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happytaurus
happytaurus
8 January 2013

Land-told DOH or DLH Rental property being built next door?

Land-told DOH or DLH Rental property being built next door?
WA
1, 2

I have good and bad news! good news is I am content and happy to let go of Block of land by the DOH - chances are it was probably something to not be concerned about but i…

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happytaurus
Jan 08, 2013 10:52 pm
natlyn
natlyn
8 January 2013

Our Sierra by Hotondo - ITS GONE!!!!!!

Our Sierra by Hotondo - ITS GONE!!!!!!
VIC

Hi, chrisandkate! Just did a search and found your thread :) We are thinking of building the Sierra with Hotondo and wondered how you got on?

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natlyn
Jan 08, 2013 11:53 pm
natlyn
wokwon
wokwon
9 January 2013

Slave air-con controller pannel

Slave air-con controller pannel
WA

What is the location of the vent? Ideally the controller, if it's temperature sensing which not all slaves are, would not be in direct breeze of the vent outlet and not…

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wokwon
Jan 09, 2013 8:19 am
Mclaren
Mclaren
9 January 2013

plans in South Australia

plans in South Australia
SA

Great plans (we've got a 3m entry and love it) - good luck with finding a good builder!

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Mclaren
Jan 09, 2013 2:12 pm
Mclaren
onc_artisan
onc_artisan
9 January 2013

do we need to decide on polished concrete before slab poured

do we need to decide on polished concrete before slab poured
NSW

Negative- Before the build always but in saying that it can be done as a retro fit but there are issues that can arise and the cost is MORE to protect stuff and work…

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onc_artisan
Jan 09, 2013 4:12 pm
onc_artisan
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
9 January 2013

Building on acre in drouin Victoria

Building on acre in drouin Victoria
VIC

We liked Hotondo. Saw them on the SS Coast.

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Saint Mike
Jan 09, 2013 4:19 pm
Saint Mike
Deemaree
Deemaree
9 January 2013

Jessica SA! After 2 long years....... We have fences :)

Jessica SA! After 2 long years....... We have fences :)
1 ... 52, 53, 54

Hey Jessie! After not loging onto the site since probably March last year, I finally did and have caught up on your whole fence/retaining wall…

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Deemaree
Jan 09, 2013 5:55 pm
Deemaree
oneness
oneness
9 January 2013

Bargains...IKEA sale PERTH!!!

Bargains...IKEA sale PERTH!!!
WA

Nah Kexkez think of all the money you have saved! lol Lucky you fmac!! SB it most certainly would...but they only seem to put a huge one in each state and of course us…

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oneness
Jan 09, 2013 7:57 pm
Taylor22
Taylor22
9 January 2013

M & D's Stamford by Simonds.

M & D's Stamford by Simonds.
VIC

Hi missymoo,We are building with simonds too. I'd love to see how your house turned out, and if you have had any problems?

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Taylor22
Jan 09, 2013 11:49 pm
Taylor22
turtleschell
turtleschell
10 January 2013

House and land packages - how do they work?

House and land packages - how do they work?
SA

It will be available if the land hasn't sold just ask them. Most builders will sell you any house from their back catalogue. With regards to…

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turtleschell
Jan 10, 2013 1:36 am
Mclaren
Mclaren
10 January 2013

Rusty shower hose?

Rusty shower hose?
SA

I hope so - the supplier said they will contact Caroma and if it's still under warranty they will replace - fingers crossed!

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Mclaren
Jan 10, 2013 4:31 pm
Mclaren
happytaurus
happytaurus
10 January 2013

Building a house - Affordable Living - Baldivis North

Building a house - Affordable Living - Baldivis North
WA

Yes the thread called things you forgot page 27 and its an amazing read to help you and it will actually change your prospective on your building process and puts you in…

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happytaurus
Jan 10, 2013 10:35 pm
Mr Standards
Mr Standards
11 January 2013

ceiling/floor tile grout alignment - common or NOT???

ceiling/floor tile grout alignment - common or NOT???
NSW

From what I can gather you are saying the grout lines in the floor are not lining up with the grout lines on the walls, they are offset by 8mm. My understanding is (as…

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Mr Standards
Jan 11, 2013 12:09 am
Treeseachanger
Treeseachanger
11 January 2013

Help please - choosing facade products & colours

Help please - choosing facade products & colours
ACT

Are you aware that your upper storey will be extra hot with a dark clb roof? Just saying. :D

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Treeseachanger
Jan 11, 2013 12:14 pm
emacee
emacee
11 January 2013

Sarah/RiverGum Homes - keeping heated/cooled

Sarah/RiverGum Homes - keeping heated/cooled
SA

Hi there, We are looking at building a two storey sarah or rivergum home. Preferably Sarah Homes as we like their designs a bit better! We currently live in a raised one…

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emacee
Jan 11, 2013 1:02 pm
our dream home
our dream home
11 January 2013

Anyone house had any progress over the Christmas break?

Anyone house had any progress over the Christmas break?
VIC
1, 2

Great lilac very exciting. Cant wait to see our kitchen either .

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our dream home
Jan 11, 2013 2:30 pm

We have bamboo in walnut in our main entry, down a couple of stairs and then the bottom of the main stairs. I love it but it does show the dust, but it is easy to…

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gogo65
Jan 11, 2013 5:30 pm
gogo65
RajaniKaanth
RajaniKaanth
11 January 2013

VOGUE HOMES - PRESTONS NSW

VOGUE HOMES - PRESTONS NSW
NSW

Planning to build with Vogue homes at Prestons, NSW. Any comments, experience, suggestions is much helpful. Please advise.

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RajaniKaanth
Jan 11, 2013 6:59 pm
RagnarD
RagnarD
11 January 2013

Flooring & Carpet

Flooring & Carpet
SA

As we are getting floating timber floors after handover our builder has offered us two options: 1. We give our superviser floor board sample and they'll fix the…

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RagnarD
Jan 11, 2013 8:37 pm
RagnarD
duesseldorf67
duesseldorf67
12 January 2013

New House Build... Money Saving Ideas ?

New House Build... Money Saving Ideas ?
NSW

So, what are some of the things could possibly be done.. diy/supply/contracted out after the keys are handed over? From a lot reading here, a few of the more obvious…

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duesseldorf67
Jan 12, 2013 10:01 am
dragonchild
dragonchild
12 January 2013

Inbuilt cabinets

Inbuilt cabinets
WA

If you can put together detailed measurements, purpose (so if you're loading them up with books, it needs to be stronger, etc.) and a sketch, you could take it to your…

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dragonchild
Jan 12, 2013 11:48 am
dragonchild
sleven
sleven
12 January 2013

Eaves and Building site coverage

Eaves and Building site coverage
VIC

The 60% is based on the slab area - so the "non-permeable" ground area. Take your m2 of house size - divide it by your land m2 x 100 = your site coverage %

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sleven
Jan 12, 2013 7:25 pm
sleven
conmark
conmark
12 January 2013

How to share fence with neighbour?

How to share fence with neighbour?
NSW

hi hfwangoz, i have the same dilemma right now. I got an email from my neighbour who is considering to put a colorbond fence on our common boundary and told me about…

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conmark
Jan 12, 2013 9:58 pm
conmark
dawesrus
dawesrus
13 January 2013

First home purchase - Building with Red Ink Homes in Perth

First home purchase - Building with Red Ink Homes in Perth
WA
1, 2

We too had a very patient sales rep with redink who helped us a lot and answered my unending questions. we changed as much as we could and did amend 1 or 2 items post pqc,…

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dawesrus
Jan 13, 2013 12:48 am
dawesrus
Pugs
Pugs
13 January 2013

Building Dream Home with Stellar Homes, SA

Building Dream Home with Stellar Homes, SA
SA
1, 2

you just need an apple mac and 100 hours of tinker time and you could sit in your virtual lounge room as well Note that I am a veteran IT…

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Pugs
Jan 13, 2013 7:18 am
Pugs
kexkez
kexkez
13 January 2013

Tile Laying Costs

Tile Laying Costs
NSW

some companies will have a couple of standard colours and if you want anything out of their standard list they will charge more. I assume some tilers have big batches of…

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kexkez
Jan 13, 2013 10:24 am
kexkez
happytaurus
happytaurus
13 January 2013

Spires Private Estate in Baldivis

Spires Private Estate in Baldivis
WA

Asking if anyone else is building or built in the Spires Estate in Baldivis - did you have to or having to put the fence up at your own cost? If so do you have to discuss…

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happytaurus
Jan 13, 2013 2:05 pm
Mr Standards
Mr Standards
13 January 2013

Building First Home - Hidden Costs?

Building First Home - Hidden Costs?
NSW

It is my opinion, and personal experience, to buy the land and then look at houses I like. Then if you wish to upgrade from the builders standard plan, why not ask your…

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Mr Standards
Jan 13, 2013 6:13 pm
jihaomou
jihaomou
13 January 2013

anyway I can build a larger duplex?

anyway I can build a larger duplex?
NSW

thanks PHunter. my land is at Panania. things is I saw some other duplexs in this area are obvious bigger than 50%.…

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jihaomou
Jan 13, 2013 10:20 pm
AKB
AKB
13 January 2013

How did you keep on create your building budget?

How did you keep on create your building budget?
NSW

We are currently owner building....we had an estimator do an estimation of the build, I put that into a spreadsheet and then added actual costs and variances

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AKB
Jan 13, 2013 10:44 pm
AKB
PHunter
PHunter
13 January 2013

'Standard' home VS Energy Efficient 'Architectural' home

'Standard' home VS Energy Efficient 'Architectural' home
VIC
1, 2

Interesting thread. A healthy (and respectful) debate is always a good thing. For what it is worth, I would (and have) paid $30K extra to…

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PHunter
Jan 13, 2013 10:57 pm
urk697
urk697
14 January 2013

Custom wardrobe(shelves,drawers and slidding doors) to WIR

Custom wardrobe(shelves,drawers and slidding doors) to WIR
VIC

HI, our WIR is about 3.23m(L) and 1.83m(W). Unfortunately we forgot to add a door to the WIR. Now my wife wants to add shelves and mirrored sliding doors(like ikea pax) to…

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urk697
Jan 14, 2013 12:06 pm
Mikeann
Mikeann
14 January 2013

Conveyancing

Conveyancing
NSW

Hi Everyone, First post on this very informative forum. We are in the process of buying land and then building our dream home on it. A very exciting time for my…

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Mikeann
Jan 14, 2013 3:45 pm
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dot77
Jan 14, 2013 5:13 pm
MalinViktoria
MalinViktoria
14 January 2013

Electricity meter box

Electricity meter box
SA

We were given an option to use EA or arrange our own energy company, but in the case of EA, there was no contract involved, they just get you started and then you can tell…

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MalinViktoria
Jan 14, 2013 7:42 pm
MalinViktoria
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Leah_Com78
Jan 14, 2013 8:40 pm
spottie
spottie
14 January 2013

Construction period - when does it begin?

Construction period - when does it begin?
VIC

Ours was 20 weeks from when the slab was poured (as stated in our contract)

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spottie
Jan 14, 2013 9:21 pm
spottie
spottie
14 January 2013

Building contract - builders liability if they go over time

Building contract - builders liability if they go over time
NSW

:z: Bet you are hoping they go over then huh! I…

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spottie
Jan 14, 2013 9:52 pm
1330ascent
1330ascent
14 January 2013

Soil test results - slab outcome?

Soil test results - slab outcome?
VIC

Hey everyone, We are waiting on our block to settle (hopefully march) in bellrise park. Our building contract allows for an M class slab, but we are thinking this will…

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1330ascent
Jan 14, 2013 10:35 pm
Mario Matassa
Mario Matassa
14 January 2013

Young couples home - designing stage, need advice please !

Young couples home - designing stage, need advice please !
VIC
1, 2

With small footprint homes it is always better to open plan the genral living areas. Definately change the island bench in unit 1.

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Mario Matassa
Jan 14, 2013 10:58 pm
xxkatxx
xxkatxx
15 January 2013

Polypropylene Soakwells - good or bad?

Polypropylene Soakwells - good or bad?
WA

Congrats! So much information available on google. just check http://www.soakwells.com/polypropylene-soakwells.html I've copied and pasted the table of benefits…

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xxkatxx
Jan 15, 2013 1:36 am
lynnemic01
lynnemic01
15 January 2013

concreting/fencing

concreting/fencing
VIC

Hi, about to build at the avenue casey and would like some contacts for concreting and fencing. Regards Michael

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lynnemic01
Jan 15, 2013 8:36 am
akashra
akashra
15 January 2013

Developer Incentives - Landscaping

Developer Incentives - Landscaping
WA

It depends if that landscaping budget means or requires you to use a professional to do the work. A $4k landscaping budget for me to do the work would get a huge amount…

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akashra
Jan 15, 2013 10:12 am
bjr
bjr
15 January 2013

Townhouse project in Burwood....a newbie in this trade!

Townhouse project in Burwood....a newbie in this trade!
VIC

Hi, I have a similar property in Elsternwick. 686sqm. Thinking of going down a similar path to you guys. I am thinking of the best way to maximise space/profit. Did…

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bjr
Jan 15, 2013 11:34 am
bjr
bjr
15 January 2013

Subdivision in Elsternwick... Newbie

Subdivision in Elsternwick... Newbie
VIC

Hi, I have a regular suburban block (700sqm) in Elsternwick that i am looking to subdivide. Why do most people put 2 townhouses on such a block? Why not 3 or more? I am…

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bjr
Jan 15, 2013 12:01 pm
Nicci
Nicci
15 January 2013

Scott Park or Celebration Homes?

Scott Park or Celebration Homes?
WA
1, 2, 3

Lucy, we are building the monte carlo with changes too.. very similar still.. are you still active? hows the progress.. seeing as i ddint have a display to go through was…

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Nicci
Jan 15, 2013 4:42 pm
PHunter
PHunter
15 January 2013

Problems with construction next door

Problems with construction next door
VIC

I wouldn't be postponing my works because of the builder next door though its probably best not to move it yourself as that could get you…

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PHunter
Jan 15, 2013 6:38 pm
nev25
nev25
15 January 2013

Freestanding oven question...

Freestanding oven question...
VIC

To be cheeky - does anyone subscribe to Choice and if so can they tell me the top 3 freestanding ovens and their overall scores? Sorry if that…

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nev25
Jan 15, 2013 6:57 pm
nev25
shellbelle
shellbelle
15 January 2013

Building The Harvard 271 With Dennis Family

Building The Harvard 271 With Dennis Family
VIC

LOL yes we are :-) i have been very slack in updating this site... oh well it is sooooo exciting to be finally in. where abouts are you building? and have you joind the…

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shellbelle
Jan 15, 2013 7:24 pm
myviolet
myviolet
15 January 2013

how much discount we normally get before signing the tender

how much discount we normally get before signing the tender
NSW

thanks for those who taken time to share their experiences with us!

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myviolet
Jan 15, 2013 9:48 pm

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