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bradster181
bradster181
18 October 2014

Start of Rick and Mel's build.

Start of Rick and Mel's build.
WA

It's amazing the things they fix! I'm confident it wont be the first time they have had to resolve this same situation ;)

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bradster181
Oct 18, 2014 9:47 am
bradster181
h4home
h4home
17 October 2014

M to MD class slab

M to MD class slab
VIC

Sounds funny. M-D is a soil classification in areas of deep seated movement - ie extremes in seasonal moisture. It has nothing to do with flood risk. Ask your soil tester…

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h4home
Oct 17, 2014 9:45 pm
Andy Mc
Andy Mc
17 October 2014

Similar experience with site cost to Orchard Rise

Similar experience with site cost to Orchard Rise
VIC

Hi, We have bought in Orchard Rise, 2 tips 1.visit the site and its not hard to spot the flat blocks of land 2.then put your $1000 holding deposit as soon as they are…

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Andy Mc
Oct 17, 2014 9:10 pm
bashworth
bashworth
17 October 2014

Ceiling heights

Ceiling heights
VIC

There are two Minimums for ceiling Height Habitable rooms 2.4m Non Habitable rooms 2.1m You may find it strange but a kitchen is a Non Habitable…

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bashworth
Oct 17, 2014 4:35 pm
bashworth
Charlston01
Charlston01
17 October 2014

Simonds SA Build - Stamford

Simonds SA Build - Stamford
SA
1, 2

Such disappointing news. That is a huge stuff up, it would be so hard to change the colour of the tiles now and take into account all the other colours in the bathrooms.…

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Charlston01
Oct 17, 2014 2:25 pm
Andy Mc
Andy Mc
17 October 2014

Regis Carlisle Facarde

Regis Carlisle Facarde
VIC

Has anyone had the same experiance The Regis facarde we were advised that the right hand front pillar (shown in rendar) on there supplied images are std brick rendar is…

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Andy Mc
Oct 17, 2014 12:35 pm
sim_r32
sim_r32
17 October 2014

Stamp Duty Concession & FHOG

Stamp Duty Concession & FHOG
VIC

Our settlement was the end of May, I would say the 60 days is from when they receive the form not from when your land settled or when you applied for the FHOG.

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sim_r32
Oct 17, 2014 8:18 am
tmwoburn
tmwoburn
17 October 2014

Aveling build in Secret Harbour

Aveling build in Secret Harbour
WA
1, 2, 3

Hi Shellndogs. Lovely looking house! Any chance you could tell me your render colours? Thank you.

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tmwoburn
Oct 17, 2014 12:23 am
tmwoburn
perthy1
perthy1
16 October 2014

Opinion on 101 residential and Ben Trager

Opinion on 101 residential and Ben Trager
WA

:n: ok so im building with ben tragar and if i new what i new now i wouldnt be,the build has been stretched out and added to more time then i can remember.sometimes no one…

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perthy1
Oct 16, 2014 11:28 pm
Darali
Darali
16 October 2014

KG's First Build - Bricks finished!

KG's First Build - Bricks finished!
NSW
1, 2, 3, 4

Hi there! any updates? cheers

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Darali
Oct 16, 2014 11:27 pm
Darali
Melsie68
Melsie68
16 October 2014

Turfing as Part of Build or After Handover?

Turfing as Part of Build or After Handover?
QLD

That cost is huge . I know sometimes its better to go into a new house and have everything done . But I think you could save heaps doing it later

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Melsie68
Oct 16, 2014 9:18 pm
houseandlandatedm
houseandlandatedm
16 October 2014

Home Size of New Home in Edmondson Park, NSW!

Home Size of New Home in Edmondson Park, NSW!
NSW

There are hardly any big blocks available in EDM Park.... Good Luck!!

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houseandlandatedm
Oct 16, 2014 4:26 pm
Arielbj
Arielbj
16 October 2014

Demolition companies

Demolition companies
NSW

HI, we are just going through with them now. They…

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Arielbj
Oct 16, 2014 2:46 pm
rmjose18
rmjose18
16 October 2014

DA approval and floor plan

DA approval and floor plan
NSW

internals are fine! usually they want to see the external walls and elevations.

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rmjose18
Oct 16, 2014 1:47 pm
red_orange
red_orange
16 October 2014

DA approval and payment of final architect fee

DA approval and payment of final architect fee
NSW

Hi, We have engaged an architect to prepare plans and council approval. Our contact says that the final instalment of fee is due upon approval. We have received…

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red_orange
Oct 16, 2014 1:39 pm
LeanneR
LeanneR
16 October 2014

Halls Head Beach House

Halls Head Beach House
WA
1 ... 9, 10, 11

Your facade is lovely. I really like the front room too :)

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LeanneR
Oct 16, 2014 11:57 am
LeanneR
bpratt
bpratt
16 October 2014

What colour is your Home Cinema room?

What colour is your Home Cinema room?
WA

Thanks, I was quite proud of what I had done by myself. Did the framing,…

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bpratt
Oct 16, 2014 9:55 am
Treeseachanger
Treeseachanger
15 October 2014

Having a Master Bedroom at the back of the house

Having a Master Bedroom at the back of the house
VIC

That depends upon the overall plan of the house, as to how noisy it would be. For instance, some theatre rooms are at the front of the house and so on. But... We rented a…

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Treeseachanger
Oct 15, 2014 9:29 pm
ddarroch
ddarroch
15 October 2014

Advice / Opinions regarding house plan

Advice / Opinions regarding house plan
WA
1, 2

when building you don't always get to have a passive solar design. that's why we have aircons!!! an solar panels to run it!! gotta love…

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ddarroch
Oct 15, 2014 7:45 pm
Darali
Darali
15 October 2014

Wisdom Homes..........The Wise Choice

Wisdom Homes..........The Wise Choice
NSW
1 ... 14, 15, 16

No problems about progress payment with BankWest, but low valuation problems with them.

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Darali
Oct 15, 2014 6:44 pm
Darali
alkimosbel
alkimosbel
15 October 2014

Alkimos Beach Sloping Block Issues

Alkimos Beach Sloping Block Issues
WA

Hi, did you have any luck with your builder for the sloping block? I have spoken with a few builders and some weren't interested an our block was 800mm left to right? I…

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alkimosbel
Oct 15, 2014 5:04 pm
schultzie
schultzie
15 October 2014

settlers run botanic ridge

settlers run botanic ridge
VIC
1 ... 30, 31, 32

Well fingers crossed I'm going to start on my block soon... Desperate to finally call settlers run home!

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schultzie
Oct 15, 2014 1:11 pm
mel+rob
mel+rob
15 October 2014

Building the Allworth Sonata 13 4 Bed Media/Alfresco

Building the Allworth Sonata 13 4 Bed Media/Alfresco
NSW

Hi Tina, I hope those septic plans get approved soon.

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mel+rob
Oct 15, 2014 9:00 am
alibaba11
alibaba11
14 October 2014

Some inclusion questions

Some inclusion questions
WA

Hi All, I am in a similar boat in that I have build before (on a budget) and am looking at the long haul with Blueprint as well. What House plans have you guys choosen?

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alibaba11
Oct 14, 2014 10:08 pm
N3ll3
N3ll3
13 October 2014

So devastated, just found out rough completion date

So devastated, just found out rough completion date

Yep I'm in the same boat, and will likely go over the contract time. Site works and slab have been down for over 9 months and probably still a few more months to go. I…

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N3ll3
Oct 13, 2014 11:57 pm
Slattery2
Slattery2
13 October 2014

Hi and a Question or two - Henley

Hi and a Question or two - Henley
VIC

Henley no longer use argus. They now use clipsal

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Slattery2
Oct 13, 2014 11:53 pm
Home101
Home101
13 October 2014

Home 101

Home 101
QLD

Thank you for the information. We never thought or known about the drop-edge-beam. We have met few builders and got 4 quotations, but no one mentioned about it. It is…

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Home101
Oct 13, 2014 10:09 pm
LMcNish89
LMcNish89
13 October 2014

Our PD Livingstone - 18 months on

Our PD Livingstone - 18 months on
VIC
1 ... 8, 9, 10

It's been a long time since I've been on the site... We have been slow to get the backyard done but are now making the most of this gorgeous spring weather. We have…

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LMcNish89
Oct 13, 2014 4:48 pm
LMcNish89
vidy123
vidy123
13 October 2014

Subcontractor Recommendations

Subcontractor Recommendations
WA

Hi guys I am building a two storey house on a battleaxe block in Vic Park, Perth as a owner builder. House will be built using SIPS i.e. Structural Insulated…

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vidy123
Oct 13, 2014 4:04 pm
Fisher75
Fisher75
13 October 2014

When did you first get a response from the council

When did you first get a response from the council
NSW

Hi, Our builder submitted the DA to Ryde council on 2nd of October. We did not get anything yet, not even a letter confirming the submission or any notice saying the…

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Fisher75
Oct 13, 2014 4:02 pm
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
13 October 2014

Timeframe after lockup & tiling?

Timeframe after lockup & tiling?
NSW

I reckon it seems longer now. You can't see the work being done. But - it is time consuming.

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Saint Mike
Oct 13, 2014 2:29 pm
Saint Mike
Stewie D
Stewie D
13 October 2014

Own BASIX tank

Own BASIX tank
NSW

We are intending to do this in our upcoming build but I'm doing an OB and it will be a poured in situ concrete tank not an off the shelf poly tank. Has…

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Stewie D
Oct 13, 2014 1:14 pm
Jagg
Jagg
13 October 2014

Custom Home Designs - anyone used them?

Custom Home Designs - anyone used them?

Hi, I realize that this forum in now 3 year sold but has anyone got any actual experience of building with Custom Home Designs or costing of getting their plans draw…

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Jagg
Oct 13, 2014 7:57 am
MyH1Login
MyH1Login
12 October 2014

Buying House in Melbourne !!

Buying House in Melbourne !!
VIC
1, 2

Unfortunately being close to public transport comes at a cost. If you can't afford it your wife might just have to learn to drive regardless of…

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MyH1Login
Oct 12, 2014 9:14 pm
MyH1Login
Kevin + Karen
Kevin + Karen
12 October 2014

First build with Aveling Highland Reserve Jane Brook

First build with Aveling Highland Reserve Jane Brook
WA

Hi tmwoburn, how's it going guys, first of all thanks, we are really pleased with how the plans have turned out. We have an Aniseed roof, we're pretty sure that color of…

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Kevin + Karen
Oct 12, 2014 3:31 pm
Kevin + Karen
hetfield_86
hetfield_86
11 October 2014

Building at Harvest at Chisholm (Maitland)

Building at Harvest at Chisholm (Maitland)
NSW

Put our first deposit on our land at Harvest Estate in Chisholm (Maitland area). We ended up with a corner block 21m wide and 830sqm and a north facing backyard. Pretty…

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hetfield_86
Oct 11, 2014 10:41 pm
nathanc01
nathanc01
11 October 2014

Is anyone else building the Simonds Valencia home?

Is anyone else building the Simonds Valencia home?
VIC

Hey if you dont mind me asking what were those upgrades worth. I have been looking at some different floorplans and do quite like the Valencia

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nathanc01
Oct 11, 2014 7:34 pm
nathanc01
Joelgia
Joelgia
11 October 2014

Bright Homes Constructions

Bright Homes Constructions
VIC

did you add any extras to your house? I'm looking to build with them within the next few months but unsure

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Joelgia
Oct 11, 2014 5:46 pm
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
11 October 2014

How long should you expect your new eaves to look good?

How long should you expect your new eaves to look good?
SA

Depends on how bad. If they are sagging or shrinking badly a call to builder might be in order - a nice one. But - like all things outside - you do need to look after…

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Saint Mike
Oct 11, 2014 4:39 pm
Saint Mike
grovermj
grovermj
11 October 2014

Putting roller blinds into brick

Putting roller blinds into brick
NSW

I live in an apartment that is double brick. The windows don't have wooden architraves etc, they just sit recessed in the bricks. I'm not sure what to do with roller…

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grovermj
Oct 11, 2014 3:50 pm
Leonardo_23
Leonardo_23
11 October 2014

Garage Wall Piers

Garage Wall Piers
WA

Hi Beazley77. The general rule for 110mm thick walls up to 3000mm high for a boundary wall not retaining soil is that piers must be no more than 3000mm apart, which can…

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Leonardo_23
Oct 11, 2014 3:11 pm
Leonardo_23
Leonardo_23
11 October 2014

Anyone ever claimed their Builder's Warranty Insurance?

Anyone ever claimed their Builder's Warranty Insurance?
ACT

It seems that nobody noticed your thread, so perhaps enter the similar topics below, because there is some good info there. The warranty insurance does cover for…

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Leonardo_23
Oct 11, 2014 2:01 pm
bpratt
bpratt
10 October 2014

Meter box on outside of main bedroom wall -leave it or move?

Meter box on outside of main bedroom wall -leave it or move?
NSW
1, 2, 3

It's not just the electricity, but smart meters with their RF transmissions is the claimed health issues.

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bpratt
Oct 10, 2014 5:45 pm
Bliverson
Bliverson
10 October 2014

Has anyone built with Lucas Homes NSW?

Has anyone built with Lucas Homes NSW?
NSW

Thanks 4 the informative advice Leonardo_23. We r only fixing the minor things. We r stil waiting 4 electrician n plumber. Its been more than 7wks ive stopped counting. I…

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Bliverson
Oct 10, 2014 2:24 pm
dgriffen
dgriffen
10 October 2014

Re: Our custom design on 2acre - Updated Pics 21/06/12

Re: Our custom design on 2acre - Updated Pics 21/06/12
SA
1 ... 18, 19, 20

So very pleased to see that everything has worked out well! Did the home end up winning an award?

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dgriffen
Oct 10, 2014 1:24 pm
red brick
red brick
9 October 2014

Masterton Villina 32 Contemporary - First Plans

Masterton Villina 32 Contemporary - First Plans
NSW
1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Half way through landscaping, just try to decide on driveway (colour through or on top) Will post some pics on the weekend

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red brick
Oct 09, 2014 8:41 pm
DanW2014
DanW2014
9 October 2014

Quality of Metrostyle

Quality of Metrostyle
WA

Hi All, Probably re-hashing an old thread (I've searched and found some info) but just thought I'd ask again. Does anybody have any info on Metrostyle homes regarding…

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DanW2014
Oct 09, 2014 8:12 pm
DanW2014
DanW2014
9 October 2014

Building with a builder with bad reviews

Building with a builder with bad reviews
WA

Any update on the quality of MetroStyle guys. I am looking at signing up with them soon and would be good to hear anything?

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DanW2014
Oct 09, 2014 8:00 pm

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