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aloenyx
aloenyx
14 August 2016

Ascot Pakenham Estate Thread

Ascot Pakenham Estate Thread
VIC
1, 2, 3

Any new Ascot neighbors?

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aloenyx
Aug 14, 2016 7:30 pm
aloenyx
JustinInPerth
JustinInPerth
14 August 2016

Aussie Living - AMBERTON - Moved in - Decor & Garden

Aussie Living - AMBERTON - Moved in - Decor & Garden
WA
1 ... 50, 51, 52

Sorry I haven't E it replied to you, not been on here in ages. I got it from gone bazaar :-)

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JustinInPerth
Aug 14, 2016 4:51 pm
JustinInPerth
jvstnholl
jvstnholl
14 August 2016

Recommendations for Furniture in Newcastle.

Recommendations for Furniture in Newcastle.
NSW

Has anyone possibly purchased a bed frame from tommy swiss? they are one ebay and online website

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jvstnholl
Aug 14, 2016 4:08 pm
jvstnholl
vinodiyer
vinodiyer
14 August 2016

Rawson Home Site Supervisors

Rawson Home Site Supervisors
NSW

Hi, We are considering building Windermere 35 with Rawson Homes at Box Hill in Sydney's North West. We are yet to have our tender presentation. I understand that its a…

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vinodiyer
Aug 14, 2016 3:30 pm
davidandginny
davidandginny
14 August 2016

Building the Porter Davis Durham

Building the Porter Davis Durham
VIC

Hi all, I've gleaned a lot of valuable information off this forum while we planned our new home. To give something back, I'm sharing my blog on our building journey with…

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davidandginny
Aug 14, 2016 11:21 am
brainhacker
brainhacker
14 August 2016

Council approval for KDR in a HCA in Sydney North Shore

Council approval for KDR in a HCA in Sydney North Shore
NSW

Has anyone had experience with getting a Knock Down Rebuild in a Heritage Conservation Area in Sydney North Shore? What are some of the issues you need to work through and…

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brainhacker
Aug 14, 2016 9:02 am
brainhacker
cheryltate
cheryltate
13 August 2016

Complete Sherborne

Complete Sherborne
1, 2

Just waiting for the call to arrange PCI now First Complete Home Balidivis

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cheryltate
Aug 13, 2016 9:55 pm
NicMac03
NicMac03
13 August 2016

GjGardner galleria

GjGardner galleria
VIC

Those open doors with no post in the middle look fabulous but i always wonder how practical they are, will the house be full of flies and mozzies? Ive heard it expensive…

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NicMac03
Aug 13, 2016 8:24 pm

Wow time gets away from you... 8 months or so lol. Anyway here some pics! Spare Room: Entry Hall: BackYard:

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H220
Aug 13, 2016 1:17 pm
ZeroSecta
ZeroSecta
13 August 2016

Classic Homes custom build in Tamborine

Classic Homes custom build in Tamborine
QLD

21st of July and the frame is mostly up.

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ZeroSecta
Aug 13, 2016 9:36 am
ZeroSecta
Moey_Bell
Moey_Bell
13 August 2016

Ventura Build in Baskerville, Swan Valley WA - Updated Plans

Ventura Build in Baskerville, Swan Valley WA - Updated Plans
WA

Hello E563. How is the build coming along? We are looking at building the Cowaramup (with a lot of changes) also

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Moey_Bell
Aug 13, 2016 1:40 am
Dani_J
Dani_J
12 August 2016

Help me find these tiles! Pleaseeee!

Help me find these tiles! Pleaseeee!

Actually try googling "sea green glass mosaic subway tiles". Had a quick look for you (cause I love subway tiles too ) and came across this site. An overseas…

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Dani_J
Aug 13, 2016 12:14 am

In case you can't open those photos from dropbox here they are:

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Joelleg6
Aug 12, 2016 8:50 pm
Joelleg6
kait-e
kait-e
12 August 2016

Stoneleigh Dale Alcock Baldivis

Stoneleigh Dale Alcock Baldivis
WA
1 ... 38, 39, 40

Our sealing went well we just used super seal from Bunnings went through a few spray bottles but it's definitely made a difference :)

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kait-e
Aug 12, 2016 7:49 pm
spuddles76
spuddles76
12 August 2016

HOMEGROUP WA SOUTHPORT Meadow Springs

HOMEGROUP WA SOUTHPORT Meadow Springs
WA
1, 2, 3, 4

Drove past your place today. It's looking awesome.

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spuddles76
Aug 12, 2016 6:21 pm
spuddles76
Tribe7
Tribe7
12 August 2016

Build Threads & Blogs for The Great South East (QLD)

Build Threads & Blogs for The Great South East (QLD)
QLD
1 ... 7, 8, 9

Welcome lodzau, Congrats on starting the process. If you haven't already seen Nigel's thread it might be helpful to you as he has just finished building with aus…

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Tribe7
Aug 12, 2016 2:27 pm
Tribe7
gaweleczek
gaweleczek
11 August 2016

Types of cladding

Types of cladding
QLD

Hi, I'm getting familiar with different types of cladding and there two that I struggle to find some information about. CSR Edge…

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gaweleczek
Aug 11, 2016 3:00 am
becrat79
becrat79
10 August 2016

Different brick mortar colours

Different brick mortar colours
NSW

Just wondering if I can get some opinions. We are currently week 26 of 43 week build (not even at lockup yet...don't get me started!) and our bricks have been cleaned in…

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becrat79
Aug 10, 2016 7:20 pm
Lyn11
Lyn11
10 August 2016

Building MainVue Ivory 436

Building MainVue Ivory 436
VIC
1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Congrats tudu. Sorry just found your thread again. How's your lovely home? Mainvue Amalfi 530 - Our First build viewtopic.php?f=31&t=81745

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Lyn11
Aug 10, 2016 11:45 am
aloenyx
aloenyx
9 August 2016

Bigger better?

Bigger better?
ACT

I don't think there's anything wrong with bigger, but don't go bigger just 'because'. You'll find a way to fill whatever space you have, but I think you'll be fine with a…

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aloenyx
Aug 09, 2016 7:37 pm
aloenyx
fooSA
fooSA
9 August 2016

What is built to lock up?

What is built to lock up?

Thanks for that, a very interesting read. Its a lot less then developed than I thought it would be. I think the stage where I lock up was at is actually at "Fixing".

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fooSA
Aug 09, 2016 6:24 pm
Lisjac
Lisjac
9 August 2016

Waldorf Blog

Waldorf Blog
VIC

Hi guys, I finally managed to get around to updating the blog - I am still a bit behind but for those interested please follow along here; http://waldorf43.blogspot.com.au/

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Lisjac
Aug 09, 2016 2:49 pm
bec_building
bec_building
9 August 2016

Study Nook to be filled after build

Study Nook to be filled after build
VIC

Hi all, Just wondering if any one has had their study nooked filled with an inbuilt desk post build? If so, what cost am I looking at? And are there any business…

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bec_building
Aug 09, 2016 12:19 pm
Ross_20
Ross_20
8 August 2016

HGWA roof options

HGWA roof options
WA

We just completed prestart and they are now using colorbond. They said because it's basically a better known name.

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Ross_20
Aug 08, 2016 11:57 pm
Hopeful85
Hopeful85
8 August 2016

Cheapest way to build

Cheapest way to build
ACT

Thanks yes we were hoping to do a lot of the fit out ourselves as the builder is a mate and can hopefully let us work as cheap labor. But really I would rather it go up…

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Hopeful85
Aug 08, 2016 5:25 pm
Kelgofast
Kelgofast
8 August 2016

Fernvale Build (west of Brisbane)

Fernvale Build (west of Brisbane)
QLD
1, 2

How's the house going :)

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Kelgofast
Aug 08, 2016 1:06 pm
Kelgofast
cheryltate
cheryltate
7 August 2016

Honeywood Wandi - RossNorth(CompleteHomes) - LockUp

Honeywood Wandi - RossNorth(CompleteHomes) - LockUp
WA
1, 2, 3, 4, 5

How's it going? Have you moved in yet? We're looking at PCI in the next couple of weeks depending on what the construction manager thinks when he visits, can't wait to get…

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cheryltate
Aug 07, 2016 11:58 pm
kthoppo
kthoppo
7 August 2016

Building in Coffs Harbour

Building in Coffs Harbour
NSW

Hi, I currently live in Sydney and I am after some recommendations on builders on Coffs Harbour please. We have just brought acreage and are tossing up between Adenbrook…

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kthoppo
Aug 07, 2016 6:12 pm
Canberra_gal
Canberra_gal
7 August 2016

Rawson vs Eden Brae

Rawson vs Eden Brae
NSW

Rawson definitely stick to their contract price, but remember the contract price is the final price you decide on AFTER all of your selections. So everything you want to…

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Canberra_gal
Aug 07, 2016 12:23 pm
Canberra_gal
hazza80
hazza80
7 August 2016

Does anyone have a shale grey or windspray colorbond roof?

Does anyone have a shale grey or windspray colorbond roof?
NSW

We've chosen windspray for the roof/gutters and shale grey for fascia. Bricks are moondust. No photos as plans are in council for approval.

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hazza80
Aug 07, 2016 8:57 am
hazza80
MoniqueElizabeth
MoniqueElizabeth
6 August 2016

Plan advice please!

Plan advice please!
VIC

Thanks! Will definitely look at the thread. I didn't know much about door heights, I'll have to ask! Also powerpoints in the cupboards sound great, they are above bench…

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MoniqueElizabeth
Aug 06, 2016 8:01 pm
jasminelee_86
jasminelee_86
6 August 2016

Did you opt for insulation under a colorbond roof?

Did you opt for insulation under a colorbond roof?

No but i wish we had know before becuase i would have spent the extra $$. Oh well thats my fault

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jasminelee_86
Aug 06, 2016 5:26 pm
jasminelee_86
jasminelee_86
jasminelee_86
6 August 2016

Home Group WA pre start

Home Group WA pre start
WA

We went through cosby tiles. (Think thats how you spell it) cost $150 to switch but they have a huge selection and i much preferred their colours. Home group have 4…

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jasminelee_86
Aug 06, 2016 5:20 pm
jasminelee_86
scattedd
scattedd
6 August 2016

Building Length

Building Length
VIC

Most builders try to stick to their contract times but some times due to issues out of their control it may take longer.

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scattedd
Aug 06, 2016 4:07 pm
ajs102
ajs102
6 August 2016

Wiring in a two story house

Wiring in a two story house
NSW

I would like to know if electrical wiring in a two story house is wired from the second story "floor" to the electrical points or up to the ceiling and then down to the…

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ajs102
Aug 06, 2016 3:33 pm
Althom
Althom
6 August 2016

Should I make an issue of this?

Should I make an issue of this?
NSW

History is full of people who have evidence of agreeing something with their builders but the builder response, 99% of the time", will be "it's not on the plans". The…

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Althom
Aug 06, 2016 12:03 pm
Althom
Charley
Charley
6 August 2016

Developer 'infringement notification'

Developer 'infringement notification'
VIC

We are building on a corner block and need 1800mm fences also. I am planning on having plants around fenceline that grow to 2m.

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Charley
Aug 06, 2016 8:13 am
ZoePerth
ZoePerth
5 August 2016

Building in Lumen Rise (Martin 6110) with Aveling

Building in Lumen Rise (Martin 6110) with Aveling
WA

Where are you up to, are you guys finished?

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ZoePerth
Aug 05, 2016 6:16 pm
party_of_5
party_of_5
5 August 2016

Anyone building with Ashford Homes

Anyone building with Ashford Homes
VIC
1, 2

Hi Party_of_5, How are you progressing? Are you in the Northern suburbs? Still nothing

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party_of_5
Aug 05, 2016 8:21 am
sunandstars
sunandstars
4 August 2016

Bungalow Homes Custom Build home in Hervey Bay

Bungalow Homes Custom Build home in Hervey Bay
QLD

The link to my forum topic is in my signature :) I love the colours you've chosen! They really compliment the house and location!

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sunandstars
Aug 04, 2016 5:05 pm
goody59
goody59
4 August 2016

SLAB costs M vs H

SLAB costs M vs H

I think you will find that because it is a KDRB (knock down and rebuild) that the H class will get recommended because of the disturbed soil conditions of the previous…

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goody59
Aug 04, 2016 2:45 pm
goody59
julia1301
julia1301
4 August 2016

Garage door colour!!

Garage door colour!!
VIC

Thats great you got to see one before you made your choice. I still have no idea what the basalt will look like but it was vetter than my other choice of dune :)

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julia1301
Aug 04, 2016 2:15 pm
julia1301
eron365
eron365
4 August 2016

SAVE HUGE MONEY from builders in Brisbane & surrounds!!

SAVE HUGE MONEY from builders in Brisbane & surrounds!!
QLD

Hey everyone, Just thought I'd throw this post up and try to get people who are interested in building in Brisbane and surrounds. A few mates and I are approaching…

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eron365
Aug 04, 2016 1:44 pm
fully
fully
4 August 2016

Henley homes, Some General floor plan questions

Henley homes, Some General floor plan questions

Thanks for that, yeah I'll get my friends to drop into a display village and ask those questions. I just thought I'd check on this site first as heaps of people have built…

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fully
Aug 04, 2016 12:22 pm
Nikki_c
Nikki_c
4 August 2016

Modern Wealth Realty

Modern Wealth Realty
NSW

Hi, Has anyone purchased a house and land package through Modern Wealth Realty and were there any extra costs involved or was it a full turnkey package? Thank you ?

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Nikki_c
Aug 04, 2016 10:29 am
PEARZ
PEARZ
4 August 2016

Building in Circa the Grange

Building in Circa the Grange
VIC

Thanks for that looking at carlisle and henley. Fingurs crossed as we kike the place.

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PEARZ
Aug 04, 2016 9:55 am
PEARZ
zaplo
zaplo
4 August 2016

Wisdom Homes WHY, WHAT, WHERE and HOW

Wisdom Homes WHY, WHAT, WHERE and HOW
NSW

If you want to build on time and good quality get another tender with Clarendon, our neighbour started 1 month after us and they moved in one month before us, we moved in…

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zaplo
Aug 04, 2016 1:33 am

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