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bojaxvogue
bojaxvogue
23 February 2017

Our Coral Noosa 29 Build

Our Coral Noosa 29 Build
QLD
1 ... 5, 6, 7

Yep we swapped them around!

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bojaxvogue
Feb 23, 2017 3:35 pm
rdd
rdd
23 February 2017

Building Simonds rio

Building Simonds rio
VIC
1 ... 7, 8, 9

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rdd
Feb 23, 2017 2:40 pm
arodc
arodc
23 February 2017

Security Doors - with or without mid-rails???

Security Doors - with or without mid-rails???
QLD

I'm looking at security doors for my new build (e.g. Crimsafe etc.), some suppliers are quoting with mid-rails, others are quoting without mid-rails. What are the…

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arodc
Feb 23, 2017 9:19 am
zee1308
zee1308
23 February 2017

Anyone bought lot in Tulliallan Estate?

Anyone bought lot in Tulliallan Estate?
VIC
1, 2, 3, 4

Found my settlement date for stage 17 lot which is 6th March..

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zee1308
Feb 23, 2017 7:58 am
Noodl321
Noodl321
22 February 2017

Render Fascade - Help

Render Fascade - Help
QLD

here some options im looking at... thoughts? ideas? and submit your own photos with colour names pls :)

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Noodl321
Feb 22, 2017 9:02 pm
Berek
Berek
22 February 2017

House and land for $220,000

House and land for $220,000
QLD

Not for your current build? Plenty of rural areas you can pick up land that cheap.

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Berek
Feb 22, 2017 8:10 pm
charlibear
charlibear
22 February 2017

Building with Sekisui at Ecco Ripley

Building with Sekisui at Ecco Ripley
QLD

Sorry to hear I hope you find something in your range!! GJ Gardner Modified Coolum 277 viewtopic.php?t=83643

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charlibear
Feb 22, 2017 4:51 pm
charlibear
kdoe9190
kdoe9190
22 February 2017

Ocean View Pad

Ocean View Pad
WA

Hi! I saw in an earlier thread you were doing Thundercloud on your exterior? Do you have any photos please? :)

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kdoe9190
Feb 22, 2017 12:19 pm
Bhoot
Bhoot
22 February 2017

Avena Willowdale townhome

Avena Willowdale townhome
NSW

Well near new 2bed apartments in Liverpool are going for 520k+..so considering that you did well....

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Bhoot
Feb 22, 2017 12:16 pm
Bhoot
Bhoot
Bhoot
22 February 2017

EXTERNAL BRICKS

EXTERNAL BRICKS
NSW

Mate send an email to Austral brickyard with the list of brick you like and request them to send you home addresses...

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Bhoot
Feb 22, 2017 12:01 pm
Bhoot
Deepa07
Deepa07
22 February 2017

Elara Marsden Park Home Buyers 2018

Elara Marsden Park Home Buyers 2018
NSW

Hi Everyone I am in Stage 20 registration, how long it will take approximately to get the Subdivision Certificate and what is LPI processing time frame. Could someone…

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Deepa07
Feb 22, 2017 10:11 am
jonesie2017
jonesie2017
21 February 2017

Nature strip and setback

Nature strip and setback
QLD

Thanks so much koston44, I really appreciate it :)

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jonesie2017
Feb 21, 2017 7:07 pm
newwyhouse2233
newwyhouse2233
21 February 2017

FOWLER HOMES: Please share experiencd

FOWLER HOMES: Please share experiencd
NSW

Hi, i am looking at building at fowler home among other companies. In the hunter valley. Can anyone share their experience with them in nsw. Also several of their floor…

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newwyhouse2233
Feb 21, 2017 9:06 am
needsausername
needsausername
21 February 2017

Split Level Home

Split Level Home
NSW

We modified our gjs design to put a split into it. Perhaps if you found a design you liked you could look at doing that, pending the severity of the slope and the split…

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needsausername
Feb 21, 2017 6:10 am
needsausername
BrownDog77
BrownDog77
20 February 2017

Beechwood Piccolo 28

Beechwood Piccolo 28
NSW
1, 2, 3

Love the piccolo just not in our budget looking forward to watching it come together

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BrownDog77
Feb 20, 2017 8:30 pm
Megsun
Megsun
20 February 2017

Planning to buy

Planning to buy
NSW

Hi ..im planning to buy a house in edmonson park village square.i hv a big confusion in selecting builders.which builder s best.and want to know about schools , and…

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Megsun
Feb 20, 2017 9:32 am
vinitmalhotra4
vinitmalhotra4
20 February 2017

Need Feedback on Simonds Express Reliability

Need Feedback on Simonds Express Reliability
VIC
1, 2

hello mate. u have build with simmonds? how was ur experience

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vinitmalhotra4
Feb 20, 2017 8:12 am
lia_dvm
lia_dvm
19 February 2017

Montgomery Homes Carolina modified

Montgomery Homes Carolina modified
NSW

Hello pancakes85! Looking forward to the progress of your build - we're also waiting for our land in Lisarow to settle before the build with MH gets started - we're very…

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lia_dvm
Feb 19, 2017 6:36 pm
lia_dvm
mrsdoe
mrsdoe
19 February 2017

First time building, suspicious prestart quotes

First time building, suspicious prestart quotes
WA

Depends on your preference, some things are simpler to have the builder do such as benchtops and others like electrical, landscaping and painting are easy to do…

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mrsdoe
Feb 19, 2017 2:54 pm
mrsdoe
Natsi
Natsi
19 February 2017

Tree Removal in Site Costs? Or required to arrange independe

Tree Removal in Site Costs? Or required to arrange independe
NSW

Hi Natsi, you can also check , we have different services to cater you for a free no obligation quote.

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Natsi
Feb 19, 2017 2:22 pm
TBLMan
TBLMan
19 February 2017

First Home - Plunkett Albany

First Home - Plunkett Albany
WA

Definintely. Got a bit of landscaping work to do once it's finished just due to how high up the pad is built, but that'll happen over time. Likely retain the front and…

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TBLMan
Feb 19, 2017 8:29 am
cuebiyar
cuebiyar
18 February 2017

Centring with a built in pelmet - please help

Centring with a built in pelmet - please help
NSW

Thank you for your opinion :) I appreciate you taking the time to respond.

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cuebiyar
Feb 18, 2017 10:33 pm
stayxtrue
stayxtrue
18 February 2017

Sahara Q2

Sahara Q2
VIC

Yea we aren't having a pool as I don't see the point of having a pool in Melbourne, plus the running costs add up. I would much rather a nice outdoor kitchen and living area

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stayxtrue
Feb 18, 2017 8:04 pm
stayxtrue
Doulton777
Doulton777
18 February 2017

Metricon drop down ceiling in Kitchen

Metricon drop down ceiling in Kitchen
VIC

The one In my design is the one Im after. I didn't know a hanging one existed. Im happy with the one Im getting. Maybe ask them if they do them that way. Take the pic with you.

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Doulton777
Feb 18, 2017 2:39 pm
Doulton777
thech_nerd
thech_nerd
17 February 2017

henley Vogue

henley Vogue
VIC

Anyone Building or have built Vogue with Henley in VIC?

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thech_nerd
Feb 16, 2017 11:08 pm
thech_nerd

Another visit today and more action!!! All plastic sheeting down ready for the Reo tomorrow and hopefully a slab next Monday or Tuesday!!!

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thomson.alex
Feb 16, 2017 7:29 pm
thomson.alex
Charley
Charley
16 February 2017

Zip track Alfresco blinds

Zip track Alfresco blinds
VIC

Looking for reviews on Ziptrack blinds for our alfresco, anyone here installed them?

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Charley
Feb 16, 2017 6:46 pm
dreamh0me
dreamh0me
15 February 2017

Privacy Screens

Privacy Screens
NSW

Thanks

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dreamh0me
Feb 15, 2017 10:19 pm
dreamh0me
arcadelt
arcadelt
15 February 2017

Flooring square meterage

Flooring square meterage
WA

OK, looks pretty straightforward apart from the stairs, so what help do you need.

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arcadelt
Feb 15, 2017 9:28 pm
firstone
firstone
15 February 2017

Blacktown council design approval before land registration

Blacktown council design approval before land registration
NSW

Ohh ok. Thanks Berek ad Bruce for clarifying this.

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firstone
Feb 15, 2017 9:02 pm
Marshall5858
Marshall5858
15 February 2017

Building the Simonds Palisade in Springwood SA

Building the Simonds Palisade in Springwood SA
SA
1 ... 5, 6, 7

We mixed our colours, had to pay around $375 (from memory) in SA

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Marshall5858
Feb 15, 2017 8:30 pm
barry157
barry157
15 February 2017

2 Gas Points in Alfresco? Or 1 is enough?

2 Gas Points in Alfresco? Or 1 is enough?

I think it depends on the individual appliances which will run on the gas line. When signing off on the contract, the builder asked me what sort of appliances I intended…

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barry157
Feb 15, 2017 2:58 pm
Christoshizz
Christoshizz
15 February 2017

Bradnams Stainless View Security Screens

Bradnams Stainless View Security Screens
QLD

Following this thread as also keen to know!

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Christoshizz
Feb 15, 2017 12:20 am
Christoshizz
zxmcathy413
zxmcathy413
14 February 2017

Highgrove estate - Clyde North, Melbourne

Highgrove estate - Clyde North, Melbourne
VIC
1 ... 34, 35, 36

It was 270,200 when we signed up in Nov. How much is it now? my one is 278,000 That house is now $274,600 a couple of weeks ago

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zxmcathy413
Feb 14, 2017 9:18 pm
ninnygray
ninnygray
14 February 2017

NSW New Home Builder's Grant

NSW New Home Builder's Grant
NSW

Construction of the home, by way of laying foundations, must commence within 26 weeks (or a longer period allowed by the Chief…

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ninnygray
Feb 14, 2017 5:36 pm
ninnygray
girds
girds
14 February 2017

Trinity build - land scaping

Trinity build - land scaping
WA
1 ... 18, 19, 20

hey mate, really like the exterior of the house, looks amazing! what colour render is this?. you said it was solver mochachino but i cant find it anywhere online?

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girds
Feb 14, 2017 5:12 pm
clintdb
clintdb
14 February 2017

KDR with Sekisui - Sydney

KDR with Sekisui - Sydney
NSW
1 ... 44, 45, 46

General note for anyone with a Fronius inverter: Since the smart meter was installed last week (the one that provides me with consumption as well as solar production…

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clintdb
Feb 14, 2017 8:36 am
clintdb
faykis
faykis
14 February 2017

Anyone built with fowler homes recently?

Anyone built with fowler homes recently?
NSW

Hi Threegreenpeas, would love to read through your blog. Please PM me the link. I love to know what parts did you remove from the design and got the money back! Our land…

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faykis
Feb 14, 2017 6:49 am
faykis
shellby
shellby
13 February 2017

Timeframe for building to commence after deposit paid

Timeframe for building to commence after deposit paid
VIC

How long is a piece of string. We signed start of October 2015 and paid 5% (already paid our $3,000 in July), Was submitted to council straight away, but then it sat at…

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shellby
Feb 13, 2017 9:35 pm
shellby
maywil
maywil
13 February 2017

Stylemaster Homes - Aurora 32/18 Sunshine Coast

Stylemaster Homes - Aurora 32/18 Sunshine Coast
QLD
1, 2

We seem to be at the same stage with you. Our slab went down on the 19th Dec. The frames & roof were completed a week ago. What stage are you at now.

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maywil
Feb 13, 2017 9:13 pm
Merv
Merv
13 February 2017

Starting our building process,-Knock down rebuild- Research

Starting our building process,-Knock down rebuild- Research
NSW

We are also in the process of KDRB on the beaches. Our plans are in council now and being held up due to an engineering report not done (we are building with Merticon). We…

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Merv
Feb 13, 2017 6:48 pm
Milestone
Milestone
13 February 2017

Our Coral Build! Santorini 26

Our Coral Build! Santorini 26
QLD
1, 2

progress is super exciting isn't it congrats Coral homes Modified Stradbroke Sent from my iPad usingTapatalk

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Milestone
Feb 13, 2017 6:34 pm
Milestone
Zeeber
Zeeber
13 February 2017

Site map - contour map?

Site map - contour map?
VIC

Thanks for all the suggestions, sounds like it will have to be surveyed. At the moment, the contour is about 700m difference from highest to lowest point, so I'll spend…

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Zeeber
Feb 13, 2017 10:57 am
BuildingOurDream
BuildingOurDream
13 February 2017

Charlton 33 Design Options Packs - Landscaping

Charlton 33 Design Options Packs - Landscaping
VIC

Hi everyone! After much deliberation we decided to build the Charlton 33 - and we are SUPER exited! One of the main reasons we decided on the Charlton (apart from the…

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BuildingOurDream
Feb 13, 2017 10:32 am
BuildingOurDream
L4 a home
L4 a home
12 February 2017

Estimate total cost to construct

Estimate total cost to construct
NSW

Update: I just spoke with a couple builders today: Elderton homes and Travelle homes: * Elderton homes have a house which can fit on 300m2 block for 230K with standard…

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L4 a home
Feb 12, 2017 1:54 pm
peaches21
peaches21
12 February 2017

Certificate of occupancy declined

Certificate of occupancy declined
VIC

Nothing anywhere says owner supplied ? For my carpet yes and for fencing yes but nothing about retaining

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peaches21
Feb 12, 2017 12:18 pm
nikil
nikil
12 February 2017

Electricity Pit

Electricity Pit
VIC

Yes that's something you have to do yourself and pay for. Just find out who the energy provider is for the area you're building and they usually have the application form…

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nikil
Feb 12, 2017 9:36 am
goody59
goody59
12 February 2017

Silicon or grout in shower corners ?

Silicon or grout in shower corners ?

Silicon is required. Grout will crack and fall out. The tiler has it right.

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goody59
Feb 12, 2017 7:18 am
goody59
releigh1980
releigh1980
11 February 2017

Azure - Simonds

Azure - Simonds
QLD
1, 2, 3

kitchen going in

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releigh1980
Feb 11, 2017 12:34 pm

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