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V002
V002
9 November 2021

Material/Timber Shortages, Delays and Cancellations

Material/Timber Shortages, Delays and Cancellations
NSW

In Brisbane, message from my builder Friday. Warning of price increases starting Dec 2021, with some coming into effect Jan/Feb 2022, and delays are…

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V002
Nov 09, 2021 10:34 am
AzureBlue
AzureBlue
9 November 2021

Stormwater discharge: easement or drainage system?

Stormwater discharge: easement or drainage system?
NSW
1, 2

Hi Monica, We are having same issues at the moment - going back and forth between neighbour negotiations to try and get an easement for our build - without success. We…

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AzureBlue
Nov 09, 2021 10:18 am
Nawal
Nawal
27 October 2021

Facade upgrade

Facade upgrade
NSW

Has anybody done facade upgrade with Firstyle Homes? Any idea how much does it cost to upgrade to Delta facade and also adding a balcony?

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2201
Nawal
Oct 27, 2021 9:19 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
25 October 2021

Construction schedule

Construction schedule
NSW

Trial it for 30days, Most are happy to offer an extension if they can see you are offering positive feedback. BTW, you always get grey areas onsite its not always black…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Oct 25, 2021 8:05 am
StructuralBIMGuy
agent0387
agent0387
21 October 2021

Custom Build Floor Plans - Please Review!

Custom Build Floor Plans - Please Review!
NSW

Thank you so much, I am loving some of the changes you have made! I think you have done a much better job than the “architect” I have paid so much to do. I will…

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agent0387
Oct 21, 2021 5:24 pm
mpricecs
mpricecs
20 October 2021

A&L Stacker Door - Home Style Security Screens

A&L Stacker Door - Home Style Security Screens
NSW

Hi all, Has anyone added the A&L supplied Home Style Security Screens to their A!L stacker doors? If so, what are they like. As good as Crimsafe and Secureview as far as…

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mpricecs
Oct 20, 2021 12:42 pm
Rizzier
Rizzier
19 October 2021

Firstyle Home - Marsden Park

Firstyle Home - Marsden Park
NSW
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Rizzier
Oct 19, 2021 8:35 pm
GLO
GLO
13 October 2021

Are NSW COVID restrictions impacting the build/remedial work

Are NSW COVID restrictions impacting the build/remedial work
NSW

I hope you get your piers and slabs down now, as it has been at least few weeks for trades that could return to uninhabited building sites. If its any consolation, it…

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GLO
Oct 13, 2021 12:27 pm
D and B
D and B
12 October 2021

Coral Homes - Monash 32MK2 - Nightmare

Coral Homes - Monash 32MK2 - Nightmare
NSW

Sharing our build journey photos as a caution to others building with Coral. This was our second build with Coral, the first was 5 years ago and was pretty good. Build…

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D and B
Oct 12, 2021 9:00 pm
D and B
gvishal
gvishal
10 October 2021

Exterior colour selection

Exterior colour selection
NSW

Hi All , Could you please suggest how does the choices match up for the skilloon roof . Windows - Monument Fascia , Gutter - Monument Roof - Windspray The roof will…

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gvishal
Oct 10, 2021 9:44 pm
CalvinHobbes
CalvinHobbes
10 October 2021

Balmoral 34 MKI Majestic Facade (Syd) - Handover 16.11.15

Balmoral 34 MKI Majestic Facade (Syd) - Handover 16.11.15
NSW
1 ... 38, 39, 40

Last major project to undertake is landscaping. Hoping to get this done before December 2021: Front - fix Magnolia Gem garden bed - add azalea garden bed along pedestrian…

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CalvinHobbes
Oct 10, 2021 1:40 pm
CalvinHobbes
icat2000
icat2000
7 October 2021

House & Land packages - variations allowed?

House & Land packages - variations allowed?
NSW

Best to ask the builder. They soon give you a response of what they will and won't do on a House and Land Package.

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icat2000
Oct 07, 2021 4:09 pm
icat2000
alexp79
alexp79
6 October 2021

Hebel or wood frame

Hebel or wood frame
NSW

double brick, full brick, concrete, icf, Hebel blocks are all examples of frameless construction

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alexp79
Oct 06, 2021 10:10 pm
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
5 October 2021

Build Period for Double Storey

Build Period for Double Storey
NSW

Ceddy I think I can understand why he has claimed longer as it took us time to get trades vaccinated as well following the initial lockdown, but luckily we run ahead of…

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Ashington Homes
Oct 05, 2021 6:31 pm
Ashington Homes
annaHome
annaHome
4 October 2021

Mojo homes

Mojo homes
NSW

Am totally in love with enigma after seeing it at box hill display Anyone have any experience with mojo ? I ask as they are 5 years young company

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annaHome
Oct 04, 2021 8:07 am
BKhan
BKhan
3 October 2021

Thrive Homes in Vineyard

Thrive Homes in Vineyard
NSW

Hi Everyone ! Anyone building with Thrive homes in Vineyard, NSW? I would like some feedback about Vineyard and Thrive homes :) Regards

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BKhan
Oct 03, 2021 9:34 pm
chippy
chippy
29 September 2021

Private Certifier demanding shower screens in our new build,

Private Certifier demanding shower screens in our new build,
NSW

Hi Phoenix72 Did they give you a reason for this? I'm suspecting that it is related to the positioning of power points in the room. There are very strict rules around…

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chippy
Sep 29, 2021 6:24 pm
chippy
Hemz
Hemz
28 September 2021

Squareset Alfresco

Squareset Alfresco
NSW

We are nearly finished our build and it includes squareset finish to interior and alfresco. I was just wondering what a squareset to the alfresco should look like against…

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Hemz
Sep 28, 2021 8:34 pm
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
27 September 2021

Screeding question

Screeding question
NSW

Tangle88 We recently ( just before lockdown in June) screeded around 100sqm similar to what you are doing. We used approximately 5 cubic meters of sand and 1 of…

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Ashington Homes
Sep 27, 2021 4:51 am
Ashington Homes
Xfactor
Xfactor
23 September 2021

Building with Clarendon vs Metricon or Rawson

Building with Clarendon vs Metricon or Rawson
NSW

No real reason, when we built in 2014 our block was alot smaller 520sq with 12.19 frontage and RWson had a design we liked. This time around our land is 613sq with 15.24…

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Xfactor
Sep 23, 2021 2:05 pm
Flamingo
Flamingo
20 September 2021

KDR - Rawson Balmoral (Modified) Sydney NSW

KDR - Rawson Balmoral (Modified) Sydney NSW
NSW
1 ... 4, 5, 6

Congrats and good to see you have moved into your new house, I hope you enjoy everything. it looks fablus

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Flamingo
Sep 20, 2021 5:37 pm
intotheunknown
intotheunknown
10 September 2021

KDR - Greystanes NSW - Lily Homes, Jasmine 34/36

KDR - Greystanes NSW - Lily Homes, Jasmine 34/36
NSW

Hi Hiddie73, how did your build end up going? Its been a couple of years since your post, we are discussions with Lily homes and would love to hear how everything went in…

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intotheunknown
Sep 10, 2021 10:45 pm
Alexg90
Alexg90
10 September 2021

Metricon Savannah 34 - We are in!

Metricon Savannah 34 - We are in!
NSW
1 ... 11, 12, 13

PBD - How have you progressed with this? My husband and I are looking at building the Savannah 34 - we are waiting on land to be released.…

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Alexg90
Sep 10, 2021 10:20 am
Kippers01
Kippers01
9 September 2021

Is a building inspector worth it during construction?

Is a building inspector worth it during construction?
NSW
1, 2

Its worth getting a building consultant to check and report on compliance with contract plans and construction standards however your consultant has no authority over the…

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Kippers01
Sep 09, 2021 12:41 pm
Noname
Noname
1 September 2021

Statement of Claim NSW

Statement of Claim NSW
NSW

No it's not happened to me but I would have had a lawyer around the same time they tried to pull the shifty on me around practical completion you describe. Also your…

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Noname
Sep 01, 2021 7:34 pm
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
28 August 2021

"Executive Building Group" Or "Artico Custom Homes" ?

"Executive Building Group" Or "Artico Custom Homes" ?
NSW

Hi TJ1987 I saw your post and I hope you don't mind me making a suggestion. Our clients often ask us for a couple of referees, we also like to take our new clients and…

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Ashington Homes
Aug 28, 2021 5:13 am
Ashington Homes
worldofmud
worldofmud
23 August 2021

Concrete vs screw piers

Concrete vs screw piers
NSW

There could be problems with both options, your geotechnical engineer should advise further investigation or the structural design should include some clauses so you avoid…

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worldofmud
Aug 23, 2021 9:46 pm
issacsharma
issacsharma
22 August 2021

Clarendon Sheridan Build - Box Hill NSW

Clarendon Sheridan Build - Box Hill NSW
NSW
1 ... 4, 5, 6

Hi, I can imagine your situation. What happened on your loan now ? I am looking to secure a lot on house and land packages in Domaine Homes somewhere in south west…

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issacsharma
Aug 22, 2021 12:47 pm
JRG
JRG
19 August 2021

Got the keys today

Got the keys today
NSW
1, 2

Hey, We are partway through a build with Tullipan Homes in North West Sydney. Really happy with the whole process so far.

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JRG
Aug 19, 2021 9:22 pm
misseditbythatmuch
misseditbythatmuch
18 August 2021

Virtual Colour selections during lockdown - NSW

Virtual Colour selections during lockdown - NSW
NSW

Similar boat this time last year in Victoria, which was and is still in lockdown. We saw one display home before the serious lockdowns so had very limited exposure to…

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misseditbythatmuch
Aug 18, 2021 10:01 pm
misseditbythatmuch
Ranti13
Ranti13
18 August 2021

Bricks - Austral Bluegum

Bricks - Austral Bluegum
NSW

Everyone seems to have white garage door with Bluegum bricks. I'm building with Bluegum as well but not sure about the white garage door. I'm looking for something dark,…

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Ranti13
Aug 18, 2021 12:45 pm
Nevictim
Nevictim
15 August 2021

Termite protection - Pine treated sleepers

Termite protection - Pine treated sleepers
NSW

Hi, Pine-treated sleepers offer effective termite protection by impregnating the wood with chemicals that…

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Nevictim
Aug 15, 2021 11:42 am
BML
BML
13 August 2021

Kaplan Homes

Kaplan Homes
NSW

A group created to connect with people who are building with Kaplan Homes. A place to discuss your plans, progress, journey and concerns.

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BML
Aug 13, 2021 8:04 pm
BML
BML
13 August 2021

Experience of building with Kaplan Homes

Experience of building with Kaplan Homes
NSW

A group created to connect with people who are building with Kaplan Homes. A place to discuss your plans, progress, journey and concerns.

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BML
Aug 13, 2021 8:03 pm
BML
BML
13 August 2021

any one building with kaplan home in sydney?

any one building with kaplan home in sydney?
NSW

A group created to connect with people who are building with Kaplan Homes. A place to discuss your plans, progress, journey and concerns.

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BML
Aug 13, 2021 7:59 pm
BML
BML
13 August 2021

Kaplan homes

Kaplan homes
NSW

I cannot comment about the quality of the finished home yet as we are only on the slab stage. I believe the Kaplan admin process is a bit quicker. We easily get a reply…

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BML
Aug 13, 2021 11:35 am
oklouise
oklouise
12 August 2021

KDRB - custom build - Floor plan

KDRB - custom build - Floor plan
NSW

the kids' activity room is a different shape not much smaller and i've left out the kids hallway that doesn't improve the space and upstairs is based on a similar space…

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oklouise
Aug 12, 2021 11:15 am
sarafrench1
sarafrench1
10 August 2021

Our first build: "Bridgewater" by Gj's Shoalhaven

Our first build: "Bridgewater" by Gj's Shoalhaven
NSW
1 ... 57, 58, 59

My first move-in experience was fantastic. we moved from Sydney to the Gold Coast, and hired some [url=My first move-in experience was fantastic. we moved from Sydney to…

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sarafrench1
Aug 10, 2021 9:51 pm
sarafrench1
davi
davi
10 August 2021

Trentham 30 metricon

Trentham 30 metricon
NSW

Overall it wasn’t to painful however we did get stuffed around with the drawers in our walk-in robe. The colour was not what we picked and they didn’t honour a…

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davi
Aug 10, 2021 8:49 pm
mustard
mustard
9 August 2021

internal wall insulation - inclusion as standard

internal wall insulation - inclusion as standard
NSW

I've been quoted another $2400 for basic due to insulation requirements I don't know what to make of this.. it's almost like i babe question it because it's basix

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mustard
Aug 09, 2021 12:57 pm
Kippers01
Kippers01
6 August 2021

Metricon Liberty 45 in Ryde NSW

Metricon Liberty 45 in Ryde NSW
NSW
1 ... 38, 39, 40

Hi Henry, whats your understanding of the Metricon site manager's job?

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Kippers01
Aug 06, 2021 1:27 pm
mickotab
mickotab
3 August 2021

First time building, Opinions on Coral Homes

First time building, Opinions on Coral Homes
NSW
1, 2

We built with Coral back in 2015 and built a heavily modified Daydream32. We are absolutely stoked with the house and wouldn't change a thing.... except! If you're going…

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mickotab
Aug 03, 2021 3:11 pm
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
30 July 2021

Retaining wall & Drop edge beam

Retaining wall & Drop edge beam
NSW

Pratik Thanks for emailing everything over. To answer your original question I would put the blame on your builder. The fill is so close to the edge of your slab in…

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Ashington Homes
Jul 30, 2021 6:10 am
Ashington Homes
KnockItDown
KnockItDown
27 July 2021

KDR - Demolition (Hazardous Materials Report)

KDR - Demolition (Hazardous Materials Report)
NSW

There are plenty of Demo companies out there. Maybe the one you are talking to aren't the right one for you. I'd be getting a few quotes anyways before pulling the trigger.

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KnockItDown
Jul 27, 2021 1:51 pm
KnockItDown
Curiouser
Curiouser
23 July 2021

TIPS for newby, MOJO Lido 28 for KDR 20 km west of Sydney

TIPS for newby, MOJO Lido 28 for KDR 20 km west of Sydney
NSW

Good on you! Glad you found another builder and sales rep that was happy to help you reach the end goal of building your home. Wishing you a great and speedy build 🙂

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Curiouser
Jul 23, 2021 7:50 pm

Building with OpalSS Construction

Building with OpalSS Construction
NSW

Hi, I don't have specific suggestions, but you may find this article useful: Cheers.

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Builder Background Checks
Jul 21, 2021 6:16 pm
Builder Background Checks

as Jason suggested the toilet is better near the entry with a screen wall for towel rails and wet floor bath and shower grouped together and an alternative option for…

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oklouise
Jul 19, 2021 12:02 pm
lilbza
lilbza
18 July 2021

Internal Floor screeding

Internal Floor screeding
NSW

There's absolutely no reason to screed your slab for main flooring tiles unless your concretor has done an appalling job of the slab. Anyone that says you should, are…

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lilbza
Jul 18, 2021 9:43 am
lilbza
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
16 July 2021

Designer VS Builder

Designer VS Builder
NSW

Henry Details sent Have a great weekend Simeon

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Ashington Homes
Jul 16, 2021 7:40 am
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
12 July 2021

Getting TV cables behind the wall through bullnose

Getting TV cables behind the wall through bullnose
NSW

MrsJM I have proudly given myself the title of professional TV installer in my family, as I had to do 4 last year :). But I am with the others in that I am not sure what…

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Ashington Homes
Jul 12, 2021 8:08 pm
Ashington Homes

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