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pisces4crabb
pisces4crabb
3 June 2017

Fortitude 37 Metricon

Fortitude 37 Metricon
VIC

Do you have more photos?

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pisces4crabb
Jun 03, 2017 9:31 pm

House is almost completion. Heading down to Melb to do the final inspection and then off for holidays for 3 weeks. Anyone have a good checklist of things to go through…

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Sizz_G39
Jun 03, 2017 10:43 am
Sizz_G39
mduking
mduking
31 May 2017

H&L package Metricon - 30 Jardine Drive Edmondson Park

H&L package Metricon - 30 Jardine Drive Edmondson Park
NSW
1, 2

I heard from Metricon as these H&L packages does not comply with 88B. To comply with this condition they would need to increase…

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mduking
May 31, 2017 7:24 pm
tungfai
tungfai
13 May 2017

Metricon Peninsula facade

Metricon Peninsula facade
VIC

Yes you can, just a matter of price.

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tungfai
May 13, 2017 12:17 am
Rheezy
Rheezy
30 April 2017

Metricon window height - quick help

Metricon window height - quick help
VIC

We upgraded to bigger bigger doors and also decided to make the windows bigger to match! Hoping it will look good.

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Rheezy
Apr 30, 2017 1:40 pm
Scott2233
Scott2233
27 April 2017

Sovereign by Metricon

Sovereign by Metricon
VIC
1 ... 6, 7, 8

Not really , but what can I do .........

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Scott2233
Apr 27, 2017 2:51 pm
ggeorge
ggeorge
24 April 2017

MetriconHomes Byron 32

MetriconHomes Byron 32
NSW

hi realise that this is a very late reply dont even know if it will reach you? but we are about to build a new house and found the one we like but Metricon 32 Byron but no…

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ggeorge
Apr 24, 2017 11:17 am
Rita Barkly29
Rita Barkly29
1 April 2017

We're Building a Metricon Barkly 29

We're Building a Metricon Barkly 29
QLD
1 ... 10, 11, 12

Hello Rich. I am Rita and we will also build a Barkly 29 in the southside of Brisbane. Building might start in May. Thank you for these posts. They are very helpful. I am…

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Rita Barkly29
Mar 31, 2017 11:58 pm
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.

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Jazzie9
Mar 26, 2017 11:03 pm
pauldab
pauldab
16 March 2017

Metricon Bohemian 25 in Vic

Metricon Bohemian 25 in Vic
VIC
1, 2, 3

Cheers. For me the raked ceiling was worth the money, I was talking to the chippie who did most of the fixing works last week and after showing his wife our progress…

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pauldab
Mar 16, 2017 9:11 pm
icat2000
icat2000
13 March 2017

Metricon Price increase

Metricon Price increase

Ouch. That is some penalty. 50K a lot of money.

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icat2000
Mar 13, 2017 6:54 pm
icat2000
Glendale45
Glendale45
13 March 2017

Our Glendale 45 build

Our Glendale 45 build
VIC
1 ... 82, 83, 84

Sorry for the late reply! No we didn't have to contact anyone. M did all of that for us. I'm pretty sure once you are at luckup stage SM will book it in (can take 7 weeks…

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Glendale45
Mar 13, 2017 8:46 am
Glendale45
Special_K
Special_K
8 March 2017

Question about obscure windows?

Question about obscure windows?
VIC

By rescode you cannot use film.

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Special_K
Mar 08, 2017 8:33 pm
MGaus
MGaus
8 March 2017

10m frontage in Wantirna South (Harcrest)

10m frontage in Wantirna South (Harcrest)
VIC
1, 2

Hi All, I am wondering if any one is here who has purchased in stage 9 (Pinnacle). I have purchased the land on the Jun 2015. It is almost 20 months has passed. Any…

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MGaus
Mar 08, 2017 4:13 pm
Lemans
Lemans
4 March 2017

Plans to purchase land and build with metricon at Freemans R

Plans to purchase land and build with metricon at Freemans R
NSW

Hi Katrina85, just found your thread, i'll be building at Freemans Ridge too. Have you started building yet? How did you go with Metricon... We bought a H&L package with…

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Lemans
Mar 04, 2017 7:22 pm
charlibear
charlibear
3 March 2017

Metricon Mantra 29 - Adelaide Hills

Metricon Mantra 29 - Adelaide Hills
SA
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Congrats on getting keys!!! So exciting!!! Yes remember to post pics after you've moved in GJ Gardner Modified Coolum 277 viewtopic.php?t=83643

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charlibear
Mar 03, 2017 6:34 pm
charlibear
Spotme
Spotme
1 March 2017

Experience with metricon

Experience with metricon
VIC

You can have a look on product review and you also have the option to read reviews in your state/region only. Experience varies so much as it is dependent on so many…

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Spotme
Mar 01, 2017 6:17 pm
Mink
Mink
28 February 2017

Metricon build - help please

Metricon build - help please

Prices will vary depending on your land, soil type will determine what type of slab, traffic control, piers, rock excavation if required, provisionals were…

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Mink
Feb 28, 2017 9:55 pm
Doulton777
Doulton777
18 February 2017

Metricon drop down ceiling in Kitchen

Metricon drop down ceiling in Kitchen
VIC

The one In my design is the one Im after. I didn't know a hanging one existed. Im happy with the one Im getting. Maybe ask them if they do them that way. Take the pic with you.

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Doulton777
Feb 18, 2017 2:39 pm
Doulton777
goody59
goody59
12 February 2017

Silicon or grout in shower corners ?

Silicon or grout in shower corners ?

Silicon is required. Grout will crack and fall out. The tiler has it right.

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goody59
Feb 12, 2017 7:18 am
goody59
Vikas77
Vikas77
8 February 2017

Glendale 38 (Elara)

Glendale 38 (Elara)
NSW
1 ... 8, 9, 10

thanks dulie

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Vikas77
Feb 08, 2017 4:56 pm
Marshall5858
Marshall5858
5 February 2017

Metricon - Change of land (site)

Metricon - Change of land (site)
VIC

No, it was Simonds

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Marshall5858
Feb 05, 2017 10:41 am
Oninon
Oninon
18 January 2017

Metricon Glendale 45 Melbourne S.E.

Metricon Glendale 45 Melbourne S.E.
VIC

B.H2017 yes your tile upgrade looks a little expensive. However, the reason could be the tiles you have chosen. A friend of mine went for floor to ceiling , including…

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Oninon
Jan 18, 2017 8:04 pm
building_novice
building_novice
12 January 2017

Flipping Metricon homes

Flipping Metricon homes
VIC

Hi everyone, We have to flip our house floor plan (from Metricon standard design/brochure) due to the driving way location meaning the garage (downstair) is now on the…

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building_novice
Jan 12, 2017 2:50 pm
Oninon
Oninon
8 January 2017

Metricon Caesarstone prices cheaper now

Metricon Caesarstone prices cheaper now
VIC

Also, anybody tried to get half-wall tiles in ensuite and bathroom? Cat1 wall tiles are priced at $93 (victoria). Full wall tile per wall is really expensive at $470…

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Oninon
Jan 08, 2017 10:05 pm
Oninon
Oninon
3 December 2016

Metricon Eaves extenstion to 600 - cost

Metricon Eaves extenstion to 600 - cost
VIC

I was able to find the price of Eaves. For 450 mm eaves it is $55 Lm. For 650 mm it is $71 Lm. So when you increase from 450mm to 600mm there is an additional charge of…

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Oninon
Dec 03, 2016 10:47 pm
leelee116
leelee116
3 December 2016

Metricon Glendale 38 (Sydney South West)

Metricon Glendale 38 (Sydney South West)
NSW
1 ... 28, 29, 30

Omg that's so exciting. Congratulations Our Nolan viewtopic.php?p=1516376%23p1516376

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leelee116
Dec 03, 2016 7:56 pm
Mick1
Mick1
28 November 2016

Metricon contract - solicitor required? Any recommendations?

Metricon contract - solicitor required? Any recommendations?
NSW

The main things to look at are the Essential Conditions which you must satisfy. These are the Metricon amendments to the HIA contract. Try and build in a contractual…

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Mick1
Nov 28, 2016 1:30 pm
imrasm
imrasm
4 November 2016

Margin in HIA Contracts

Margin in HIA Contracts
VIC

As far as I know .. this margin is total profit out of your contract . If your contract is 200 k .. at 25Pc .. builder is making 50 k after deducting all of his costs .…

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imrasm
Nov 04, 2016 5:33 am
meshelf
meshelf
1 November 2016

Metricon Pricing Question

Metricon Pricing Question
SA

Do you know what slope of your block is? That can add large costs with footing and retaining, I can only assume at that price that its a standard footing. Have you seen…

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meshelf
Nov 01, 2016 3:32 pm
MsBecStar
MsBecStar
10 October 2016

Metricon Phoenix Adelaide - landscaping

Metricon Phoenix Adelaide - landscaping
SA
1 ... 86, 87, 88

Hi again, just bumping up to see if I can get the name of ur fencing contractor.

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MsBecStar
Oct 10, 2016 7:49 pm
buildnew
buildnew
6 October 2016

Metricon - Building Contract - subject to finance clause?

Metricon - Building Contract - subject to finance clause?
VIC

Hi A+C, We were only asking about Metricon in case our chosen builder would not include the finance clause, but they did in the end. I'm sorry I can't help you with…

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buildnew
Oct 06, 2016 12:13 pm
bashworth
bashworth
3 October 2016

Metricon VIC - 5% deposit

Metricon VIC - 5% deposit
VIC

It is normal for you to pay a couple of thousand early as an initial deposit so that a survey and geotech investigation can be done. Your next payment then is at the…

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bashworth
Oct 03, 2016 6:46 pm
bashworth
deepugjacob
deepugjacob
30 September 2016

Savannah 34 with Metricon

Savannah 34 with Metricon
NSW

Hi all I am new to this forum and I am very close to signing a contract with Metricon to build Savannah 34 at Cherrybrook NSW. Any suggestions or advice that I need to…

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deepugjacob
Sep 30, 2016 6:49 pm
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NRyde Glendale37+
Sep 30, 2016 9:05 am
Oninon
Oninon
28 September 2016

Metricon price rises last 1.5 years

Metricon price rises last 1.5 years
VIC

Victoria prices..

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Oninon
Sep 28, 2016 5:22 pm
TaraDog
TaraDog
27 September 2016

I have to raise my house 1.8m! is this even possibly True ?

I have to raise my house 1.8m! is this even possibly True ?
NSW
1, 2, 3

I'm not technical, but Ryde Council has Flood Maps. They use to be on their website, but I can't seem to find them these days. I know they are available if you go in to…

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TaraDog
Sep 27, 2016 5:45 pm
TaraDog
ads87
ads87
26 September 2016

Metricon Rialto 35 Build in Brisbane

Metricon Rialto 35 Build in Brisbane
QLD
1, 2

Hey Kaspa! Just noticed your build! we just had our slab poured last week in stage 1 of the peninsula. Our build so far has been a big headache, hopefully will settle…

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ads87
Sep 26, 2016 8:01 am
ads87
Charley
Charley
23 September 2016

Need help for choosing necessary upgrades

Need help for choosing necessary upgrades
VIC

Ducted heating in bathrooms

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Charley
Sep 23, 2016 10:53 am
jessicagauci
jessicagauci
15 September 2016

Building The Denver 43 with the big M!

Building The Denver 43 with the big M!
VIC
1 ... 11, 12, 13

Keen to see pics of the final house. Especially the outdoor room!! :)

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jessicagauci
Sep 15, 2016 2:59 pm
Ponzu
Ponzu
15 September 2016

Metricon site manager refuse me accompanying my independent

Metricon site manager refuse me accompanying my independent
NSW

Correct. Part purpose of giving them notice is to make sure that entering the site is safe. No excuses

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Ponzu
Sep 15, 2016 12:36 pm
toy12a
toy12a
8 September 2016

Metricon - Making Color Changes?

Metricon - Making Color Changes?

Then if you change it after the signed variation they charge you an admin fee

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toy12a
Sep 08, 2016 10:21 pm
spice girl
spice girl
2 September 2016

Anyone building in Arnolds Creek Estate Melton West

Anyone building in Arnolds Creek Estate Melton West
1 ... 7, 8, 9

Hi MrWalker, What stage in Belle Gardens did you purchase? We have a deposit on Stage 8 and awaiting title. Was meant to be end of 2016, and just been advised this…

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spice girl
Sep 02, 2016 8:32 pm

Has anyone built this house? Trying to get ideas on color scheme for the facade!!

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honkytonkie
Aug 28, 2016 12:04 pm
honkytonkie

Hi, we are about to build a house with Metricon & need to finalise colors by tommorow. I'm looking for advice on exterior colors. I'm thinking of having Dune for the…

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honkytonkie
Aug 28, 2016 11:19 am
honkytonkie
Orpheus
Orpheus
27 August 2016

Metricon Laguna 33 Sydney

Metricon Laguna 33 Sydney
NSW
1 ... 6, 7, 8

Hi Orph. PCI soon but still lots to be done. It's been really slow in the past two weeks. Either no one on site or very little done. Any photos of…

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Orpheus
Aug 27, 2016 9:24 am
Orpheus
aniazur
aniazur
21 August 2016

Metricon Bordeaux 39

Metricon Bordeaux 39
NSW
1, 2

Hi Gwu, We are interested in the Bordeaux design and am interested to know where you added the extra room and balcony on the plans and how much it cost?

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aniazur
Aug 21, 2016 4:50 pm
MoodyBlue
MoodyBlue
18 August 2016

Building with Metricon-Disappointing

Building with Metricon-Disappointing
VIC

No, not all builders are the same. We went with a large volume builder for our first build and it was awful. For our second build we started the search with the volume…

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MoodyBlue
Aug 18, 2016 9:04 pm
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aniazur
Aug 17, 2016 12:25 pm
dulie
dulie
2 August 2016

Building Metricon Rialto39 (Modified) in Brisbane

Building Metricon Rialto39 (Modified) in Brisbane
QLD
1, 2

Is your house complete Gracey?

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dulie
Aug 02, 2016 3:31 pm
dulie

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