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Dylemma
Dylemma
6 November 2018

Front door and pillars

Front door and pillars

Thanks for your reply Forg. I did go driving slowly down streets creepily checking out everyone's front doors yesterday!! Stained does look good and I guess painting one…

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Dylemma
Nov 06, 2018 9:37 am
Zen
Zen
6 November 2018

Hall and Hart custom builders

Hall and Hart custom builders

Hi Jammo05, when did you start your build? Looks like you're at the home stretch already! I didn't know H&H did full custom builds. We are also building the Sienna 42…

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Zen
Nov 06, 2018 9:23 am
Forg
Forg
6 November 2018

Bare Minimum Electrical during Build

Bare Minimum Electrical during Build
NSW

Is this place being sold as soon as it's done, or will there be tenants? Only asking because there are possible tax implications … eg. if you need to get electrical…

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Forg
Nov 06, 2018 8:43 am
vasrsam
vasrsam
6 November 2018

Hamilton24 Plantation Homes

Hamilton24 Plantation Homes
QLD

Thanks.. I have attached the pics of plans

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vasrsam
Nov 06, 2018 7:12 am
Nasreen45
Nasreen45
5 November 2018

Building with Hall and Hart

Building with Hall and Hart
NSW

We are waiting for them to start construction. Elyse 38 is our design. building in Minto. they said they will definitely start in November. lets hope.

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Nasreen45
Nov 05, 2018 8:58 pm
steel
steel
5 November 2018

Building with Ben Trager in Eglinton WA

Building with Ben Trager in Eglinton WA
WA

Unfortunately, new builds are rated against current sales so its a hard time. We had a similar issue and we had to get certain things adjusted and some discounts to make…

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steel
Nov 05, 2018 8:07 pm
kathysangel
kathysangel
5 November 2018

Slab poured incorrectly

Slab poured incorrectly
VIC

Yes I have had to have my re enginnered 3 times make sure you get a private inspector in to check it out,but we had people have to have there slab pulled up in this case

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kathysangel
Nov 05, 2018 3:56 pm
kajidzz
kajidzz
4 November 2018

GJ Gardner Logan went busted - house finally finished.

GJ Gardner Logan went busted - house finally finished.
QLD
1, 2

Sry for the late reply. I didnt get any insurance for the site - I took the risk and glad nothing happened. I had to rent a skip bin to put some rubbish in as city…

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kajidzz
Nov 04, 2018 10:16 pm
Ldv770
Ldv770
4 November 2018

Building with Wisdom Homes

Building with Wisdom Homes
NSW

Hi there i to am building with wisdom homes. Colour appointments were fun but exhausting..... a tip make sure u read ur tender and cover everything off. I found a few…

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Ldv770
Nov 04, 2018 6:26 pm
Ldv770
Ldv770
4 November 2018

Building Washington 32 at Middleton Grange

Building Washington 32 at Middleton Grange

Hi im a first time blogger. Can i ask why would u have issues with the tile quote u would have accepted. Im going to be building ambassador 36. Thank u

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Ldv770
Nov 04, 2018 6:17 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
4 November 2018

Render Colour (Has anyone got photos of half strength evenin

Render Colour (Has anyone got photos of half strength evenin
SA

Replace CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) with CPYK (Colour pot your kitchen) hth

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StructuralBIMGuy
Nov 04, 2018 11:50 am
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
4 November 2018

Quick question :)

Quick question :)
NSW

It's hard to keep up with software and computers OT, Photoshop is image editing, Bim Is Building (Information/Data/Optimisation) Modelling and the information goes beyond…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Nov 04, 2018 10:32 am
StructuralBIMGuy
Skcel
Skcel
2 November 2018

Question on LMI calculation

Question on LMI calculation
NSW

Usually your LMI on the land will be refunded on the construction LMI. I would get a mortgage broker to explain this to you.

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Skcel
Nov 02, 2018 10:19 pm
Skcel
konsjo50
konsjo50
2 November 2018

Wall/Ceiling Insulation Melbourne

Wall/Ceiling Insulation Melbourne

Insulation R-Values mean nothing unless the insulation is installed effectively and consistently. 5% gaps can translate to a 30% degradation in R-value.

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konsjo50
Nov 02, 2018 10:03 pm
CC7
CC7
2 November 2018

Coral Homes / Avoca 23 / Handover 6th of August

Coral Homes / Avoca 23 / Handover 6th of August
1 ... 12, 13, 14

just responded to your PM :D

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CC7
Nov 02, 2018 10:18 am
CC7
bugslife
bugslife
2 November 2018

Building at Catherine Park

Building at Catherine Park
NSW
1 ... 11, 12, 13

Jaydeeh82 yeah the legal letters are definitely heart stopping. Guess it just helps the estate if they need to proceed further with anything 😓 but they're really good…

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bugslife
Nov 02, 2018 9:50 am
immu999
immu999
2 November 2018

Termination of building contract due to being unable to get

Termination of building contract due to being unable to get
1, 2

I am in the timeline.. the point is.. they are not willing to include me in the promotion as it was not mentioned in the contract (but stated on their advertisement…

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immu999
Nov 02, 2018 9:14 am
Mish018
Mish018
2 November 2018

Building with Wisdom Homes

Building with Wisdom Homes
NSW

Hoping to get some advice on our fixed kitchen windows. The exterior of our home is almost complete however we have noticed a significant gap between the top of the frame…

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Mish018
Nov 02, 2018 7:47 am
Tim65
Tim65
2 November 2018

Surface Drainage Defect / Construction Lawyer

Surface Drainage Defect / Construction Lawyer
VIC
1, 2

I would be checking that the builder or land owner has officially put an easement so that wall is legally there , what’s to stop another person who buys the property…

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Tim65
Nov 02, 2018 7:42 am
Tim65
kathysangel
kathysangel
2 November 2018

Having bad Experiences with Carlisle Homes. Very disappoint

Having bad Experiences with Carlisle Homes. Very disappoint

Look up the new building laws it will give you more input

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kathysangel
Nov 02, 2018 1:17 am
Melissa.prinsloo
Melissa.prinsloo
1 November 2018

anyone building in armstrong creek?

anyone building in armstrong creek?
QLD
1 ... 23, 24, 25

Has anyone sold their land in Warralily? Apparently you need to get permission from the estate and pay a fee? Seems a bit ridiculous to me!

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Melissa.prinsloo
Nov 01, 2018 6:54 pm
_sallz
_sallz
1 November 2018

Custom VALECO build - BRISBANE

Custom VALECO build - BRISBANE
QLD
1 ... 11, 12, 13

From personal experience. Wouldnt recommend anyone going down that road. Its a joke going through them. Have had great experience with builds previously and even…

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_sallz
Nov 01, 2018 6:03 pm
_sallz
DomoKB
DomoKB
1 November 2018

Construction loan pre-approval expiry

Construction loan pre-approval expiry
NSW

Thanks for your replies everyone. Yes you are all correct, the bank wants the final contract price. They said if the pre-approval expires before we get the final…

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DomoKB
Nov 01, 2018 2:31 pm
IamSAM
IamSAM
1 November 2018

Unforeseen site costs due to neighbours landscaping

Unforeseen site costs due to neighbours landscaping

Is the height difference natural or due to cut/fill done for your plan? Or is the cut/fill done by your neighbor? It is every owners responsibility to ensure that water…

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IamSAM
Nov 01, 2018 12:26 pm
IamSAM
RhondaMc
RhondaMc
1 November 2018

Building with Hotondo Homes Toowoomba - Final Quote concerns

Building with Hotondo Homes Toowoomba - Final Quote concerns
QLD

It kinda does. I'm starting to be more comfortable with the price. 480k includes fencing (9k) and turf (2k), 4 bedrooms, media, study, we made the kitchen quite large…

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RhondaMc
Nov 01, 2018 11:40 am
jakz
jakz
1 November 2018

Plantation_Retreat 26

Plantation_Retreat 26
QLD

Hi all, first time blogger here and have been reading quite a few journeys from people building. This is our second time building with Plantation, our last home was the…

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jakz
Nov 01, 2018 11:21 am
jakz
ravsingh21
ravsingh21
31 October 2018

Any experiences with Firstyle homes

Any experiences with Firstyle homes
NSW
1 ... 20, 21, 22

We chose Orpheus as well, in fact I think 70% of our street chose it as well :lol:

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ravsingh21
Oct 31, 2018 8:28 am
claire91
claire91
30 October 2018

Anyone Building with Austral Settlers Beechwood bricks?

Anyone Building with Austral Settlers Beechwood bricks?
VIC

Hi! We are currently building and have Beechwood bricks. Very happy with them! We went with natural mortar, monument colorbond roof and Surfmist windows/render/front…

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claire91
Oct 30, 2018 10:20 pm
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pEast
Oct 30, 2018 4:08 pm
Liezelesterhuysen
Liezelesterhuysen
30 October 2018

Best colourbond choice with brown bricks

Best colourbond choice with brown bricks

Thank you. I have a picture and not sure how one goes about finding the colours from the picture. I phoned the home builder but they say they can't help.

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Liezelesterhuysen
Oct 30, 2018 1:14 pm
homeone
homeone
29 October 2018

Building with Redink South West in Myalup

Building with Redink South West in Myalup
WA
1 ... 5, 6, 7

As it happens, we are building this feature in shortly and expect this to be in place next week. I’m the interim, please PM the new email address to me and I’ll be…

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homeone
Oct 29, 2018 7:13 pm
homeone
easty
easty
29 October 2018

East Estate

East Estate
VIC
1, 2, 3, 4

oh! good to know. thanks!

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easty
Oct 29, 2018 5:56 pm
Sanjay07
Sanjay07
29 October 2018

Building Simonds Palisade in Melbourne

Building Simonds Palisade in Melbourne
VIC

Congrats Deepdive, do share your Gallery selections and experience thanks

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Sanjay07
Oct 29, 2018 4:41 pm
Tips
Tips
29 October 2018

My Journey with Porter Davis for Vancouver 33

My Journey with Porter Davis for Vancouver 33
VIC

Hi - decided to go with a double. Hence, dropped Vancouver / PD.

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Tips
Oct 29, 2018 3:15 pm
dfin
dfin
29 October 2018

Building with Metricon - Liberty 45 - NSW

Building with Metricon - Liberty 45 - NSW
NSW
1, 2, 3

Dear All, The handover will be happening in about a month or so :) Just want to check with you guys if it is wise to get a concrete apron around the house? I have…

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dfin
Oct 29, 2018 10:31 am
luxbuild
luxbuild
29 October 2018

Rawson Homes & The Life Style Store - Any feeback?

Rawson Homes & The Life Style Store - Any feeback?
NSW

I'm not suprised your alfresco query could get lost in the process, as when you know the plans are wrong but they want you to sign off for now, as it will get addressed at…

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luxbuild
Oct 29, 2018 2:56 am
pandibabi
pandibabi
28 October 2018

Water damage from theft

Water damage from theft

It should be insured under the builder and they should rectify it for you, unfortunately it will set your build back.

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pandibabi
Oct 28, 2018 7:18 am
pandibabi
JB1
JB1
27 October 2018

Stacker/Sliding door height - is the price excessive or ok?

Stacker/Sliding door height - is the price excessive or ok?

It's very expensive and wouldn't cost more than 25% of what they are charging you. Having said that you'll have no other choice if you want it and they won't discount.…

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JB1
Oct 27, 2018 10:31 pm
trimum
trimum
27 October 2018

Take Two

Take Two
ACT
1 ... 7, 8, 9

Sorry I missed you got the keys!!! So pleased for you what a journey youve been on hope you have settled in and enjoying the space, it looks amazing I love the bathroom…

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trimum
Oct 27, 2018 9:39 pm
trimum
pbwhi0
pbwhi0
27 October 2018

Lock up - Project homes

Lock up - Project homes

Hey Ace, here are the percentages for our 2 story…

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pbwhi0
Oct 27, 2018 8:04 pm
pbwhi0
MrsJM
MrsJM
27 October 2018

Building with Coral

Building with Coral

Yep. Slow and inaccurate and every time you need to change something or they get something wrong, you’re back in the queue with drafting for 4 weeks!! Then they will…

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2019
MrsJM
Oct 27, 2018 3:58 pm
MrsJM
Mr. Sausage
Mr. Sausage
27 October 2018

Chipped brick face

Chipped brick face

The home I am currently staying at has the same "issues". I put "issues" in inverted commas because I think you will likely find this is always going to happen to a…

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Mr. Sausage
Oct 27, 2018 12:51 am
ligongl
ligongl
26 October 2018

Montgomery Homes Carolina

Montgomery Homes Carolina
NSW

Hi Lia_dvm, which brick is this?

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ligongl
Oct 26, 2018 7:50 pm
ligongl
luxbuild
luxbuild
26 October 2018

Building Consultant or Building Inspector for first home

Building Consultant or Building Inspector for first home

If you are getting a construction loan the bank may also do their own inspections prior to paying, but I also agree getting your own inspector is recommended. Also if you…

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luxbuild
Oct 26, 2018 3:44 pm
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lovisa
Oct 24, 2018 10:09 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
24 October 2018

Kit Home Builder Perth Hills

Kit Home Builder Perth Hills
WA

Hi mrs_Puddleduck The frames are pretty easy to knock up over weekends onste but weight up your options

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StructuralBIMGuy
Oct 24, 2018 8:55 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
ymiao4398
ymiao4398
24 October 2018

AllCastle Grandworth Newbury 37MKII

AllCastle Grandworth Newbury 37MKII
NSW

they didn't even gave us the option of different colours for different room. also budget out about an extra 5-8k for electricals. internal and electricals separate…

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ymiao4398
Oct 24, 2018 7:55 pm
CalicoCat
CalicoCat
24 October 2018

Are these defects "normal" ?

Are these defects "normal" ?
VIC

I have had quite a number of defects found by Darbecca. Their reports are quite comprehensive. I am lucky to have a family member who knows more about building than me, so…

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CalicoCat
Oct 24, 2018 7:17 pm
cory
cory
24 October 2018

Modified Coral Cloncurry. Driveway and decking pics.

Modified Coral Cloncurry. Driveway and decking pics.
QLD
1 ... 40, 41, 42

Hi Tamara, Did u go through MSP? How close is your first estimate base price to the actual price after draft? Cheers

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cory
Oct 24, 2018 5:58 pm
aloenyx
aloenyx
24 October 2018

{Dawn} SE Melb Build - Done and dusted!

{Dawn} SE Melb Build - Done and dusted!
VIC
1 ... 145, 146, 147

So havent heard from DBA or builder...Im thinking this is going to bea very long process.

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aloenyx
Oct 24, 2018 6:44 am
aloenyx

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