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Builder's markupsWe were charged $29 for a towel ring - that's supply and installation. Helyn replied 12 December 2008 ago HelynDec 12, 2008 5:39 pm New Home InspectionsI used newhomeinspection Kevin he is good. We asked him to do final inspection before handover(its about $495 for single storey). There were about 15 defects which had to… kytonDec 13, 2008 8:12 am Internal garage questionleg shackles on the children 
other than that a lock thats easy for you to open and hard/impossible for anyone else
I think there a lock that has with a finger… A good Lawyer in Brisbane?Just trying to keep this posting alive.
It seems that the building industry doesnt get taken to court very often, as there arent any responses to this thread. Maybe this… stu replied 15 December 2008 ago cancelling building contractI have just been through this. The difference being, I pulled out because of their incompetence.
Read through this thread... there was plenty of good advice for me....… joles replied 15 December 2008 ago jolesDec 15, 2008 9:34 am Tough Times for Builders....As this data is for November I dont think it will show the full effect from the increased FHBG.
The sales rep in teh estate we are building said she had been flat out… Cozmo replied 15 December 2008 ago CozmoDec 15, 2008 12:27 pm Maylands Manor all done (well mostly!)Thanks for all the well wishes everyone!! it is very exciting. Of course all babies look the same but won't mine be the most beautiful? 
I am not sure what the name… OK, more information and a happy ending for us on this one 
First up the Rockwall soundscreen bats we are using are R2 compared to the R1.5 that the builders are… Boral lost my bricks!!!??!!!
I certainly hope not!! If so, that means my SS is lying to me. This is no good because we still have a long way together… eho replied 15 December 2008 ago reporting theft to the policewent round the site last night. whilst the front door was locked, the sliding doors at the back were all wide open - well 1 was wide open and the other had a pane… What is the ideal bedroom size?I would recommend that all minor bedrooms be at least 3.1 metres long - this allows the option of arranging two single beds in an 'L shaped' configuration in one corner. … CozmoDec 16, 2008 2:05 pm EagerDec 16, 2008 8:55 pm BOUNDRY PEGS!!!Sorry about the mixup, eho, it was my misunderstanding.
Great explanation, soda! Eager replied 17 December 2008 ago EagerDec 17, 2008 3:41 pm H3nley CarnabyHi Stormy,
Sorry to hear things haven't gone that smoothly. That's the kind of thing that makes me uncomfortable about building. I know there… Stormy replied 18 December 2008 ago Picking colours tomorrowI don’t know anything about the building comp you are with.
But here’s my advice for your colour selections.
Go prepared! Have everything worked out so all you… Tree removal - Sydney North ShoreI ended up emailing/calling a few places, and only one guy got back to me. He quoted the job this morning, and is removing the tree at 7.30am tomorrow. I thought his quote… Judie replied 18 December 2008 ago JudieDec 18, 2008 9:43 pm Pre plaster inspectionOk, got something
spoke to a friend, who got her Mcon house inspected at all stages thriugh this company. I called then and left my # with the reception and got a call… What constitutes Frame Stage"Frame stage" means the stage when a building's frame is finished on a single storey home. On a 2-storey and split level constructions the frame of the garage and or… Building with M3tricon - Land settled today
I walked away from M3tricon. About 2 weeks before site start so I'm not building with them.
Just with Mendo.... double check all her answers. Sometimes "no" is actually… joles replied 19 December 2008 ago jolesDec 19, 2008 4:25 pm Telstra connection ?I think the point is that Telstra only have to provide connection to the "first socket". If the house is pre-wired (which I would imagine every newly built house is) then… MrT replied 22 December 2008 ago Sim*nds - Contract AppointmentBuilt with $imonds!
1) not sure about that one because we moved in with my dad once our lease was up so didn't bother neg!
2) i asked why they have 220days they said… woodsey replied 23 December 2008 ago BurbankI think the average pre-construction period seems to be between 3-5 months depending on land titles and such? 
Ours is looking to be 3-4 months, then another 4-5 to… Split level in Sydney. Thinking HuxleyHi and welcome micks_k!
I had some dealings with Huxley early on in our building journey when we were first looking at designs. I went to an appointment at their… bel replied 23 December 2008 ago jolesDec 23, 2008 7:33 pm PC sums - Statesman Homesi am at talking through stage with them....
A salesman rep told me they legally have to quote you THE AVERAGE footing costs....
If you go to a salesman, they have a… Medsy replied 23 December 2008 ago MedsyDec 23, 2008 8:01 pm Slightly O/T...but....If refreshing the water seal in the traps doesn't work there could be a problem with insufficient venting of your drain and needs your landlord/agent to call a plumber.… White marks on our roof tiles???"we think all they are doing in painting the tiles and in time the paint with flake off etc"
Exactly, I think you may have to flex your (legal) muscles at this. Or hire…
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