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spiffmiff
spiffmiff
29 September 2017

Pool Installation

Pool Installation
WA

We did manage to get our solar HWS installed before handover (actually just prior to lockup) so I think it probably depends on the builder and exactly what you want to be…

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spiffmiff
Sep 29, 2017 7:22 pm
spiffmiff
RossH
RossH
27 September 2017

Perth Water

Perth Water
WA
1, 2

Hi, You didn't say which model Fleck softener you purchased... Can you now give an opinion on how it is working and any problems experienced? You can reply direct to me…

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RossH
Sep 27, 2017 8:39 pm
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Brian.bozo
Sep 25, 2017 9:15 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
15 September 2017

Site Visit.. Things to bring along!

Site Visit.. Things to bring along!
WA

I always encourage New home builders to visit their New Home whilst under construction here are the items you should bring along 1.Mobile phone + camera included 2.Table…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Sep 15, 2017 10:52 am
StructuralBIMGuy
cjose
cjose
14 September 2017

First home buyers & builders in Caversham WA!

First home buyers & builders in Caversham WA!
WA

Congratulations! I loved it there! Beautiful location. We were initially considering Taylor's Private Estates. Blueprint Homes even showed us "our" lot in Redondo St.…

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cjose
Sep 14, 2017 5:34 pm
carlanox
carlanox
14 September 2017

New homes @Roleystone WA

New homes @Roleystone WA
WA

So I am in the early stage of building a house. The problem is that I am a foreigner (From Jakarta, Indonesia) and not even staying in Aussie. So I need a lot of help…

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carlanox
Sep 14, 2017 1:59 pm
akash19p
akash19p
13 September 2017

Burns Build - Dale Alcock Finished Photos

Burns Build - Dale Alcock Finished Photos
WA
1 ... 42, 43, 44

Hello Tbrown2012, I loved your home .. It's really and inspiration for us as well.. We are building now and we also selected botany Gray as our feature and Gretna as our…

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akash19p
Sep 13, 2017 4:12 pm
gummz
gummz
12 September 2017

Great southern 2.5 acre new family home

Great southern 2.5 acre new family home
WA
1 ... 12, 13, 14

Are you still around? How's the build?

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gummz
Sep 12, 2017 11:21 pm
Wrighto
Wrighto
12 September 2017

Dual living for $240k in perth

Dual living for $240k in perth
WA

Hi guys Do you think we'd be able to build a dual key (4x2 and 2x1) for $240k? Our budget is $280k. $20k for demolition $20k site works and the rest for the house. We…

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Wrighto
Sep 12, 2017 8:48 am
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
6 September 2017

Ben Trager Homes- Final Pics before PCI!!!

Ben Trager Homes- Final Pics before PCI!!!
WA
1 ... 6, 7, 8

Hi aussie141414 Interesting, your photo links are broken? Here is some expert advice 1. If your links are broken/removed then you can't receive help or provide…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Sep 06, 2017 11:33 am
StructuralBIMGuy
EL4
EL4
30 August 2017

Red Ink Home Avonlee Private Estate

Red Ink Home Avonlee Private Estate
WA

Hi Paul. We are looking to build with red ink too, the entertainer plan. For some reason I cant view your floor plan. Just wondered if you had any feedback / thoughts on…

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EL4
Aug 30, 2017 10:14 pm
Mimpi
Mimpi
1 August 2017

Building Equis Lake The Vines Easy Start/Summit Homes

Building Equis Lake The Vines Easy Start/Summit Homes
WA

Great looking home! Sorry to hear that you had so many issues. We are looking at building out there also. Wondering if we could get any info as to what land developers had…

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Mimpi
Aug 01, 2017 11:02 am
tdk14
tdk14
29 July 2017

Preliminary Agreement help, new to building.

Preliminary Agreement help, new to building.
WA

Go ahead with it, if you are serious about them - and be sure to add ALL the inclusions you'd like, that you can think of. The PA doesn't lock you into a build (double…

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tdk14
Jul 29, 2017 11:39 pm
tdk14
Jess_89
Jess_89
29 July 2017

Our First Home - Home Group WA

Our First Home - Home Group WA
WA
1, 2, 3, 4

Thanks all

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Jess_89
Jul 29, 2017 9:31 pm
Jess_89

Keys 19/10/15. Moved in 10/11/15. Landscaping + a deck ideas

Keys 19/10/15. Moved in 10/11/15. Landscaping + a deck ideas
WA
1 ... 94, 95, 96

Hi hun!! Sorry its been so long since I've logged on. Been so busy around the house and with work. We just put in a pool so was going to come on and update with pics…

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Our Honeywood Build
Jul 28, 2017 9:08 am
Our Honeywood Build
Lukbon h
Lukbon h
27 July 2017

Summit homes Perth

Summit homes Perth
WA

Hi Spiffmiff, We are building a custom built house in the Hills, its loosely based on the Lancelin design. Victor has been really good so far, few minor things that we…

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Lukbon h
Jul 27, 2017 3:29 pm

What you want is a squat block design which is one made for a more square block like they often end up with in newer developments because of how they divide up the land…

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mrsdoe
Jul 17, 2017 9:23 pm
mrsdoe
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
14 July 2017

SURVEY FEES

SURVEY FEES
WA

THEYsaiditseasy123 I assume the block was already surveyed for the subdivision and they would have established CPs then?

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StructuralBIMGuy
Jul 14, 2017 8:32 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
emts
emts
13 July 2017

ADDITIONAL POWER RUN (INCL TRENCHING)

ADDITIONAL POWER RUN (INCL TRENCHING)
WA

mine in vic was just over 17K extra for 120 meters (3 phase however so some more cable costs plus does go up the longer it is) but seems inline

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emts
Jul 13, 2017 4:27 pm
emts
dexx
dexx
7 July 2017

Celebration Homes - Lennox - All finished - Garden & Lights

Celebration Homes - Lennox - All finished - Garden & Lights
WA
1 ... 13, 14, 15

Now that the dust has well and truly settled, are you happy with how your home turned out and happy with how Celebration performed? How were they in terms of letting you…

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dexx
Jul 07, 2017 6:10 pm

So we are now just awaiting our windows and doors for the lockup phase. Roof tiles are on, internal walls have plumbing, electrical wiring embedded, render and the…

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Denea
Jul 07, 2017 11:02 am
Denea
Common as muck
Common as muck
2 July 2017

Building with Summit on rural land.

Building with Summit on rural land.
WA

Have to use an offsite hosting company only allows url linked images here?

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Common as muck
Jul 02, 2017 11:11 pm
Common as muck
llah
llah
2 July 2017

10m Frontage Block - Dreamstart Build - Calleya Estate

10m Frontage Block - Dreamstart Build - Calleya Estate
WA
1 ... 6, 7, 8

Hi El, can you please tell me the details of your painter? Thanks

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llah
Jul 02, 2017 3:05 am
KeepCalm
KeepCalm
20 June 2017

Carli on Carbeen

Carli on Carbeen
WA

Knew I was a crap blogger - here I am about to receive my keys. It has been a fairly smooth process so I haven't been scared away of attempting it again in the…

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KeepCalm
Jun 20, 2017 5:39 pm
KeepCalm
ruraldoc
ruraldoc
18 June 2017

Un-buildable block - Advice needed.

Un-buildable block - Advice needed.
WA

Hi Pete, that sounds like a terrible situation! And really sorry I have no idea how I would approach this, but seems like a solicitor is probably the way to go.…

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ruraldoc
Jun 18, 2017 1:49 am
ruraldoc
AKB
AKB
13 June 2017

Family Home - Bedfordale

Family Home - Bedfordale
WA
1 ... 44, 45, 46

<a href="">Bristol Solicitors</a> is waiting for you

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AKB
Jun 13, 2017 10:23 pm
AKB
spiffmiff
spiffmiff
13 June 2017

HomeOne Building Threads

HomeOne Building Threads
WA
1 ... 4, 5, 6

Please add me :) State: WA Location: Perth SOR Builder: Summit Home: Orchard (Modified) User: spiffmiff Link: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=85363

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spiffmiff
Jun 13, 2017 4:44 pm
spiffmiff
Dvp
Dvp
9 June 2017

PCI.. but there is no fall on bathroom and laundry drains!

PCI.. but there is no fall on bathroom and laundry drains!
WA

Hi all.. after a journey that felt like forever (it was actually quite fast :) ), we have reached PCI on our build with Easystart in Perth. Overall we have had very little…

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Dvp
Jun 09, 2017 6:13 pm
Dvp
arcadelt
arcadelt
8 June 2017

Masterwall - Resale impacts

Masterwall - Resale impacts
WA

http://www.architectureanddesign.com.au/features/features-articles/what-s-with-perth-s-addiction-to-double-brick-buil

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arcadelt
Jun 08, 2017 5:11 pm
Hally72
Hally72
3 June 2017

First Home - New Generation Homes or Homegroup WA

First Home - New Generation Homes or Homegroup WA
WA

Our Valuations came back 20k under, sales guy tried to make us remove things. I didn't budge and I knew the only way out was declined finance, as per mortgage broker if…

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Hally72
Jun 03, 2017 6:53 pm
Horsegirl
Horsegirl
3 June 2017

rural or country builders

rural or country builders
WA

We are 4 months in our build with Rural Building Company, in Wandi. So far its all been excellent!

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Horsegirl
Jun 03, 2017 5:13 pm
Jess_89
Jess_89
2 June 2017

Building our first home in Wandi - Home Group WA

Building our first home in Wandi - Home Group WA
WA
1 ... 9, 10, 11

That's awesome Jess! Congratulations!

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Jess_89
Jun 02, 2017 10:54 pm
Jess_89
ZoePerth
ZoePerth
29 May 2017

Our First Build - The Vive - Craigie 6025 - Aveling Homes

Our First Build - The Vive - Craigie 6025 - Aveling Homes
WA

We built with Aveling too, how's your build gone, you nearly finished now?

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ZoePerth
May 29, 2017 1:23 pm
jaymak
jaymak
25 May 2017

WA - Perception Homes vs In-Vogue Homes

WA - Perception Homes vs In-Vogue Homes
WA

Thanks tdk14! I'll have a look through it and see. It seems of the builders I'm looking at, they're all pretty much on par except Summit which is a bit ahead. Thanks…

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jaymak
May 25, 2017 10:28 am
jaymak
awells
awells
16 May 2017

House plan with theatre/lounge at front

House plan with theatre/lounge at front
WA

Hello I'm looking for floor plan ideas where the lounge/theatre is at the front of the house before the master bedroom. I'm currently in home group WA's grand retreat…

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awells
May 16, 2017 8:35 pm
Katalyst
Katalyst
9 May 2017

Any one else building in Success?

Any one else building in Success?
WA

We just started building in Success. Anyone else? Share your houseplans!

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Katalyst
May 09, 2017 9:12 pm
Mrsxtro01
Mrsxtro01
7 May 2017

HGWA Prestart

HGWA Prestart
WA

Hi all. Got prestart with HGWA on Tuesday! Super excited to finally be locking in all details. Wondering on a few prestart prices though. Hopefully someone will be able to…

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Mrsxtro01
May 07, 2017 9:39 pm
JayCee24
JayCee24
3 May 2017

First Home with New Generation

First Home with New Generation
WA

Cool. Thanks for that great idea. Will definitely consider it and will ask how much will it cost.

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JayCee24
May 03, 2017 10:13 am
ZoePerth
ZoePerth
30 April 2017

Building Inspectors - Perth NOR

Building Inspectors - Perth NOR
WA

It's all on their website, can't remember how much and depends if you do all the stages or just some :)

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ZoePerth
Apr 30, 2017 11:05 am
nickcampbel
nickcampbel
27 April 2017

Please recommend good builders NOR

Please recommend good builders NOR
WA

We have used MyHomesWA for our first home. I was referred by one of my friend whose sister use to work there. I have heard that now they offer time bound construction…

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nickcampbel
Apr 27, 2017 5:45 pm
Jess_Flood
Jess_Flood
24 April 2017

Home group wa Pre start

Home group wa Pre start
WA

Hey guys sorry I've been totally MIA i hadn't quite figured out how to use this thing haha. So just an update, we had our slab go down a week before Christmas last year…

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Jess_Flood
Apr 24, 2017 1:56 pm
algernon
algernon
20 April 2017

Personalised Plans - Help - Lower Chittering Build

Personalised Plans - Help - Lower Chittering Build
WA

Maybe you can talk to him about the square house - there's a little bit more work involved with hips/valleys, but it's generally not significant in terms of a house cost -…

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algernon
Apr 20, 2017 1:18 pm
mrsdoe
mrsdoe
19 April 2017

Few minor issues with build in Aveley

Few minor issues with build in Aveley
WA

I don't like the look of that timber beam either, that's an awful big defect in the timber I'd be getting a registered builder to do an inspection of the roof…

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mrsdoe
Apr 19, 2017 9:23 pm
mrsdoe
Berek
Berek
17 April 2017

Is this normal?

Is this normal?
WA

Someone wasn't using their grey material. Ours is underneath the cover out of sight.

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Berek
Apr 17, 2017 8:06 pm
cat_dunc
cat_dunc
17 April 2017

Ben Trager - Secret Harbour - Could it get any worse?

Ben Trager - Secret Harbour - Could it get any worse?
WA
1 ... 51, 52, 53

I hope everything has improved with the house after the horrible time you've had with it. Good news is the pool looks incredible?? How have you gone with finishing…

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cat_dunc
Apr 17, 2017 9:29 am
cat_dunc
southernstars
southernstars
16 April 2017

My build in Serpentine with Redink!

My build in Serpentine with Redink!
WA
1 ... 9, 10, 11

Congrats. Your house is so beautiful.We're building with Redink as well. It took us 5 months to land on slab down. We're looking for an inspector. Could you please…

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southernstars
Apr 16, 2017 12:53 am
zac101
zac101
13 April 2017

Building With CL - Baldivis

Building With CL - Baldivis
WA
1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Hi it's been a while since your last update. Please keep us posted. Thanks.

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zac101
Apr 13, 2017 5:44 pm
CC1987
CC1987
13 April 2017

Choiceliving WA

Choiceliving WA
WA

As an ex trade of the company I can tell you the reason for your delays is because they are not paying trades or supplies. It has nothing to do with pouring heaps of…

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CC1987
Apr 13, 2017 5:13 pm
scrapbizz
scrapbizz
13 April 2017

ANYONE with Redink in Perth?

ANYONE with Redink in Perth?
WA

Hi Dave, we are just commencing earthworks,, if you can PM me with your fees and specs - we actually want to have each major stage checked not just the end. Thanks R.

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scrapbizz
Apr 13, 2017 1:44 am
scrapbizz
Madora Dreamer
Madora Dreamer
9 April 2017

Outdoor shower

Outdoor shower
WA

Thank you, I will bring it up up at the meeting.

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Madora Dreamer
Apr 09, 2017 10:49 pm
Madora Dreamer

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