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Ashwin
Ashwin
23 April 2018

Floor Waste

Floor Waste

Hey guys, Does anyone know roughly how much it would cost to change the floor waste from a normal one to square floor waste. The reason is the builder said each square…

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Ashwin
Apr 23, 2018 2:38 pm
Ashwin
Introaim
Introaim
23 April 2018

Hiring inspector for PCI

Hiring inspector for PCI

We went along with our inspector and it was absolutely fine. Thank you for your advice.

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Introaim
Apr 23, 2018 1:40 pm
Anju
Anju
23 April 2018

Architectural review committee (ARC) design approval issues

Architectural review committee (ARC) design approval issues

Thanks for the reply :) We did approach her via the sales person of the land and apparently she said that she used to approve that type of facade before but now she has…

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967
Anju
Apr 23, 2018 12:10 pm
teish1990
teish1990
23 April 2018

Just starting - building the Madison 37 with Clarendon

Just starting - building the Madison 37 with Clarendon
NSW
1, 2, 3, 4

Hi can you tell me how much it cost you to change the downstairs plans please???

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teish1990
Apr 23, 2018 11:42 am
Rishichops
Rishichops
22 April 2018

Life Smart Special Long Island Homes

Life Smart Special Long Island Homes
VIC

Woooowww .. I am building right now in Woodlea and was veryyyyy close to signing up with them . Which builder did u go with in the end ?! And how has been ur experience…

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1939
Rishichops
Apr 22, 2018 10:59 pm
Joker
Joker
22 April 2018

Trying to decide on a builder

Trying to decide on a builder
NSW

Find 3 current builds, preferably finished, with your builders, this is the most accurate way to judge, how good or what to expect from your builder, is very accurate if…

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Joker
Apr 22, 2018 8:07 pm
Tttt
Tttt
22 April 2018

Facade colours

Facade colours

Does anybody have photos of dulux heifer and colourbond dune together? Thanks

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Tttt
Apr 22, 2018 6:57 pm
mrsdoe
mrsdoe
22 April 2018

My first build - Celebration Homes - Brightwood Baldivis WA

My first build - Celebration Homes - Brightwood Baldivis WA
WA
1 ... 6, 7, 8

Look how productive you’ve been Dave, the gardens both front and back are looking great. We’ve done part of our front landscaping (limestone retaining, garden edging,…

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mrsdoe
Apr 22, 2018 1:54 am
mrsdoe
sonia329
sonia329
21 April 2018

Anyone bulding with Lily Homes?

Anyone bulding with Lily Homes?
NSW

Hi Rushil just wanted to know your experience with lily home

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sonia329
Apr 21, 2018 6:57 pm
chiggles
chiggles
21 April 2018

Land - controlled or uncontrolled fill

Land - controlled or uncontrolled fill

Thanks Nabeelc, that's a great idea, and low risk as if it doesn't work out then no harm done. Do you have a thread for your build?

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chiggles
Apr 21, 2018 2:00 pm
dillongl
dillongl
21 April 2018

GJ Gardner Bundanoon

GJ Gardner Bundanoon
NSW

Just picked up our painting from the framers - to go in the hallway - been rolled up under the bed for 5 years waiting for its new home! Hopefully keys by 10th May…

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dillongl
Apr 21, 2018 10:17 am
dillongl
dymmmplz
dymmmplz
20 April 2018

Eden Brae - Jasper Design

Eden Brae - Jasper Design
NSW

hello, looking to build the Jasper 33 MK II and would love to hear from those that have built it - looking for tips, ideas and suggestions thanks

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dymmmplz
Apr 20, 2018 9:05 pm
inexp_user
inexp_user
20 April 2018

Are gables and Eaves part of Lock up?

Are gables and Eaves part of Lock up?
VIC

We have been invoiced for our lock up but we do not have any handles on our external doors, or locks for that matter. We have a small wall that has yet to be bricked and…

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inexp_user
Apr 20, 2018 8:46 pm
inexp_user
kirashogun
kirashogun
20 April 2018

$20psqm to upgrade to coloured grout - does that seem right?

$20psqm to upgrade to coloured grout - does that seem right?

Getting ripped off. I upgraded my tiles to 600x600 with Davco Elite Colourgrout for 2300$ for wet areas of a 3 bath house.

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kirashogun
Apr 20, 2018 8:09 pm
Forg
Forg
20 April 2018

Should of brought established lol

Should of brought established lol
1, 2

Same-same but different for us. We bought the worst house in the ... well not best street, but a nice quiet street at least, and even though there's a business-park a…

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Forg
Apr 20, 2018 4:42 pm
ddarroch
ddarroch
20 April 2018

House Plan Design -

House Plan Design -
WA

Cool. If the builder gets it right I'm sure you'll have a house which is much more comfortable, light & bright! Plus you'll have reduced bills for heating/cooling :)

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ddarroch
Apr 20, 2018 2:34 pm
akuma69
akuma69
20 April 2018

Building At Edmondson Park

Building At Edmondson Park
NSW
1 ... 171, 172, 173

Land lot size – 480.4 m2 FSR – 0.65 Land location edmondson park…

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akuma69
Apr 20, 2018 12:44 pm
pEast
pEast
20 April 2018

Building with Inspired Homes

Building with Inspired Homes
VIC

Claire is building them - Posting on Arden developments

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pEast
Apr 20, 2018 11:26 am
dillongl
dillongl
20 April 2018

GJ Gardner - Bundanoon

GJ Gardner - Bundanoon
NSW

Latest update Painters booked 26 & 27/04 Builders clean booked 30/04 Flyscreen and aluminium booked 01/05 Estimated client walk through (pre handover) 02/05 Keeping…

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dillongl
Apr 20, 2018 9:14 am
dillongl
ydnewa
ydnewa
19 April 2018

Allworth Delux Rumpus

Allworth Delux Rumpus
NSW

So this morning I checked the councils application tracker, as I do everyday lol. And guess what our plans had been approved as of yesterday. I am so excited, so it begins.

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708
ydnewa
Apr 19, 2018 6:50 pm
ydnewa
SamanthaS
SamanthaS
19 April 2018

Elderton homes

Elderton homes
NSW

Hi Riya Did you end up building with Elderton?

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2136
SamanthaS
Apr 19, 2018 4:44 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
19 April 2018

Home Design Software - Too many to choose from?

Home Design Software - Too many to choose from?
NSW

I can assure you they don't do similar things Pick a program that will allow 1. Easy File Transfers/Translation- Stops people from having to redo things 2. Covers the…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Apr 19, 2018 11:26 am
StructuralBIMGuy
0020039Ahmed
0020039Ahmed
19 April 2018

Land ownership NSW

Land ownership NSW
NSW

Thanks

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0020039Ahmed
Apr 19, 2018 9:04 am
Michelle
Michelle
18 April 2018

Tile colours - help!!

Tile colours - help!!

Hi there...:) I prefer to see the one colour and tone throughout with wet areas. But there is no rule to follow on this. Like I always say, its your home, if it makes you…

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Michelle
Apr 18, 2018 8:02 pm
Michelle
ct-101
ct-101
18 April 2018

101 residential building feedback

101 residential building feedback
WA

I honestly understand your thinking, I'd say the same thing if I didn't have the personal experience with this case. I feel like we're taking this thread away from…

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ct-101
Apr 18, 2018 7:14 pm
seanpain4
seanpain4
18 April 2018

Custom House Plan - Wanting Feedback and Suggestions

Custom House Plan - Wanting Feedback and Suggestions
VIC

Located in Red Cliffs, North West Victoria. Very true. Sounds good. I will take that all into consideration and see what I can come up with. Thanks!

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seanpain4
Apr 18, 2018 2:29 pm
Jacks
Jacks
18 April 2018

Sydney Project Home Builders that offer Hebel PowerFloor?

Sydney Project Home Builders that offer Hebel PowerFloor?
NSW

How did you go Andy9? Did you find yourselves a builder?

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Jacks
Apr 18, 2018 7:07 am
Lonez
Lonez
17 April 2018

Metricon Glendale 45

Metricon Glendale 45

Our land titled last July thanks to the consulatant who saw us early in the year he never made any changes to our plan so come to colour selection mid last year nothing…

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Lonez
Apr 17, 2018 11:44 pm
jpmontoya
jpmontoya
17 April 2018

WA Builders - trying to decide between several

WA Builders - trying to decide between several
WA

Make sure you don't use Domination Homes......had a terrible experience with them. Happy to provide more detailed information off line. Firstly I'd suggest buying an…

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jpmontoya
Apr 17, 2018 8:34 pm
jpmontoya
shokel1975
shokel1975
17 April 2018

Metricon Glendale 39 LE (Melbourne Metro)

Metricon Glendale 39 LE (Melbourne Metro)
VIC

Hi Pc3d, can you please tell me where this display home is (first image)? I really like the colour scheme - we are building the Glendale 42 with Peninsula facade. thanks!

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shokel1975
Apr 17, 2018 3:06 pm
shokel1975
DustyBlue
DustyBlue
17 April 2018

Anyone building in Kinglake West VIC?

Anyone building in Kinglake West VIC?
VIC

Hello! We are currently considering purchasing land to build our family home in Kinglake West. We know the area & aren't too far from it now but just thought I'd touch…

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710
DustyBlue
Apr 17, 2018 3:05 pm
BrentandAllison
BrentandAllison
17 April 2018

GJ Gardner Bundanoon

GJ Gardner Bundanoon
NSW

Your SS better stick to his day job! He aint gunna make it as a photographer!

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BrentandAllison
Apr 17, 2018 10:22 am
BrentandAllison
BigDaddyGreenvale
BigDaddyGreenvale
16 April 2018

UMBRA Estate Greenvale

UMBRA Estate Greenvale
VIC
1, 2, 3, 4

I have an issue with a dam being there in my LOT on Bonds lane UMBRA. The builder has given a very high site cost. Anyone else in similar situation.

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BigDaddyGreenvale
Apr 16, 2018 10:58 pm
BigDaddyGreenvale
jay m
jay m
16 April 2018

Practical Completion with Valeco Homes in Brisbane

Practical Completion with Valeco Homes in Brisbane
QLD

Apologies for the late reply. I decided to move in 3 weeks ago with defects still needing attention. Couldn't wait any longer because it was already 14 weeks past…

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jay m
Apr 16, 2018 8:44 pm
stanus
stanus
16 April 2018

KDR - Demoliton

KDR - Demoliton
VIC

recommendation from my builder was wait for the permit then demolish or else you could be left with an empty piece of land.

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stanus
Apr 16, 2018 8:28 pm
stanus
cgn
cgn
16 April 2018

Building By Porter Davis in Aspect Greenvale

Building By Porter Davis in Aspect Greenvale
VIC

Hi, how much were you charged to upgrade your tiles? I will be building in aspect too

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cgn
Apr 16, 2018 10:39 am
just_a_draftee
just_a_draftee
16 April 2018

First Timer (Built By Momu @ Calleya)

First Timer (Built By Momu @ Calleya)
WA
1 ... 15, 16, 17

We ordered it from Brosa. They're a furniture store in Melbourne, however they were offering free shipping over the boxing day sales so we jumped on it :)

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just_a_draftee
Apr 16, 2018 10:13 am
just_a_draftee
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
16 April 2018

New home build inclusions costs

New home build inclusions costs
VIC

Hi curtly If you are are planning your build Make sure the designers uses 3D on all elements of your build, ie engineering & construction from there it's relatively easy…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Apr 16, 2018 7:15 am
StructuralBIMGuy
larry1124
larry1124
15 April 2018

Building with Simonds in NSW

Building with Simonds in NSW
NSW

I'm bulding with Simonds Queensland now and are confronting a similar situation with Oldwithers. As my…

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larry1124
Apr 15, 2018 11:29 pm
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sweetswisssteel
Apr 15, 2018 10:54 pm
marshi
marshi
15 April 2018

Junction pit (water)

Junction pit (water)
VIC

Our house is nearly finished and have kind of just realised we have a 'junction' pit right in our front yard. As far as I can tell it's just our plumbers that have done it…

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marshi
Apr 15, 2018 7:49 pm
Waverly36
Waverly36
15 April 2018

Building with provincial homes- Waverley 36 - Werrington nsw

Building with provincial homes- Waverley 36 - Werrington nsw
NSW

Hi all We are building a new home Waverley 36 double storey with provincial home builders at Warrington nsw. Just wanted to know your experience with provincial…

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Waverly36
Apr 15, 2018 9:31 am
ang001
ang001
15 April 2018

project builders - your experience

project builders - your experience
QLD

Thanks Brenton41.

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ang001
Apr 15, 2018 8:21 am
vonsta76
vonsta76
14 April 2018

Coral Capri 25- Week 6: Lining Stage

Coral Capri 25- Week 6: Lining Stage
QLD
1 ... 37, 38, 39

M just worried about 200 days tender because someone said they can hold price for 200 days but construction should start in 200 days from the day you paid initial deposit…

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vonsta76
Apr 14, 2018 4:37 pm
vonsta76
building-expert
building-expert
14 April 2018

Liquidated Damages

Liquidated Damages

Your PCI and the occupancy permit are no evidence that the house has reached practical completion and neither triggers builder's release from liquidated damages if the…

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building-expert
Apr 14, 2018 7:25 am
building-expert
Seren1ty
Seren1ty
13 April 2018

Considering a knock down rebuild - price?

Considering a knock down rebuild - price?

Thanks for the extra info. I think the ballpark figures I mentioned are still probably relevant for you, with maybe the house part moving into more the 450k to 600k range.…

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Seren1ty
Apr 13, 2018 8:12 pm
ianjel
ianjel
13 April 2018

450 versus 600mm eaves

450 versus 600mm eaves

Thank you for your advice. Very well appreciated. 👍🏻

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ianjel
Apr 13, 2018 8:07 pm
hutch
hutch
13 April 2018

Stage 41

Stage 41

Stage 41 Hi All Can someone please help me with the update for the stage 41 registration date. Thanks Paul

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hutch
Apr 13, 2018 2:17 pm
Kery_deep
Kery_deep
13 April 2018

Garden Retreat

Garden Retreat
NSW

Hi, any more info on garden retreat. Base cost how much for site cost how did the built go ??

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Kery_deep
Apr 13, 2018 10:57 am

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