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Jeffc42
Jeffc42
20 November 2017

Sahara Q2 - Riverwalk Werribee

Sahara Q2 - Riverwalk Werribee
VIC
1, 2

Going very well. Slab was poured: 16/10 Frame completed: 6/11 Windows are on site, 1st stage plumbing is completed. Roof is on the upstairs, but not yet the garage or…

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Jeffc42
Nov 20, 2017 10:06 am
Hurrow
Hurrow
20 November 2017

Fencing questions

Fencing questions

Your contract to buy the land probably covers what happens with the vacant land at the back of your block. I'm in the same situation except that the land behind me is…

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Hurrow
Nov 20, 2017 9:06 am
vikushivu
vikushivu
20 November 2017

Help on Electrical Plan? Do I need more lights?

Help on Electrical Plan? Do I need more lights?
VIC

Hi V+J Look at your message. I have PM you my electric plan. Cheer, Vik

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vikushivu
Nov 19, 2017 11:43 pm
chrinee
chrinee
20 November 2017

Heartwood

Heartwood
WA

After panicking about my colours I stumbled across the Heartwood range. For those with any of the Heartwoid tile range, is there a hint of grey in them..? Any pics of…

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chrinee
Nov 19, 2017 11:37 pm
Kenshi123
Kenshi123
19 November 2017

Vancouver 33 with PD - Colour Selection Help Please :)

Vancouver 33 with PD - Colour Selection Help Please :)
VIC

Had a phone call from PD this week. Tender appointment is booked for the 21st of December. A little over a month to go. Hopefully it all goes swimmingly. Land contracts…

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Kenshi123
Nov 19, 2017 6:56 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
19 November 2017

Stained framing panels ??? A problem ... GJ Gardner build

Stained framing panels ??? A problem ... GJ Gardner build

Galleriamad Thanks for posting the photos Please check your engineering Plans/Notes under Wind loading category , Timber framing for Shear walls & Bracing May I also…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Nov 19, 2017 8:58 am
StructuralBIMGuy

In construction now and waiting for the roof to go up.

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WhatsUp
Nov 19, 2017 1:54 am
homeowner64
homeowner64
18 November 2017

How did they build 4 properties on this land?

How did they build 4 properties on this land?
VIC

wow my bad... I assumed being 16 A-D it was just the number 16 property split into 4.

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homeowner64
Nov 18, 2017 3:20 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
18 November 2017

Itemised prices

Itemised prices
WA

You have a choice with adding/changing $60 door handles (upgrades) and it is not going to push you over the edge, nor is charging a $600 admin fee, though you are stuck…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Nov 18, 2017 7:59 am
StructuralBIMGuy
geminithinker
geminithinker
17 November 2017

Building inspectors Melbourne

Building inspectors Melbourne
VIC

Has anyone used Inspect east?

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geminithinker
Nov 17, 2017 8:39 pm
MiG
MiG
17 November 2017

Arcadia- Officer

Arcadia- Officer
VIC

Not much on Arcadia on this forum. I suggest you join the Arcadia future residents group on fb.It has over 200 members.

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MiG
Nov 17, 2017 6:11 pm
k3nnis
k3nnis
17 November 2017

Budget

Budget
VIC

Yep the upgrades needs to double haha. For me anyways.

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k3nnis
Nov 17, 2017 3:36 pm
Snowdon Developments
Snowdon Developments
17 November 2017

Taylors Real Estate - Snowdon Homes

Taylors Real Estate - Snowdon Homes
VIC

Hello, Thank you for taking the time in providing your feedback.…

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Snowdon Developments
Nov 17, 2017 1:13 pm
zee1308
zee1308
17 November 2017

New Build with Henley ( Palace Q1)

New Build with Henley ( Palace Q1)
VIC
1 ... 23, 24, 25

Just a quick question, do henley provider any handover present at the time of settlement.???

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zee1308
Nov 17, 2017 8:31 am
excited_builders
excited_builders
16 November 2017

Our Glendale

Our Glendale
VIC

Welcome to the forum. We too are building the Glendale 50 in Melbourne. Ours is a KDRB and we have our final Studio M apmts soon. Where r u at? Have u started construction?

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excited_builders
Nov 16, 2017 10:32 pm
bini
bini
16 November 2017

Anyone building in Mernda Villages Stage 71 - 73?

Anyone building in Mernda Villages Stage 71 - 73?
VIC

Yayy!!! its the first best feeling you will come across when you hear from your agent that your Land is titled and settlement will be the next 14…

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bini
Nov 16, 2017 12:52 pm
Joker
Joker
16 November 2017

Fowler homes site costs, slab and variations costs

Fowler homes site costs, slab and variations costs
NSW

I think there is middle ground, why are project builders allowed to seemingly get away with regular poor work, some customers get good results, some get horrific results,…

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Joker
Nov 16, 2017 12:40 pm
Beb
Beb
16 November 2017

Trend connection

Trend connection

I have built with trend connection in 2015 and currently now and will definitely build again with them in the future can't recommend them enough. We have had great…

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Beb
Nov 16, 2017 9:46 am
Astoria52
Astoria52
16 November 2017

Anyone bought land in 57 Sandown Road Springvale Melbourne

Anyone bought land in 57 Sandown Road Springvale Melbourne
VIC

Are some blocks still available? I thought most have been sold, but again I might be wrong. We're building with Carlisle and there are A LOT of houses there built by…

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Astoria52
Nov 15, 2017 11:48 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
15 November 2017

Urgent Question: Site cost in Somerfield estate

Urgent Question: Site cost in Somerfield estate
VIC

In a boom market always "fix costs" then it becomes the builders problem if he can't get subcontractors to do the work for what he initially quoted. $10K for siteworks…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Nov 15, 2017 6:43 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
huubang
huubang
15 November 2017

CSG Situation in Spring Farm

CSG Situation in Spring Farm

Thanks alyise_ for your info. Hope they will sort it out. Anybody has another story to share?

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huubang
Nov 15, 2017 3:17 pm
coref1
coref1
15 November 2017

Macarthur Heights - Fencing

Macarthur Heights - Fencing
NSW

A long time since you asked this question but I recently put a deposit on a block at Mac Heights and as far as I know you cannot build a color bond fence there.

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coref1
Nov 15, 2017 2:52 pm
yonas
yonas
15 November 2017

Waterhaven Estate @ Point Cook, VIC

Waterhaven Estate @ Point Cook, VIC
VIC

Hi Aloha, Did you end up buying here at Waterhaven. I am considering to buy a house and land package here. Small 2 storey house. Probably in 2014 lot prices were so…

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yonas
Nov 15, 2017 2:52 pm

Plan with master at rear The original plan Will upload personalised plan when I receive them at the gallery 😊

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EmEm
Nov 15, 2017 10:46 am
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
15 November 2017

Henley build

Henley build
VIC

Think again if you are going to build with Henley. This is my recent experience. There was a water leakage from the roof along the walls. I contacted Hanley emergency…

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SaveH2O
Nov 15, 2017 5:49 am
SaveH2O
WowBingo
WowBingo
14 November 2017

Our Forever Home Build

Our Forever Home Build
QLD
1 ... 7, 8, 9

super congrats!! What an amzing home! All the best with everything we r building next year , so ur photos give us inspiration for ideas to go pendents ? or not to go…

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WowBingo
Nov 14, 2017 7:43 pm
building-expert
building-expert
14 November 2017

Why does only Henley use low grade (F5) timber for studs?

Why does only Henley use low grade (F5) timber for studs?
VIC

Happy to assist you, it's good to know you have your independent inspectors.

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building-expert
Nov 14, 2017 4:39 pm
building-expert
sparrowsnest
sparrowsnest
14 November 2017

Has anyone insured the items they have supplied themselves?

Has anyone insured the items they have supplied themselves?

Who did you end up going with? I googled and tried a couple of companies but they don’t do that particular insurance and told me I can only access the insurance I need…

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sparrowsnest
Nov 14, 2017 1:14 pm
bestspecials
bestspecials
14 November 2017

Building a Clarendon parkhill 29 in Brisbane

Building a Clarendon parkhill 29 in Brisbane
QLD
1, 2, 3

Hi Rebekah, Didn't realise we were in the same facebook group. We only paid a deposit of $1750 to Coral when we signed up and that included the soil test. So, I don't…

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bestspecials
Nov 14, 2017 9:12 am
bestspecials
dougang287
dougang287
14 November 2017

Our Daydream in Mundoolun

Our Daydream in Mundoolun
QLD
1 ... 30, 31, 32

Thanks MRs

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dougang287
Nov 14, 2017 6:18 am
sparrowsnest
sparrowsnest
13 November 2017

House update

House update

Love your house! What colour is your island bench? I love your bathroom tiles, I wanted something similar and my husband said no Building our first custom…

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sparrowsnest
Nov 13, 2017 10:41 pm
elleimac
elleimac
13 November 2017

Clarendon Parkhill 34

Clarendon Parkhill 34

We're also building a Parkhill 34! parkhill We're in construction phase now. Slab has been laid…

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elleimac
Nov 13, 2017 9:37 pm
elleimac
Amymay
Amymay
13 November 2017

SA Distinctive homes?

SA Distinctive homes?
SA

Over charged us 20,000$ in our footings.... Then tried to tell us if another builder didnt charge us $48,000 in footings they will sting us throughout the build. We are…

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Amymay
Nov 13, 2017 5:50 pm
fired_v8
fired_v8
13 November 2017

Land title to trasfer on your name(time frame)

Land title to trasfer on your name(time frame)
VIC

Hi I bought a land in upper point cook .I would like to know hong long does it take for the land title to transfer to your name from land titles office?

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fired_v8
Nov 13, 2017 5:34 pm
bashworth
bashworth
13 November 2017

Batter on land

Batter on land

It's usually be best to be above the road then below it for drainage purposes. 1:4 should be a stable slope if you plant grass, but a bit awkward to mow. Without grass…

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bashworth
Nov 13, 2017 4:15 pm
bashworth
insider
insider
13 November 2017

P class soil-high moisture content

P class soil-high moisture content
VIC

The two main types of slab used are waffle and raft.I have seen both fail in highly reactive soils but the waffle may not be able to cope as well with extreme soil…

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insider
Nov 13, 2017 3:52 pm
insider
Bridgetwitch
Bridgetwitch
13 November 2017

Vinyl plank flooting - loose lay

Vinyl plank flooting - loose lay

Lay then skirt... better finish no matter what type of flooring you have! - B A vue of the pines on the Gold…

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Bridgetwitch
Nov 13, 2017 3:22 pm
Bridgetwitch
swati kamboj
swati kamboj
13 November 2017

Building with fair haven homes

Building with fair haven homes
VIC

Hi guys, I recently visited one of fair haven Display homes and liked it. But some one warned us to go with fair haven stating that they do not use good foundation. It…

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swati kamboj
Nov 13, 2017 9:31 am
ddarroch
ddarroch
13 November 2017

Need suggestions and advice on an odd shaped north facing bl

Need suggestions and advice on an odd shaped north facing bl
NSW

Just been reading this blog, which I think is very applicable to these blocks, particularly block 17. https://undercoverarchitect.com/how-do- ... -new-home/

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ddarroch
Nov 13, 2017 8:12 am
Joker
Joker
13 November 2017

Who is the Best SA builder for inclusions / appliances

Who is the Best SA builder for inclusions / appliances
SA

Be careful that inclusions make you forget about the number one most important thing by a mile, the quality of the build, it's this area that when wrong, can ruin your…

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Joker
Nov 13, 2017 7:47 am
Rocchet
Rocchet
13 November 2017

New Home

New Home
NSW

You should have a look at the wisdom thread. A lot of great info there. We built with wisdom and it very much depends on how many upgrades you put in. They have a very…

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Rocchet
Nov 13, 2017 5:50 am
Waldorf_Grange_Build
Waldorf_Grange_Build
12 November 2017

Waldorf Grange 50 garage opening height 2400mm

Waldorf Grange 50 garage opening height 2400mm
VIC

Have you signed the contracts now Danny?

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Waldorf_Grange_Build
Nov 12, 2017 3:11 pm
Waldorf_Grange_Build
saeen
saeen
12 November 2017

Anyone building in Jordan Springs East?

Anyone building in Jordan Springs East?
NSW
1 ... 24, 25, 26

hi all considering buying a lot from builder as H&L package and there is a positive covenant of about 8 metre in front of the lot and also for all the lots on the road,,,…

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saeen
Nov 12, 2017 2:03 pm
staceyrussell
staceyrussell
12 November 2017

Valeco custom build - North Brisbane - week 8 -Tiling issue

Valeco custom build - North Brisbane - week 8 -Tiling issue
QLD
1, 2

How's it all progressing? :) Hope it's all going smoothly for you!

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staceyrussell
Nov 12, 2017 12:22 pm
staceyrussell
seadog70
seadog70
11 November 2017

HIA Buidling Contract Commencement Condition

HIA Buidling Contract Commencement Condition

Dont sign! Get out while you can and buy a second hand house. The industry is rife with dodgy builders. Frankly there needs to be an inquiry into it. My welcome email…

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seadog70
Nov 11, 2017 10:10 pm
Borboleta
Borboleta
11 November 2017

Builder Recommendations Please

Builder Recommendations Please
VIC

Hello everyone, I am looking for small-medium builder recommendations please.. I have tried my luck with the 'BIG4'.. all they are good at is…

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Borboleta
Nov 11, 2017 6:01 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
11 November 2017

Oracle - practical completion date passed

Oracle - practical completion date passed
NSW

Yep....Take photos & shame them... it's disgraceful.

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StructuralBIMGuy
Nov 11, 2017 5:30 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
saeen
saeen
11 November 2017

anyone building with Simonds Home in Sydney - reviews please

anyone building with Simonds Home in Sydney - reviews please
NSW

hi all we are getting a H&L package with Simonds Home - from what I ve heard they are new in Sydney (3-4 years); so wanted to know any reviews for those who ve built with…

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saeen
Nov 11, 2017 9:18 am
Aegean46
Aegean46
11 November 2017

Aegean 430 from mainvue - lockup stage pics added

Aegean 430 from mainvue - lockup stage pics added
VIC
1 ... 6, 7, 8

Hey mate! I'm also building Aegean 46(ultima facade) in cranbourne north. Can i ask which render option you chose for your house? Your facade looks great.

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Aegean46
Nov 11, 2017 12:44 am
Aegean46

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