wish it was 10.…

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kexkez
May 03, 2008 8:17 am
kexkez
damo
damo
2 May 2008

Just Begun!!!!

Just Begun!!!!
QLD
1, 2

Hey Slugger, How's that Adenbrook home going? We're in Brisbane and deciding whether to go with them or Plantation or AV Jennings.. I've heard…

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damo
May 02, 2008 6:47 pm
damo
damo
2 May 2008

choice between indigo homes and plantation homes

choice between indigo homes and plantation homes
QLD

we're also building with plantation homes and haven't had any major issues.. but we only have a slab, our frame should be starting today back when…

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damo
May 02, 2008 6:43 pm
Jade
Jade
30 April 2008

Building Inspections

Building Inspections
QLD

Hi guys Don't have much to show in the way of photos. We have been caught up with lots of delays from the builder. BUT our framing and trusses have been delivered…

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Jade
Apr 30, 2008 12:50 pm
Jade
HomeReview
HomeReview
25 April 2008

Anyone building with Dix** in Brisb or Sunny coast Qld?

Anyone building with Dix** in Brisb or Sunny coast Qld?
QLD

Next thing is to contact Legal Aid Queensland and the Building Services Authority for advice.

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HomeReview
Apr 25, 2008 7:26 pm
jamesnkelly
jamesnkelly
13 April 2008

Connecting the Phone - Do I need to sign up to Telstra?

Connecting the Phone - Do I need to sign up to Telstra?
QLD

Nope the $299 doesnt cover your lead in cable. If there is a junction box on the side of your house it usually means your lead in cable has been done as well. but it is…

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jamesnkelly
Apr 13, 2008 11:00 am
jamesnkelly
angie
angie
9 April 2008

Building a New House

Building a New House
QLD

We are tossing up which builder to go with at the moment, we narrowed it down to Adenbrook, AV Jennings or Plantation. Can anyone give us their experience with these…

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angie
Apr 09, 2008 10:36 am
Law18
Law18
7 April 2008

Home Time

Home Time
QLD
1, 2, 3, 4, 5

I am glad you can feel the "FIRE" that was what I was after. My…

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Law18
Apr 07, 2008 10:37 pm
wantingahouse
wantingahouse
14 March 2008

On the Starting Blocks!!!! PHOTOS of my FRAME! Updated 13/03

On the Starting Blocks!!!! PHOTOS of my FRAME! Updated 13/03
QLD

Looks great! Will have to go and check it out on the weekend :D

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wantingahouse
Mar 14, 2008 9:23 am
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vpande
Mar 14, 2008 8:47 am
joaninhac
joaninhac
12 March 2008

Site Handover

Site Handover
QLD

HI We wanted to do the same in melbourne, however we built with a high volume builder and they wouldn't allow us to carry out the final stages of the job.. the only…

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joaninhac
Mar 12, 2008 12:15 pm
micjod
micjod
11 March 2008

house design opinions please

house design opinions please
QLD

it is a modified plan too suit our needs and of course our block

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micjod
Mar 11, 2008 8:04 pm
ahuang
ahuang
6 March 2008

Slab is down... Advice on our first progress payment please!

Slab is down... Advice on our first progress payment please!
QLD

As I mentioned in the other post (https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?t=5178): "Did they include the air con/hot water/water tank area as part of the slab? I saw…

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ahuang
Mar 06, 2008 12:19 pm
ahuang
coljacqld
coljacqld
29 February 2008

Urgent plumbing help - SE Qld

Urgent plumbing help - SE Qld
QLD

Hi Taylormade Rules in Queensland say 100m2 of the roof or 50% of total roof area whichever is the lesser must empty into the tank. Good to hear the builder will put…

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coljacqld
Feb 29, 2008 5:49 pm
Jet79
Jet79
19 February 2008

lockup

lockup
QLD

Oh Yvette, you have had nothing but problems getting this build done in a reasonable time, haven't you? Post some photos and that might make you feel better.... Maybe…

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Jet79
Feb 19, 2008 6:54 am
Jet79
just started
just started
9 February 2008

Qld Inspectors...

Qld Inspectors...
QLD

We have been in our house now since late August. We are coming up to the end of our defects liability, and so I have been thinking about using Wayne again to do another…

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just started
Feb 09, 2008 10:19 am
Yak_Chat
Yak_Chat
21 January 2008

Doing electrical work through the home builder

Doing electrical work through the home builder
QLD

One thing that you need to make sure if doing the lights afterwards, the each light and power point circuit needs to be balanced forthe correct amperage of the circuit…

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Yak_Chat
Jan 21, 2008 12:26 pm
Yak_Chat
yvette72
yvette72
12 January 2008

Perry Homes

Perry Homes
QLD

I am currently building with them they are very slow it has taken us 13 months to get to thwe stage we are at now that is we have frame,slab,roof and we are looking at…

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yvette72
Jan 12, 2008 7:03 pm
yvette72
yvette72
12 January 2008

A question regarding a building contract

A question regarding a building contract
QLD

hi you are right just found out at site start a joke really it took them n2 months to get her after approval thanks yvette

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yvette72
Jan 12, 2008 6:40 am
yvette72
yvette72
9 January 2008

Building Certification - during construction

Building Certification - during construction
QLD

we got some sort of form with our contract that stated who the cerficater was just had a look but cannot find it it had a name.I would still get a inspection due I will be

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yvette72
Jan 09, 2008 10:02 am
bmp
bmp
7 January 2008

Brisbane ADENBROOK Hamilton Finished!!

Brisbane ADENBROOK Hamilton Finished!!
QLD
1, 2, 3

We got the barstools off ebay at http://stores.ebay.com.au/Bargains2uAustralia. Looks like they have the exact same ones up at the…

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bmp
Jan 07, 2008 11:54 am
bmp
VJ
VJ
26 December 2007

We have a slab!!!

We have a slab!!!
QLD

Congrats, Damo! That's a great looking slab you've got! And huge too! Will check your blog..... need to be familiar with the houses that people (in this forum) are…

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VJ
Dec 25, 2007 11:10 pm
VJ
vegemitesandwiches
vegemitesandwiches
17 December 2007

Opinion on Brickwork

Opinion on Brickwork
QLD

Yes, very happy! Bring on the rest of the house!

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vegemitesandwiches
Dec 17, 2007 5:21 pm
plunger
plunger
30 November 2007

Building Sth Bris with Adenbrook

Building Sth Bris with Adenbrook
QLD

We had a terible run with them... We are so very very disapointed with service they gave us and quality of the finished product, what was supposed to be our "Dream…

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plunger
Nov 30, 2007 1:16 pm
plunger
plunger
30 November 2007

Electricity V's Gas the 6m rule

Electricity V's Gas the 6m rule
QLD

As I understand the rules.. Out side gas supplies/appliances must be 6m from an electrical supply/appliance in Qld? Any one know the correct distance as ours are not.

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plunger
Nov 30, 2007 12:26 pm
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mattwalker
Nov 28, 2007 8:31 am
mattwalker
kasiakm
kasiakm
19 November 2007

Will I regret ....

Will I regret ....
QLD

Thanks for your replies! Kate - thanks for posting those pics, it definately helps seeing it on a house. When I went to boral, he also showed…

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kasiakm
Nov 19, 2007 5:46 pm
Michelle
Michelle
15 November 2007

Interior Paint Trims

Interior Paint Trims
QLD

My pleasure! :D

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Michelle
Nov 15, 2007 6:34 pm
Michelle
off2theburbs
off2theburbs
3 November 2007

Customer Service???

Customer Service???
QLD

our updates were like that saying that this was going to be done this week and then again when it was finish, normally left on the voicemail cause we are both unable to…

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off2theburbs
Nov 03, 2007 8:40 am
ahuang
ahuang
26 October 2007

Our First Building Project

Our First Building Project
QLD

spend a few weeks going through as many discussions in this forum as you can, and keep asking questions about anything you are not sure.

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ahuang
Oct 26, 2007 5:28 pm
ahuang
Catty
Catty
24 October 2007

Handover is Tomorrow!

Handover is Tomorrow!
QLD
1, 2

One of our downlights has blown already and it is in the pantry! It was installed about a week ago (noticed this on the weekend when we got into our house). So that's an…

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Catty
Oct 24, 2007 1:34 pm

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