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Custom build in Perth. Any help??To share the experience my sister and her husband are having, they are building a custom small-block house with Collier (PM for details). They are very angry at the… Rex replied 29 April 2010 ago Issues with the Mortar color for our new home@RoadkillNZ,
We had a walkthru with our SS and it took us over an hour to convince him that there is an issue not only with the mortatr color but the gaps between the… pik replied 29 April 2010 ago Land Tax rebate in SADunno about SA but i split a block in two in WA and got hit land tax on both after I had titles for 1 year. When I informed them I was planning to reside in a house I was… Echo replied 29 April 2010 ago EchoApr 29, 2010 11:52 am I have just copied the "image code" from your photobucket page and went to the "post reply" on bottom of this entry and pasted the link. These pics may need resized as… Getting started with Porter DavisIf you click on my blog link (in my siggie) you will see our list of upgrades/extras in the right hand column. This will give you some ideas to start with as the sales… Hels replied 29 April 2010 ago Which water pipe: Copper or PEXI hear that with PEX/plastic pipes it is possible to use a manifold system with no connectors between the manifold and the outlet. This wouldmena that there is no… Casa2 replied 29 April 2010 ago Casa2Apr 29, 2010 7:47 pm Which render - sand/cement or acrylicI would also worry about cracking. Pictures come to mind of seeing units (in apartment buildings) - more often than not there are some very obvious cracks. So, if you can… Lex replied 29 April 2010 ago RudyApr 30, 2010 12:07 am Tax on Solar PanelsThats everyones opinion, my parents are self funded retirees, but I dont think the pension is enough but getting away from that.
The reason why there was outrage about… Small home designsWhen I say 1 1/2 story I dont mean split level. Basically pitch the roof and gabled windows like having rooms in the attic.
Regards Glen Lodden HomesWhat plan are you looking at, Anne? They have quite a few that are gorgeous, and as far as I know they are happy to change them around to suit you. Don't forget we all… dilla replied 30 April 2010 ago dillaApr 30, 2010 8:37 pm AkivaApr 30, 2010 9:24 pm Levels : House > Porch > GarageDepending on the slope on your land I have seen plenty with garage and driveway higher than the house.
One course of brickwork is 86mm so your 63mm is a bit under but… Curtain maker SAHi Jessie, I have just PM'd you her details. If anyone else wants her number just let me know. I have known her ever since I can remember and she is extremely good at what… Building a House with DFH in EchucaHi Dr Shenai
It certainly sounds like you've had a bumpy start. Please don't lose heart. Building a home is one the most emotional experiences your likely to go through.… Hunt Club CovenantsThank you for the info. Yes, you are correct about Smart wiring. We've got no choice but to go with Telstra which will cost us a fortune. Keeping track of costsExcel spreadsheet. I didn't use it for the inclusions/changes we made as our builder supplied us with updates all the time.
I did create one before we went for colour… Water sun home builder in VictoriaHi,
I am building through Watersun Homes. My Slab went down yesterday. Until my experience with them is wonderful.
Where are you building? Have you sign the contract?… REDISHADES - ANY GOOD + AND -I've had the majority of Redi Shades on my windows for 7 months. I have ordered the plantations to replace them, but they could take another 8 weeks to be installed!
I… How long between excavation and slab?Hi Kridge,
Welcome to the forums.
My site was excavated on the 21st of April, pipes were done yesterday and I'm told the slab will be done by this coming Friday at the… Building in/near Warrnambool?It will feel like that for a while! Friends of ours are currently building with that Builder in the Grange Estate at the moment-once they started things have been moving… Garage Extension or Side Access?Go for the garage extension & put a rollerdoor to it. With 2m width extension you can easily use it as a 3rd parking spot. I would gladly pay $7k in return to getting a… Broker's agreement... can I cancel?Ed, thank you for your comments. My gut feeling is that I am not obliged in any way or manner to pay them anything. As for the plans they have drawn, I don't really want… ibb09 replied 3 May 2010 ago ibb09May 03, 2010 5:19 pm Building Monterey Q1Hey Kelly,
Your idea sounds brilliant. I've just looked up the options and have noticed that yes, it is definitely possible for the Q1 plan. I would much rather prefer… trudy replied 3 May 2010 ago trudyMay 03, 2010 8:11 pm Time frame from PCI to HandoverNow the 03/05, one more thing fixed on our list....
*sigh* SS said possibly settlement on the 07/05...
Every week it just seems to get pushed back, I've really just had… Tradies smoking inside the house!!We went to the house last night and the painters have cleaned up their mess including the butts. But we still mentioned this to the SS as they are due to come back to… JJ305 replied 4 May 2010 ago JJ305May 04, 2010 11:06 am sezzaMay 04, 2010 8:17 pm Defect list and getting things fixed...It sounds pretty normal.  Our three month maintenance work was mostly done at about the eight-month mark. Our twelve month maintenance has just been done, and it's now… kek replied 4 May 2010 ago
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Our land settled May 2009. We chose a builder July 2009. We still haven't started...maybe this month? 
We have been paying the mortgage on the…
