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Councils over interpreting brick covenant?I recently hit a snag with my new build with Metricon.
On the block I purchased there is an old covenant when the land was subdivided in 1971 that "the exterior walls of… andy8 started a topic 23 February ago andy8Feb 23, 2024 9:43 pm r_13Feb 23, 2024 11:15 am Builder refusing to give OP
Hi Anu123
Just wondering, how it ended up? Have you complete the building with other builders?
And did you get anywhere with legal action? I also have a case with VCAT… Noom replied 20 February ago NoomFeb 20, 2024 12:31 pm Advice on new buildHello,
I am new here and looking for advice on an investment project. I have land in South Ripley (4306) a suburb of Brisbane or rather Ipswich.
Plot size: 380 sq… RainheadsThe rainhead's overflow lip at the front has to be a minimum 25mm below the gutter's discharge sole. Hard to tell from the photo if it complies but it looks to be… COLORBOND CORROSIONWayno29 - I think I have a similar problem - how did you go with getting your problem solved? Do you have any photos for comparison?Any advice? KDR - non-inclusions from OverseasThanks. There are plenty of builders around my suburb. I'll make sure to do some door-to-door knocking, or note their building details on the temp fence. dotty replied 12 February ago dottyFeb 12, 2024 5:08 pm HomeGroup Vic
Hi even we are considering to build Madison29 with HomeGroup Victoria in south east suburb. Please drop a message once you get any information. Long hallway lighting suggestions
What? It's a lighting question, the control joint is only needed at 12m centres, a bulkhead or change of direction will suffice as a 'break' in the ceiling, just make… Building a new home , insurance questions
Hi Suku18
In NSW the statutory required insurances are:
1. HBCF ( Home Building Compensation Fund) - This is if the builder dies or goes broke. But this only covers 20%… P vs H2 Slabs
my suspicion - some builders, they do usually make 'odd' settings in their site plan / pricing as their standards - being hopeful that first - the initial price is… Mimosa Homes9 years later since my first post.
The house they built for me in 2014 was a good one. 9 years later there has been no major issues (touch wood). Minor issues.
I am… Skirting and Floorboard space
Joe
Apologies for the delay in getting back to you.
If you haven't sorted this already you need to caulk this gap. Not sure where you are but if you are in Sydney I can… which builder to choose
Anthony
Firstly, wow you have put a lot of work into your list of questions! Great job and they are mostly valid questions that a builder should be able to answer.
As… I was quoting framing timber sizes from Australian Standard AS1684.4 Table A13 for 2700mm wall heights Tile Roof, single storey. This Australian Standard doesn't refer to… Cracks in slab!The CSIRO BTF18 explains differnt types of cracks and what "normal" is
Google this and the top result is actually the latest version. You normally have to buy this from… New build - uneven tilesI hope this help you newhome_24,
AS3958.1 is the Ceramic Tile Installation Standard.
It specifies the tolerances for the installation of tiles.
The tile supplier is… Help Staircase void too small
Not sure if that works? I was told the issue is the headspace clearance requirement on step 4.
My builder is proposing shifting the beam 310mm towards the kitchen...I'm… zswx replied 30 January ago Builder Terminating Building ContractHi Tracey, you have taken too long to react to your builder's wrongdoing and are now left in a vulnerable position.
Fighting the builder legally will cost big bucks and if… Metricon Homes - Delta Single storeyHello All 🙂
We are planning to start our journey of construction our first home. We zeroed down on Metricon and henley homes based on design suitable for our lot and… Tejasvi started a topic 29 January ago Building over sewer pipe in QueenslandI think you are getting different numbers because they all just based them on "other jobs" even though each job is unique.
Often, with builders, unless you're speaking to…
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