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nennles
nennles
28 August 2016

North Kellyville / Kellyville - Setback requirements?

North Kellyville / Kellyville - Setback requirements?
NSW

I may be wrong on this, but I think you can pass a wider garage if you call it a "workshop" on the side rather than just part of the garage. Might be worth discussing…

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nennles
Aug 28, 2016 7:44 pm
vincey
vincey
28 August 2016

Somerfield Estate Keysborough

Somerfield Estate Keysborough
VIC
1 ... 117, 118, 119

Hi all, I'm about to purchase a property soon, I'm really interested in Somerfield or Point Cook at the moment, but I heard Somerfield got really slow internet speed,…

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vincey
Aug 28, 2016 7:35 pm

Has anyone built this house? Trying to get ideas on color scheme for the facade!!

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honkytonkie
Aug 28, 2016 12:04 pm
honkytonkie

Hi, we are about to build a house with Metricon & need to finalise colors by tommorow. I'm looking for advice on exterior colors. I'm thinking of having Dune for the…

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honkytonkie
Aug 28, 2016 11:19 am
honkytonkie
Beazley77
Beazley77
28 August 2016

Dulux Natural White fo interior colour ?

Dulux Natural White fo interior colour ?
NSW

Try Pinterest. We have vivid white ceilings and British paints Star White on walls

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Beazley77
Aug 28, 2016 11:02 am
Beazley77
ThomsoA
ThomsoA
27 August 2016

Greenock MkII-Orleana Waters SA (Statesman Homes)

Greenock MkII-Orleana Waters SA (Statesman Homes)
SA

Hi everyone, Finally some good news to report. We engaged with another builder and are doing a custom design with Fairmont. We were extremely impressed with how much…

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ThomsoA
Aug 27, 2016 9:54 pm
mzjska
mzjska
27 August 2016

Redink Luxury

Redink Luxury
WA

Did you end up finding anyone with a luxury plan? We're building with Redink too! Look forward to seeing your design :)

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mzjska
Aug 27, 2016 2:59 pm
mzjska
mzjska
27 August 2016

Our first build with Redink in Darling Downs Private Estate

Our first build with Redink in Darling Downs Private Estate
WA

Following your build! I'm building with Redink too, waiting for our slab to go down

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mzjska
Aug 27, 2016 2:58 pm
Orpheus
Orpheus
27 August 2016

Metricon Laguna 33 Sydney

Metricon Laguna 33 Sydney
NSW
1 ... 6, 7, 8

Hi Orph. PCI soon but still lots to be done. It's been really slow in the past two weeks. Either no one on site or very little done. Any photos of…

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Orpheus
Aug 27, 2016 9:24 am
Orpheus
red15
red15
27 August 2016

Caught plasterer smoking cones

Caught plasterer smoking cones
WA

If there is no problem with the work then there is nothing to compensate for.

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red15
Aug 27, 2016 8:28 am
Beazley77
Beazley77
27 August 2016

Electrical advice for a new house

Electrical advice for a new house
WA

1 - yes. We have this in our house. 2_ its good idea to get conduits anywhere you might have two light switch plates on the wall, or maybe in the future you install a fan…

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Beazley77
Aug 27, 2016 12:56 am
Beazley77
mansawant
mansawant
26 August 2016

Was it raining for 3 days this week in Sydney

Was it raining for 3 days this week in Sydney
NSW

Thanks Nennles & Bashworth!!

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mansawant
Aug 26, 2016 9:17 pm
building-expert
building-expert
26 August 2016

Unreasonable Charges from Builder - Help

Unreasonable Charges from Builder - Help
SA

Who did your house design. Was it the builder?

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building-expert
Aug 26, 2016 4:03 pm
building-expert
raggae
raggae
26 August 2016

New Home in North Kellyville with BellRiver

New Home in North Kellyville with BellRiver
NSW

Just an update, the land is finally close to settlement Mid Sept after been told Feb 2016 before. My block is on Fenway St between Foxall Road and Hezlett Road. Welcome…

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raggae
Aug 26, 2016 11:58 am
PerryFamily
PerryFamily
26 August 2016

Building In Cranbourne

Building In Cranbourne
VIC

In mayfield it was H1

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PerryFamily
Aug 26, 2016 7:54 am
sunrays
sunrays
25 August 2016

Help! Builder has changed window suppliers

Help! Builder has changed window suppliers
VIC

Do not accept and sign the variation and see what option they give you

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sunrays
Aug 25, 2016 9:47 pm
Alessia
Alessia
25 August 2016

Building with Ventura Homes - Como WA

Building with Ventura Homes - Como WA
WA

Hi Dan, The showroom was fine, nothing that stands out though. I would not base my decision on which builder to choose based on this element. We did not do any…

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Alessia
Aug 25, 2016 5:56 pm
Alessia
shibuya
shibuya
25 August 2016

New build Inspection for SE MEL

New build Inspection for SE MEL
VIC

Hi All, Need some help in selecting a build inspector for my new build in SE, currently undecided between darbecca and budget reports. I have heard alot of positives for…

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shibuya
Aug 25, 2016 3:21 pm
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KLB
Aug 25, 2016 12:37 pm
KLB
KLB
KLB
25 August 2016

New home electric work builder vs your own sparky

New home electric work builder vs your own sparky
QLD

We just did the downlights. We figured by the time we had our own sparky come back and change them all over we wouldn't save much if anything. We were lucky we were able…

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KLB
Aug 25, 2016 11:56 am
KLB
me786
me786
25 August 2016

Footpath damaged, Water Meter Stolen during construction

Footpath damaged, Water Meter Stolen during construction
WA

Sorry to hear about the break in. The loss should be covered by the builder as your home is not yet delivered.

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me786
Aug 25, 2016 10:54 am
kron
kron
25 August 2016

Suffolk Park Estate - Caversham, WA

Suffolk Park Estate - Caversham, WA
WA
1, 2, 3

A few on the street did, I just put a solid panel up myself and will probably put a gate in later on. Which house are you? Are you on the corner of Topsham and Langdon loop?

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kron
Aug 25, 2016 12:33 am
frozenkuku
frozenkuku
24 August 2016

Frozenkuku's build: Lightsview terrace - moved in - photo

Frozenkuku's build: Lightsview terrace - moved in - photo
SA
1 ... 16, 17, 18

i haven't log in back to homeone for a long time so to follow up what i feel to live here, here's my opinion 1. after 1 year rivergum house had handed over, they never…

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frozenkuku
Aug 24, 2016 11:06 pm
frozenkuku
kyles22
kyles22
24 August 2016

Building the Hadley - Benson Facade with Adenbrook West Bris

Building the Hadley - Benson Facade with Adenbrook West Bris
QLD

Hi, I was reading your post and wondering how your build went? We are considering building the Hadley also through Adenbrook but in the country. Any info and pics you…

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kyles22
Aug 24, 2016 9:11 pm
turumakina
turumakina
24 August 2016

Plantation Homes (Queensland)

Plantation Homes (Queensland)
QLD
1 ... 5, 6, 7

It's $23 for installation of owner supplied lights. $75 is for a new light point.

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turumakina
Aug 24, 2016 5:49 pm
Ains
Ains
24 August 2016

Home Build

Home Build
WA
1 ... 36, 37, 38

Hi Mandy, Highbury homes is one of the builders we are looking at. Did you go through Highbury or the Mygen division of Highbury? Thinking that with our budget, My gen…

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Ains
Aug 24, 2016 4:28 pm
Natalie92
Natalie92
24 August 2016

Home Group WA - WE ARE IN!

Home Group WA - WE ARE IN!
WA
1 ... 70, 71, 72

Hey everyone, has anyone ever used harditex in front of a colourbond fence with texture render or texture paint on to finish? We are looking at it as a much cheaper…

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Natalie92
Aug 24, 2016 3:08 pm
Natalie92
Leonardo_23
Leonardo_23
24 August 2016

Specification and possibly contract review

Specification and possibly contract review
QLD

Hi pawelpabich, sounds as if you would be best served obtaining the services of a retired builder you trust on an hourly basis. But did you know that most…

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Leonardo_23
Aug 24, 2016 12:50 am
Leonardo_23
Leonardo_23
24 August 2016

Floor Joist Spacing

Floor Joist Spacing
ACT

Hi planeguy, You will notice a difference... but minor. The flexing in your floor covering will be less... and for floor boards this is more noticeable and is likely to…

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Leonardo_23
Aug 24, 2016 12:44 am
deluded
deluded
23 August 2016

Are you building with Alkira?

Are you building with Alkira?
NSW
1, 2, 3, 4, 5

on my build the aerated concrete was made by Loxo .. so it is only 50mm thick instead of the Hebel flooring which would have been 75mm thick .. Akira used timber between…

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deluded
Aug 23, 2016 9:32 pm
kristygirlz
kristygirlz
23 August 2016

Building in Austin Lakes

Building in Austin Lakes
WA

Hi is anyone else on here building in Austin Lakes? Or anyone building with WA housing centre in or around Mandurah?

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kristygirlz
Aug 23, 2016 8:52 pm
pjveddergirl
pjveddergirl
23 August 2016

First Home Build - Hickinbotham, Progress Payment Schedule?

First Home Build - Hickinbotham, Progress Payment Schedule?
SA

Hi all, First post here, so I hope I'm in the right section. To bring you up to date, we are subdividing a block of land, and building a custom Hickinbotham home. The…

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pjveddergirl
Aug 23, 2016 8:46 pm
vasmeoz
vasmeoz
23 August 2016

Forced to convert an existing home to underground power

Forced to convert an existing home to underground power
VIC

Hi, We are in the middle of subdividing a property here in outer east of Melbourne and we have hit a bit of a hurdle. We have an existing home at the front of the block…

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vasmeoz
Aug 23, 2016 4:50 pm
arcachon
arcachon
23 August 2016

Can you have different BAL values?

Can you have different BAL values?

Difference in what builders charge for BAL requirements can be fairly big though. Our provisional sum is $6,000 for BAL-19 (likely to be part BAL-12.5) Others I've seen…

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arcachon
Aug 23, 2016 4:20 pm
arcachon
arcachon
23 August 2016

Cost Diffference Of Mortar Colours

Cost Diffference Of Mortar Colours
QLD

Did a search and came across this. Was interested because I've just received a quote on off-white mortar upgrade for $3,200. Always been my understand that the…

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arcachon
Aug 23, 2016 4:18 pm
stephy2457
stephy2457
23 August 2016

Building SIMONDS PALISADE victoria need answers

Building SIMONDS PALISADE victoria need answers
VIC

Hi, We're building a Simonds Flinders in SE Melb. Not on site yet, waiting for building permit etc. I highly recommend you do the Gallery Tour if you can. Gives you a…

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stephy2457
Aug 23, 2016 12:20 pm
stephy2457
JS15
JS15
23 August 2016

The Vastu by Impressions

The Vastu by Impressions
WA

Vastu is a very Indian concept which aligns alot with Architectural Climatology.…

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JS15
Aug 23, 2016 11:16 am
go.aguilar
go.aguilar
22 August 2016

Mainvue Amalfi 530

Mainvue Amalfi 530
VIC
1 ... 10, 11, 12

Love it great plans

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go.aguilar
Aug 22, 2016 11:59 pm
firsttime_homies1401
firsttime_homies1401
22 August 2016

Henley Mercer Q2 photos?

Henley Mercer Q2 photos?
VIC

Hi Rb30et87, Wanted to ask how you went with the Q1 or Q2? We are thinking about the Q2 but there's no displays, only of the Q1.

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firsttime_homies1401
Aug 22, 2016 10:09 pm
firsttime_homies1401
mamakan
mamakan
22 August 2016

Chapman 2 Storey LOCK UP

Chapman 2 Storey LOCK UP
WA
1, 2, 3

12 weeks since lock up and we finally have a PCI date. THIS WEDNESDAY :-D Is there anything I should look out for??? I have a private building inspector so hopefully he…

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mamakan
Aug 22, 2016 10:01 pm
lish87
lish87
22 August 2016

New Home Build - 8Homes or Henley

New Home Build - 8Homes or Henley
VIC

I just found your thread. May I ask who you decided to go with? I am choosing between the two now also

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lish87
Aug 22, 2016 4:40 pm
lish87
Lyndhurst106
Lyndhurst106
22 August 2016

buidling hunter valley with Mcdonald jones homes

buidling hunter valley with Mcdonald jones homes
NSW

Lyndhurst106 replied: Sorry that I cannot answer your questions, but very interested in your dilemma. We have only just signed with mjh and also building in the Hunter.…

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Lyndhurst106
Aug 22, 2016 2:12 pm
ddarroch
ddarroch
22 August 2016

Building a house within Livable Housing Design guidelines?

Building a house within Livable Housing Design guidelines?
VIC

The Government's YourHome website has a section on livable & adaptable housing, which you might find useful. http://www.yourhome.gov.au/housing/liva ... able-house Best…

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ddarroch
Aug 22, 2016 11:06 am
Tom2016
Tom2016
22 August 2016

Shoalhaven bordeaux guest beechwood

Shoalhaven bordeaux guest beechwood
NSW

Thanks lileegirl. Have just headed over that way ?

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Tom2016
Aug 22, 2016 10:10 am
Tom2016
jahalim
jahalim
22 August 2016

anyone built or building with bellmarch ?

anyone built or building with bellmarch ?
NSW

Is there anyone who is building with, or has finished his house recently, with Bellmarch homes? Any feedback would be appreciated.

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jahalim
Aug 22, 2016 7:37 am
jasonwg
jasonwg
21 August 2016

What is a reasonable start date?

What is a reasonable start date?
VIC

Agree that's more than reasonable. For some of the volumes the time has pushed out to more than double. Good luck

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jasonwg
Aug 21, 2016 9:07 pm
jasonwg
aniazur
aniazur
21 August 2016

Metricon Bordeaux 39

Metricon Bordeaux 39
NSW
1, 2

Hi Gwu, We are interested in the Bordeaux design and am interested to know where you added the extra room and balcony on the plans and how much it cost?

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aniazur
Aug 21, 2016 4:50 pm
archetto
archetto
20 August 2016

Kellie's HGWA Build

Kellie's HGWA Build
WA
1 ... 78, 79, 80

Unbelievable!

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archetto
Aug 20, 2016 10:05 pm
archetto
Dearthe1965
Dearthe1965
19 August 2016

Ducted Vacuum owners ... Please help [emoji13]

Ducted Vacuum owners ... Please help [emoji13]
QLD

I prefer this one .. ducted vacuums is an effective way to clean the whole house especially you have a large home. They are quieter and more powerful so its really good…

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Dearthe1965
Aug 19, 2016 2:37 pm
Lyndhurst106
Lyndhurst106
19 August 2016

Electrical standard and upgrades

Electrical standard and upgrades
NSW

Thank you Bashworth. I just bought that $4 guide on your site. Fabulous site.

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Lyndhurst106
Aug 19, 2016 8:12 am

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