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butterbing
butterbing
24 December 2013

New Build - Chianti - Bricks Done

New Build - Chianti - Bricks Done
WA
1, 2

Thanks for the welcome and +ve feedback. The ultimate plan is to put a pool on the left too. Will update as we progress. Here's a few of the…

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butterbing
Dec 24, 2013 10:33 pm
butterbing
NatsyPatsy78
NatsyPatsy78
23 December 2013

colour bond vs tiled roof price ?

colour bond vs tiled roof price ?
VIC

Hi Wazza We also got charged extra to have colorbond (approx $5K) and that is not including anticon which was extra . Apparently it depends on what discounts the builder's…

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NatsyPatsy78
Dec 23, 2013 7:26 pm
NatsyPatsy78
Acey
Acey
23 December 2013

New Generation Parkland Heights Baldivis Monterey

New Generation Parkland Heights Baldivis Monterey
WA

Where's all the pics bcalfi? :)

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Acey
Dec 23, 2013 7:23 pm
Acey
Cooper05
Cooper05
23 December 2013

Interstate Floorplan Question

Interstate Floorplan Question
SA

Oh wow...60 new plans sounds fantastic! Cannot wait to check them out! Thanks Team Metricon :)

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Cooper05
Dec 23, 2013 7:23 pm
Bazinga
Bazinga
23 December 2013

Building at Glenfield rise?

Building at Glenfield rise?
NSW

the ones on realestate say its for ingleburn gardens? did you have a link or snap shot? that development is sold out it was through bill hall real estate you can double…

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Bazinga
Dec 23, 2013 8:46 am
Bazinga
melfordgurl
melfordgurl
22 December 2013

Building Bellmore 43 in Bacchus Marsh VIC

Building Bellmore 43 in Bacchus Marsh VIC
VIC

I have started my new thread and blog, we signed contracts so its all going ahead now 100%.. so pleased.

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melfordgurl
Dec 22, 2013 7:55 pm
naomiw
naomiw
22 December 2013

building by niche living or in dayton WA???

building by niche living or in dayton WA???
WA

Hi is any one building/build in Dayton WA or from niche living if so how did u go and whats the area like and is there any thing i need to loom out for?????

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naomiw
Dec 22, 2013 10:13 am
lin99010
lin99010
21 December 2013

recommendation of custom builder in Eastern area of Mel

recommendation of custom builder in Eastern area of Mel
VIC

thanks a lot for you guys's recommendations :)

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lin99010
Dec 21, 2013 8:24 pm
gonecountry
gonecountry
20 December 2013

Custom build - The Pavilions - SEQ - Bank delays handover

Custom build - The Pavilions - SEQ - Bank delays handover
QLD
1 ... 5, 6, 7

We have our front windows tinted as well (we ordered the glass that way) it was more of a privacy thing but the reduced heat/glare is also a bonus. That's so great they…

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gonecountry
Dec 20, 2013 3:20 pm
gonecountry
TempestSkye
TempestSkye
20 December 2013

HIA Contract Changes

HIA Contract Changes
VIC

Thanks bashworth, I thought clause 43 would be related to this issue. I am really furious with the builder at the moment. And Yes building…

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TempestSkye
Dec 20, 2013 3:06 pm
asj25
asj25
20 December 2013

variation fee for a late change

variation fee for a late change
WA

Sounds like a plan! :)

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asj25
Dec 20, 2013 2:57 pm
SunshineT
SunshineT
20 December 2013

Gogo's build- outdoor update 99% done

Gogo's build- outdoor update 99% done
NSW
1 ... 215, 216, 217

oh my - not sure how I missed those pics. Looks divine Gogo! On a day like today, I could do with your pool... and the T-pot ;) Strange seeing your photos now with all the…

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SunshineT
Dec 20, 2013 1:27 pm
SunshineT
askanaan
askanaan
20 December 2013

Hotondo Homes Macarthur - Any Feedback?

Hotondo Homes Macarthur - Any Feedback?
NSW

Hello, I am considering Hotondo Homes Macarthur to build my home in Campbelltown region, NSW. Any experience with Hotondo Homes Macarthur franchise? Thanks

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askanaan
Dec 20, 2013 10:50 am
haveduck
haveduck
20 December 2013

My firstyle werrington 33

My firstyle werrington 33
NSW

We have a roof

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haveduck
Dec 20, 2013 6:44 am
haveduck
LeanneR
LeanneR
19 December 2013

First Build - Madora Bay - Cabinets installed!

First Build - Madora Bay - Cabinets installed!
WA
1 ... 9, 10, 11

Love the dark render. Looks great with wood stained door. Also got any recent photos of the kitchen? Looks like a nice decent size :) So will you be getting keys before…

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LeanneR
Dec 19, 2013 10:59 am
LeanneR
StGeorgeBuild
StGeorgeBuild
19 December 2013

overshadowing problem!!

overshadowing problem!!
NSW

What happened in the end?

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StGeorgeBuild
Dec 19, 2013 9:33 am
MyH1Login
MyH1Login
19 December 2013

Re: MY New build with Granvue Homes time lines so far.

Re: MY New build with Granvue Homes time lines so far.
VIC

Congratulations on the move! Would love to see pics of the finished product :)

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MyH1Login
Dec 18, 2013 11:33 pm
MyH1Login
Callum04
Callum04
18 December 2013

antenna and tv points

antenna and tv points
SA

You should make sure that conduits are properly inserted to your wall as this would save you in future from cable clutter which will look ugly. The best thing to do would…

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Callum04
Dec 18, 2013 6:53 pm
Callum04
Treeseachanger
Treeseachanger
18 December 2013

HELP! Footings is freaking me out!

HELP! Footings is freaking me out!
SA

Hi Turtle do you have your soil classifications back yet?

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Treeseachanger
Dec 18, 2013 1:02 pm
_lucinda
_lucinda
18 December 2013

First Home: Taragona (mod) with Hickinbotham

First Home: Taragona (mod) with Hickinbotham
SA
1, 2

What colour selections choices did you make, angeepants? Would love to see a photo if you don't mind sharing. Oh, and where are you building?

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_lucinda
Dec 18, 2013 9:36 am
_lucinda
robbie55
robbie55
18 December 2013

Polished or bevelled?

Polished or bevelled?
WA

Framed is a nice way to go but you can still do beveled edge in any frame and you could also do a polished edge in gap frame. If you go for the polished edge they are a…

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robbie55
Dec 18, 2013 8:25 am
robbie55
Bosco99
Bosco99
18 December 2013

Recommendation for a builder in Western Sydney

Recommendation for a builder in Western Sydney
NSW

Hi, first time post. Can anyone recommend a local builder to help me construct a standard single story 3bed 2 bath 1 garage house in the Parramatta area. DA plans already…

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Bosco99
Dec 18, 2013 7:36 am
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mercer80
Dec 17, 2013 10:44 pm
Buildingmakesmecrazy
Buildingmakesmecrazy
17 December 2013

Anyone Building the Cordova One?

Anyone Building the Cordova One?
NSW

Hi, Just wondering if anyone has built or is building the Cordova One from McDonald Jones Homes. My husband and I are getting the plans drawn up now and since there is no…

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Buildingmakesmecrazy
Dec 17, 2013 9:55 pm
Kia-018
Kia-018
17 December 2013

Hermitage Homes

Hermitage Homes
VIC

HI, we are looking to knock down rebuild in thornbury. We have been quoted up to 52k for site cost. How's your build going so far

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Kia-018
Dec 17, 2013 8:15 pm
maximus
maximus
17 December 2013

Forgot kitchen cabinet. Pay for variations or go outside?

Forgot kitchen cabinet. Pay for variations or go outside?
VIC

Matching up the laminex shouldn't bee too hard. Also need to find an exact match for the handle.

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maximus
Dec 17, 2013 6:09 pm
maximus
Senorita
Senorita
17 December 2013

williams landing new home building

williams landing new home building
VIC

hi trambay, appreciate your inputs. thanks.

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Senorita
Dec 17, 2013 3:19 pm
returntoshire
returntoshire
17 December 2013

Building with Firstyle

Building with Firstyle
NSW

Wondering, has anyone recently built with Firstyle homes? We have signed the tender off and now in the process of preparing pre plans.…

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returntoshire
Dec 17, 2013 12:05 pm
elle
elle
17 December 2013

Pipe in edge of slab??

Pipe in edge of slab??
WA

Ok Thankyou! :)

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elle
Dec 17, 2013 10:40 am
staceyd
staceyd
16 December 2013

are these our only options?? - garage wall height help!

are these our only options?? - garage wall height help!
VIC

I spoke to council and it turns out that the height regulation changed and its now 3.2m. So I chased the builder and let them know that the surveyor was wrong, and it was…

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staceyd
Dec 16, 2013 3:25 pm
joshnjacqui
joshnjacqui
16 December 2013

They've agreed to fix the toilets - thanks everyone

They've agreed to fix the toilets - thanks everyone
NSW

Good to hear mate! glad you didn't give in.

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joshnjacqui
Dec 16, 2013 7:40 am
lila rose
lila rose
15 December 2013

Is anyone building a Metricon home in NSW?

Is anyone building a Metricon home in NSW?
NSW

We are not building in NSW, we are building in VIC, but we have also found them pretty good to deal with. You are going to have the same problems with the majority of…

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lila rose
Dec 15, 2013 3:48 pm
lila rose
Speakeasy
Speakeasy
15 December 2013

Is a "escalation clause" cause for concern when building?

Is a "escalation clause" cause for concern when building?
QLD

Many thanks Bashworth, all valid points to seriously consider. Appreciate your quick response.

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Speakeasy
Dec 15, 2013 3:01 pm
mary 123
mary 123
15 December 2013

We love our MainVue Ivory 432 Home!!!

We love our MainVue Ivory 432 Home!!!
VIC

Hi there! we too are building the ivory 432 on the south east side of town. look forward to seeing photos of your progress and your final…

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mary 123
Dec 15, 2013 10:01 am
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
14 December 2013

Leafsmart Gutter Guard

Leafsmart Gutter Guard
NSW

I haven't physically seen this product but the mesh profile is very good. It is also metal, essential in a bushfire area. Obviously a good product. I would normally…

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SaveH2O
Dec 14, 2013 5:57 pm
SaveH2O
AussieMark
AussieMark
14 December 2013

How long to build 2 storey home

How long to build 2 storey home
NSW

I would budget more and if it ends up less then there is a nice little kitty to splurge on deco. :) I am in perth and the majority of builds are double brick. Good luck. Mark

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AussieMark
Dec 14, 2013 4:55 pm
JazzyJess
JazzyJess
14 December 2013

Square set cornices - can they crack

Square set cornices - can they crack
NSW

"Square set" cornice is really "no cornice at all"; and a cornice is something that doesn't even exist in many European countries. My father in…

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JazzyJess
Dec 14, 2013 1:21 pm
lalabk
lalabk
13 December 2013

tenders signed

tenders signed
NSW

So only $4000 which is tenders and acceptance fair if you save more than $10K Sent from my iPhone using

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lalabk
Dec 13, 2013 9:11 pm
lalabk
Perth_Euro
Perth_Euro
13 December 2013

Looking for a more flexible builder

Looking for a more flexible builder
VIC

Have you tried using a building broker? I am using one, but over here in perth, for exactly the reasons you stated. My block falls 4m over build envelope and is in fire zone too.

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Perth_Euro
Dec 13, 2013 7:01 pm
blackenator
blackenator
13 December 2013

Buidling start date new estate

Buidling start date new estate
NSW

Oh didnt know it effects the stamp duty discounts as well I presumed you would get the discount as long as you…

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blackenator
Dec 13, 2013 9:19 am
blackenator
Lethe
Lethe
12 December 2013

My first build. Please give opinions and ideas

My first build. Please give opinions and ideas
VIC

Personally I like C the best.

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Lethe
Dec 12, 2013 9:01 pm
Lethe
JazzyJess
JazzyJess
12 December 2013

waterproofing upstairs bathrooms - is this OK? - Urgent plz!

waterproofing upstairs bathrooms - is this OK? - Urgent plz!
VIC

Not saying it doesn't exist but in my understanding…

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JazzyJess
Dec 12, 2013 8:31 pm
otago_2
otago_2
12 December 2013

Building with Residential 101 in Baldivis

Building with Residential 101 in Baldivis
WA
1, 2

Thank you Cupcakes! I will have a look into it :)

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otago_2
Dec 12, 2013 3:25 pm
Mikeann
Mikeann
12 December 2013

Recommend Building Inpsector

Recommend Building Inpsector
NSW

Just wondering if anyone can recommend an independent building inspector to do inspections during the build. The house is located in Western Sydney at Elizabeth…

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Mikeann
Dec 12, 2013 10:07 am
lowerchittering
lowerchittering
12 December 2013

What would you modify ?

What would you modify ?
NSW

If you're still conceptualising a floor plan here are some things to consider: Access for moving furniture - especially big units of furniture and up windy stair cases.…

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lowerchittering
Dec 12, 2013 12:58 am
Scottperrin
Scottperrin
12 December 2013

The optima with Aussie living. Lawley estate. Ellenbrook.

The optima with Aussie living. Lawley estate. Ellenbrook.
WA
1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Hope so. But slab only requires 7 days to cure. We build on them the same day at work. Went past today checked all the pad levels are all wrong and mesh was delivered.

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Scottperrin
Dec 12, 2013 12:04 am
DSCDMC
DSCDMC
11 December 2013

Anyone else building in Haywards Bay?

Anyone else building in Haywards Bay?
NSW

Hi daniel2ya Nice to meet someone else who is building in Haywards Bay, which street are you building in? We are currently in council finally and hope we will start our…

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DSCDMC
Dec 11, 2013 8:45 pm
Jays
Jays
11 December 2013

Anyone have experiences with the following builders?...

Anyone have experiences with the following builders?...
WA

We are going for the cabernet as per the display home that cedar home have up neat Whiteman park. We have completely redesigned the ground floor and a few elements…

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Jays
Dec 11, 2013 6:24 pm
asj25
asj25
11 December 2013

How does nominated trades work?

How does nominated trades work?
WA

And by better I just mean we had more freedom to do what we wanted with the tiling ie I got subway tiles

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asj25
Dec 11, 2013 11:10 am
motherdub
motherdub
11 December 2013

Door casing or moulding... why use reveal

Door casing or moulding... why use reveal
NSW

(Level: Weekend warrior) I was about to cut moulding for my door frame when I discovered videos telling me that I should use a reveal. When I searched…

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motherdub
Dec 11, 2013 9:11 am
motherdub

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