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stonecutter1309
stonecutter1309
10 August 2009

Wisdom Homes Sorrento 28

Wisdom Homes Sorrento 28
NSW

Hey MD - welcome! It usually depends on the individual council What does the DCP for your area say?

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stonecutter1309
Aug 10, 2009 10:53 am
stonecutter1309
Dukekamaya
Dukekamaya
8 August 2009

Builders trade price V's Retail price

Builders trade price V's Retail price
NSW

I sell to builders every day - they get a 10% discount which is standard. Materials sold in job-lots get priced on a 'job-lot' - that would be the same whether its a…

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Dukekamaya
Aug 08, 2009 6:41 pm
Dukekamaya
ozzroo
ozzroo
7 August 2009

Question about Slope and site cost

Question about Slope and site cost
NSW

Yeah the dotted line on the first elevation gives you a good idea to the slope. It's funny as the pics of the actual block at the bottom of the blog don't look that steep.

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ozzroo
Aug 07, 2009 4:59 pm
ozzybird
ozzybird
3 August 2009

Can someone help me out with soil classifications?

Can someone help me out with soil classifications?
NSW

Another Coral builder here. Ours was M/P class and what Coral quoted us is pretty much what we paid. The P is because we already had a bit of fill on the land.

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ozzybird
Aug 03, 2009 7:29 am
bluemetal77
bluemetal77
31 July 2009

The Ponds- How long to approve from Design Panel Review?

The Ponds- How long to approve from Design Panel Review?
NSW

Ours took a little over 2 weeks - 17th day we had the approval! .. So i guess 2-3 weeks is the going time! Good luck :)

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bluemetal77
Jul 31, 2009 2:33 pm
bluemetal77
suh
suh
30 July 2009

Moving in next week...We're In

Moving in next week...We're In
NSW
1 ... 8, 9, 10

\ Have a look in the Chocolate…

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suh
Jul 30, 2009 9:51 pm
suh
kyles
kyles
28 July 2009

Default Inclusions for Wisdom Providence

Default Inclusions for Wisdom Providence
NSW

Hi, The standard floor tiles for the living areas are great, i was very impressed with them! But thats only my personal opinion. There is a lot to choose from too. I have…

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kyles
Jul 28, 2009 8:24 am
karenleanne
karenleanne
27 July 2009

Signed the final contract 4.5.09 AV Jennings

Signed the final contract 4.5.09 AV Jennings
NSW

Hi Tillie - not sure if JayLyds is still around, but your build seems to be getting on well. We're bulding near Yass in NSW. Think we've settled on a brick called Silver…

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karenleanne
Jul 27, 2009 5:32 pm
northernspirit
northernspirit
27 July 2009

Funding works after completion

Funding works after completion
NSW

appreciate it , thankyou :)

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northernspirit
Jul 27, 2009 2:08 pm
northernspirit

Hi Jodge We have this in the upstairs living area. We have gone for the squareset and no cornices. We dont have downlights either in this area, Instead would have one…

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beegeers
Jul 22, 2009 9:14 pm
Southies
Southies
22 July 2009

Flyscreens in the Shire & anywhere in sydney

Flyscreens in the Shire & anywhere in sydney
NSW

When I went to the house today the guy was there measuring up for the triple stacker flyscreen's & all the screens on the windows, I didn't get a…

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Southies
Jul 22, 2009 8:41 pm
Southies
Jordann
Jordann
22 July 2009

Building Providence 24 by Wisdom. Handover Today 01/07 YAY!

Building Providence 24 by Wisdom. Handover Today 01/07 YAY!
NSW
1, 2, 3, 4

Thanks for the photos Rob. Your house looks great.. Cant wait to see the rest of the house :lol:

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Jordann
Jul 22, 2009 6:35 pm
Jordann
jodge
jodge
22 July 2009

Colorbond Roof - Monument - What Colour Gutters and Facias?

Colorbond Roof - Monument - What Colour Gutters and Facias?
NSW
1, 2

Hello alk! WOW! I cannot believe your house has only taken 10 weeks and it's nearly done!!!!!!!! That's amazing! I think we're going to go for the coffered/bulkhead…

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jodge
Jul 22, 2009 4:24 pm
jodge
mcbermuda
mcbermuda
21 July 2009

Which suburb to build Eden Brae Windsor or Wisdom Manhattan?

Which suburb to build Eden Brae Windsor or Wisdom Manhattan?
NSW

Thank you both. I was worried that West Pennant Hills was too far out, but from what you say, it seems quite close to transport etc. We are also leaning towards the…

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mcbermuda
Jul 21, 2009 11:55 pm
jasmine14
jasmine14
21 July 2009

advice on building a new home

advice on building a new home
NSW

Hi Bel, How are you? Long time no hear mate! Just want to know, are you still building with Huxley? At what stage of the process are you in now? Have you done some…

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jasmine14
Jul 21, 2009 8:36 pm
aleisha-jade
aleisha-jade
21 July 2009

Eden Brae SAVILLE 23

Eden Brae SAVILLE 23
NSW

We had our colour appointment this week and we picked the following colours BRICK- PGH PLAZZO CAMELLO ROOF- MONIER TRADITIONAL SAMBUCA WINDOWS- BOND…

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aleisha-jade
Jul 21, 2009 12:12 pm
stonecutter1309
stonecutter1309
19 July 2009

Stonecutters Ridge site cost

Stonecutters Ridge site cost
NSW

made 4 u - your profile doesn't tell us which state you're in - Stonecutters Ridge is your typical Sydney estate - strong clay component in the…

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stonecutter1309
Jul 19, 2009 9:22 pm
stonecutter1309
homemaker
homemaker
19 July 2009

How would we get into the house?

How would we get into the house?
NSW

We want to have the living areas on the north side and the laundry moved so its next to backyard and so we have an exit thru there to back yard.

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homemaker
Jul 19, 2009 10:05 am
brendondanielle
brendondanielle
18 July 2009

Definition of LOCKUP in your contract pls

Definition of LOCKUP in your contract pls
NSW

That's pretty much what mine says. Also on double story homes lockup does not include garage roof trusses, roof tiles and garage door.

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brendondanielle
Jul 18, 2009 3:57 pm
buzz
buzz
17 July 2009

Advice re: small pergola

Advice re: small pergola
NSW

Thanks Dukekamaya! Your expertise is very much appreciated. I'll pass those details on to my DH and Dad... I'm just the coordinator! thanks again :) buzz

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buzz
Jul 17, 2009 11:23 pm
buzz
Bam
Bam
16 July 2009

DA Approval Issues(the Ponds)... Your opinion Please!!

DA Approval Issues(the Ponds)... Your opinion Please!!
NSW

I dont think that happens in my estate.... we received nothing from our neighbours, otherwise I would have requested they build on the fence line! :P long…

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Bam
Jul 16, 2009 9:44 am
Bam
jodge
jodge
15 July 2009

Value for money - $$ & squares

Value for money - $$ & squares
NSW

Hi Mummamia. . . which suburb are you building in?

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jodge
Jul 15, 2009 5:30 pm
jodge
Mtfranklin
Mtfranklin
15 July 2009

Hi to all those choosing to live at The Ponds, NSW 2769

Hi to all those choosing to live at The Ponds, NSW 2769
NSW

Berny, We are building at Stream Place facing the Stanhope Parkway closer to the new Bridge & the Stream. Welcome to the Ponds community.

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Mtfranklin
Jul 15, 2009 3:53 pm
ibbyk
ibbyk
15 July 2009

Building the "Clarendon Crestmead"

Building the "Clarendon Crestmead"
NSW
1 ... 4, 5, 6

Guys what facade did you choose ? I cant belive the Plantation costs 38K !!!! we are about to do a walk through a crestmead in QLD and tip hints or changes you recommend…

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ibbyk
Jul 15, 2009 9:19 am
woodvillesouth
woodvillesouth
15 July 2009

How long till completion?

How long till completion?
NSW

The time taken does seem to differ greatly between builders. From where you are at we then had plaster done and then they locked it up. That was about 2 weeks ago now…

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woodvillesouth
Jul 15, 2009 12:00 am
Judie
Judie
14 July 2009

Wincrest Homes in Adminstration

Wincrest Homes in Adminstration
NSW
1 ... 11, 12, 13

My house is a week or…

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Judie
Jul 14, 2009 11:10 pm
Judie
homemaker
homemaker
14 July 2009

Can i c yr floor plan, those with 160squ single storey 4 bed

Can i c yr floor plan, those with 160squ single storey 4 bed
NSW

Thank u all and Chris for your email, sorry i am a bit busy with my baby, i will reply soon. :)

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homemaker
Jul 14, 2009 4:22 pm
hermyleen
hermyleen
13 July 2009

Eden Brae Windsor 42

Eden Brae Windsor 42
NSW
1, 2, 3

cte1959 are you still not in your home?

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hermyleen
Jul 13, 2009 4:35 pm
hermyleen
Hels
Hels
13 July 2009

Some new pictures

Some new pictures
NSW

Looking good Judie :z: Do you have chalk beige on the walls? it looks the same as our paint, lovely colour.

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Hels
Jul 13, 2009 3:22 pm
Hels
bobbuilder
bobbuilder
12 July 2009

Building a Wisdom Homes Impression 33 MKII

Building a Wisdom Homes Impression 33 MKII
NSW
1 ... 26, 27, 28

Thanks bel! I thought I noticed your Bentley parked outside. :-) It…

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bobbuilder
Jul 12, 2009 9:56 am
bobbuilder
coolmate
coolmate
11 July 2009

Land at THE PONDS

Land at THE PONDS
NSW
1, 2

The Ponds received a free ad on this article.. http://www.news.com.au/business/money/s ... 51,00.html

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coolmate
Jul 11, 2009 11:20 pm
Jochicho
Jochicho
10 July 2009

Ponds Newbie

Ponds Newbie
NSW
1, 2

You're most welcome :D Will get heaps more tomorrow when I've got my gumboots and can go walkies in the mud! Steve is always in his suit and…

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Jochicho
Jul 10, 2009 9:00 pm
micks_k
micks_k
10 July 2009

Our DA has been approved!!!!

Our DA has been approved!!!!
NSW

Great news. Hopefully once we get back into Ryde council it will only take us 5 weeks

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micks_k
Jul 10, 2009 1:13 pm
micks_k
mandystoj
mandystoj
10 July 2009

Lock-up stage....approx costs to finish in your opinion

Lock-up stage....approx costs to finish in your opinion
NSW

Is the full price of 650K based on a complete fixtures and finishes list ? Generally, the structure of the home shouldn't vary greatly between…

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mandystoj
Jul 10, 2009 1:08 pm
estevens
estevens
10 July 2009

Help - Should we take the builder package?

Help - Should we take the builder package?
NSW

Thanks for responding. We have done some investigations and I think we can be about $15,000 ahead if we do those things ourselves, i suppose it's still a bit of a gamble…

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estevens
Jul 10, 2009 10:20 am
princessfee
princessfee
9 July 2009

What would you do?

What would you do?
NSW

Hey everyone, good news...it's all sorted. My DH and our SS have spoken today and decided to put the downpipe at the front of the garage (on the left hand side of the…

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princessfee
Jul 09, 2009 10:11 pm
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Southies
Jul 09, 2009 9:04 pm
Southies
Nathanp
Nathanp
6 July 2009

Who's building in the Sutherland Shire

Who's building in the Sutherland Shire
NSW

Hi Nathan Don't ask!! Have a look at my blog if you get time. Its been a super long process with lots of big bumps!! We haven't started the…

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Nathanp
Jul 06, 2009 7:40 pm
Carmel
Carmel
5 July 2009

Protecting footpaths

Protecting footpaths
NSW

Our council made us pay a $600 bond. They inspected the gutters (no path on our side) and will inspect again soon. The bond will go towards repairing any damage found. We…

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Carmel
Jul 05, 2009 11:08 pm
Carmel
Tornado_ALIVE
Tornado_ALIVE
3 July 2009

TV Aerial - how much?

TV Aerial - how much?
NSW
1, 2

I've read you can get internal roof cavity antennas as well as external roof - which is better ? Our caveats won't let the antenna go above…

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Tornado_ALIVE
Jul 03, 2009 8:40 pm
Tornado_ALIVE
HellDad
HellDad
1 July 2009

Energy Australia spins my new meter

Energy Australia spins my new meter
NSW
1, 2

Agreed, it's a way of more accurately measuring when you use your energy…

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HellDad
Jul 01, 2009 8:05 pm
HellDad
AnnetteA
AnnetteA
23 June 2009

CASAVIEW HOMES @ PONDS

CASAVIEW HOMES @ PONDS
NSW

We also found a design we were happy with... until we asked for a price to build an alfresco about…

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AnnetteA
Jun 23, 2009 2:23 pm
Lhen
Lhen
22 June 2009

Any Sydney M3tricon experience??

Any Sydney M3tricon experience??
NSW

Found out that my piece of land might be in a flood zone (going try to get this investigated) I strongly recommend you get this…

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Lhen
Jun 22, 2009 9:51 pm
georgie
georgie
22 June 2009

Can this single storey house be fully finished for $200k?

Can this single storey house be fully finished for $200k?
NSW

Your landscaping will cost a bit, I just checked out the plan and you have a lot of backyard!!! I presume there will be some kind of decking or pergola or something…

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georgie
Jun 22, 2009 8:41 pm
Homehunting
Homehunting
21 June 2009

Experience with DAVis Homes

Experience with DAVis Homes
NSW

Hi, I would like to know whether u have proceed with DAViS Homes at Seven Hills? I am interested on the packages and don't know anything about them. They said the…

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Homehunting
Jun 21, 2009 2:32 pm
sluggerdog
sluggerdog
18 June 2009

Just How Fast Can a House Be Built????

Just How Fast Can a House Be Built????
NSW
1, 2

Our house is still being built at the moment (Griffin - QLD). We had a slab about 2 weeks from initial start, this delay was caused by rain. 3 weeks later we had the…

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sluggerdog
Jun 18, 2009 3:59 pm
Brickie
Brickie
16 June 2009

PGH Cassica Bricks

PGH Cassica Bricks
NSW

Probably not. I did a job years ago with PGH and at the end of the job we had over 1000…

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Brickie
Jun 16, 2009 11:19 am
1sttimer
1sttimer
14 June 2009

Our Eden Brae Oxford 24

Our Eden Brae Oxford 24
NSW

nice pics, we looked at the oxford before going with wisdom

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1sttimer
Jun 14, 2009 9:05 pm
commodorenut
commodorenut
14 June 2009

Something for all those of you building at the Ponds...

Something for all those of you building at the Ponds...
NSW

I saw that as we passed through Prestons on the M7, on our way over to that area - not quite the Ponds, but only next door in Kellyville.

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commodorenut
Jun 14, 2009 7:44 pm
commodorenut

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