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Cost of Building - MelbourneIf you go owner builder, it might cost you less $$, but you would need to sub-contract all the work out to tradies etc. and if possible, do dome on ur own.
Approx cost… Emzy replied 9 June 2009 ago HowieJun 09, 2009 4:37 pm Feedback on these contract items?We suggested that we were OK with changes due to legislative items, as often these things can't be helped and inevitably there is a cost, but we clearly stated that… Austral Blackwood bricks anyone?????Hi Renee,
We selected the Blackwood bricks last week when we had our colour appointment. We were shown samples against Tan and Latrobe. Latrobe seemed to have more red… Haven replied 10 June 2009 ago HavenJun 10, 2009 8:45 am Cornices and SkirtingsThanks for your help everyone. We went for our tender on Friday and our builder advised that packing out the cornices is not an option. They said that they could leave… m&n replied 10 June 2009 ago Where O Where to buy - Point cookWow thanks so much for you help guys! I am thinking either Karinya or Water haven at the moment.
What is a good price for say 512m2 block?
Also did any of you bargain?… pravvy replied 10 June 2009 ago Has anyone built with P & J Constructions?We looked into P&J when we were investigating. They were flexible, they have a high start price, but you'd get very few suprises later on as they have a lot of quality… ICK replied 10 June 2009 ago Possible silly question about bricksThanks for your responses guys, it's very interesting to learn the finer details of the making bricks process 
Ok so l just got to see what my batch comes up like… Building Inspection stages (Sydney build)Wow - that's a lot of individual inspections. I think most of us are going for pre-plaster and then final inspection.
I suppose it would depend on the reputation of the… All Castle HomesI think if you look hard enough, you can find negative reviews on most builders which makes it hard to feel 100% comfortable with whoever you go with.
We've actually been… Drafting service cost
I started this thread. Finally went to a small private builder and then asked him to factor in drafting architecture and engineering costs in his… JJ305 replied 11 June 2009 ago JJ305Jun 11, 2009 3:47 pm Acrylic render on wrong wall.I am not too sure but paint is very tricky. If they were to paint a lighter colour over that wall it would pick up the colour in the darker paint and still change the… Building a fence surrounding the propertyUnless you are buying a house/land package in which fencing is sometimes included, then the builder is not usually responsible for fencing - within council/ estate… Helyn replied 11 June 2009 ago HelynJun 11, 2009 6:36 pm Do Not Build with AVJennings!!!I am sorry to hear your situation.
Its good that you let people know how bad situation can be if we decide to build with this company.
Thats good if they see this thread… FND replied 11 June 2009 ago Variation Cost for GeneratorWe have an HIA plain language building contract for new homes
We have been stung with these clauses by the builder submitting changes to council (that we hated) without… Anna1 replied 12 June 2009 ago Anna1Jun 12, 2009 9:31 pm EmzyJun 12, 2009 11:48 pm Casa2Jun 13, 2009 1:12 pm House cost as advertised, what's missing?Some things that might be missing:
- eaves: although they used to be standard on houses, many volume builders now leave them off in order to cut costs. You will have to… hiker replied 13 June 2009 ago hikerJun 13, 2009 4:27 pm Could anyone pretty please photoshop this facade with the following colours?!?!? It would remain very much appreciated.
External:
Bricks: Boral Sandy Beach
Roof tiles:… Our Coral Heron:We're in and LOVING IT!
Hi Jelly legs,
Loved your blog. Thought the way you were so excited about the portaloo getting put on the site was rather funny/sweet!
We are about to start building the… Design guru's.... Master Layout*phew* Good to hear D&SG 
kek and jo, thats exactly what I was playing around with last night!  George doesnt like the idea of a "hallway" eating in to the space, so… Bam replied 14 June 2009 ago Any info on Water tank & plumbing$1400 for the 3000l tank
$1200 to connect it, including: leaf eater, first flush, filter and the pump.
The pipe layout, including the mains feed and a separate loop for… Damaged concrete curbs on drivewayFor our demolition, we had to take out Asset Protection from the Council. We paid about $155 for a piece of paper (the permit) and an $1800 bond. The permit is to protect… Stormy replied 14 June 2009 ago build on stumpWhen I was a kid we were unusual having a slab. 
Just a few things that occur to me . . . slab is better for energy efficiency, absorbs heat during the day and releases… Macy replied 14 June 2009 ago MacyJun 14, 2009 11:33 pm Our House
A further update on the progress of the house. After speaking with our building supervisor on Friday we found out that the plasterer had finished and the kitchen went in…
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