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
cesarspalace
cesarspalace
30 March 2017

New Build, Ground Floor Toilet already blocked in 2 months.

New Build, Ground Floor Toilet already blocked in 2 months.
VIC

Ok guys, two questions. First, we've recently moved…

0
809
cesarspalace
Mar 30, 2017 10:59 pm
Skyepie
Skyepie
30 March 2017

First Home - Mango Hill, QLD

First Home - Mango Hill, QLD
QLD
1, 2

Those are my favourite colour bricks look good and going so fast M A R C O O L A 3 2 - Coral homes

22
5957
Skyepie
Mar 30, 2017 1:12 pm
Skyepie
buildX
buildX
30 March 2017

Advice needed - what stage to do independant inspection?

Advice needed - what stage to do independant inspection?
VIC

Its ideal not to skip a building inspection stages. We used to hire http://www.brenthenessinspections.com/…

2
1265
buildX
Mar 30, 2017 11:42 am
buildX
Horse
Horse
29 March 2017

Fence before build - neighbor dispute

Fence before build - neighbor dispute
NSW
1, 2

Can it not be settled amicably? I know there is a rule that fence is shared 50/50 but what if you still don't have the funds? Maybe the reason they are not yet building is…

28
12555
Horse
Mar 29, 2017 10:23 pm
Sayem769
Sayem769
28 March 2017

Double Storey House in Oran Park

Double Storey House in Oran Park
NSW

Hi we are planning to build a double storey house in Oran Park with BellRiver homes. I would love to get advice and opinions from others who are building with BellRiver…

0
657
Sayem769
Mar 28, 2017 10:14 pm
vickyr
vickyr
28 March 2017

Who's building with Seddon Homes? Melbourne

Who's building with Seddon Homes? Melbourne
VIC

Hi any body build your home with seddon homes? how's your experience?

0
906
vickyr
Mar 28, 2017 7:43 pm
bank
bank
28 March 2017

Is this an unreasonable request?

Is this an unreasonable request?
VIC

We also went over our 10 days and the builder didn't bat an eye. We had talked to them about what would happen if we never got finance (or a building permit since that…

10
2281
bank
Mar 28, 2017 6:00 pm
bank
kez_firsthome
kez_firsthome
28 March 2017

Floor plan & facade help

Floor plan & facade help
VIC

Hi all, I have started this whole 'building my first home' process... sooo many decisions haha. I have just received plans back and i am pretty happy. I'm just wanting…

0
785
kez_firsthome
Mar 28, 2017 5:31 pm
Kenlis27
Kenlis27
28 March 2017

Henley Monterey Belle Q2

Henley Monterey Belle Q2
VIC
1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Great thanks for that, its not too bad I was thinking more. I am looking at the Vienna or Monaco at this stage. Thanks Lisa :)

89
24525
Kenlis27
Mar 28, 2017 4:11 pm
elvis..
elvis..
28 March 2017

Whos Build with MasterWall??

Whos Build with MasterWall??

Anyone??

1
846
elvis..
Mar 28, 2017 11:22 am
spatailsteve
spatailsteve
28 March 2017

Help! What does this lines mean in the map?? Future impact/

Help! What does this lines mean in the map?? Future impact/
NSW

This thick dashed line is not any kind of utility or easement, in my experience I would suggest this is most likely to indicate the area the set of plans relates to and on…

3
1148
spatailsteve
Mar 28, 2017 12:41 am
spatailsteve
Doc Freeman
Doc Freeman
28 March 2017

Building with JG King

Building with JG King

Sounds reminiscent of our experience with JG King. Their communication once we got to construction was pathetic, and customer focus was non-existent. They even boast that…

1
1405
Doc Freeman
Mar 28, 2017 12:04 am
voz
voz
27 March 2017

Downlight provisions & install after handover... What to do?

Downlight provisions & install after handover... What to do?
NSW

Hi All, Building a single storey with Eden Brae homes. Is it a good idea to install downlights after the handover to save some money. Anything the builder should do for…

9
6050
voz
Mar 27, 2017 11:56 pm
voz
voz
27 March 2017

Installing ducted air conditioning after handover?

Installing ducted air conditioning after handover?

Hi All, I'm contemplating on whether to include Ducted AC in my package with Eden Brae Homes or not. They have quoted $11,614 for 12.4KW, 2 Zones. Just wanted to check…

12
9551
voz
Mar 27, 2017 11:30 pm
alexandraa
alexandraa
27 March 2017

Regional FHOG VIC

Regional FHOG VIC
VIC

That's okay! Good idea, probably your best bet and then you'll guaranteed to get it ☺

12
3663
alexandraa
Mar 27, 2017 8:52 pm
alexandraa
maximus
maximus
27 March 2017

Custom Build in Hills District - Landscaping Finished :-)

Custom Build in Hills District - Landscaping Finished :-)
NSW
1 ... 9, 10, 11

Get some inspiration from Pinterest and houzz

204
56307
maximus
Mar 27, 2017 7:24 pm
maximus
wildvio
wildvio
27 March 2017

New Dimension Homes - Custom SeaBreeze

New Dimension Homes - Custom SeaBreeze
VIC
1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Just wondering if you remember what colour your red splashback is?

98
19521
wildvio
Mar 27, 2017 3:57 pm
soura
soura
27 March 2017

Dale Alcock archer build - Slab laid

Dale Alcock archer build - Slab laid
WA
1, 2

Your design looks so lovely! especially loved the master bedroom and the kitchen! Congratulations on the slab :)

24
8832
soura
Mar 27, 2017 2:40 pm
soura
Mtfranklin
Mtfranklin
27 March 2017

Elara Marsden Park

Elara Marsden Park
NSW

Depends on the size of the land. For a 350sqm block it's 60% (210sqm) for a single storey that doesn't include alfresco and porch.

1
1411
Mtfranklin
Mar 27, 2017 2:38 pm
kayleenb
kayleenb
27 March 2017

Allerton

Allerton
QLD

Still a few changes to make to the floor plan and kitchen elevation but pretty happy with them so far!

5
1666
kayleenb
Mar 27, 2017 12:46 pm
rsanand
rsanand
27 March 2017

Near Sandown RaceCourse

Near Sandown RaceCourse
VIC

Hi Is any one living near Sandown race course, how close are you to the place and how loud is the Noise inside the House, did you have to do something to reduce the…

0
639
rsanand
Mar 27, 2017 11:02 am
firstone
firstone
27 March 2017

Key factors that increase equity in home

Key factors that increase equity in home
NSW

Hi all, I am building my new home and would like to know if there any factors that increase equity in home that I need to consider at design phase Like is building a…

0
647
firstone
Mar 27, 2017 7:45 am
Chappelle
Chappelle
27 March 2017

Lancaster Complete, HGWA - Butler, WA

Lancaster Complete, HGWA - Butler, WA
WA
1 ... 5, 6, 7

Those pavers came good, after a few hot days they all became an even colour, turns out they were just a wetter batch after all.

128
21801
Chappelle
Mar 27, 2017 2:30 am
hevmal
hevmal
27 March 2017

Paving Hgwa

Paving Hgwa
WA

Hi all, looking for your opinions on our alfresco paving - we are building with hgwa - when our paving was completed I thought these marks were just water but it's been…

0
1004
hevmal
Mar 27, 2017 12:05 am
Jazzie9
Jazzie9
27 March 2017

Metricon Adelaide Athelstone

Metricon Adelaide Athelstone
SA

Congrats on you new build. I fell in love with the Botanical 32 at Springlake Estate, Mt Barker. Look forward to watching your build.

3
1890
Jazzie9
Mar 27, 2017 12:03 am
algernon
algernon
26 March 2017

House Valuation

House Valuation
NSW

Yep, the bank has already done it's valuation risk assessment off the plans. The final valuation is mostly just for them to check that what's actually been built matches…

2
1090
algernon
Mar 26, 2017 11:10 pm
Parkboy
Parkboy
26 March 2017

Building with Everyday Homes Ltd in Sydney

Building with Everyday Homes Ltd in Sydney
NSW

Hi, i m working with Everyday Homes at Edmonson Park. It is in an initial stage now, dont know how will it go, any suggestions based on ur experience?

3
2017
Parkboy
Mar 26, 2017 10:19 pm

Hi, First post but have been a silent reader for a long while. We are in the process of building a new house and the timber frame was put up in Feb in Sydney. Then March…

0
626
Chris_pr
Mar 26, 2017 5:39 pm
etcha
etcha
26 March 2017

Draftsman/Building designer recommendations Sydney

Draftsman/Building designer recommendations Sydney
NSW

Hi everyone, Planning on doing a knockdown rebuild and need Draftsman/building designer to get the ball rolling. Been looking at a few display homes so we have a rough…

0
582
etcha
Mar 26, 2017 4:50 pm
t.h.e.Designer
t.h.e.Designer
26 March 2017

Flexible builders

Flexible builders
QLD

Check out New Urban Homes in Newstead. They're a very good builder I've heard. They will be able to accomodate.

2
864
t.h.e.Designer
Mar 26, 2017 2:44 pm
t.h.e.Designer
Tribe7
Tribe7
26 March 2017

New Build - problems with vinyl floor planks

New Build - problems with vinyl floor planks
QLD

Holy cow amandle that's not acceptable. Give the QBCC a call, they have a 24 hour phone line to help people with issues just like yours. They also have building inspectors…

3
1941
Tribe7
Mar 26, 2017 12:11 pm
Tribe7
Craigm
Craigm
26 March 2017

Clydevale, Clyde North VIC

Clydevale, Clyde North VIC
VIC
1 ... 4, 5, 6

Hi There, we booked the land in stage 19. We are not in hurry to build the house. Is anyone here in stage 19? any more updates for stage 19? thank you.

112
36531
Craigm
Mar 26, 2017 11:28 am
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
26 March 2017

Affordable living complaint

Affordable living complaint

Hi Anthonyrubb Unfortunately, Some salesman prey on first home buyers.. Maywil they don't have the luxury of having your own plans and getting other builders to…

2
1417
StructuralBIMGuy
Mar 26, 2017 11:11 am
StructuralBIMGuy
Bergman58
Bergman58
26 March 2017

Fairhaven Homes Clovelly 248 in Melbourne North

Fairhaven Homes Clovelly 248 in Melbourne North
VIC

I'm building the queenscliff in Riverwalk in werribee. I personally looked at every display house they had and got the upgrade lists from each of the queenscliff displays.…

1
1289
Bergman58
Mar 26, 2017 10:31 am
Bergman58
KushD
KushD
25 March 2017

Timber Floor board upstairs?

Timber Floor board upstairs?
VIC

Resurrection of an old thread :) I'm getting closer to my tender appointment and I'm having the same problem of choice YoungStar had at that stage. My son is an asthmatic…

7
5143
KushD
Mar 25, 2017 11:12 pm
JacintaLouise
JacintaLouise
25 March 2017

Austral brick- Grecian Gold

Austral brick- Grecian Gold

Just found heaps for Silver- now to find Grecian Gold! :)

1
1231
JacintaLouise
Mar 25, 2017 9:28 pm
JacintaLouise
JacintaLouise
25 March 2017

bricks and roof tiles

bricks and roof tiles

Yes, with Austral. We had a colour consultation today and took in a photo of a brick that we liked. She was most helpful and show us a brick that she thought was like our…

2
1429
JacintaLouise
Mar 25, 2017 8:17 pm
374
55646
MJT
Mar 25, 2017 6:54 pm
Ezza78
Ezza78
25 March 2017

Laminate bench tops for bathrooms

Laminate bench tops for bathrooms
VIC

Great idea but I'm in Victoria. The only showroom is in Sunshine and I'm in Chelsea so way to far to travel with kids. But have found somewhere local, cabinet maker, with…

4
1782
Ezza78
Mar 25, 2017 6:17 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
25 March 2017

recommend an architect/designer in Adelaide

recommend an architect/designer in Adelaide
SA

Hi Cooperplace You will need an Architect & Engineer Here's info on % Fees & Savings you might find useful that I've just put up But I've included most professional fees…

1
1096
StructuralBIMGuy
Mar 25, 2017 9:47 am
StructuralBIMGuy
adelinap
adelinap
24 March 2017

Austral 2178 NSW Land and house packages

Austral 2178 NSW Land and house packages
NSW

For anyone who bought in Eadenwoods in Austral. Facebook group for neighbours :) https://www.facebook.com/groups/424891294516040/

16
6661
adelinap
Mar 24, 2017 9:52 pm
ruraldoc
ruraldoc
24 March 2017

Difference in advertisement and inclusions

Difference in advertisement and inclusions

That's a great outcome! Sounds like they are being reasonable.. especially when they know they stuffed up with the advert! Hope that the build goes well too! Any…

9
1957
ruraldoc
Mar 24, 2017 9:30 pm
ruraldoc
CD12JD
CD12JD
24 March 2017

DPC (damp proofing course) placed too high

DPC (damp proofing course) placed too high
VIC

bumping this to the top im also in a similar situation, there is a section of my house where the dpc is either not flush with the external wall or not installed all…

2
1226
CD12JD
Mar 24, 2017 8:46 pm
CD12JD
aloenyx
aloenyx
24 March 2017

Bedroom sizes

Bedroom sizes

Mhm, that does seem quite small. My land is 10.5m frontage, and I made both of my minor bedrooms 3x3m minimum. How many rooms are there? Depend how big the rest of the…

1
778
aloenyx
Mar 24, 2017 6:25 pm
aloenyx
Talkey
Talkey
24 March 2017

5% deposit - What happens if can't get finance?

5% deposit - What happens if can't get finance?
VIC

Have just got pre-approval for 80% so looks pretty good. Would you sign building contract at this stage or wait for formal approval?

10
4524
Talkey
Mar 24, 2017 5:53 pm
Talkey
slam72
slam72
24 March 2017

Building in Kooindah Waters

Building in Kooindah Waters
NSW

Hi, We're considering building in the Kooindah waters complex. Has anyone else built there? I'm keen to hear your comments / feedback, any special conditions, which…

0
558
slam72
Mar 24, 2017 5:49 pm
algernon
algernon
24 March 2017

Building in Googong

Building in Googong
NSW

Well, Today's Homes is in liquidation, so I'd suggest not them! Yes, their website is still up, but they ceased operations last year (Google 'Today's Homes liquidation'…

1
962
algernon
Mar 24, 2017 2:24 pm

Standing water in driveway for new home

Standing water in driveway for new home
QLD

I would have thought so but one thing for sure, you are going to end up with staining and algae in the low spots ?

1
756
Searching4 knowledge
Mar 24, 2017 8:50 am
Searching4 knowledge
comwiz_y2k
comwiz_y2k
24 March 2017

Has anyone built a house with Adenbrook in Leppington

Has anyone built a house with Adenbrook in Leppington
NSW

Last week, I just deposited 1,200 with Adenbrook. A lot of people I know are building with Adenbrook in Willowdale. I also once tossed with Eden Brae and Adenbrook, but…

7
4776
comwiz_y2k
Mar 24, 2017 8:11 am
newwyhouse2233
newwyhouse2233
23 March 2017

What is a drop edge beam and when and why are they required?

What is a drop edge beam and when and why are they required?
NSW

Hi yep we are getting two retaining walls put in to have two seperate levels one for the house one for garden and extra lawn (the block is 1300sqm) To build on the…

4
8882
newwyhouse2233
Mar 23, 2017 9:13 pm

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