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boofnmike
boofnmike
9 August 2012

our CoLumbia.. loving life in the hunt Club!!

our CoLumbia.. loving life in the hunt Club!!
VIC
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hi there, would it be possible for someone to post a pic of the carpet colour "lipson drizzle " for me to have a look, can not find it anywhere on the computer! if you…

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boofnmike
Aug 09, 2012 11:50 am
our dream home
our dream home
8 August 2012

Building Hartley by Dennis Family Homes

Building Hartley by Dennis Family Homes
1, 2

We are building the Hartley 361 it's taken 4 months with many mistakes on the contracts. Finally we were told today that they are aiming to start building end of this…

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our dream home
Aug 08, 2012 6:52 pm
Deemaree
Deemaree
12 June 2012

Building 1st time

Building 1st time
VIC
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Hoping that the next few days sees it all done! :D

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Deemaree
Jun 12, 2012 8:15 pm
Deemaree
Goalump
Goalump
18 April 2012

First home project - DFH Brookdale

First home project - DFH Brookdale
VIC

I thought it was that. The number of days outlined is 210, but a number of my friends have said it should take less, depending on the weather (fingers crossed).

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Goalump
Apr 18, 2012 10:50 am
Mclaren
Mclaren
27 February 2012

Herbiecat's Hartley - flooring pics for the piggies pg 42

Herbiecat's Hartley - flooring pics for the piggies pg 42
VIC
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... any pic updates for us pic piggies ... would love to see how you've settled in ...

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Mclaren
Feb 27, 2012 11:25 am
Mclaren
Kaytee
Kaytee
24 September 2011

Carter’s-DFH Charlton - Landscape pics 12/8/11

Carter’s-DFH Charlton - Landscape pics 12/8/11
VIC
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Sorry Dollar, I should have…

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Kaytee
Sep 24, 2011 10:44 pm
Kaytee
pattycake4
pattycake4
16 July 2011

Dennis Family Homes

Dennis Family Homes
VIC

Maybe you had same S S as my friends daughter,.

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pattycake4
Jul 16, 2011 10:48 pm
CA3105
CA3105
13 July 2011

Signing the Contract with Known future variations

Signing the Contract with Known future variations
VIC

Hi, this is a good thread. Almost the same case here. Our builder informed us that the building permit has been approved. We have signed…

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CA3105
Jul 13, 2011 11:59 pm
alt0160
alt0160
12 July 2011

idea options for the house

idea options for the house
VIC

It wont hurt to ask, you may be pleasently surprised. Our builder has allowed us to purchase and supply a number of things, one of which is a custom made cavity sliding…

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alt0160
Jul 12, 2011 12:04 pm
sashla
sashla
29 June 2011

It's my turn to build. Building the Columbia with DFH

It's my turn to build. Building the Columbia with DFH
VIC
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Yay, I told you it was easy! Good luck with your build.

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sashla
Jun 29, 2011 9:45 pm
sashla
Stormy
Stormy
27 June 2011

Self Networking the home

Self Networking the home
VIC

In all honesty, you are much better to get the builder to do it and include it in your contract. We signed a clause in our contract that allowed…

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Stormy
Jun 27, 2011 5:27 pm
Stormy
ref_kt
ref_kt
4 May 2011

Anyone changed design with the same builder?

Anyone changed design with the same builder?
VIC

Keep calling Kishimojin. It is very easy for one call (if someone has taken a msg/you have left one on a machine) to go walk about. But if you keep calling they will get…

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ref_kt
May 04, 2011 6:43 pm
ref_kt
pish
pish
19 April 2011

Dennis Family Home Torquay

Dennis Family Home Torquay
VIC

Hi all. I was wondering if anyone has built with DFH recently in the Torquay/Geelong area. We are having discussions with them at the moment but was just wanting a bit of…

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pish
Apr 19, 2011 10:46 am
onc_artisan
onc_artisan
3 April 2011

Water Tanks

Water Tanks
VIC

Our shire has as madatory if no scheme water is passing the house. Minimum 92KL

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onc_artisan
Apr 03, 2011 9:04 am
onc_artisan
Ben & Melissa
Ben & Melissa
2 March 2011

Our First Ever Home

Our First Ever Home
1, 2

Hey nickbell would really love to know how it has all gone knowing it has been quite a while since an up date. My GF and I are about to start building the Columbia in…

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Ben & Melissa
Mar 02, 2011 7:42 pm
Bex
Bex
10 January 2011

Dennis family homes: all cleaned and heaps of pictures yay

Dennis family homes: all cleaned and heaps of pictures yay
VIC
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Hi Sooty, I adore your house! We are hopefully going to build with DFH in Kyneton this year and it was so good to read about your experiences with them. I spent the…

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Bex
Jan 10, 2011 5:35 pm
buildingwest
buildingwest
10 January 2011

Out of my depth!!!

Out of my depth!!!
VIC

Hi, Not sure exactly where you are building in the Macedon Ranges but it would also be worth finding out what the Bushfire Assessment Level for the location is. …

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buildingwest
Jan 10, 2011 4:29 pm
Kimh1974
Kimh1974
19 October 2010

Building the Hartley 361 with DFH... Now speaking with CEO

Building the Hartley 361 with DFH... Now speaking with CEO
VIC
1, 2

We built with PD and termguard was a standard inclusion. The cost to keep our "warranty" was astronomical ::angry:: . Inspection every year $210 - fair enough they want to check…

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Kimh1974
Oct 19, 2010 1:40 pm
Dove
Dove
13 August 2010

The Journey Home - Help needed

The Journey Home - Help needed
VIC
1, 2

Maybe its the builder you were with?? We worked with our builder on what we wanted and what they could provide. They were very through with the contract to ensure that all…

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Dove
Aug 13, 2010 5:21 pm
Dove
Belial
Belial
21 July 2010

Any slab issues near an easement

Any slab issues near an easement
VIC

Picture really does help explain what i was on about earlier, so rather than draw it myself TDL's pic over at…

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Belial
Jul 21, 2010 1:52 pm
Belial
herbiecat
herbiecat
7 July 2010

What was your experience building with Dennis Family Homes?

What was your experience building with Dennis Family Homes?
VIC

We are building the Hartley 341 with Dennis and did our research before hand and knew that were slow with the paperwork stage which they have been. We signed our initial…

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herbiecat
Jul 07, 2010 8:55 pm
herbiecat
bskilner
bskilner
28 June 2010

Re: TC2000 - 10/06/10 STILL NO INTERNET

Re: TC2000 - 10/06/10 STILL NO INTERNET
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Congrats on moving into your house tc, im in the same boat most of my boxes are unpacked. Just a couple left for DH to unpack, coz its his stuff and i would probably just…

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bskilner
Jun 28, 2010 1:42 am
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Johno
Jun 24, 2010 6:29 pm
Rowena
Rowena
18 June 2010

Building the Flinders 331 with Dennis Family Homes

Building the Flinders 331 with Dennis Family Homes
VIC

Welcome to H1. Looking forward to following your build. :z:

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Rowena
Jun 18, 2010 10:52 pm
Rowena
Candylea
Candylea
15 June 2010

how to read refrigerator space on plans???

how to read refrigerator space on plans???
VIC

Did you get specific kitchen plans with your plans or just the floorplan? Our space is ordinary (950 width 650 depth) have a small fridge tho. Or yeh... check the plans…

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Candylea
Jun 15, 2010 9:25 pm
Candylea
Dr Shenai
Dr Shenai
19 May 2010

house plan and land pics DFH

house plan and land pics DFH
VIC

thanks guys. we have just finished with the frame stage and the roof is supposed to go up this week.The sad,yet good thing is we are in the US for a vacation at the…

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Dr Shenai
May 19, 2010 8:34 am
Johno
Johno
18 May 2010

Building with DFH (Hartley 321) at Hunt Club (stage 64)

Building with DFH (Hartley 321) at Hunt Club (stage 64)
VIC

Nisha did you a sign fast track contract with DFH's because your land hasn't titled yet?

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Johno
May 18, 2010 10:47 pm
Johno
Johno
18 May 2010

Anyone building HARTLEY with classic facade

Anyone building HARTLEY with classic facade
VIC

Hi there, I am currently building the Hartley but the older style as i signed contracts in sep last year to lock my FHBG. We picked the Villa facade, where abouts are you…

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Johno
May 18, 2010 10:43 pm
jojo zep
jojo zep
6 May 2010

WHAT TO WATCH OUT FOR DURING BUILDING STAGE?

WHAT TO WATCH OUT FOR DURING BUILDING STAGE?
VIC

You need to establish some ground rules with the site supervisor. Firstly it is your right to check on the workmanship as the work progresses, so establish meeting times…

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jojo zep
May 06, 2010 4:13 pm

Building a House with DFH in Echuca

Building a House with DFH in Echuca
VIC

Hi Dr Shenai It certainly sounds like you've had a bumpy start. Please don't lose heart. Building a home is one the most emotional experiences your likely to go through.…

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The Little Misses
May 01, 2010 6:51 pm
The Little Misses
Kaytee
Kaytee
29 April 2010

Picture of Our DFH Build!

Picture of Our DFH Build!
VIC

I have just copied the "image code" from your photobucket page and went to the "post reply" on bottom of this entry and pasted the link. These pics may need resized as…

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Kaytee
Apr 29, 2010 12:10 pm
Kaytee
sootymay12
sootymay12
29 April 2010

Dennis Family Homes -delays? also bushfire attack level

Dennis Family Homes -delays? also bushfire attack level
1, 2

Hi Bella have you had any further news with your start yet did they come do the cut and fill on the 27th I hope so let us know , we are still waiting we are now just…

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sootymay12
Apr 29, 2010 11:56 am
sootymay12
Kaytee
Kaytee
29 April 2010

DFH - House is coming along finally!

DFH - House is coming along finally!

You need to use "photobucket" ot "imageshack" to upload. I have used both and found Photobucket easier to use. It is free. Looking forward to seeing your…

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Kaytee
Apr 29, 2010 10:44 am
Kaytee
joannapaulp
joannapaulp
29 April 2010

6 Star energy rating - additional costs??

6 Star energy rating - additional costs??
VIC

It might even be something liek the orientation of the house on your block, with the angle the sun would come into any windows in conjunction with the new internal doors...

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joannapaulp
Apr 29, 2010 8:59 am
virgin-builder
virgin-builder
25 March 2010

DFH handover checklist & process ????

DFH handover checklist & process ????
VIC

Hi, My first inspection for my new home is scheduled next week. I am bulding with Dennis Family in Point Cook. Anyone having any suggestions or…

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virgin-builder
Mar 25, 2010 4:59 pm
virgin-builder
sootymay12
sootymay12
16 March 2010

Are quotes for changes and upgrades negotiable?

Are quotes for changes and upgrades negotiable?
VIC

I agree totally we were charged $8700 for our slab but they sited our house wrong and had to do another slab we had 16 peirs removed from the original and only got $688…

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sootymay12
Mar 16, 2010 9:59 pm
sootymay12
cazoraz
cazoraz
14 March 2010

FND's DFH Harvard-OH NOOOO, Bricks and Mortar Problems!!!

FND's DFH Harvard-OH NOOOO, Bricks and Mortar Problems!!!
VIC
1, 2

Hey Stephen are you using Nougat bricks? Have you had any problems with green ones yet? We have used Nougat too and the odd green one here or there have sprung up in this…

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cazoraz
Mar 14, 2010 7:36 am
cazoraz

hey dellieandliam, thought i'd share our colours with you, we went with a darker brick, it's not a REALLY dark one so I loved it. Bricks - Austral LaTrobe Roof tiles -…

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Kylie.Paul
Mar 07, 2010 9:56 pm
Kylie.Paul
Kylie.Paul
7 March 2010

Building our First Home.. DFH Columbia, Hunt Club

Building our First Home.. DFH Columbia, Hunt Club
VIC

Hi dellieandliam!! Congrats on building!!! :z: :z: We built with DFH in Cascades on Clyde and we loved them, they were so friendly and the SS was fantastic as well. From…

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Kylie.Paul
Mar 07, 2010 9:30 pm
kkn
kkn
24 February 2010

KKN's First Home in Point Cook

KKN's First Home in Point Cook
VIC

Hi Kaytee, I was quite busy for some time with work and i was also trying to find a way to upload the pics... Aaron & Erin advised me to use photo bucket........ My SS…

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kkn
Feb 24, 2010 9:47 pm
wendles82
wendles82
12 January 2010

Dennis Family Homes Vic

Dennis Family Homes Vic
VIC

Hey Keytee, We are building in Arnolds Creek Estate in Melton. We just have a vacant block at the moment. lol ::hyst::

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wendles82
Jan 12, 2010 10:37 am
kevin g
kevin g
24 December 2009

Contracts

Contracts

Thanks for the advice on what to look out for in the Building Contract.Is there any professional services that can be recommended in Sydney to negotiate on our behalf with…

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kevin g
Dec 24, 2009 9:12 am
dreamer888
dreamer888
17 December 2009

Thoughts on dennis family homes and colorbond roofing.

Thoughts on dennis family homes and colorbond roofing.

I have handover on Friday. It will be a 21 week build for me. I have been very happy with…

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dreamer888
Dec 17, 2009 4:00 pm
Zerosignal
Zerosignal
16 November 2009

Dennis Family Homes (the Flinders 310)

Dennis Family Homes (the Flinders 310)
VIC

I had a look on the webpage and couldn't find a 310? Is it one of the generations series homes? The standard inclusions look pretty good, I like the facade on the…

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Zerosignal
Nov 16, 2009 4:16 pm
sbudge
sbudge
13 November 2009

Drainage Advice

Drainage Advice
VIC

Hi, I agree with Joles, the drainage would of been an extra item added to your contract, hence you would of have to pay for it. Additional drainage such as rainwater pits…

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sbudge
Nov 13, 2009 8:07 pm
FND
FND
10 October 2009

DFH

DFH
VIC

Hi T-F build, Congratulations of your house being finished! I too am building with DFH and it is pleasing to know that DFH has done a good job. My build with DFH is so…

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FND
Oct 10, 2009 7:43 am
billdsl
billdsl
10 August 2009

Building the LaTrobe - Roof finished

Building the LaTrobe - Roof finished
VIC

oooh shiny shiny looking good!

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billdsl
Aug 10, 2009 9:27 pm
billdsl
stippy
stippy
5 August 2009

Any one building with dennis Family in Point Cook???

Any one building with dennis Family in Point Cook???
VIC

I know there is land & house package available for sale in Point Cook around $380,000-390,000. I think its a good area to live and its in the up market, trying to be like…

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stippy
Aug 05, 2009 4:11 pm
sparkycarla
sparkycarla
31 July 2009

Denis homes and also renting ideas, thanks....

Denis homes and also renting ideas, thanks....

HI, Flinders is the one, same as you! Looking forward to it, will be exciting! ;)

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sparkycarla
Jul 31, 2009 3:02 pm

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