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bucksaver
bucksaver
26 January 2017

Got a land settled now will be building in One Minto

Got a land settled now will be building in One Minto
VIC

Anyone building or built with Mutual Homes?

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bucksaver
Jan 26, 2017 9:35 am
nikil
nikil
26 January 2017

Need Advise on Building Contract

Need Advise on Building Contract
NSW

That's a win for you! Can I ask what made the contract invalid?

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nikil
Jan 26, 2017 6:42 am
amckern
amckern
25 January 2017

AGL Want to connect me

AGL Want to connect me
NSW

Thanks

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amckern
Jan 25, 2017 11:09 pm
Luderwick
Luderwick
25 January 2017

Bright Homes Constructions

Bright Homes Constructions
VIC

Thanks! Yeah your site does look a bit unique but I'm glad they were able to provide with what you needed and asked for :) I would anticipate any communication lag between…

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Luderwick
Jan 25, 2017 10:29 pm
jpmontoya
jpmontoya
25 January 2017

Our Build with Easystart Homes - Annies Landing PCI 5/8/16!!

Our Build with Easystart Homes - Annies Landing PCI 5/8/16!!
WA
1 ... 7, 8, 9

hey Chantal Congrats on the house.. I hope all went well... :))

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jpmontoya
Jan 25, 2017 8:31 pm
jpmontoya
pauldab
pauldab
25 January 2017

HELP re: payment of utility bills during construction

HELP re: payment of utility bills during construction
VIC

Although in this one, the builder pays for all electrical use until handover. We have the same in our contract (builder pays for service installation and electrical use,…

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pauldab
Jan 25, 2017 7:45 pm
thydzik
thydzik
25 January 2017

Builton/Platinum Homes WA going under

Builton/Platinum Homes WA going under
WA

anyone with progress payments due, get a third party involved to verify 100% stage completed prior to handing over payment.

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thydzik
Jan 25, 2017 3:42 pm
thydzik
Tamara1975
Tamara1975
25 January 2017

Our first build

Our first build
NSW
1 ... 103, 104, 105

OMG I totally missed your pics! The house looks great!. I have to admit I had to look at them twice. The first time I was looking to see where the dog was (kinda "where's…

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Tamara1975
Jan 25, 2017 12:55 pm
danevechild
danevechild
25 January 2017

Bolton Simonds Home

Bolton Simonds Home
VIC

Hey mauricejmj, We have made quite a bit of chances and adding quite a bit of upgrades. Currently on construction it will be about $280k. We are heading to the gallery…

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danevechild
Jan 25, 2017 9:43 am
valerie3e
valerie3e
25 January 2017

Austral brick Chestnut VS Buckwheat

Austral brick Chestnut VS Buckwheat
VIC
1, 2

After all that I end up upgrading to Austral Truffle. Price raise looks ridiculously cheap unless it's per square m? My blog: http://thesmallhousestruggle.blogspot.com.au/?m=1

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valerie3e
Jan 25, 2017 7:55 am
valerie3e
Jess_95
Jess_95
24 January 2017

Anyone one else building in Huntlee, hunter valley?

Anyone one else building in Huntlee, hunter valley?
NSW

Is there anyone else building in Huntlee?

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Jess_95
Jan 24, 2017 9:06 pm
BrownDog77
BrownDog77
24 January 2017

Anyone building at Billy's Lookout Teralba?

Anyone building at Billy's Lookout Teralba?
NSW

Just seeing if anyone is else on here is building at Billys Lookout- Teralba? As its a new estate and we are first home builders I thought it might be an idea to help each…

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BrownDog77
Jan 24, 2017 3:15 pm
niteshjethani
niteshjethani
24 January 2017

Brickwork to Practical completion

Brickwork to Practical completion
NSW

Hi Guys, With all the people who are building or have already built with Masterton. Can I please ask from your the time when the brick work is complete how many months…

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niteshjethani
Jan 24, 2017 11:30 am
NatKCMelb
NatKCMelb
23 January 2017

Charlton 33 costing

Charlton 33 costing
VIC

Hi, We recently paid our deposit on a block of land and looked at the Charlton 33 to build. I fell in love with it when I saw it and didn't bother looking elsewhere. We…

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NatKCMelb
Jan 23, 2017 8:12 pm
Searching4 knowledge
Searching4 knowledge
22 January 2017

Austral Melbourne Windsor bricks

Austral Melbourne Windsor bricks
VIC

Austral will give you a list of properties to look at.

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Searching4 knowledge
Jan 22, 2017 7:29 pm
Searching4 knowledge
tdk14
tdk14
21 January 2017

Building our First Home - Wellard Glen

Building our First Home - Wellard Glen
WA

How's progress going? :) my build - http://61ca.wordpress.com

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tdk14
Jan 21, 2017 11:56 pm
tdk14
Bbjakey1
Bbjakey1
21 January 2017

Lara Central Estate

Lara Central Estate
VIC
1 ... 8, 9, 10

?

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Bbjakey1
Jan 21, 2017 9:22 pm
nikil
nikil
21 January 2017

Site Costs

Site Costs

It's crazy how site costs vary so much! We are doing a KDR and have an original quote of 50k for site costs, will see what the actual figure is at tender next week. I…

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nikil
Jan 21, 2017 4:54 pm
goody59
goody59
21 January 2017

Simonds Homes- Hudson (Aurora Wollert build thread)

Simonds Homes- Hudson (Aurora Wollert build thread)
VIC
1 ... 13, 14, 15

Exciting times for sure. Once it is built the works just begins for us owners. Good luck to those building. I won't be building again, they can carry me out of this place…

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goody59
Jan 21, 2017 10:52 am
goody59
Milestone
Milestone
21 January 2017

Tile upgrade

Tile upgrade
NSW

its all a bit confusing to start with

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Milestone
Jan 21, 2017 7:51 am
Milestone
surtees
surtees
21 January 2017

New house.... Corner plot

New house.... Corner plot
VIC

Ah bit of a pain about the easement but soinds like you have had a postive outcome with changing blocks good to hear. Hope the build goes well can wait to watch it.

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surtees
Jan 21, 2017 7:50 am
surtees
namale
namale
21 January 2017

Blueprint Build - Madeley : Slab down!

Blueprint Build - Madeley : Slab down!
WA
1, 2

We didn't add much on at intelligent homes, it was quite expensive! You don't have to make a decision then and there, they will email the quote to you and you can think…

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namale
Jan 21, 2017 12:13 am
colin1
colin1
20 January 2017

Where to Find A Builder from Our Plans

Where to Find A Builder from Our Plans
NSW

Hi, We have has plans done for a new house (knockdown rebuild) because none of the project homes would suit our block. The architect who has done our plans also has a…

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colin1
Jan 20, 2017 4:57 pm
colin1
Rocchet
Rocchet
20 January 2017

How many tenders?

How many tenders?
NSW

We only did one as there was a clear house plan we liked. We looked at all builders in the area and all designs, picked our top 3 and did research and enquiries into…

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Rocchet
Jan 20, 2017 4:33 pm
El17
El17
20 January 2017

Painting help!

Painting help!
WA

Thanks for the advice everyone, much appreciated. Lots to consider! Modified Dream Verona - Dreamstart 10m Frontage Block - Dreamstart Build - Calleya Estate …

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El17
Jan 20, 2017 10:49 am
El17
mhouse
mhouse
20 January 2017

Underground electricity pit and crossover

Underground electricity pit and crossover
VIC

Hi all, I am building a new house and have got an underground electricity pit installed. Some reason the power company did not place it in my nominated location and it…

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mhouse
Jan 20, 2017 8:48 am
rubix
rubix
19 January 2017

Unitex or Loxo wall panels?

Unitex or Loxo wall panels?
VIC

Could someone please advise on pro's and con's on Unitex & Loxo wall panels. We like the strength of steel enforced Loxo panels but we don't have a rebate in concrete…

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rubix
Jan 19, 2017 5:38 pm
nathaniel.
nathaniel.
19 January 2017

Advice with colours

Advice with colours
VIC

Hi all, Just after some advice on deciding which colours to go with boral mocha bricks. I was leaning toward ironstone roof with surfmist fascia but I also like monument…

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nathaniel.
Jan 19, 2017 2:54 pm
scrapbizz
scrapbizz
19 January 2017

advice for someone with no idea :)

advice for someone with no idea :)
WA

Our home (being built by REDINK on 5 acres) was changed A LOT from a base of a display home we liked, combining that with a range/farm style. Our consultant was able to…

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scrapbizz
Jan 19, 2017 2:51 pm
scrapbizz
jodge
jodge
18 January 2017

Ikea Robes

Ikea Robes
NSW

obviously, we don't have as many shoes as Vonsta. . . wow!!!!!

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jodge
Jan 18, 2017 11:08 pm
jodge
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 9:04 pm
Ismail
Ismail
18 January 2017

Tempus elite

Tempus elite
NSW

"Downtown Ash" 40x80cm I think Supplied from Don's tiles Its a cement look porcelain I believe. Very nice

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Ismail
Jan 18, 2017 5:10 pm
IPU
IPU
18 January 2017

Environmental Living Lots - North Kellyville - Requirements?

Environmental Living Lots - North Kellyville - Requirements?
NSW

Hi, just wondering if you ever good an answer to this question. In the same situation asking the same question myself!

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IPU
Jan 18, 2017 5:05 pm
CameronRobertson
CameronRobertson
18 January 2017

Daydream Pantry storage ideas

Daydream Pantry storage ideas
NSW

I personally think that you could easily find a lot of uses for your pantry - you could probably stock up on every conceivable kitchen appliance that exists or something!…

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CameronRobertson
Jan 18, 2017 4:11 pm
CameronRobertson
TashPaul
TashPaul
18 January 2017

My list of potential houses

My list of potential houses
NSW

Hi, I have had a look at each and some are quite unique in shape, which I imagine you would generally select for a specific reason? I guess there are several things you…

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TashPaul
Jan 18, 2017 3:59 pm
TashPaul
jpmontoya
jpmontoya
18 January 2017

Redink Homes - standard pantry dimensions

Redink Homes - standard pantry dimensions
WA

They are generally 400m with 300m over hang

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jpmontoya
Jan 18, 2017 1:42 pm
jpmontoya
ja-mez
ja-mez
17 January 2017

Muse 29- Mojo Home- Waterford County

Muse 29- Mojo Home- Waterford County
NSW
1 ... 5, 6, 7

look for tiles with the name Argento (means silver) check out Everstone FUCINA fumo they look dark in pics, but Beaumont sell them. Heaps of metallic variation...

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ja-mez
Jan 17, 2017 5:46 pm
Sailesh Channan
Sailesh Channan
17 January 2017

Bella Queensland Properties

Bella Queensland Properties
QLD

Hi I am a sales consultant working for Bella qld properties. I am based at Springfield Lakes. I have over 20 years of experience in the construction industry. The reason…

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Sailesh Channan
Jan 17, 2017 3:13 pm

Floor tiles: Monument Ivory Porcelain tiles 600 x 600 (Darker tile on right side) Wall tiles to roof in ensuite, powder room and bathroom: Havana Bone 300 x 450 (lighter…

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Joelleg6
Jan 16, 2017 10:42 pm
Joelleg6
yonas
yonas
16 January 2017

Gosford Property Growth Potential

Gosford Property Growth Potential
NSW

Could be our investment or we can live there also and commute to Sydney everyday. I know some people are doing daily commute from Newcastle to Sydney everyday. House I…

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yonas
Jan 16, 2017 9:12 pm
Jess_95
Jess_95
16 January 2017

Montgomery homes- general thread

Montgomery homes- general thread
NSW

Hi, Not to sure if there is many people out there building with Montgomery homes but thought we could start a general thread to share experiences and building journeys…

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Jess_95
Jan 16, 2017 5:42 pm
nikil
nikil
16 January 2017

Building Dunedin 29 (Feng Shui) With Porter Davis

Building Dunedin 29 (Feng Shui) With Porter Davis
VIC

We have the large tile on floor and walls in the ensuite (except for the shower back wall which will be the other plain grey tile) the main bath is the large tile on the…

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nikil
Jan 16, 2017 4:40 pm
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fec88
Jan 16, 2017 6:17 am
AJW
AJW
15 January 2017

Mightily Modified Metford 33

Mightily Modified Metford 33
ACT
1 ... 9, 10, 11

Like the sign on the door. Maybe some of the feedback I provided about my experience (specifically about how all trades just walk in off a building site onto newly laid…

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AJW
Jan 15, 2017 7:49 pm
NicMac03
NicMac03
15 January 2017

Coral Homes Central coast area - pros and cons

Coral Homes Central coast area - pros and cons
NSW

Yes im pretty sure they are.

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NicMac03
Jan 15, 2017 7:25 pm
Zhenhua
Zhenhua
15 January 2017

Does your upstair subfloor squeak?

Does your upstair subfloor squeak?
VIC

We moved into a new build Henley home 2 weeks ago, but noticed that many spots on the floor upstairs squeak. Our upstair floor is carpeted, so there are definitely issues…

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Zhenhua
Jan 15, 2017 11:34 am
ZoePerth
ZoePerth
14 January 2017

BUILDING INSPECTOR ONCE HOUSE IS COMPLETE

BUILDING INSPECTOR ONCE HOUSE IS COMPLETE
WA

Glad of hear it Nyan. Good to support a small family business too

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ZoePerth
Jan 14, 2017 3:06 pm
nicolawhitelaw
nicolawhitelaw
13 January 2017

Home Loan questions

Home Loan questions
NSW

We got a quote for our air con & driveway separate from our builder. We got the quotes and submitted with our loan application. (Air con is over exaggerated as partners…

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nicolawhitelaw
Jan 13, 2017 10:39 pm
nicolawhitelaw
Nico
Nico
13 January 2017

building the jg king memphis-trent facade, geelong

building the jg king memphis-trent facade, geelong
VIC
1 ... 6, 7, 8

How did the rest of your build go?

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Nico
Jan 13, 2017 9:43 pm
Nico

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