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alexsandro13
alexsandro13
14 November 2018

Building our first home in Tasmania

Building our first home in Tasmania
TAS

Is this your first experience in building such projects? If yes, then you should take care of the construction plan in advance, taking into account all the details and…

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alexsandro13
Nov 14, 2018 9:19 pm
alexsandro13
Drew01
Drew01
14 November 2018

Framing - Gap Between Slab Edge and Frame

Framing - Gap Between Slab Edge and Frame
QLD

We have no gap, and the slab lines up perfectly. But our slab guys were meticulous with their measurements, as they had a couple of boxes of beer riding on it... That…

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Drew01
Nov 14, 2018 7:36 am
Drew01
Sandychahal
Sandychahal
13 November 2018

Brick color

Brick color
VIC

Does anyone have the pic for Brushwood Horizon brick? We are going to build with DFH

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Sandychahal
Nov 13, 2018 7:11 pm
Ezuku
Ezuku
13 November 2018

Builder selection sa - any advice?

Builder selection sa - any advice?

So I'm planning on doing a knock down rebuild at some stage, and I'm currently at the stage where I'm thinking of builders (I'm in Metro adelaide). My plans are to do a…

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Ezuku
Nov 13, 2018 5:14 pm
slagozzz
slagozzz
13 November 2018

BAL rating in Willowdale

BAL rating in Willowdale
NSW

I have recently purchased a land. haven't got contract yet. I was verbally told that the land will have BAL 29 rating. The land is bush faced.

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slagozzz
Nov 13, 2018 3:32 pm
Yulia01
Yulia01
13 November 2018

Dual Occupancy - Narre Warren South (VIC)

Dual Occupancy - Narre Warren South (VIC)

To be honest I was surprised that Metricon doesn't build in that area when I spoke to them. So I'm looking for other builders in that area that can build a dual occ…

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Yulia01
Nov 13, 2018 3:22 pm
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bestspecials
Nov 13, 2018 10:49 am
bestspecials
NewJourney
NewJourney
13 November 2018

Glendale 42 with Rumpus

Glendale 42 with Rumpus

We went with the custom builders to get the plans we wanted.

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NewJourney
Nov 13, 2018 10:44 am
mafu1983
mafu1983
12 November 2018

New home build with Oracle

New home build with Oracle
QLD
1, 2, 3

Hi Allyh, unfortunately it’s been long but I think the clause is the same, Oracle took just over 7 months to build our house. It was so long and frustrating . I…

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mafu1983
Nov 12, 2018 7:53 pm
Jamie80
Jamie80
12 November 2018

Building Kingston 29 custom design with Rawson

Building Kingston 29 custom design with Rawson
NSW

Hi Amit We are building the Kingston 29 aswell we start soon, I’m curious to see what the inside looks like, is yours complete? Can you upload some pics more the…

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Jamie80
Nov 12, 2018 6:59 am
Brisbane_tiler
Brisbane_tiler
11 November 2018

Stocklands Pallara Brisbane

Stocklands Pallara Brisbane

Stage 13 I think

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Brisbane_tiler
Nov 11, 2018 5:59 pm
Sutto79
Sutto79
11 November 2018

JG King -Urbis 1

JG King -Urbis 1
1, 2, 3

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Sutto79
Nov 11, 2018 3:09 pm
ebanster
ebanster
11 November 2018

Any value-for-money custom builders in East Melbourne

Any value-for-money custom builders in East Melbourne
VIC

Went with GJ Gardner. I initially thought they were volume builders but they are in fact, custom builders. Though they have heaps of fixed home designs, they can customise…

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ebanster
Nov 11, 2018 12:08 pm
ebanster
sweetswisssteel
sweetswisssteel
10 November 2018

Changing/fixing contract before signing

Changing/fixing contract before signing

If they tried to slip things past you then they are shady, lying bastards and should not be trusted. Walk now and do not look back!

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sweetswisssteel
Nov 10, 2018 9:15 pm
GrantFC
GrantFC
9 November 2018

Ausbuild Finlay 36 - Handover completed!

Ausbuild Finlay 36 - Handover completed!
QLD
1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Thanks Paul, yeah it seemed like you were hectic and had your plate well full. I collected the ilights and controllers for garage and retic today ready for install next…

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GrantFC
Nov 09, 2018 9:53 pm
shammi329
shammi329
9 November 2018

Lily homes custom gerbera

Lily homes custom gerbera
NSW

Hi, We are going to building with them. It is custom and KDR project in Macquarie Fields. Building suppose to start end of this month.

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shammi329
Nov 09, 2018 2:43 pm
shammi329
shammi329
shammi329
9 November 2018

lily home customer

lily home customer
NSW

Hi

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shammi329
Nov 09, 2018 2:38 pm
shammi329
andyscl
andyscl
9 November 2018

KDR - Eden Brae Homes

KDR - Eden Brae Homes

Thanks for the information

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andyscl
Nov 09, 2018 11:38 am
TakesTime
TakesTime
9 November 2018

Anyone built with GJ Gardner Coffs Harbour recently?

Anyone built with GJ Gardner Coffs Harbour recently?
NSW

Hi Joey 1434, did you build with these guys?

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TakesTime
Nov 09, 2018 10:26 am
Althom
Althom
9 November 2018

Double brick - Internal wall finish

Double brick - Internal wall finish
WA

There would be many, many more competent drywall installers in Perth than there are competent plasterers. It comes down to the likelihood of getting a good job and…

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Althom
Nov 09, 2018 9:37 am
Althom
Gfam91
Gfam91
9 November 2018

How much is Coral Homes site cost?

How much is Coral Homes site cost?

😂😂 Interesting

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Gfam91
Nov 09, 2018 8:06 am
alexp79
alexp79
8 November 2018

Retaining wall/ boundary question

Retaining wall/ boundary question

I mean it doesn't look nice aesthetically. Are you planning to keep it like this or put some sort of siding on top?

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alexp79
Nov 08, 2018 7:54 pm
Nevs5
Nevs5
8 November 2018

Miami 16 Mcdonald Jones!!!

Miami 16 Mcdonald Jones!!!
NSW

Good to hear did you choose your floor covering through MJH if so what would be a ball park allowance its hard we haven't got working plans yet and I want to know the cost…

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Nevs5
Nov 08, 2018 6:01 pm
Melissa.b
Melissa.b
8 November 2018

Custom build

Custom build
VIC

Thanks. No kids here, but i agree a 4th bedroom helps with resale. I had intended to put cupboards in that room, just didn’t put then in the plan. I’ll likely put then…

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Melissa.b
Nov 08, 2018 10:57 am
bestspecials
bestspecials
8 November 2018

Coral Homes - Grange 25 (Newport)

Coral Homes - Grange 25 (Newport)
QLD
1 ... 15, 16, 17

Thanks, we are very happy with how the house turned out. We ended up with E soil and N3 wind rating, so our site costs were quite expensive at $26281. We had allowed…

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bestspecials
Nov 08, 2018 8:47 am
bestspecials
gogo65
gogo65
7 November 2018

Suggestion re entry foyer and study

Suggestion re entry foyer and study

I’d put double doors into the cinema that are centred in the room. You don’t want the door against the wall as there will be no space for floor speakers etc

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gogo65
Nov 07, 2018 8:06 pm
gogo65
Gfam91
Gfam91
7 November 2018

Coral Home Newport 19 New Build 2018

Coral Home Newport 19 New Build 2018
1, 2

Hey where are you building? How much was your site cost?

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Gfam91
Nov 07, 2018 1:34 pm
gillybean
gillybean
7 November 2018

Need advice re Facade.

Need advice re Facade.

I’d square off the arch and lower the front door so it’s height matches the top of the windows. The small window I’d delete and have a shrub/tree there (some form…

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gillybean
Nov 07, 2018 12:15 pm
gillybean
Marlbling
Marlbling
7 November 2018

Building with Bentley Homes

Building with Bentley Homes
SA
1 ... 4, 5, 6

Hi Cat with the elevation thing I do feel your pain but I am in the other neighbors condition.. it is bizarre that at the beginning the land was flat but when our house…

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Marlbling
Nov 07, 2018 8:17 am
dotnetdan
dotnetdan
6 November 2018

Is brickwork cracking a structural concern?

Is brickwork cracking a structural concern?

Thanks for everyone's comments The build has been inspected during the course of the build and this has not been picked up. I assume this is because the cracking is…

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dotnetdan
Nov 06, 2018 6:30 pm
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AIB
Nov 06, 2018 3:34 pm
Dylemma
Dylemma
6 November 2018

Front door and pillars

Front door and pillars

Thanks for your reply Forg. I did go driving slowly down streets creepily checking out everyone's front doors yesterday!! Stained does look good and I guess painting one…

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Dylemma
Nov 06, 2018 8:37 am
Zen
Zen
6 November 2018

Hall and Hart custom builders

Hall and Hart custom builders

Hi Jammo05, when did you start your build? Looks like you're at the home stretch already! I didn't know H&H did full custom builds. We are also building the Sienna 42…

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Zen
Nov 06, 2018 8:23 am
Forg
Forg
6 November 2018

Bare Minimum Electrical during Build

Bare Minimum Electrical during Build
NSW

Is this place being sold as soon as it's done, or will there be tenants? Only asking because there are possible tax implications … eg. if you need to get electrical…

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Forg
Nov 06, 2018 7:43 am
vasrsam
vasrsam
6 November 2018

Hamilton24 Plantation Homes

Hamilton24 Plantation Homes
QLD

Thanks.. I have attached the pics of plans

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vasrsam
Nov 06, 2018 6:12 am
Nasreen45
Nasreen45
5 November 2018

Building with Hall and Hart

Building with Hall and Hart
NSW

We are waiting for them to start construction. Elyse 38 is our design. building in Minto. they said they will definitely start in November. lets hope.

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Nasreen45
Nov 05, 2018 7:58 pm
steel
steel
5 November 2018

Building with Ben Trager in Eglinton WA

Building with Ben Trager in Eglinton WA
WA

Unfortunately, new builds are rated against current sales so its a hard time. We had a similar issue and we had to get certain things adjusted and some discounts to make…

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steel
Nov 05, 2018 7:07 pm
kathysangel
kathysangel
5 November 2018

Slab poured incorrectly

Slab poured incorrectly
VIC

Yes I have had to have my re enginnered 3 times make sure you get a private inspector in to check it out,but we had people have to have there slab pulled up in this case

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kathysangel
Nov 05, 2018 2:56 pm
kajidzz
kajidzz
4 November 2018

GJ Gardner Logan went busted - house finally finished.

GJ Gardner Logan went busted - house finally finished.
QLD
1, 2

Sry for the late reply. I didnt get any insurance for the site - I took the risk and glad nothing happened. I had to rent a skip bin to put some rubbish in as city…

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kajidzz
Nov 04, 2018 9:16 pm
Ldv770
Ldv770
4 November 2018

Building with Wisdom Homes

Building with Wisdom Homes
NSW

Hi there i to am building with wisdom homes. Colour appointments were fun but exhausting..... a tip make sure u read ur tender and cover everything off. I found a few…

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Ldv770
Nov 04, 2018 5:26 pm
Ldv770
Ldv770
4 November 2018

Building Washington 32 at Middleton Grange

Building Washington 32 at Middleton Grange

Hi im a first time blogger. Can i ask why would u have issues with the tile quote u would have accepted. Im going to be building ambassador 36. Thank u

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Ldv770
Nov 04, 2018 5:17 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
4 November 2018

Render Colour (Has anyone got photos of half strength evenin

Render Colour (Has anyone got photos of half strength evenin
SA

Replace CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) with CPYK (Colour pot your kitchen) hth

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StructuralBIMGuy
Nov 04, 2018 10:50 am
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
4 November 2018

Quick question :)

Quick question :)
NSW

It's hard to keep up with software and computers OT, Photoshop is image editing, Bim Is Building (Information/Data/Optimisation) Modelling and the information goes beyond…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Nov 04, 2018 9:32 am
StructuralBIMGuy
Skcel
Skcel
2 November 2018

Question on LMI calculation

Question on LMI calculation
NSW

Usually your LMI on the land will be refunded on the construction LMI. I would get a mortgage broker to explain this to you.

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Skcel
Nov 02, 2018 9:19 pm
Skcel
konsjo50
konsjo50
2 November 2018

Wall/Ceiling Insulation Melbourne

Wall/Ceiling Insulation Melbourne

Insulation R-Values mean nothing unless the insulation is installed effectively and consistently. 5% gaps can translate to a 30% degradation in R-value.

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konsjo50
Nov 02, 2018 9:03 pm
CC7
CC7
2 November 2018

Coral Homes / Avoca 23 / Handover 6th of August

Coral Homes / Avoca 23 / Handover 6th of August
1 ... 12, 13, 14

just responded to your PM :D

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CC7
Nov 02, 2018 9:18 am
CC7
bugslife
bugslife
2 November 2018

Building at Catherine Park

Building at Catherine Park
NSW
1 ... 11, 12, 13

Jaydeeh82 yeah the legal letters are definitely heart stopping. Guess it just helps the estate if they need to proceed further with anything 😓 but they're really good…

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bugslife
Nov 02, 2018 8:50 am
immu999
immu999
2 November 2018

Termination of building contract due to being unable to get

Termination of building contract due to being unable to get
1, 2

I am in the timeline.. the point is.. they are not willing to include me in the promotion as it was not mentioned in the contract (but stated on their advertisement…

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immu999
Nov 02, 2018 8:14 am
Mish018
Mish018
2 November 2018

Building with Wisdom Homes

Building with Wisdom Homes
NSW

Hoping to get some advice on our fixed kitchen windows. The exterior of our home is almost complete however we have noticed a significant gap between the top of the frame…

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Mish018
Nov 02, 2018 6:47 am
Tim65
Tim65
2 November 2018

Surface Drainage Defect / Construction Lawyer

Surface Drainage Defect / Construction Lawyer
VIC
1, 2

I would be checking that the builder or land owner has officially put an easement so that wall is legally there , what’s to stop another person who buys the property…

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Tim65
Nov 02, 2018 6:42 am
Tim65

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