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Noname
Noname
13 November 2021

HIA Subject to Finance Clause - Builder Will Not Change

HIA Subject to Finance Clause - Builder Will Not Change
QLD
1, 2

Why do people necro 11 year old threads hoping to get some insight? Make a fresh post with specifics relevant today if there is nothing recent.

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Noname
Nov 13, 2021 4:30 pm
building-expert
building-expert
13 November 2021

Building Permit Lapses (2years on)

Building Permit Lapses (2years on)

Contract is a civil matter, building permit is a statutory matter

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building-expert
Nov 13, 2021 3:09 pm
building-expert
bobj12382
bobj12382
13 November 2021

Building with Adenbrook homes

Building with Adenbrook homes

Hi it hasn't been recently but I would steer clear we been in our home for few years now and still having problems .

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bobj12382
Nov 13, 2021 10:35 am
Stewie D
Stewie D
13 November 2021

Experience with Passivhaus/Passive House certification

Experience with Passivhaus/Passive House certification
1, 2

you are in charge of ventilation. Cold winter night - shut all doors and windows and enjoy a cosy house without spending a fortune on heating. Mild night - open all the…

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Stewie D
Nov 13, 2021 7:05 am
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
12 November 2021

Waiting for Demo - house/land insurance?

Waiting for Demo - house/land insurance?

What a great result and if something bad happens, you are covered :)

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Ashington Homes
Nov 12, 2021 3:42 pm
Ashington Homes
ksun1985
ksun1985
12 November 2021

Outer East Melbourne cost new home

Outer East Melbourne cost new home

I think $2000 psqm in the current market would get you a basic finish in Melbourne. With your façade and pitched roofs, I would think $2500 psqm would be a better…

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ksun1985
Nov 12, 2021 3:04 pm
jitendrasharma
jitendrasharma
12 November 2021

Allura Estate

Allura Estate
VIC
1 ... 115, 116, 117

Hopefully it attracts some good cafes, pubs and bars which Allurians don't object too😉

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jitendrasharma
Nov 12, 2021 6:44 am
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
12 November 2021

Rainwater Tank, VIC

Rainwater Tank, VIC

Size depends on the amount of space you have and the utilisation. Often it is better to have 2 or more smaller tanks. 5,000 L tanks are mass produced and usually cheaper…

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SaveH2O
Nov 11, 2021 11:10 pm
SaveH2O
randommonk
randommonk
11 November 2021

Anyone built with Xircon homes

Anyone built with Xircon homes

Hello, Recently got to know about Xircon homes online and the designs looks decent. Problem is I've not found much information about them anywhere else. If you've built…

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randommonk
Nov 11, 2021 8:38 pm
randommonk
randommonk
11 November 2021

Refrigeration cooling and Flooring post the construction

Refrigeration cooling and Flooring post the construction

Good evening, This forum is really helpful. Especially for first home builders like me. Thanks a lot for sharing information. I'm planning to build a two storey house…

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randommonk
Nov 11, 2021 8:27 pm
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
11 November 2021

Any issues with Double doors

Any issues with Double doors

Invest in Dako Windows USA. It is a good pick.

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Ashington Homes
Nov 11, 2021 2:45 pm
Ashington Homes
AsxTradingGirl
AsxTradingGirl
11 November 2021

Landscape design in Perth

Landscape design in Perth

Thanks Doozer. Her work looks great! Will definitely contact her.

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AsxTradingGirl
Nov 10, 2021 11:21 pm
vvv39
vvv39
10 November 2021

statutory and regulatory requirements

statutory and regulatory requirements

Hello, Have received tenders from two builders (NSW build). One has "statutory and regulatory requirements listed as $25k the other as $49K. It's a worrying difference.…

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vvv39
Nov 10, 2021 8:19 pm
Harts
Harts
10 November 2021

Building Surveyor

Building Surveyor

Worth checking your contract you signed with the building surveyor.

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Harts
Nov 10, 2021 6:03 pm
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
10 November 2021

Thermally Efficient Passive Style house - Blower Door test

Thermally Efficient Passive Style house - Blower Door test

Alex Lets talk off line about this as last time I tried to buy their blocks they wouldnt sell them unless we guaranteed that we would triple glaze. You might have better…

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Ashington Homes
Nov 10, 2021 2:36 pm
Ashington Homes
Sprocket Man
Sprocket Man
10 November 2021

Metricon - septic system

Metricon - septic system

Hi All, We're building with Metricon and we'd like to get our own supplier to install the septic system. Has anyone here tried and/or had success in requesting this? I…

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Sprocket Man
Nov 10, 2021 1:20 pm
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CD12JD
Nov 10, 2021 11:55 am
CD12JD
Noname
Noname
10 November 2021

VOIDS in home

VOIDS in home

it doesnt have to be, but it all depends on a range of factors. there are plenty of homes with brick veneer bottoms and light weight materials up top. some of them have…

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Noname
Nov 10, 2021 7:42 am
Doozer1905
Doozer1905
9 November 2021

STEEL FRAMED HOME NEAR THE OCEAN - PERTH

STEEL FRAMED HOME NEAR THE OCEAN - PERTH

Sorry that imagine is shocking it's Bluescope steel TB-34, just google that

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Doozer1905
Nov 09, 2021 6:18 pm
AFALDT
AFALDT
9 November 2021

Earthworks Advice - Sunshine Coast

Earthworks Advice - Sunshine Coast
QLD

Hi everyone, We are building on the Sunshine Coast, and our block has some slope to it. The builder has stated we need to complete our own earthworks (due to the slope)…

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AFALDT
Nov 09, 2021 5:26 pm
Springwood1
Springwood1
9 November 2021

Building the Harrogate One with Weeks Homes

Building the Harrogate One with Weeks Homes

Hi All, We are looking at building the Harrogate One with Weeks Homes. Has anyone else chosen the same design? What changes have you made?

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Springwood1
Nov 09, 2021 3:58 pm
SJT76
SJT76
9 November 2021

combined kitchen lounge dining size

combined kitchen lounge dining size

Our plans are also 11.5m x 5m.

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SJT76
Nov 09, 2021 2:59 pm
V002
V002
9 November 2021

Material/Timber Shortages, Delays and Cancellations

Material/Timber Shortages, Delays and Cancellations
NSW

In Brisbane, message from my builder Friday. Warning of price increases starting Dec 2021, with some coming into effect Jan/Feb 2022, and delays are…

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V002
Nov 09, 2021 10:34 am
AzureBlue
AzureBlue
9 November 2021

Stormwater discharge: easement or drainage system?

Stormwater discharge: easement or drainage system?
NSW
1, 2

Hi Monica, We are having same issues at the moment - going back and forth between neighbour negotiations to try and get an easement for our build - without success. We…

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AzureBlue
Nov 09, 2021 10:18 am

No it is not normal. Your house does not comply with NCC code. Why isn't your independent inspector advising you on that issue? NCC-2-16 Your foundation material may be…

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building-expert
Nov 09, 2021 8:06 am
building-expert
MalaS
MalaS
8 November 2021

Clarendon Parkhill 36 - Feb 2018 Update

Clarendon Parkhill 36 - Feb 2018 Update

Hi there! We have chosen the same house design with Clarendon. Are you happy with the end result?

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MalaS
Nov 08, 2021 12:10 pm
Blonde
Blonde
7 November 2021

Long Island builders

Long Island builders

We have just signed our contracts, how did you go? Did you decide to build with them?

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Blonde
Nov 07, 2021 11:33 am
Blonde
Jackie1
Jackie1
7 November 2021

Belrose34 Isla Facade

Belrose34 Isla Facade

Does anyone have the Isla or Clarion facade that is happy to share photos please? I am very early in my building journey, and I am struggling to find anyone who is…

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Jackie1
Nov 07, 2021 11:25 am
Spazzen
Spazzen
6 November 2021

Pick my plan to pieces pretty please!

Pick my plan to pieces pretty please!

I disagree with some of the other comments. I remember being a kid, small bedrooms suck, and to be honest kids spend more time in their bedrooms than the parents are…

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Spazzen
Nov 06, 2021 10:05 pm
supasquirrel
supasquirrel
6 November 2021

Building Inspections

Building Inspections

New build what would the average buildiing inspections cost on 220m2 split level house? on slab & stumps

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supasquirrel
Nov 06, 2021 11:20 am
supasquirrel
Lawlumee
Lawlumee
6 November 2021

Excessive Site Cost- Beckenham

Excessive Site Cost- Beckenham
WA

Thanks

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Lawlumee
Nov 06, 2021 11:04 am
oklouise
oklouise
6 November 2021

Idea with plan

Idea with plan

the rumpus room is unchanged but if you prefer the bigger dining and media then lose the guest wiw and steal space off the family room makes the space more symmetrical

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oklouise
Nov 06, 2021 10:14 am
Lawlumee
Lawlumee
6 November 2021

Blinds and Curtains inclusion with Builder or not

Blinds and Curtains inclusion with Builder or not
WA

Thanks, I sort of agree with you on this, the builders price have come up to be cheaper than the three quotes I have received so far for similar quality of material

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Lawlumee
Nov 06, 2021 8:30 am
Noname
Noname
5 November 2021

Costs of Land with a large slope - 9 meter fall!

Costs of Land with a large slope - 9 meter fall!

I dont know what you guage as a "too good to be true price" but it might have something ro do with the fact that it backs on to the M1. You couldn't pay me to build there

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Noname
Nov 05, 2021 8:45 pm
Johnfar
Johnfar
5 November 2021

Any did a Hamptons with no render

Any did a Hamptons with no render

Hi trying to choose a brick thinking of going austral brick silver birch with cladding over garage don’t like render just wondering if someone has done Hamptons with no…

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Johnfar
Nov 05, 2021 8:04 pm
supersleuth
supersleuth
5 November 2021

Are these Air-Con units adequate or too much?

Are these Air-Con units adequate or too much?
VIC

To find the best air conditioner for any space you just need to find the total area and multiply it by 0.15kW. For example 8m x 5m = 40sqm the power needed is 40 x 0.15kW…

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supersleuth
Nov 05, 2021 11:57 am
Infinite-Justice
Infinite-Justice
4 November 2021

Toilet rough-ins and plumbing compliance

Toilet rough-ins and plumbing compliance

Lol, hence the need for grey import for about 1/3 of the price.

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Infinite-Justice
Nov 04, 2021 11:18 am
maddisonjean
maddisonjean
3 November 2021

Ghosting on ceiling of 4 year old home

Ghosting on ceiling of 4 year old home
VIC

This is the same post. Posted 21/10/2021, why do you ask?

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maddisonjean
Nov 03, 2021 3:38 pm
georgy
georgy
3 November 2021

Bulding a House

Bulding a House

Planning for Grandworth 38.7 by All Castle homes. The latest price list for premium is about $439k which they say includes standard site cost and basix. Apart from the…

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georgy
Nov 03, 2021 2:07 pm
Phil of Sydney
Phil of Sydney
3 November 2021

Master bedroom layout

Master bedroom layout

Do you need Bed 5? If you don't need it and want LOTS of space it could become part of the Master Suite and becomes a WIR and the doors to the bedroom can be moved down…

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Phil of Sydney
Nov 03, 2021 8:38 am
Mr mimal
Mr mimal
2 November 2021

Electrical outlets exposed for weeks

Electrical outlets exposed for weeks

So I noticed before my roof went up the electrician installed my downlights electrical outlets. I checked them and they were all water logged. I've asked Hickinbotham to…

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Mr mimal
Nov 02, 2021 10:47 pm
AnnH
AnnH
2 November 2021

Variations - by builder

Variations - by builder

Thank you. Interesting…

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AnnH
Nov 02, 2021 9:54 pm
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
2 November 2021

Interim Compliance Certificate and Final Builder Payment

Interim Compliance Certificate and Final Builder Payment

Fredii This is one of my pet peeves, builders who make the clients get their own OC's, if the builder hasn't followed all the inspection procedures, or gotten all the…

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Ashington Homes
Nov 02, 2021 2:49 pm
Ashington Homes
felant
felant
2 November 2021

Who can build these - Adelaide?

Who can build these - Adelaide?

Thanks. A bit of a drive, but my be worth it!

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felant
Nov 02, 2021 8:14 am
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
2 November 2021

Gj Gardner or Montgomery?

Gj Gardner or Montgomery?

Awesome! keep us all informed as to how you go with the design and build :)

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Ashington Homes
Nov 02, 2021 8:10 am
Ashington Homes
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Grangeduplex
Nov 01, 2021 8:10 pm
Annunox
Annunox
1 November 2021

F5 instead of MGP10

F5 instead of MGP10

Thanks Ardo. Will check out :)

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Annunox
Nov 01, 2021 8:05 pm
AseDE
AseDE
1 November 2021

Knock Down Rebuild - Doulton 57 Classique

Knock Down Rebuild - Doulton 57 Classique
1 ... 5, 6, 7

Hi, Is this built with Heble Power Panel XL for both levels? How many render quotes and which manufacture?

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AseDE
Nov 01, 2021 1:38 pm
wekin
wekin
1 November 2021

KDR - Clarendon Boston 34 Sydney

KDR - Clarendon Boston 34 Sydney

We did start before the construction CDC approved due to collapsed of partial of the building. You obtain a different CDC for demolition.

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wekin
Nov 01, 2021 10:05 am
vikiran
vikiran
31 October 2021

Metronest Homes

Metronest Homes
1, 2, 3

Hi , I am considering building with Metronest and have followed your journey until last year. Can you please provid an update on handover and your review of the home?…

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vikiran
Oct 31, 2021 7:56 pm
vikiran

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