Building A New House

yonas

29 January 2018

Building new home in HARPLEY ESTATE (STAGE 28)

Thanks edrenaline, i have found a small 2 storey house and land package from Sherridon that will cost us $460k. We just decided to go for this as this will save us some…

GillyH

28 January 2018

JG King Lexington 240 - In!

So how are you finding your new home? Our build with JG King is well on its way.

yoyohv

28 January 2018

Building in Wollert(Aurora Stage 9, Contempo boulevard)

Hi, we will be sending out our plans for developer approval soon...

hickc1

28 January 2018

Building Emperor 48

Hi Ash, We are also building an Emperor 41, knockdown rebuild in Altona Vic, had our tender in November and currently sorting out knocking down…

Cheeky

27 January 2018

How to select project builders?

Hi, We are doing a KDR and have visited numerous display homes from different project builders as well as a custom builder. Some of them have already told us they won't…

Ezza78

26 January 2018

Wall hanging TV - Melbourne

Thanks G33kerb0t, but we are not handy! Ha ha. Found someone though so all good.

scrapbizz

25 January 2018

Down the rabbit hole - another RedInk build

Rabbit Burrows - how did you get on? So sorry I never got back to you - we have had the most crazy year and a NIGHTMARE of a build.

anthonycmh

25 January 2018

Raising house due to flood level

Thanks guys for the replies. SejaeD, In terms of the slope - yes I had thought of that. While the FFL will need to be 1.75m above street level, I was thinking that…

eliszia

24 January 2018

Metricon Glendale 34 Springlake

Than you Dulie. Metricon Glendale 34 Modified

IamSAM

23 January 2018

Metricon - Hot water System

Check their applicable listing of STANDARD INCLUSIONS

IamSAM

23 January 2018

Corner Narrow lot at Bardia, NSW

what is the confusion about ?

kaundish

22 January 2018

carlisle home

Thank you Paul

joannapaulp

22 January 2018

Floor coverings and getting an Occupancy certificate

Typically the builder will give you an interim occupancy certificate, which will enable you to move in and inhabit the building. You can then get additional floor…

breannareilly

21 January 2018

Home designs including granny flats

Hey, Did you end up finding what you're after? I've been researching this recently too. The only ones that I've come across that seem pretty good are from Stroud Homes.…

Clean

21 January 2018

Provision for Split Aircon - Metricon

Great, thanks.

inexp_user

21 January 2018

Building with Porter Davis

I just realised this is an old post! You have probably already started building!

SaveH2O

21 January 2018

Advice and help

You should re-title this thread and have it moved to the appropriate sub forum.

zzkazu

20 January 2018

Kit Home Foundation trade-offs

Charly6s

20 January 2018

Laminate vs Tiles, pros and cons

For those that are interested, I have a blog about my build and one of the posts I have done is all about Laminate v engineered timber v solid timber, and the differences…

neb880

19 January 2018

Who to build in Melb and experience with GJ? KDRB with slope

saw this late, you may well have chosen a builder already our site is also 3.6m in slope, but we managed to not go down the split level path but rather a 500mm stepdown…

Althom

19 January 2018

Water leaking through garage wall

Next time it rains check if there's any flow out of the downpipes connected to the gutter on that wall.

ashzee

18 January 2018

Coral Homes Grange 24 - Brisbane West

Haha thanks. Glad to have you on board 😊

Maps

18 January 2018

Craziest find during your build...

It is just a comedy!!!

Choosy

18 January 2018

Is $290K Build Price for a total of 240sqm House Reasonable?

Unfortunately building is a business and some builders will quote what they think you are willing to pay, especially if they know you won't have a problem with finance.…

bini

18 January 2018

How long from PCI to Handover in Simonds

Thankyou @Madora Dreamer, I ll keep that in mind.

AlexPell

17 January 2018

Things you wished you knew before your first build

Haha great reminder after a day looking at display homes, house designs, and being tempted with all sorts of add-ons.

Gooner

17 January 2018

Custom House Build - Concord NSW

alexessory

17 January 2018

Custom Beach House / Family Home

Fongeo

17 January 2018

Builder receipt to book land

Also too many bad reviews of Henley in productreview.com it will be good to get some feedback on that as well. Dont want to stick my head out onto a chopping board. Cheers

please_demolish

16 January 2018

Site supervisor has resigned. We are past lock up stage.

Thanks Twinning. He doesn't finish up until 24 Jan, so hes still our main contact for now. I will contact the builder soon. Just wanted to let my emotions run their…

Moks

16 January 2018

First Home Buyer

Hi, hope you are all well. I am a first home buyer looking to purchase a house in sydney south west. Oran park, cobbity, leppington areas. Our budget for the total costs…

Mrs_W

16 January 2018

8 months -Tiles! - Our forever home in West Melb.

ramprasa

16 January 2018

Anyone bought in North Kellyville. Kakadu Street??

Nice to hear from you mummawalshie. Would like to know whether there is any council requirement for feature wall? My builder is providing moroka finish and I don't like…

Sethor

16 January 2018

Tesla Solar Roof Tiles

Just dug up our quote for the Bristile 3 kW Performance System (66x 45W tiles, Sonnen 4kw Battery with integrated Inverter) $22,000, if you switched to Sonnen traditional…

tinkster

16 January 2018

Our Celebration Homes Build Journey - Hocking

Welcome! We are having a barn sliding door too, apparently the first one our builder has done and it came in at no cost as well, which was a HUGE surprise!

dee13

16 January 2018

B & D's First build with HGWA

we've always had ones with cushion backs & my partner would flatten them because he leans his arm on the top... then I saw this and realised he can't so I was sold

valerie3e

15 January 2018

Beachwood Constructions Melbourne

kishore

15 January 2018

Electrical Plan Advise + Downlights after handover install?

Thanks buddy. My construction got delayed so didn't had time to worry about that.. I went with lights on how I want for ground floor only. On first floor I reduced them…

Taj-e

15 January 2018

Anybody purchased land in Brompton Estate Cranbourne VIC?

I received a call from Brompton saying that they cancelled my block and will refund the deposit. Is this is the case with anybody else? I know there is clause in the…

SarahBrady

15 January 2018

Goodlife/Gemmil - Backyard & Decking July 2016

Hey jcbissor, Your floors look amazing. Can i ask how they've been going? Have you had any issues with the laminate buckling etc? I am looking to install it in my house…

mrs.jessica

14 January 2018

Our Build - Coral Homes Avoca 25 - Redcliffe

Hi, I am looking at building the Avoca 25 at Beaudesert, and am curious as how much it cost to extend the laundry to end with the garage?

Dani_J

14 January 2018

Moving mains water tap - hard to do?

Speak to the water company Our 37sq Custom Hamptons Inspired Home: http://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?t=86931

Brenton41

13 January 2018

Single story vs double story

Just my 2 cents worth... Your block is quite big compared to most and you will find that there is a minimum percentage of land that you can't build on…

Aimn_4U

13 January 2018

Planning to Build Kit home in Mandurah (Singleton)

Hi All, My husband and I are looking into building a kit home in Mandurah. Block is 1200sqm and approx 700m from the beach. Has anyone built in the area recently and can…

gmohitg

12 January 2018

Timber Windows and Stacker Doors

It says in another post Canterbury supplies the timber windows for Metricon.

Samk

12 January 2018

Building a Waldorf or Marriot by Porter Davis

building-expert

12 January 2018

No occupancy permit unless appliances are sourced through bu

At what stage is your build? Have appliances been included in your contract price?

xjanex

12 January 2018

Damages for beginning construction after anticipated start d

We got it in the form of a variation before they would give us our start date. I guess the only good thing is we don't have to pay it for months, gives me more time to…

NATH.KRISTYBUTLER

11 January 2018

Modified coral grange 25 first build huntlee

it was 45 deg plus on the day at thornton in the garage and the place was closed for xmas holidays no air con we just wanted out of there