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Letmein87
Letmein87
20 June 2021

Building Rosenthal Sunbury 2019

Building Rosenthal Sunbury 2019

Hi brianbuilds have you built in Rosenthal yet?

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Letmein87
Jun 20, 2021 8:12 pm

unable to read all the dimensions but my suggestions would be to reverse the stairs to the study and theatre rooms to be closed off and and allow the powder room under…

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oklouise
Jun 19, 2021 5:15 pm
Will910809
Will910809
19 June 2021

Is the wood flooring on second floor waterproof?

Is the wood flooring on second floor waterproof?

Hi Forum!! Thanks for anyone's help in advance!! We are building in SE melbourne with a volume builder, and now is at the stage of completing all frames. My recent visit…

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Will910809
Jun 19, 2021 2:13 pm
jga
jga
19 June 2021

Montgomery Riviera

Montgomery Riviera
NSW

Hey TrickyRicky We are interested in the Riviera 1 303 to build in Maitland NSW. We are going to have our tender meeting in a few weeks. J.

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jga
Jun 19, 2021 1:53 pm
jga
beetleone
beetleone
18 June 2021

knockdown rebuild

knockdown rebuild

Hello peeps, We are at Tender stage with EBH for Windsor 40. Wondering what's your overall experience with Eden brae on quality, cost and delivery. Also any points you…

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beetleone
Jun 18, 2021 3:11 pm
Aopwie
Aopwie
18 June 2021

Legal Question

Legal Question

I'm trying to legally avoid getting planning permissions for my Gray Water Tank in Qld for my tiny home. Is there a minimum size…

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Aopwie
Jun 18, 2021 1:06 pm
domtol
domtol
18 June 2021

Rawson or Wisdom Homes - Sydney Area

Rawson or Wisdom Homes - Sydney Area

Hello guys, does anyone who has built recently in Liverpool know long it takes Liverpool council area to process DA application for a new home on a vacant land.

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domtol
Jun 18, 2021 10:40 am
somebol
somebol
18 June 2021

Canberra build quotes

Canberra build quotes

Can you tell me who you went with and how was your experience dealing with them?

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somebol
Jun 18, 2021 7:00 am
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Kateather
Jun 17, 2021 7:38 pm
mogli
mogli
17 June 2021

Building over concrete sewer Melbourne (City West Water)

Building over concrete sewer Melbourne (City West Water)

Hello can anyone help interpret the easement for me - is it <1.14> from the boundary or <1.14> from external edge of sewer line?

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mogli
Jun 17, 2021 3:38 pm
Communer
Communer
17 June 2021

Ausbuild Capestone Mango Hill

Ausbuild Capestone Mango Hill
QLD

Update June 2021: We're through except for 12-month maintenance report or any other thing that pops up. Again, we chose Ausbuild only because we liked their floorplan…

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Communer
Jun 17, 2021 1:17 pm
Communer
Avantee
Avantee
17 June 2021

Building in Gables - PCI Done - Builder not promising Handov

Building in Gables - PCI Done - Builder not promising Handov

Hello All, I am in a fix here. My PCI was on 10/06/2021, till today I haven't received any estimated handover date for the property. Is it normal? Or, I am being…

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Avantee
Jun 17, 2021 1:16 pm
Allnamesrgone
Allnamesrgone
16 June 2021

Mid North Coast concreting contractor required

Mid North Coast concreting contractor required

Have you phoned Boral to ask if they can suggest anyone?

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Allnamesrgone
Jun 16, 2021 9:02 pm
Harris
Harris
15 June 2021

Building in Hillcroft - Claymore

Building in Hillcroft - Claymore
NSW
1 ... 4, 5, 6

Anyone building house in Hillcroft estate currently?

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Harris
Jun 15, 2021 10:31 pm
maverick03
maverick03
15 June 2021

Vcon Homes

Vcon Homes

Hi, did u built with VCon? any thoughts?

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maverick03
Jun 15, 2021 11:06 am
maverick03
maverick03
15 June 2021

VCON HOMES

VCON HOMES

Hi,'did u use CON homes.? any thoughts?

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maverick03
Jun 15, 2021 11:05 am
fepl
fepl
14 June 2021

House and land package

House and land package
VIC

I’m interested in buying a particular block of land that is being advertised as a “house and land” package. I’m not keen on the builder attached, is there anyway…

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fepl
Jun 14, 2021 7:40 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
13 June 2021

Carlisle Sheraton Journey

Carlisle Sheraton Journey
VIC
1, 2

It pays to do the math when investing Pity didn't make the $2.5 m here Cheers Chris

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StructuralBIMGuy
Jun 13, 2021 6:37 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
Structural.Review
Structural.Review
13 June 2021

Garage flooding in new built home.

Garage flooding in new built home.

Do you have site plan with survey overlay? it should be the first page of working drawings, if the fall from kerb higher the garage FFL then they should have provided…

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Structural.Review
Jun 13, 2021 1:12 pm
Structural.Review
innerbloom
innerbloom
11 June 2021

Can Someone Please Tell Me the Purpose of a Corner Soffit

Can Someone Please Tell Me the Purpose of a Corner Soffit
WA

it's a different way of breaking up the ceiling. these days a bulkhead / square set opening is more common where the plasterboard drops lower than the cornice (see…

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innerbloom
Jun 11, 2021 10:21 pm
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lilith12
Jun 10, 2021 8:56 pm
build2020
build2020
10 June 2021

External Venetian Blinds

External Venetian Blinds
VIC

Hi everyone, Does anyone have any experience with external venetian blinds? Pricing? Upkeep costs? Many thanks.

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build2020
Jun 10, 2021 8:40 pm
kelsey
kelsey
10 June 2021

Slab down to Brickwork - Time frame (Perth)

Slab down to Brickwork - Time frame (Perth)

Hi Joeban, We were pretty lucky in that we had our bricks start within a week of our slab down (this was about a month ago). We are building with a smaller project…

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kelsey
Jun 10, 2021 1:39 pm
Jye_klu
Jye_klu
9 June 2021

Floorplan Feedback/advice

Floorplan Feedback/advice

Thanks everyone for the feedback and ideas. Thanks darb74 for the extensive reply. Very much appreciated.

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Jye_klu
Jun 09, 2021 4:41 pm
ikelcec
ikelcec
9 June 2021

pre-commencment date - contract

pre-commencment date - contract

Hi all I'm kind of in a pickle around pre-commencment date. I've signed the HIA building contract in MArch 2021. Land was registered and I've settled on 15th May. My…

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ikelcec
Jun 09, 2021 1:28 pm
ikelcec
ikelcec
9 June 2021

HIA contract - 21 days to go to site from Building Permit Is

HIA contract - 21 days to go to site from Building Permit Is

Hi , I'm kind of in the same boat but pre-commencment date. I've signed the HIA building contract in MArch 2021. Land was registered and I've settled on 15th May. My…

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ikelcec
Jun 09, 2021 1:27 pm
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kelsey
Jun 09, 2021 12:24 pm
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ange555
Jun 09, 2021 10:24 am
md.fahad
md.fahad
8 June 2021

Changing Builder after buying a house and land package

Changing Builder after buying a house and land package

Hello, I am waiting for my land to get registered in Ingleburn. I have signup for a land and home package. We obviously signed separate contract for builder and land.…

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md.fahad
Jun 08, 2021 3:20 pm

Check out the new information on Consumer Affairs website. Information for before, during and after your building works. Also links to other sites for more information.…

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Harts
Jun 07, 2021 5:59 pm
nosliw
nosliw
7 June 2021

HELP! URGENT! Brick Vs Cladding/Lightweight

HELP! URGENT! Brick Vs Cladding/Lightweight

A judicious mix of brick and cement fibre planks for the front facade would be attractive. Use something like JH Newport planks on the side. You could also use bricks up…

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nosliw
Jun 07, 2021 3:13 pm
BanjoDan
BanjoDan
6 June 2021

Grey, grey or grey

Grey, grey or grey

Quite traditional really. Unfortunately we are still a long way off. Our Council are painful and it’s taken over 12 mths so far for Council Approval. Looks like at…

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BanjoDan
Jun 06, 2021 11:29 pm
nosliw
nosliw
6 June 2021

highbury homes perth

highbury homes perth
WA

Redcripp 1 Aren’t you laying it a bit too thick with your review?

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nosliw
Jun 06, 2021 10:30 pm
coref1
coref1
6 June 2021

DA and CDC Campbelltown Council (NSW)

DA and CDC Campbelltown Council (NSW)

I’m no expert on this but when I built my house in Campbelltown in 2018 my builder went straight to DA because they knew it didn’t comply with cdc rules. The…

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coref1
Jun 06, 2021 7:33 pm
Yaznco
Yaznco
5 June 2021

Perth display homes

Perth display homes

What’s the largest display village in Perth? Also, are there display villages with lower spec homes? TIA

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Yaznco
Jun 05, 2021 6:24 pm
Althom
Althom
5 June 2021

Next door neighbour's builder is delaying my build

Next door neighbour's builder is delaying my build

They're trespassing. I'm guessing that your builder is mates with the builder next door and doesn't want to upset things but it's your land and you have every right to…

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Althom
Jun 05, 2021 10:09 am
Althom

Edit here is the sambuca. Would it be right to assume the monument would be lighter? The profile may show the colour differently but wasn’t sure...

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Bcr83
Jun 05, 2021 8:37 am
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
4 June 2021

New duplex build - GJ Gardner

New duplex build - GJ Gardner

Hi An3035 We are building several duplexes at the moment so I have a pretty good handle on costs, and I would like to help guide you with what is fair and what is not. …

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Ashington Homes
Jun 04, 2021 3:40 am
Ashington Homes
elara2021
elara2021
3 June 2021

Stockland Elara Stage 45

Stockland Elara Stage 45

Hi All, we are planning to build house in our lot in Stage 45 in Stockland Elara. the builder has advised to obtain a flood advice from Blacktown Council. has anyone…

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elara2021
Jun 03, 2021 9:37 pm
RRR
RRR
3 June 2021

BOSTON 33 | CORAL HOMES

BOSTON 33 | CORAL HOMES

Hi Newhomegirl7, I am not in a position to comment on your question as we demolished an existing home and are building a new one on the existing land that we own. Sorry I…

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RRR
Jun 03, 2021 7:22 pm
JaidenPaice
JaidenPaice
3 June 2021

Has anyone built with Sterling Homes?

Has anyone built with Sterling Homes?
SA

I have just been given the keys to my home however I have been left with a feeling of regret and anxiety. Building with Sterling has been a complete nightmare, every…

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JaidenPaice
Jun 03, 2021 6:58 pm
Monty85
Monty85
2 June 2021

Fence height dispute/dilemma

Fence height dispute/dilemma
NSW

Don't get me started. I tried explaining that to the neighbour that any addition in height to the fence would be negligible as there is a bloody house less than 2m away…

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Monty85
Jun 02, 2021 8:15 pm
strannik
strannik
2 June 2021

Instantaneous HWS in a new house - gas or electrical?

Instantaneous HWS in a new house - gas or electrical?
QLD
1, 2

if i have to end up with bottles i might as well put heat pump in. i've been doing a bit more thinking, and wondering if someone can validate my train of thought: 1. It…

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strannik
Jun 02, 2021 7:34 pm
LakeMacRicky
LakeMacRicky
2 June 2021

Contracts and Penalty Clauses

Contracts and Penalty Clauses
NSW

Thanks strannik, we will definitely ask.

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LakeMacRicky
Jun 02, 2021 4:55 pm
paulrob
paulrob
2 June 2021

Hall hart competitive

Hall hart competitive

Hi LucB, We have just passed D/A. We are also in a flood plain which meant that the drop beams were not adequate as council requirement is 1.5 mtrs above existing ground…

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paulrob
Jun 02, 2021 4:11 pm

New home build, Concrete Slab quality question

New home build, Concrete Slab quality question

In the first photo there is a significant crack on the rebate, sometimes they put studs or columns on the rebate, you need to ask the design Engineer to check if they…

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Structural.Review
Jun 02, 2021 1:38 pm
Structural.Review
realjian
realjian
31 May 2021

Engineered oak flooring

Engineered oak flooring

Not yet. I probably will go with AST.

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realjian
May 31, 2021 10:56 pm

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