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hachy
hachy
5 March 2013

Sales Rep

Sales Rep
SA

maybe give your rep a call if then nothing call head office to see if they can do something about it. hubby called our rep to ask about something friday then rep said no…

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hachy
Mar 05, 2013 12:06 pm
hachy
newbuilder1
newbuilder1
5 March 2013

Building our dream home in Adelaide-Decorating :)

Building our dream home in Adelaide-Decorating :)
SA
1 ... 13, 14, 15

hey Keykens, Sorry I know I havent updated for AGES! still around but mainly snooping hehe. All going ok, front yard has been completed and now pretty established. Had…

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newbuilder1
Mar 05, 2013 1:10 pm
Homefinder
Homefinder
5 March 2013

Facade rejected by developer

Facade rejected by developer
VIC

Thanks for the information , I checked there are three more from where I can select with no fees but if they all are already used , then I might me on trouble to pay more…

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Homefinder
Mar 05, 2013 5:42 pm
Homefinder
ShdowKat
ShdowKat
5 March 2013

Arc Bamboo

Arc Bamboo
WA

Hi, hubby and I have decided to go for Arc bamboo flooring in Champagne colour for the main living areas/kitchen of our new house. Just wondering if anyone else has floors…

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ShdowKat
Mar 05, 2013 9:04 pm
ShdowKat
jamt007
jamt007
6 March 2013

To lockup and beyond

To lockup and beyond
WA

i guess not

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jamt007
Mar 06, 2013 12:15 am
bashworth
bashworth
6 March 2013

Corner block setback in established area

Corner block setback in established area
NSW

The best thing to do is go and ask the council for your site. They are usually very helfull.

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bashworth
Mar 06, 2013 5:48 am
bashworth
ring09
ring09
6 March 2013

Our Retreat - New House Build

Our Retreat - New House Build
VIC
1 ... 11, 12, 13

l was just going thru your pics to see that you have such great taste. A lot of our selections are the same or close such as the front door,…

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ring09
Mar 06, 2013 10:55 am
ring09
murphywei
murphywei
6 March 2013

Exterior Render - Solver White Cliffs - Example Photos?

Exterior Render - Solver White Cliffs - Example Photos?
SA

I have used whitecliffs as an interior paint and it goes well with Kedron Blue, Elephant and Charcoal. Ceckout solver website interior…

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murphywei
Mar 06, 2013 12:06 pm
staceyd
staceyd
6 March 2013

Batter adding exponentionally to site costs?

Batter adding exponentionally to site costs?
VIC

Than ks for the replies. After looking at the slope HomeAngels and delatite13 are on I've emailed chasing a better breakdown of what the costs are for. I'll try to post a…

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staceyd
Mar 06, 2013 2:00 pm
offshore
offshore
6 March 2013

Mount My TV (Perth)

Mount My TV (Perth)
WA

Call your local licensed sparky.

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offshore
Mar 06, 2013 5:55 pm
fairview
fairview
6 March 2013

Recent experience with Henley - luxury inclusions

Recent experience with Henley - luxury inclusions
VIC

Got the rainboots, deposits are down... guess it is all happening (slowly)!

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fairview
Mar 06, 2013 6:23 pm
Need2know
Need2know
6 March 2013

The Ponds Unregistered Land

The Ponds Unregistered Land
NSW

Hi All, This is my first post and would like to know if anyone else is building at Ponds. They have few unregistered plots left. As per Landcom office the plots will be…

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Need2know
Mar 06, 2013 9:37 pm
laurentribolet
laurentribolet
7 March 2013

Exterior Render Colours

Exterior Render Colours
WA

I am Building in Alkimos - Amberton (NOR) in Perth. Land has just titled, settlement will be in a couple of weeks and then building commences 1 week or so after that.

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laurentribolet
Mar 07, 2013 1:19 am
building-expert
building-expert
7 March 2013

Anyone built or building with Dennis Family?

Anyone built or building with Dennis Family?

We do a lot of stage inspections and over the years we have seen a lot of good and bad workmanship. Dennis Family Homes almost never comes up on a complaint radar. That…

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building-expert
Mar 07, 2013 6:00 am
building-expert
Stormy
Stormy
7 March 2013

Painting the garage floor

Painting the garage floor

No, not really, but it still does…

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Stormy
Mar 07, 2013 7:55 am
Stormy
1rocky
1rocky
7 March 2013

Need help with deciding on building design?

Need help with deciding on building design?
NSW

for investment i would be going for the 1x3 bed and the 1x2 bed. i feel you will have better rent potential. when renting out you need to look at rent return . also…

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1rocky
Mar 07, 2013 8:14 am
Mac25
Mac25
7 March 2013

Hartley 341 - Dennis Family Homes (College Views, Bundoora)

Hartley 341 - Dennis Family Homes (College Views, Bundoora)
VIC
1, 2

Thanks, we are now in! We had a few issues but they are happy to resolve, still not happy with a few things so will bring up at 6 month visit.

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Mac25
Mar 07, 2013 12:00 pm
Bowskie
Bowskie
7 March 2013

Allcastle homes feedbacks

Allcastle homes feedbacks
NSW

They do it differently to most builders and you don't actually sign contracts until after council approval. So basically you go through council and jump through all the…

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Bowskie
Mar 07, 2013 9:53 pm
turtleschell
turtleschell
8 March 2013

About to start building and worried about colors

About to start building and worried about colors
VIC

You have so much light brown (which I LOVE by the way) that I think your doors and door frames should be WHITE not wall colour, especially coz you said yourself you like…

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turtleschell
Mar 08, 2013 1:05 am
turtleschell
turtleschell
8 March 2013

Innovative towel rail options?

Innovative towel rail options?
VIC

Wish I'd seen this thread before I requested two towel rings, seeing as there's no space for a towel rail. Probably would have saved $50 getting nothing and finding a rail…

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turtleschell
Mar 08, 2013 1:43 pm
PAB_34
PAB_34
8 March 2013

Simonds Home HIA Contract Alternative2 Progress Payment

Simonds Home HIA Contract Alternative2 Progress Payment
VIC

Really, almost 6 months to respond? Anyway, where to start..... The point I’m trying to…

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PAB_34
Mar 08, 2013 2:12 pm
PAB_34
bashworth
bashworth
8 March 2013

Changes to house plan question??

Changes to house plan question??
WA

The earlier you make any changes the cheaper and easier it is likely to be.

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bashworth
Mar 08, 2013 3:56 pm
bashworth
Davelle
Davelle
8 March 2013

Mount Barker SA

Mount Barker SA
SA

How exciting! :) PM'd you!

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Davelle
Mar 08, 2013 9:01 pm
Davelle
jihaomou
jihaomou
8 March 2013

Desperate even on the first step of house building

Desperate even on the first step of house building
NSW

Rawson refused to do my BIL's duplex, a few years ago before they got so busy. Additionally, not sure if we were talking with the same salesguy…

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jihaomou
Mar 08, 2013 11:08 pm
hachy
hachy
9 March 2013

colour selections vouchers, construction services australia

colour selections vouchers, construction services australia
SA

does anyone know much about the use of the vouchers on the back of the colour selections book with construction services australia(hickinbotham and statesman)? do you get…

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hachy
Mar 09, 2013 3:43 pm
hachy
pengruijun
pengruijun
9 March 2013

Soil classification and cost of footings

Soil classification and cost of footings
SA

Hi all, Has anyone built on a block of land that has E-D soil classification and if so how much did your footings end up costing. What would be…

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pengruijun
Mar 09, 2013 11:03 pm
pengruijun
pengruijun
10 March 2013

Footing Variation -- 35K above standard site work?

Footing Variation -- 35K above standard site work?
SA

Thanks PAB. your infomation is really…

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pengruijun
Mar 10, 2013 3:34 pm
1rocky
1rocky
11 March 2013

Upslope floor plans and elevations

Upslope floor plans and elevations

my block slopes up fro the road you can check it out on link below we have three levels to the house. a step up from garages to entry then steps to the back of…

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1rocky
Mar 11, 2013 8:49 am
Jen1977
Jen1977
11 March 2013

Exterior colours

Exterior colours
NSW

Being in Newcastle you should have heaps of inspiration as there are many weatherboards around Newcastle. I love the grey and white colour scheme.

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Jen1977
Mar 11, 2013 9:42 am
gpoly
gpoly
11 March 2013

Aircond installation

Aircond installation
NSW

Ok, I just went in and read the state code on this. The nominated distance is 450mm. BUT, there are noise level requirements that must be met. This will vary with each…

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gpoly
Mar 11, 2013 10:49 am
jasons girl
jasons girl
11 March 2013

Fence / Boundary issue - new build

Fence / Boundary issue - new build
NSW

I would also try to talk to Eden Brae directly. However another option is to contact council. My local council will instruct builders not to use other peoples land if…

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jasons girl
Mar 11, 2013 11:01 am
EmyN
EmyN
11 March 2013

Double storey VS Single Storey house

Double storey VS Single Storey house
1, 2, 3

I have experienced living in both a single story and double story house. Now that I finally had a chance to buy my own home, I…

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EmyN
Mar 11, 2013 1:05 pm
EmyN
meowsy
meowsy
11 March 2013

Henley Voyager 383- side yard blitz, pics 17/1

Henley Voyager 383- side yard blitz, pics 17/1
VIC
1 ... 50, 51, 52

I really like the bricks, they look fantastic. Just keeping an eye on this thread for when I choose bricks.

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meowsy
Mar 11, 2013 7:26 pm
meowsy
Gauravarora
Gauravarora
11 March 2013

1.82 Fall on land

1.82 Fall on land
VIC

Thank you all for your replies. really appreciate your responses. I am not very sure about the fall that is it on entire block or just the building pad. But now I have…

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Gauravarora
Mar 11, 2013 9:16 pm
jasons girl
jasons girl
12 March 2013

Block Getting Damaged

Block Getting Damaged
NSW

Just giving an update. I have received an email from council stating that they have been out to the block and recorded the damage and we will not be held responsible for…

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jasons girl
Mar 12, 2013 7:58 am
Melby
Melby
12 March 2013

Off the plan vs House&Land package

Off the plan vs House&Land package
NSW

I'm glad you came back and posted your final decision - we are looking closely at going with Edgewater at the moment, and I'd be really interested in hearing your…

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Melby
Mar 12, 2013 11:39 am
shakespeare
shakespeare
12 March 2013

shakespeare's build - South Perth WA

shakespeare's build - South Perth WA
WA

Thanks for the info. Sounds like a very good experience so far. Who picked up the "minor issues"? (We may not always be in the country…

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shakespeare
Mar 12, 2013 12:01 pm
1rocky
1rocky
12 March 2013

Lamiex Silk FInish

Lamiex Silk FInish
VIC

the zincworks is really nice and it will go nicely with your splashback and benchtops please post pics when you have finished kitchen would love to see them

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1rocky
Mar 12, 2013 3:05 pm
mackasmatt
mackasmatt
12 March 2013

Tammin Boral Bricks

Tammin Boral Bricks
WA

Hey Josh, how have you gone with your other decision? We feel like we are done in making our selections, just a few minor things to think about (door colour, roller door…

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mackasmatt
Mar 12, 2013 6:57 pm
Olly12
Olly12
12 March 2013

Planning approval city of Wanneroo Catalina

Planning approval city of Wanneroo Catalina
WA

14 days !! Hope that's the case sounds better than the 6 weeks city of wanneroo told me.

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Olly12
Mar 12, 2013 7:31 pm
erik
erik
12 March 2013

Do I need a reflux valve on a hobless shower?

Do I need a reflux valve on a hobless shower?
WA

Hi there. Thought that I would say a bit about these things. I think they are more trouble than they are worth. If you consider there are moving parts under your slab,…

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erik
Mar 12, 2013 7:42 pm
1rocky
1rocky
13 March 2013

Please could I have some decision-making help? Thanks! :)

Please could I have some decision-making help? Thanks! :)
WA

we have tiles in the bathrooms and vanities no bath yet being freestanding it will come at a later date. but yesterday we had stairs installed no ore bricks to get to…

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1rocky
Mar 13, 2013 6:46 am
squeak043
squeak043
13 March 2013

Soil Reactivity "M-D" - Site Classification "P"

Soil Reactivity "M-D" - Site Classification "P"
SA

Just a note... Site works ended up coming to just over $15,500. We had allowed $12,500 so it wasn't too bad. Our main issue was a tree next door which was quite tall and…

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squeak043
Mar 13, 2013 9:42 am
MrsCrawz
MrsCrawz
13 March 2013

[MrsCrawz] Building our dream home

[MrsCrawz] Building our dream home
VIC

Thanks heaps guys! We love it too. I just got a call from our builder saying the they have started cutting our block this morning Eeeek! I can't wait to go out there…

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MrsCrawz
Mar 13, 2013 10:31 am
kid81
kid81
13 March 2013

Timber look/coat garage doors

Timber look/coat garage doors
NSW

B&D have a function on their website that will allow you to search for a retailler/dealer of their product. Call a few and see if they have any in the shop or on display…

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kid81
Mar 13, 2013 11:15 am
the_elliotts
the_elliotts
13 March 2013

Recomendations for PCI inspectors in WA NOR?

Recomendations for PCI inspectors in WA NOR?
WA

Just for anyone else reading this, http://www.prespec.com.au and http://www.homeinspectionsperth.com.au/ are the same company that obviously has more than one website.…

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the_elliotts
Mar 13, 2013 1:30 pm
chripark69
chripark69
13 March 2013

Just bought a block in Baldivis, WA.......................

Just bought a block in Baldivis, WA.......................
WA

Well done, now the fun begins ours is just finished and boy it was a journey lol (bensdad pio)

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chripark69
Mar 13, 2013 3:00 pm
chripark69
bashworth
bashworth
13 March 2013

Lock up to Handover - Homebuyers centre WA

Lock up to Handover - Homebuyers centre WA
WA

I good guide is the house is around half finished at Lock up so double the time from the start on site.

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bashworth
Mar 13, 2013 5:50 pm
bashworth
Marmalade
Marmalade
13 March 2013

Anyone at Hidden Waters or Sanctuary, Fletcher NSW around?

Anyone at Hidden Waters or Sanctuary, Fletcher NSW around?
NSW

very nice house choice! We're also first time builders like many others on here and have narrowed it down to the EB lawson24 or the Allcastle Neworth Thornton 25 (and are…

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Marmalade
Mar 13, 2013 8:21 pm

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