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WolfGrey
WolfGrey
15 June 2015

Building with Plantation out Ripley

Building with Plantation out Ripley
QLD

Hi, My partner an I are planing on building out at Ripley but land will have a title by January. To save cost we are looking to source our landscaping and driveway. …

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WolfGrey
Jun 15, 2015 7:01 pm
Dreamz9
Dreamz9
12 June 2015

Building a Beckham - Plantation (Henley)

Building a Beckham - Plantation (Henley)
QLD
1 ... 7, 8, 9

Hi everyone, love watching all the posts people have been writing and especially the photos :). I am looking to sign a contract to build a Bekham…

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Dreamz9
Jun 12, 2015 6:47 pm
petertherock24
petertherock24
26 May 2015

Building an Oasis - Plastered

Building an Oasis - Plastered
QLD
1, 2

Hi I am not sure if you visit the site anymore, but we have just signed up to build Plantation Oasis as well. Any tips that you can share? The link to your images on…

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petertherock24
May 26, 2015 7:40 pm
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Nyssa+Lachlan
Apr 20, 2015 8:16 pm
Nyssa+Lachlan
Ilaeria
Ilaeria
16 April 2015

Plantaions Beckham 4

Plantaions Beckham 4
QLD

Yay, another Plantation! Welcome! You must know all we want here is pics pics pics :) You might like to check out these threads: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=76408 - collection of…

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Ilaeria
Apr 16, 2015 8:41 pm
Ilaeria
GTR34
GTR34
8 April 2015

Not all of house laid with the upgraded T2 frame

Not all of house laid with the upgraded T2 frame
QLD

Hi Floyd, Also building with Plantation Homes and have also had our frame upgraded to T2 but noticed the same thing. Not all of the roof and some infill timber on the…

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GTR34
Apr 08, 2015 11:48 pm
Judiros
Judiros
6 April 2015

Plantation Maya 4 in Warner Qld

Plantation Maya 4 in Warner Qld
QLD

Have been looking at the progress of your Maya 4. We are building the same in Noosa. It has taken a while since we signed contracts back at the end of November last…

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Judiros
Apr 06, 2015 10:35 am
EmKaralyn
EmKaralyn
23 February 2015

Our Plantation Trinity Q2 QLD

Our Plantation Trinity Q2 QLD
QLD
1 ... 7, 8, 9

That's great! Thank you for that. We got a quote from carpet one Saturday which is a lot more reasonable for good quality carpets and timber laminate!! We'll go to…

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EmKaralyn
Feb 23, 2015 9:37 pm
EmKaralyn
tj9630
tj9630
19 February 2015

Plantation Homes Soho & Breakthrough Series

Plantation Homes Soho & Breakthrough Series
QLD

Tj9630, Peter Griffin is in the process of building his house yet the total price is still $240k. We have also allowed an extra $5k for site…

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tj9630
Feb 19, 2015 9:10 pm
EMZ51
EMZ51
4 February 2015

Plantation Beckham KDR in Carina Heights, QLD

Plantation Beckham KDR in Carina Heights, QLD
QLD

How exciting! How'd your colour selection go? Looking forward to some more pictures. My partner and I have our first appointment with Plantation 26/2 to sort out the…

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EMZ51
Feb 04, 2015 12:22 pm
Manu Dias
Manu Dias
2 December 2014

Marlo 4 - Plantation Homes

Marlo 4 - Plantation Homes
QLD

Hi, has anyone built a "marlo 4" from plantation homes? we just purchased a block of land and thinking of building a "marlo 4" any advice is much…

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Manu Dias
Dec 02, 2014 7:00 am
Manu Dias
Manu Dias
1 December 2014

Plantation: Marlo 4 | Gold Coast - Land Valuation Less?!

Plantation: Marlo 4 | Gold Coast - Land Valuation Less?!
QLD
1, 2, 3

Hi TiredHalo, we just purchased a Marlo 4 from Plantation in Upper Coomera. Plantation didnt have any display homes similar to Marlo to show us. it would be awesome if…

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Manu Dias
Dec 01, 2014 7:38 pm
willpower
willpower
30 November 2014

The bigger the house the better?

The bigger the house the better?
QLD

I know it's only a rule of thumb, but I'm not sure if $30,000 will cover the 60 sqm difference between both plans. That's only $500 per square metre, don't know any…

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willpower
Nov 30, 2014 10:19 pm
willpower
Pinkmof
Pinkmof
2 November 2014

Building Geneva Q1

Building Geneva Q1
QLD

If you are building for the first time and feeling daunted by the process follow our blog. This will be the third home built with plantation homes and our tenth build in…

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Pinkmof
Nov 02, 2014 8:41 am
donna79
donna79
28 October 2014

Plantation build - Oasis Q1

Plantation build - Oasis Q1
QLD

Hi I was wondering if anyone has built the Oasis Q1? how much did it end up costing you with the extras? for example: grand alfresco, doors to theatre etc, upgrade…

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donna79
Oct 28, 2014 9:11 pm
mrsd411
mrsd411
28 October 2014

Building with Plantation Homes - The Retreat Q2

Building with Plantation Homes - The Retreat Q2
QLD

Hi guys, Although I've been on this forum for a few months now, we have finally heard today that Council have approved our build. :z: We started the process back in…

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mrsd411
Oct 28, 2014 1:32 pm
kimmi_baby
kimmi_baby
18 September 2014

Our Plantation Homes Beckham 4

Our Plantation Homes Beckham 4
QLD

The tiles are finished in the bathrooms and laundry. Looks amazing. Still the tile splash back in the kitchen to go. We're doing the rest of the flooring ourselves. We've…

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kimmi_baby
Sep 18, 2014 9:17 pm
fairview
fairview
5 September 2014

Plantation Breakthrough series feedback

Plantation Breakthrough series feedback
QLD

We have built the Henley Bronte which is from the same range but the Victorian version. The finishes have been excellent and we got a great deal at the time we signed…

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fairview
Sep 05, 2014 11:12 pm
Ari+Lito
Ari+Lito
20 August 2014

78XTC's Empire-not long to go now 14.9.09 Photo fest!

78XTC's Empire-not long to go now 14.9.09 Photo fest!
QLD
1 ... 9, 10, 11

Oh and here are some of our external colours (this is the only thing we wish we'd chosen differently!) Roof - black tiles Guttering - Colorbond…

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Ari+Lito
Aug 20, 2014 1:53 pm
[emmakay]
[emmakay]
19 July 2014

Plantation / Henley build timeframes?

Plantation / Henley build timeframes?
QLD

Awesome, great to hear good feedback! Yeah we have had a lot of delays in the lead up time.. Hopefully all goes smoothly and quickly now

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[emmakay]
Jul 19, 2014 8:37 am
PolkaDots
PolkaDots
8 July 2014

Bigger house vs Extras?

Bigger house vs Extras?
QLD

Hi MrsLBuild, and congrats on the start of your building journey... it surely is daunting, isn't it!? with our build we have put everything into getting the floorplan…

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PolkaDots
Jul 08, 2014 2:46 pm
missmorgan
missmorgan
13 June 2014

Building with Plantation - Manhattan Q1

Building with Plantation - Manhattan Q1
QLD

Hi Ru, We are in Stage 32 (the new one) building with Adenbrook Homes. Land just settled this week. Now we are awaiting council approval.

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missmorgan
Jun 13, 2014 4:55 pm
missmorgan
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
30 May 2014

Plantation homes - terrible experience so far

Plantation homes - terrible experience so far
QLD

We were going to go with Plantation homes and build the Beckham but decided against it... for what it's worth, all builders are going to have to…

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Saint Mike
May 30, 2014 8:59 pm
Saint Mike
The Ebs
The Ebs
28 May 2014

Remove painting/electrics from Contract - Plantation Homes

Remove painting/electrics from Contract - Plantation Homes
QLD

Not too sure about the electrical work. How much would you be omitting out of the contract. I only ask because if you plan on doing majority of the work later then your…

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The Ebs
May 28, 2014 6:55 pm
The Ebs
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
8 March 2014

Building with Plantation - Many questions

Building with Plantation - Many questions
QLD

1. Did you find there was major differences in the quote the sales person gave you to the contract signing appointment? We're hearing sales person can be very far off with…

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Saint Mike
Mar 08, 2014 3:13 pm
Saint Mike
sandi
sandi
6 March 2014

Plantation Homes Kay 4 - Anyone?

Plantation Homes Kay 4 - Anyone?
QLD

Hi Nadja. Did you ever build the Kay 4?

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sandi
Mar 06, 2014 10:18 pm
sandi
MellyZCR
MellyZCR
25 February 2014

Plantation Homes Breakthrough - Building the Camden 4

Plantation Homes Breakthrough - Building the Camden 4
QLD
1, 2

Hey so sorry for the long overdue reply. We have had handover and are officially in our new home (Handover was 6th Feb)... Since then we have been crazy busy trying to…

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MellyZCR
Feb 25, 2014 1:35 pm
MellyZCR
Stewie D
Stewie D
10 February 2014

Why are all houses these days made with Styrofoam????!!

Why are all houses these days made with Styrofoam????!!
QLD
1, 2, 3

I agree Forg. Those flying feather dusters have very strong beaks. I saw a house up in the Blue Mountains with lovely WR Cedar windows and doors that had been attacked by …

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Stewie D
Feb 10, 2014 10:51 am
bashworth
bashworth
27 January 2014

Late completion compensation - $15 a day - is that normal?

Late completion compensation - $15 a day - is that normal?
QLD

However you may be right saying it may be a moot point as I would imagine most builders would claim all sorts of delays to avoid…

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bashworth
Jan 27, 2014 6:05 pm
bashworth
EmyN
EmyN
21 January 2014

Redesigned Retreat Q2 Home - Tiling Underway!

Redesigned Retreat Q2 Home - Tiling Underway!
QLD
1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Actually never mind, I looked at your plans (how's that for creepy stalker ish hahaha) and it says they are 1.5m tall. Ours are 2m so I'm not visualising thing too wrongly…

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EmyN
Jan 21, 2014 10:03 pm
EmyN
Tans1970
Tans1970
30 November 2013

Building the Retreat Nouveau Q1 with Plantation Homes

Building the Retreat Nouveau Q1 with Plantation Homes
QLD

So I am a late starter on this particular forum, however I have been keeping a blog of our progress so far. Overall not too many frustrations…

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Tans1970
Nov 30, 2013 9:21 pm
Tans1970
bashworth
bashworth
22 October 2013

House Layout Orientation

House Layout Orientation
QLD

probably will try tint the study windows instead of putting pergola up. also will have a balcony facade in front of the house before the master…

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bashworth
Oct 22, 2013 7:05 pm
bashworth
Tans1970
Tans1970
20 September 2013

Building with Plantat!on- Doulton Q2

Building with Plantat!on- Doulton Q2
QLD

Hi Just wondering how your build is going? We are going with plantation Homes as well and are at Council stage. Cheers Tanya

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Tans1970
Sep 20, 2013 8:54 pm
Tans1970
robbie55
robbie55
19 September 2013

Developers soil test versus builders test

Developers soil test versus builders test
QLD

Material testing is very important before starting the construction process. If you have doubt on builders and developers testing report you must take advice from the…

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robbie55
Sep 19, 2013 7:10 am
robbie55
Aj73
Aj73
23 August 2013

NBN / Phone Line Questions..????

NBN / Phone Line Questions..????
WA

Thanks Mullet. I sent off my application to E-Wire today so that I can get the "free" tv channels since we are not allowed to put a tv antenna up. I have also decided to…

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Aj73
Aug 23, 2013 10:23 pm
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
16 August 2013

Plantation homes - Sienna Style ?

Plantation homes - Sienna Style ?
QLD
1, 2

No - I'll have to ask my wife how to do it ... :)

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Saint Mike
Aug 16, 2013 7:04 am
Saint Mike
ColinP
ColinP
26 July 2013

House Colours

House Colours
QLD

Hi....We are looking at building the Eclipse with the Lennox Facade as well. Have you finished your's and is it possible to se a photo of the finished home?

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ColinP
Jul 26, 2013 9:33 pm
Tans1970
Tans1970
17 July 2013

Please critique my floorplan! Altered Pl@ntation Homes.

Please critique my floorplan! Altered Pl@ntation Homes.
QLD

Hey there EmyN This is the first time I have been on the site and as we have decided to build with Plantation Homes also, your post was the first one I came to! Which…

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Tans1970
Jul 17, 2013 9:57 pm
Tans1970
munta
munta
13 December 2012

Trying to stay in a budget

Trying to stay in a budget
QLD

With advertised home's from project builder's they work on tight margin's, so when you add space they charge you for material's, labour and margin. When you take area out…

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munta
Dec 13, 2012 11:54 am
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
1 December 2012

Building the Doulton Lux Q3 Plantation Homes

Building the Doulton Lux Q3 Plantation Homes
QLD

We're just starting too. Sounds as if we're a month or so in front of you MV - taking the break into account. And just behind FP. Do you know how long they take off…

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Saint Mike
Dec 01, 2012 11:09 am
Saint Mike
belandchris
belandchris
18 November 2012

My Q2 Retreat.

My Q2 Retreat.
QLD

Hi (again!) hehe Yep we are also going with fans as well as the Actron - the fans we are going with are called Hunter Pacific Concept 2. The bedroom fans will be a…

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belandchris
Nov 18, 2012 11:36 am
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
3 November 2012

Building with PLantati0n- anyone? standard stone question..

Building with PLantati0n- anyone? standard stone question..
QLD

We have our NHP next week, just wondering though, does anyone knoe which QQ stone colours are standard? I know what I want, but Im nervous…

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Saint Mike
Nov 03, 2012 7:08 am
Saint Mike
bashworth
bashworth
29 October 2012

Building with plantati0n: question about lighting?

Building with plantati0n: question about lighting?
QLD

Depends on the builder with my last two builds one(the small local Builder) installed the lights at no cost, said it saved him buying the batten lights. The other (a big…

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bashworth
Oct 29, 2012 11:00 am
bashworth
poohbear
poohbear
26 October 2012

Plantat!on breakthrough series - SOHO4

Plantat!on breakthrough series - SOHO4
QLD

Thanks mate would there usually be standard electrical inclusions for lighting as i can't seem to find it. ultimately…

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poohbear
Oct 26, 2012 2:57 pm
chillyolanda
chillyolanda
17 October 2012

Urgent Help....Ducted Air con cost

Urgent Help....Ducted Air con cost
QLD

Thanks for the info, I think I mnay just stay with them :)

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chillyolanda
Oct 17, 2012 9:20 pm
MalinViktoria
MalinViktoria
14 October 2012

Signed with Plantation...please help with siting advice??

Signed with Plantation...please help with siting advice??
QLD

Looking forward to seeing your build! :D We are building with Plantat!on too (Maya 4).

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MalinViktoria
Oct 14, 2012 4:24 pm
MalinViktoria
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
13 October 2012

Building Plantation Homes - SIENNA in Brisbane

Building Plantation Homes - SIENNA in Brisbane
QLD

Hi Guys Like to know which version of the Sienna it was and how it all went - after a few years. SJ

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Saint Mike
Oct 13, 2012 10:04 am
Saint Mike
belandchris
belandchris
12 October 2012

PH Eclipse Q1 - Brisbane build

PH Eclipse Q1 - Brisbane build
QLD

Hi Chasie1, I will attempt to post a plan of it... I haven't posted a pic before (!). It is the retreat Q1 20m and we pulled the kitchen and theatre out of it, and…

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belandchris
Oct 12, 2012 9:31 pm
leighton
leighton
4 October 2012

Help! About to offer on new land...

Help! About to offer on new land...
QLD

1. who is responsible for the works? 2. can you manage it? we do a lot of excavation works and a good machine will cost $1200 day or similar. does a lot of work in one…

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leighton
Oct 04, 2012 4:31 am
leighton
chillyolanda
chillyolanda
3 October 2012

About to sign with Plantation- questions?

About to sign with Plantation- questions?
QLD

hi all, first of many posts here. We are about to sign with Plantation to build on the Sunshine Coast. Just wondering do you think we can haggle a bit with the price?…

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chillyolanda
Oct 03, 2012 7:44 am

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