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worker
worker
7 December 2019

frustrating build with "high end" building company

frustrating build with "high end" building company
VIC

We have just finished a build with a "high end" building company who pride themselves on customization, maximising sun orientation and listening to customers. The…

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worker
Dec 07, 2019 10:10 am
iTool
iTool
6 December 2019

Valeco Homes

Valeco Homes
QLD
1 ... 8, 9, 10

We had already initiated the complaint process with QBCC for a range of defects. QBCC found in our favour on all accounts, an insurance claim was approved, tender awarded…

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iTool
Dec 06, 2019 10:25 pm
wentworth33
wentworth33
6 December 2019

Anyone building with wentworth 33 with Clarendon?

Anyone building with wentworth 33 with Clarendon?
NSW
1 ... 6, 7, 8

I am in Sydney. I dont think you can find Wentworth 35 design in any display homes. Your best bet is to see something similar design like Madison and Sheridan or…

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wentworth33
Dec 06, 2019 5:14 pm
qldhome
qldhome
6 December 2019

Guidance on new Plantation homes build

Guidance on new Plantation homes build

Hi all I'm in the contracting stage and am seeking advice and help with expectation setting around when I could move to construction (putting aside what they tell me). I…

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qldhome
Dec 06, 2019 2:53 pm
alymei
alymei
6 December 2019

Tell me it can work - west facing blocks

Tell me it can work - west facing blocks

We upgraded to tinted glass and its made such a difference to our rooms. Id include 2 outdoor options if you could

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alymei
Dec 06, 2019 5:39 am
thepa1nter
thepa1nter
6 December 2019

Can you ‘upgrade’ frame with project builder?

Can you ‘upgrade’ frame with project builder?

The magic 450mm spacing you speak of should also be used on the ceilings as well.

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thepa1nter
Dec 06, 2019 12:11 am
thepa1nter
thepa1nter
thepa1nter
5 December 2019

Painting Problems

Painting Problems
NSW

I'm sorry you have had problems with your painter, but on a two coat system house, I would highly recommend getting a third coat applied. To get another coat applied…

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thepa1nter
Dec 05, 2019 9:49 pm
thepa1nter
Iam_sarahp
Iam_sarahp
5 December 2019

Greenvale Site costs

Greenvale Site costs

Thanks icheema. We’ve been chatting with PD and they’re prepared to fix site cost but unfortunately the lot we’re looking at just has too many issues I think. Lucky…

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Iam_sarahp
Dec 05, 2019 9:41 pm
Berek
Berek
5 December 2019

Last hurdle to DA approval - driveway submission to Ku Ring

Last hurdle to DA approval - driveway submission to Ku Ring

Councils. I feel your pain about consistency. Every one will be different unfortunately but I didn’t think DA’s expired? For my planning app I just needed to show…

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Berek
Dec 05, 2019 9:23 pm
thepa1nter
thepa1nter
5 December 2019

Own internal painter - WA

Own internal painter - WA
WA

From my experience in new builds for the last 12 years, my opinion, it will be impossible. Normally the owner painter is only allowed access after handover. I have seen…

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thepa1nter
Dec 05, 2019 9:23 pm
thepa1nter
stallion
stallion
5 December 2019

Focus homes

Focus homes
NSW

If this is yhe same company and it sounds like it is they were our builder in Hervey Bay In focus homes they we not broke one week and started again the following week Le…

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stallion
Dec 05, 2019 5:34 pm
steff.fa
steff.fa
5 December 2019

Complete homes - Newpark

Complete homes - Newpark
NSW

Hi all! I’m a first time home buyer. With lots of research I’m finally deciding to go with newpark complete homes Could anyone please share your experiences with…

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steff.fa
Dec 05, 2019 12:10 pm
kester
kester
4 December 2019

Take Care Researching Major Builders' Online Reviews

Take Care Researching Major Builders' Online Reviews

Gotta agree with this. A lot of the reviews are suspiciously fake, especially in product review site.

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kester
Dec 04, 2019 12:18 pm

Hi mate, may I know how this was damaged? A similar thing happened to the house we are building. This was caused by machinery they used to excavate during the external…

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John0322
Dec 04, 2019 7:20 am
dave69
dave69
4 December 2019

Damp proofing membrane under concrete slab

Damp proofing membrane under concrete slab

Hi Guys Thank you for the responses. I got a full copy of the footing design and spoke to the engineer. The footing design and the engineer say where the footings are…

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dave69
Dec 04, 2019 7:06 am
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
3 December 2019

Owner Builder Mentor

Owner Builder Mentor

Hey eastmaitlandnewbies welcome back, after 10 years things have certainly changed Spreadsheets are now dynamically linked to Building Information Via a 3D BIM Model and…

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1982
StructuralBIMGuy
Dec 03, 2019 8:19 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
Joker
Joker
3 December 2019

Brick Render vs Foam Render

Brick Render vs Foam Render
VIC

Hi had a foam render home, durability I found very good with no cracking for 15; years I had it, does effect value maybe 10_15 percent,this time I went brick render for…

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Joker
Dec 03, 2019 4:18 pm
Canopus
Canopus
3 December 2019

Simonds - Mebbin 25 - Melbourne North build log

Simonds - Mebbin 25 - Melbourne North build log

Hello and congratulations on the wedding! I am very glad that I came to this forum. Actually I want to build a small house in Maleny, perhaps just the ground and the first…

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Canopus
Dec 03, 2019 1:42 pm
Kumar_G
Kumar_G
3 December 2019

Nostra Homes

Nostra Homes
VIC

Hi Milz, Checking to see if you end up building with Nostra? If so how was the process and their work?

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Kumar_G
Dec 03, 2019 10:29 am
suzyr
suzyr
3 December 2019

Difference between headline price and quote

Difference between headline price and quote
1, 2

$100k over I would think is very normal. We built 5 years ago and the price was exactly that...$100k over the original price...we did add some extras in but nothing…

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suzyr
Dec 03, 2019 9:16 am
gogo65
gogo65
2 December 2019

Solar Passive Window Size and Placement

Solar Passive Window Size and Placement

Maybe rotate your kitchen 90 degrees and place it along the theatre wall, will allow bigger windows in the living where your kitchen currently is

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gogo65
Dec 02, 2019 9:41 pm
gogo65
murtaza.sh
murtaza.sh
1 December 2019

House designs for acreage

House designs for acreage
VIC

kathjax we are also thinking to build with SJD. Can you please share how was your overall experience? Who was your site supervisor and how he handled everything?

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murtaza.sh
Dec 01, 2019 7:21 pm
murtaza.sh
InvincibleInDN
InvincibleInDN
1 December 2019

[COMPLETED] - Building Windsor 40 with Eden Brae (Caddens)

[COMPLETED] - Building Windsor 40 with Eden Brae (Caddens)
NSW
1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Ours was 40K upgrade which doesn't include waterfall or 40mm stone. We mostly spent on electrical as its 2-storey house and kitchen and laundry cupboards.

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InvincibleInDN
Dec 01, 2019 6:26 pm
InvincibleInDN
murtaza.sh
murtaza.sh
1 December 2019

Building in winter vs summer

Building in winter vs summer
VIC

What would be the disadvantages of building home in winter instead of summer. Are lots of rain or cold affects the wooden structure? I have heard few people do building…

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murtaza.sh
Dec 01, 2019 6:12 pm
murtaza.sh
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
29 November 2019

Split Contract House and Land Package

Split Contract House and Land Package

Hi @WillowBay20 They only become fixed once the build commences, before it's all bets off Your choice is pay out the builder on variations ie site works, engineering, or…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Nov 29, 2019 10:00 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
29 November 2019

P Class soil and fixed site cost

P Class soil and fixed site cost

You won't know that unless you check the engineering Data and Quantities and it's always best to check it before you hand over a deposit... tell the builder to sharpen…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Nov 29, 2019 9:20 am
StructuralBIMGuy
KamadoJusto
KamadoJusto
28 November 2019

WC Door Clearance Space?

WC Door Clearance Space?

Cavity door for the win. Then you’d get a tv in there too

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KamadoJusto
Nov 28, 2019 11:38 pm
Metricon_Vantage48
Metricon_Vantage48
28 November 2019

Wall tiling after handover

Wall tiling after handover

Can wall tiling be done after handover? Does it look good or is it very obvious that it’s done later on? Has anyone been able to get the tiler to do a cashie job with Metricon?

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Metricon_Vantage48
Nov 28, 2019 11:07 pm

Hey Jimbo! We just had our PCI today! looks like we're neck and neck, we should have handover 3rd week of December. Really cutting it close before xmas! Heres what is…

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Huhness
Nov 28, 2019 7:18 pm
Huhness
Freedom19
Freedom19
28 November 2019

Established Area Surcharge

Established Area Surcharge

Hi all, new to all this and after 12 months with Mornington Peninsula council have been presented with the contract by Burbank. Can someone please enlighten me on the…

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Freedom19
Nov 28, 2019 5:12 pm
ricci95
ricci95
28 November 2019

Lily homes Zinnia 36

Lily homes Zinnia 36
NSW

Hi guys, I’m currently looking at building the zinnia 36 but because I can’t visually see the inside only a floor plan, has anyone built the zinnia 36 and can show me…

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ricci95
Nov 28, 2019 4:52 pm
janz
janz
28 November 2019

Melbourne Stepped/Split Level Builders

Melbourne Stepped/Split Level Builders
VIC

Hi Everyone, Just wanted to ask if anyone knows any builders that can do split or stepped down homes? Our block has about 2m of fall from front to back. However I reckon…

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janz
Nov 28, 2019 8:54 am
Harweeeee
Harweeeee
27 November 2019

Cost for 4 bedroom, Single Storey Home

Cost for 4 bedroom, Single Storey Home
VIC

I'd say around $240k-$300k depending on what you want yeah. Ours is 226m2 and is costing around $240k but we negotiated for that price. Not sure how much different VIC is…

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Harweeeee
Nov 27, 2019 5:23 pm
Harweeeee
brokenstick
brokenstick
27 November 2019

Demolition prior to construction approval

Demolition prior to construction approval

Most if the demolishers I spoke to required me to provide fencing. The fence hire company charged me the same whether I kept it for a week or 6 months (around $400).…

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brokenstick
Nov 27, 2019 4:23 pm
brokenstick
Ronnal
Ronnal
27 November 2019

KDR - High Site Costs Reasonable?

KDR - High Site Costs Reasonable?
NSW

Hi All, I have also going through the same process. Some costs are unreasonably put into your tender and the work will never be carried out or required to be carried out.…

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Ronnal
Nov 27, 2019 1:50 pm
wagga123
wagga123
27 November 2019

lead in conduit issue with Carlisle

lead in conduit issue with Carlisle
VIC

The terms of the building contract might cover this.

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wagga123
Nov 27, 2019 9:51 am
Mohe
Mohe
26 November 2019

Colour selection

Colour selection

Hi there, this does help, thank you so much. :) The house front faces east. I am inclining towards changing garage and main door colour from shale grey to basalt. Thinking…

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Mohe
Nov 26, 2019 10:59 pm
ceciyau
ceciyau
26 November 2019

Tender presentation with Hall & Hart

Tender presentation with Hall & Hart

Hi Amanda, May I ask how's much you are building the Elyse, I have seen it in the display home and very interested in it. Why you choose Hall and Hart ?

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ceciyau
Nov 26, 2019 4:59 pm
janz
janz
26 November 2019

Sherridon Mandalay 25 vs Porter Davis Midland 21

Sherridon Mandalay 25 vs Porter Davis Midland 21
VIC

Thank you very much for the advice Rob. I didn't go with either of them because after some investigation, a split-level/step down home would best suit our block. So it is…

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janz
Nov 26, 2019 12:49 pm
LOL2000
LOL2000
26 November 2019

1st time building WA

1st time building WA
WA

We had a change in site supervisor and the slab was poured a week later then anticipated. Fast forward 4 weeks and we have the upper frame and roof structure installed.

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LOL2000
Nov 26, 2019 1:11 am
Simonhome
Simonhome
25 November 2019

House build Perth.. Lock up Stage

House build Perth.. Lock up Stage
WA

Looks AWSOME

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Simonhome
Nov 25, 2019 10:14 pm
Simonhome
algernon
algernon
25 November 2019

Home valuations on new house/land builds

Home valuations on new house/land builds
VIC

Me providing the lender won't help you (SGB for the record, though) - because it's not the LENDER that determines the value, its the VALUER. The banks don't do…

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algernon
Nov 25, 2019 8:12 pm
SPG
SPG
25 November 2019

Deposits via cash or bank loan, what is the difference?

Deposits via cash or bank loan, what is the difference?
WA

Looks like most of your questions have already been answered but in terms of sales commission, yes they get paid a commission but its more like 2-3%, however that is…

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SPG
Nov 25, 2019 7:29 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
25 November 2019

'Notorious' builder Frank Nadinic

'Notorious' builder Frank Nadinic

The building industry is fragmented...broken...corrupt. There needs to be Federal political will to create a unified and streamlined regulatory body.…

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SaveH2O
Nov 25, 2019 11:17 am
SaveH2O
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
25 November 2019

WA - Ben Trager - Hammond Park

WA - Ben Trager - Hammond Park
WA
1, 2, 3, 4

Hi dingo55 Welcome to the forum Here this may assist Cheers Chris

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StructuralBIMGuy
Nov 25, 2019 8:41 am
StructuralBIMGuy
wagga123
wagga123
25 November 2019

Anyone build with icon homes

Anyone build with icon homes
NSW

Don't know if I could accept just walking away without fighting for a refund. You have a good case. Think about going to your State's consumer authority (they have…

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wagga123
Nov 25, 2019 3:23 am
Jumbuk
Jumbuk
24 November 2019

Building the Chifley with Rawson - Update Photos - 24th Aug

Building the Chifley with Rawson - Update Photos - 24th Aug
NSW
1 ... 11, 12, 13

Hi Chifley, We started redesigning our kitchen and landed smack bang with a design that is preety spot on to what you have, we're still concerned with how to deal with…

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Jumbuk
Nov 24, 2019 10:06 pm
Steve4216
Steve4216
24 November 2019

What to negotiate with the builder?

What to negotiate with the builder?

It's really hard to tell without knowing exactly how much room they have to play with. A common one is negotiating a fence or some landscaping into the quote for cheaper…

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Steve4216
Nov 24, 2019 7:55 pm
Newbie2334
Newbie2334
24 November 2019

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Hi all. We are close to handover stage and my partner and I took a drive to our home to have a quick look around the exterior before our final inspection. We noticed that…

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Newbie2334
Nov 24, 2019 9:38 am

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