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Fencing + Driveway before handoverThanks Stormy. Not sure whether I would have to get the trenching done considering Telstra isnt going to provide service to new estate. I will have to confirm this.
your… kapur or permapine decking?thankyou for the feedback.I think despite the maintanance, I prefer the nicer look of the kapur.thanks again. mary23 replied 30 September 2011 ago Keysborough SummerfieldSorry, I haven't been following this forum for a while.
Your information is really nice n helpful..I am so worry as well becaz I am starting to sign… Getting plans thru CouncilCost me $10k in development consultant fees, arborist fees and surveys. Took 6 months to get the planning permit through, as opposed to the 2 years that seems to be the… Electrical Work + Solar MeteringHi Guys,
Just wanted to get your thoughts whether the following 2 are expensive or reasonable price:
Connection of electrical works, which… tempura started a topic 30 September 2011 ago EDEN BRAE - BUILD SUREI have no idea as to when the construction certificate was issued so wouldn't have a clue when to start 20 days from. Communication we have learnt is certainly not one of… Stobie pole connectionIf you have signed a variation with the builder he will organise it.
In the contract:
You are the first party
The builder is the 2nd
Anyone else is a 3rd Party. Eden Brae Customers - Variation ChangesHi,
Once your plans are released to site, EB will hit you with a $500 admin fee for any modifications to your plans. We wan't a DPP moved 20cms & that is what we were… nrh157 replied 2 October 2011 ago Building has finally restarted!I know how that feels! I was lucky in that it only took about 9 months to get underway again following the first builder's receivership. So pleased that your building is… ZarliOct 03, 2011 11:54 am Masterton or Eden Brae in Waterford CountyWe moved to NSW and didn't know anyone to get information regarding builders. We ended up spending the extra $2000 to get 3 quotes so that we could compare apples with… Glass splash-back standards and tolerancesHi All,
Building a new house, the kitchen glass splash-back has been installed and we have a PCI coming up very soon.
The splash-back is meant to be 650mm high, but… abraham started a topic 3 October 2011 ago moroxOct 04, 2011 7:21 am WESTMINSTER DELAY UPON DELAYThey laid the slab for my house about five months ago, and after that they have not done anything else. When you ring is always the same answer; it is so frustrating!!!… moroxOct 04, 2011 3:01 pm eyspyOct 04, 2011 8:10 pm We are in!Hope everything works out for you and is resolved quickly.
Thanks for the paint information.
Knockdown & Rebuild - FinancialsBuildingwest that is because you are more then likely borrowing with mortgage insurance. You can borrow up 90/95% with MI depending on your lender.
To the OP - it is… kyton replied 4 October 2011 ago kytonOct 04, 2011 10:12 pm Renovating in Darling DownsArchitects are expensive and have egos, draftie's are cheaper and basically will draw what you want them to draw. There are exceptions to the rule of course. You can… eyspy replied 5 October 2011 ago eyspyOct 05, 2011 8:59 am Cost of Security windows and doorsDepends on what you want to achieve. Security doors and windows are mainly to give the appearance that the house is hard to break into. The reality is that if someone… Land is filled . what about the site costFrom experience, get lots of tests done with the soil report.
We are in the final stages of a knockdown re build and something that was missed was a substantial amount of… RenderI just had a look at the Urban Edge homes website and the plan that you are going for.
In my opinion, the ones that look the best in the selection are the fully rendered… Top Mount or Undermount Kitchen sink?Thanks everyone for the advice. I agree that it becomes ones preferences, funny thing is even me and my wife could not agree which one to install. LOL. Homes under 180kDennis Homes - Oxford - 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2 living area, can be done under 180k including site… Certificate of compliance - DovetonHi All,
I'm new to this forumn.
I'm buying a off the plan unit in Doveton. I want to know how long will it take to issue the Certificate of compliance. Next week we will… kasuncp started a topic 7 October 2011 ago tim74Oct 07, 2011 1:09 pm Splashback - Glass or tiles?I like the idea of glass. That's what I want in our kitchen reno. We've been told the cons are keeping it streak-free but how hard can that be?! I just like the idea of… Split Level StepsHi Lee,
Thank you so much for posting pictures of your stairs. It's great to see that MDF stairs can look so good!!
Cheers,
Michael & Kylie posss replied 7 October 2011 ago posssOct 07, 2011 7:04 pm
Sorry for the size. I know it's really tiny. It's the best I can do… Gabbybuild - PCI done
Just wanted to say that you have a beautiful home:) Three weeks to go!! Hopefully it will go fast and everything done correctly too for you guys! Is it too late for Sarking?Do you mean sarking to your roof or your external walls? 
Sarking to the external walls goes on after the frame is complete and before bricking. mimi23 replied 9 October 2011 ago Sarking & concrete roof tilesSarking is always done with colorbond to prevent the heat transfer, it does sound a little expensive. I had to have full sarking because of the bushfire rating. negotiate a better priceI always say'If you don't ask, you don't get', but my bet is whatever you knock him down will be re-couped in extras during the building… Long Island Homes
I have read the information about the Director of Long Island Homes having some association with Landmark and want to tell everyone that this information is NOT true. Long… Our first build - Urb@nedge Tribu 001Thanks ....
We were concerned due to hearing all those horror stories including good friends of ours who built with a different builder, but we would happily recommend… mackay replied 9 October 2011 ago My new buildI was there on Saturday - i saw the works going on...the frame has come up and looks awesome! mak_ replied 10 October 2011 ago Our Regal House
Vegie garden works have commenced. Have 3 big planters for herbs and vegies blue metal and stepping stones.
More builders maintenance done today and I must say the… luke81 replied 10 October 2011 ago Our Humble Abode with loads of pics!
Congrats Starz, you get your house the day ours starts.  Site scrape for us is booked in for Thursday. I often see your place, just around the corner from our block. … Concrete Required For SlabIt depends on the design of your footings and the engineering requirements. Our trenches were a metre deep and concrete was approx 140m3. Crow replied 10 October 2011 ago
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