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Mish018
Mish018
20 June 2019

Building with Wisdom Homes

Building with Wisdom Homes
NSW

Council rates are sent to us at our current home so they should be paid. The only thing I can think of is maybe a site inspection fee by Council to ensure no damage has…

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Mish018
Jun 20, 2019 10:23 am
Willp
Willp
20 June 2019

Securing a property until a tenant is found

Securing a property until a tenant is found

Hi Guys, our builder is handing over our investing property to us at the end of next week. Originally they agreed to hold off…

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Willp
Jun 20, 2019 10:08 am
alexp79
alexp79
20 June 2019

Hickinbothan in freeling

Hickinbothan in freeling
SA

Stiffened rafts are much better than waffle pods, but if 1m+ deep footings are still buried in reactive soil/clay, it will be a bit of a concern. In NSW they use piering a…

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alexp79
Jun 20, 2019 3:07 am
Renman
Renman
19 June 2019

Building on a sloping block

Building on a sloping block

In the same situation now as well. Looking at slab which will cut into the land (my neighbour had to) or stumps which is my preference but not sure how many builders work…

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Renman
Jun 19, 2019 10:11 pm
Renman
Forg
Forg
19 June 2019

Block Size

Block Size

You need to trawl through the sites of all the project home builders for your area, and find designs which are as close to square at the front as possible & which are 14m…

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Forg
Jun 19, 2019 2:08 pm
Moosie
Moosie
19 June 2019

South East Melbourne New Build

South East Melbourne New Build

Hey Guys! I have searched prior to writing this but if I missed something feel free to link me to read rather than rehashing a convo. Im building the Sacramento with…

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Moosie
Jun 19, 2019 11:06 am
no_epp
no_epp
18 June 2019

LYNDARUM/AURORA/SUMMERHILL ESTATES: Epping, Victoria

LYNDARUM/AURORA/SUMMERHILL ESTATES: Epping, Victoria
VIC
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any Stages 30, 40 and 41 aurora epping. ours is in stage 51 yet to be released.

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no_epp
Jun 18, 2019 7:05 pm
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IamSAM
Jun 18, 2019 9:31 am
IamSAM
Yara
Yara
17 June 2019

2019 Interim Occupation Certificate with a Pool questions

2019 Interim Occupation Certificate with a Pool questions
NSW

It's different depending on what was approved in your development application. Say in my one. None of those are required except pool fencing. During interim, I can get…

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Yara
Jun 17, 2019 9:57 am
Norfolk
Norfolk
17 June 2019

New home building inspector required

New home building inspector required

Typically it’s per working day, excluding holidays and weekends. Make sure you understand your true costs of any delays like rent and interest, storage etc. the builder…

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Norfolk
Jun 17, 2019 9:05 am
SergioBris
SergioBris
17 June 2019

Plan designs Balcony - upper floor

Plan designs Balcony - upper floor
QLD

Hi there, Would you be able to reccomend a design from builders building in QLD? We have views at the rear of our block and are looking for a home design/floor plan…

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SergioBris
Jun 17, 2019 8:31 am
MrsJM
MrsJM
17 June 2019

are brick infills required when rendering?

are brick infills required when rendering?
VIC

Make sure if you pull out of brick infills , that you enquire about the finish. When we switched to blue board for the same reason, I made the builder note on the…

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MrsJM
Jun 17, 2019 5:12 am
MrsJM
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
16 June 2019

Building Inspector - how many & what stage

Building Inspector - how many & what stage
1, 2

Hey, I’m ERA We Provide Education program . I see your post its…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Jun 16, 2019 9:05 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
Bebbsy
Bebbsy
16 June 2019

First Build - GJ Gardners Custom Rural 255 - Totally Off-Gri

First Build - GJ Gardners Custom Rural 255 - Totally Off-Gri
NSW

That you are in your early 20s and have built this beautiful house in a lovely rural setting, that is a huge achievement. You should be feeling very proud.

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Bebbsy
Jun 16, 2019 12:31 pm
Lemans
Lemans
14 June 2019

Construction loan

Construction loan

Hi Not sure where you’re located but I’m in Sydney and all we needed to do was provide an interim occupation certificate (IOC) from the builder and that was enough…

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Lemans
Jun 14, 2019 10:46 pm
rocet74
rocet74
14 June 2019

Rawson Homes The Edge Build problems

Rawson Homes The Edge Build problems
NSW

StructuralBIMGuy Oh ours is up there~ So by your analogy we should be dealt with pretty swiftly from here on in then I hope! :)

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rocet74
Jun 14, 2019 7:05 pm
MyFirst
MyFirst
14 June 2019

Demolition of house with NBN HFC cable already there.

Demolition of house with NBN HFC cable already there.

Thought I revisit this topic. Disclaimer: NBN may change their policy in future .etc. who knows what their policies are. If you are in Melbourne and have NBN HFC at…

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MyFirst
Jun 14, 2019 2:00 pm
bestspecials
bestspecials
14 June 2019

Start Date six months, 6 months build time!!!

Start Date six months, 6 months build time!!!

We built with Coral and had a great experience. We bought our block in May 2017 but it didn't register until November 2017, so we signed original contracts in June 2017…

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bestspecials
Jun 14, 2019 12:12 pm
bestspecials

Might look something like this

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chippy
Jun 14, 2019 11:58 am
chippy
MyFirst
MyFirst
14 June 2019

NBN connection to new home build

NBN connection to new home build

All nbn does is pull the cable through all the conduits the builder has installed in your new house.. Without the conduits. It will be a mess. So NBN is not doing much at all.

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MyFirst
Jun 14, 2019 11:44 am
toddzilla
toddzilla
13 June 2019

HGWA build Burns Beach- 8 months still no slab

HGWA build Burns Beach- 8 months still no slab
WA
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I got the clipsal tpdl1c1 In my house for the last 2 years, have about 60 installed zero failures. I know where I would be going

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toddzilla
Jun 14, 2019 12:23 am
LearnProperty
LearnProperty
13 June 2019

What's involved in cancelling a building contract?

What's involved in cancelling a building contract?
NSW

Hi everyone You can get your money back if you signed a Standard HIA contract and paid 5%. You are within your rights to get your money back regardless. However if…

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LearnProperty
Jun 14, 2019 12:04 am
LearnProperty
cbboy
cbboy
13 June 2019

Simon Homes

Simon Homes
VIC

No not normal. Its a defect so get them to come out and rectify. See below screenshot from the Australian Guides and Tolerances for Australian standards.

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cbboy
Jun 13, 2019 11:42 am
fully
fully
13 June 2019

Henley brochure

Henley brochure

I’m not sure, I know they added double glazing at their own expense. Double glazing would be listed on the final drawings as DG next to each window size. If not on…

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fully
Jun 13, 2019 10:33 am
Riicky2009
Riicky2009
13 June 2019

Dennis family homes fixed site cost

Dennis family homes fixed site cost

The sales consultants have estimate fixed site cost for my lot is $17,000 I emailed them to send me a break down of what exactly is included in fixed site costs. The…

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Riicky2009
Jun 13, 2019 5:38 am
Sethor
Sethor
12 June 2019

Owner Supplied electrical points

Owner Supplied electrical points
WA

Well they are not supplying the items, Just go through electrical plan & work out what is required. Make sure you specify correct wiring requirements for what your…

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Sethor
Jun 12, 2019 2:13 pm
Hillsbuilds
Hillsbuilds
12 June 2019

Advise orientation of Living room in northwest facing block

Advise orientation of Living room in northwest facing block

Then I would def go for the courtyard! I’m very happy with how mine is turning out!

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Hillsbuilds
Jun 12, 2019 12:10 pm
Tysonandkaylie
Tysonandkaylie
12 June 2019

Final build cost per m2???

Final build cost per m2???
VIC

Building in sa with simonds homes and our 280sqr works out to be $1100ish we have upgraded most things. would say medium level finish. Nothing over the top but could deff…

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Tysonandkaylie
Jun 12, 2019 10:32 am
Bebbsy
Bebbsy
11 June 2019

Statesman Felixstow Alfresco build in Two Wells, SA

Statesman Felixstow Alfresco build in Two Wells, SA
SA
1, 2, 3

Hi Krisrobe Have you moved into your Felixstow Alfresco? How did your build go? If you can post a few photos would be great. Thx 😏

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Bebbsy
Jun 11, 2019 10:58 pm
JJose
JJose
11 June 2019

front facade windows position

front facade windows position

Thanks for your reply, its SA Northfield , I am waiting for the plan soft copy, North is on the right side of the house and front is facing east. Window dimensions are…

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JJose
Jun 11, 2019 5:29 pm
Special_K
Special_K
11 June 2019

Who has used PTF TEmpo floors ? (WARNING)

Who has used PTF TEmpo floors ? (WARNING)
VIC

If anyone has any tips on what you can do to harden up your timber floors, it'd be appreciated !

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Special_K
Jun 11, 2019 11:52 am
cussen
cussen
11 June 2019

Has anyone built with PNL Developments?

Has anyone built with PNL Developments?

I was wondering if anyone here has used PNL Developments to build? My wife and I are thinking about using them to build a Duplex for us as we were recommended by a…

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cussen
Jun 11, 2019 9:57 am
majority
majority
11 June 2019

Letterbox for a battleaxe and council land maintenance

Letterbox for a battleaxe and council land maintenance
NSW

My property is in same position as Babycakes without area for placement of bins or letterbox as neighbour refuses to allow sharing of nature strip which they have…

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majority
Jun 11, 2019 9:45 am
building-expert
building-expert
11 June 2019

House slab

House slab

Separate concrete pours mean there is a construction joint and that may create a termite entry risk

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building-expert
Jun 11, 2019 8:42 am
building-expert
raptor19
raptor19
11 June 2019

Who else is building with Eden Brae?

Who else is building with Eden Brae?
NSW

Did you hire the inspector during build phase or after completion? Thanks

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raptor19
Jun 11, 2019 8:28 am
ObscureBug
ObscureBug
11 June 2019

Confused with Either Boutique homes or Simonds - Cranbourne

Confused with Either Boutique homes or Simonds - Cranbourne

We managed to find some recent Boutique builds in our area and spoke to an owner. They're essentially happy - there are some minor brickwork issues (which was more about…

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ObscureBug
Jun 11, 2019 4:26 am
deepak648
deepak648
10 June 2019

Building our first home in Baldivis - Blueprint Build

Building our first home in Baldivis - Blueprint Build
WA
1, 2

Hi Can I ask how many years of warranty did they provide to you guys?

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deepak648
Jun 10, 2019 3:44 pm
deepak648
deepak648
10 June 2019

My little abode - Custom Blueprint Build

My little abode - Custom Blueprint Build
WA

Hi Can I ask how many years of warranty did they provide to you guys?

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deepak648
Jun 10, 2019 3:44 pm
chippy
chippy
9 June 2019

Stone upgrade costs with builder ???

Stone upgrade costs with builder ???
NSW

It's impossible to say without knowing how large the kitchen (how many sheets) is and what edge detail you get included and what you are upgrading to. Standard colours are…

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chippy
Jun 09, 2019 10:52 pm
chippy
JW001
JW001
9 June 2019

Seek advice/comment on floor plan

Seek advice/comment on floor plan

servery window is a great idea. This can connect Alfresco and kitchen very well. How about extend the decking up to the parents WIR, put a retractable awning here.…

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JW001
Jun 09, 2019 1:56 pm
LearnProperty
LearnProperty
8 June 2019

House and land package- Fees associated with delay in land t

House and land package- Fees associated with delay in land t
VIC

When you buy a 30k car, most people do so much research and shopping around, incredible. But its weird how most people don't do not nearly enough homework when they are…

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LearnProperty
Jun 08, 2019 9:55 am
LearnProperty
shellb78
shellb78
8 June 2019

Monument windows or black on Facade

Monument windows or black on Facade

Thankyou Bebbsy, this isn’t something I’d thought of. My hibby will have his truck going in and out so that will create some dust.

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shellb78
Jun 08, 2019 9:26 am
Montybyrne
Montybyrne
7 June 2019

JG King - Ariel - Double Storey - Metro Melbourne

JG King - Ariel - Double Storey - Metro Melbourne
VIC

Hi Blair We are still not in our house! The contract maximum length is until the 2nd of July and it is going right to the wire. Nothing happened for months hence I lost…

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Montybyrne
Jun 08, 2019 12:01 am
andrew_bonn
andrew_bonn
7 June 2019

how long does it take for the land/contour survey?

how long does it take for the land/contour survey?
NSW

yeah we've been chasing them for a while but still can't get reasonable update. We'll just keep trying..it's frustrating..

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andrew_bonn
Jun 07, 2019 1:53 pm
Santhosh
Santhosh
7 June 2019

Vancouver 29 PD

Vancouver 29 PD
VIC

Anyone building or finished building Vancouver 29 with PD.We didn't see Griffith facade in real .If anyone build your house with same facade please share the photo

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Santhosh
Jun 07, 2019 1:08 pm
Wild
Wild
7 June 2019

Site Cut & deepend Garage Edge beam to the western boundary

Site Cut & deepend Garage Edge beam to the western boundary

Their surveyor did send all the details for me to sign the protection work notice which contains engineering, I didnt take the photos but our builder is same as their…

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Wild
Jun 07, 2019 11:36 am
EdB84
EdB84
7 June 2019

Moving driveway entrance?

Moving driveway entrance?

Damn I keep forgetting, this is not South Africa. You can actually call the council and someone mildly intelligent will answer :lol:

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EdB84
Jun 07, 2019 10:15 am

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