Building A New House

kdgirl

20 January 2012

Help re progress payments in building contract

Can you show us the percentages of your progress payments? We can then provide you with better info

dvestate

21 January 2012

Agents Selling House & Land - Construction Commenced

With the style of purchase you are suggesting most of the time you will get little to no say on colours, options etc. You will also need to be happy with the…

megg

22 January 2012

Antenna Instalation Cost

I ended up going with Melbourne TV Antennas company, they quoted over the phone, and came and installed my parent's new antenna, pole, splitter and two points in their…

kexkez

22 January 2012

Velouria's Build - Moved in pics

well then V. we will all be waiting. was wondering how you were getting on.

djayasi

22 January 2012

McDonald Jones Homes and Brick selection

Our bricks were selectred from PGH and they were at an additional cost as they were outside the standard range. From what I understand Austral…

dvestate

22 January 2012

Driveway

Post up how you go I'll be building in the same council so good to know how you get around it

OurLindrum52

22 January 2012

Packing boxes free to good home

I have some cardboard packing boxes that are available free to the first person who PM's me they want them. Must be able to pickup from SE suburbs Melbourne: I have…

dsulava

23 January 2012

Monterey 993 Q3 kitchen and Living help

Thanks for all your input everyone! Very greatly appreciated!

B STAR

23 January 2012

developers requirements - eaves

the builder wouldnt have known this however their architects should have seen this when drawing up the house for there block. It the architects responsibility.

zebbie

23 January 2012

Bricks -- some problems

BradS

23 January 2012

How many downlights do you have in your home?

AubinGroveFan, i would simply ask the builders sparky to put one batten light in each room. Make sure he puts it in the place that you would be putting a down light and…

mimi23

23 January 2012

Conveyancer

Our extended family has used Lyn at Black and White Conveyancing in Wantirna (9720-7825) about 8 times over the past 10 years and she is just fantastic. Location is not…

sionghua

24 January 2012

Noise in the ceiling when turning on and off the water tap

I had plumber came over twice to put down some clips, it helps but can hear the noise. I was advised by the plumber that no water hammer arrester/air vent/air trap was…

Fee

24 January 2012

Monument Roof......what colour window frames should I do

I love the look of dark window frames on the sandstone. We have just enquired some more and a window company will do it but they have to send the frames away to get powder…

caz_770

24 January 2012

When is the best time to ask a builder to include stuff free

Yeah, many of the sales reps are good looking young men..... Who keep bringing up their wives and family in conversation. What's that about?! So yeah, being…

Sonata Guy

24 January 2012

Sonata by Masterton

That's awesome Squashedrex, good luck with it all

morox

24 January 2012

Nature Park Rise - Yarra Junction Victoria

Hi guys - I see some more action happening in the estate, any of it on your blocks? Will be nice to have a few more people in!

benchmark carpentry

24 January 2012

Sonobatts verses Soundscreen

Yeah that would probably be a good idea. Thank you

Crow

24 January 2012

How long did it take to get from start to PCI?? ANNOYED

Yesterday : no-one on site. Enquiries to the builder revealed the tilers were finishing off another job but were coming later. Not sure what time they got there but they…

OyabunG

24 January 2012

Building in 2012 - Perth WA

Hi Barnseee, not sure what made you think that Lorimer is a better builder over Perceptions. I have built with Lorimer Homes and like someone mentioned before the thing…

doublej2500

24 January 2012

Building with Burbank?

Hi, I'm hoping to develop my new home with Burbank in Quarters, Cranbourne. Anybody have any bad experience (or good as well) with building…

mum2matt

24 January 2012

Clearing titled land - Highlands Craigieburn

Hi All Wanting some input from other highlanders please... our block settled in mid december 2011 and part of the deal was that they were going to clear the block of…

kimm33

24 January 2012

my new home :)

hi all, well i went past my block last week and my land has been cleared!! yay progress but seems to go so slow at snails pace!! how long does it usually take when the…

d@n

24 January 2012

External colours of new house

try www.postimage.org to host an image. Can give a better judgement on colours if we see the facade design.

glee

25 January 2012

Owner Builder - Quakers Hill: Best slab types

Hello, I am an owner builder in the process of getting structural engineering plans. I am having issues as my architect and engineer continue to disagree. Architect…

glee

25 January 2012

Waffle pod vs pier and slab

Designing double storey brick veneer residence on soil H. What is the best foundation, waffle pod or pier and slab? Thanks for your replies in advance.

gogo65

25 January 2012

Owner Builder - Quakers Hill: Best slab types

Hi Glee, We moved from Quakers just over a year ago and lived their about 8yrs. Our previous home was slab on ground and it moved like a…

BradS

25 January 2012

Terrible looking brickwork on front entrance of Creswick 24

Is there a dye or something similar that you could use to paint the concrete?

jayw

26 January 2012

How much should site works be?

Yeh can be bigger than Ben Hur but keep in mind, your building a house! Ask your builder if they can do a waffle pod slab, or framed construction. We did a waffle pod…

amandaander

26 January 2012

Land Settlement Q

Congrats on settlement - I hope it all went ahead with no problems! I would think that titles have already been issued for you land - you can't settle without titles…

Hornsbybuilder

26 January 2012

Casa View Homes/All Castle Homes

Hi, We are looking to build a new home with All Castle or Casa View in NSW. We have the tender with us and are sort of OK with it. But the worrying thing is…

sydbuild

26 January 2012

Promo's included in build,what did you get??

Eden braes current one we signed up for $1 ducted unit $1 kitchen upgrade stone benches, ss stove, dish, microwave and range hood $1 roof…

CoR

26 January 2012

WOW Homes

We pulled out after they tried getting us a credit card to live on etc. I cannot say anymore as it is a legality. Still trying to save for a deposit after losing my job,…

ORG

26 January 2012

Settlers Run DAP

Thanks Belinda! Glad someone could shed some light! We've bought in Finlow Street! We have since found where it says re: setbacks in the Guidelines book, but doesn't…

karienaf

27 January 2012

Paperbark the Ponds - on completion valuations - any issues?

hey all! we are currently finalising our fixed tender with Wisdom Homes (who have been fantastic so far) and have already started working with a landscaper on a design…

eacool

27 January 2012

Rightbuild Homes

We have built with rightbuild. So if anyone is interested in our experience then please feel free to PM me, and I can tell you what you must watch out for if you want a…

sleven

27 January 2012

Help with First Home Owners Grant Victoria

Yes - you can still get it. You will have to ask the developer to provide a letter to advise that you have signed contracts before that date but the land is delayed. Same…

springtime

27 January 2012

Bel's new house - Roof - tick

Hi Bel & Nina, How are you going ladies, I hope you're having some sort of success? I hope this year brings all of the WM customers luck , success & closure to all of our…

Eiffel

28 January 2012

Your selections!

We went through lots of display homes. I also looked at lots of magazines (any that are home/house related ie Home Beautiful, Country homes etc) to get an idea of what…

Casa2

28 January 2012

Help me make a decision! Eaves width

I would, and have, go for 450 mm all round. Looks better and is environmentally friendlier (OK, it depends on which side they are on).

robinred55

28 January 2012

Did you get a handover present from builder?

We got a picnic insulated backpack with a bottle of wine. The backpack was excellent quality. Have to say though after a year of being in our house we havent used it and…

springtime

28 January 2012

Block selection - what do you consider

robbie55 please don't despair, I didn't mean to put you off corner blocks . You will find that most builders have designs specifically suited for corner blocks, so it…

CC101

29 January 2012

Help with finding a fencing contractor in Perth metro

avion - who did you go with for your fencing?

nrh157

29 January 2012

changing colours and electrics on plan at siteworks stage??

Hi, You are likely to get hit with fees. We wanted a PP moved 100mm & was informed that we would be hit with a $500 admin fee. Ended up having a quiet chat to SS and it…

gogo65

29 January 2012

Is it best if all windows on a front elevation are the same?

I agree that the windows need to be the same design but different sizes particularly with your elevation. The study wall is quite narrow in comparison to the bedroom wall,…

squashedrex

29 January 2012

Floor plans - they all seem the same!

Thanks for clearing this up. I thought it sounded a bit suspect at the time. Glad I didn't choose them.

jimnsal

29 January 2012

Main Bedroom window - Help me choose

Hey Chris, I agree with the previous post that the bigger the window, the harder it is to fit furniture, consider the type of furniture you'd get to help with your…

BradS

30 January 2012

Custom Waredrobe fitout

I dont know prices or anything but found out on the weekend that our tile suppliers son does wardrobe fitouts. If he is anywhere near as friendly and willing to help as…

james_d

30 January 2012

Air Con Help

Generally a multi split will be dearer than an equivalent size ducted system. Retrofitting multi units is also harder unless all the heads (indoor units) are on an…