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gbindra
gbindra
15 August 2013

Building new house in Crace ACT

Building new house in Crace ACT
ACT

Hi all , We've just purchased a block of land in Crace , now going through the process of selecting builders,getting quotes etc..can anyone please recommend good builders …

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gbindra
Aug 15, 2013 10:18 am
Dai
Dai
7 August 2013

Anyone building in Coombs (ACT)?

Anyone building in Coombs (ACT)?
ACT

Hi Rhyfelwr, We've just bought a block in Section 34 of stage 2, so it should be available sometime between November this year and May next year. We've checked out a few…

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Dai
Aug 07, 2013 8:27 pm
Ricaaaa
Ricaaaa
6 July 2013

Time frame after Lock up stage

Time frame after Lock up stage
ACT

our SS gave us a 6 to 8 weeks time frame from lock up to PCI and then a week after for keys. if this is true only time will tell.

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Ricaaaa
Jul 06, 2013 8:17 pm
Ricaaaa
donna61
donna61
2 July 2013

pendant over rectangular dining table

pendant over rectangular dining table
ACT

loads of ideas on houzz.com shape won't matter, they all look good.

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donna61
Jul 02, 2013 7:25 pm
staceyd
staceyd
28 June 2013

Urgent Help Needed.....

Urgent Help Needed.....
ACT

If you like the kid leather could you just get it double strength on that wall?

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staceyd
Jun 28, 2013 4:18 pm
Ricaaaa
Ricaaaa
23 June 2013

Pendant Ideas !!!

Pendant Ideas !!!
ACT

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Ricaaaa
Jun 23, 2013 3:56 pm
Ricaaaa
mimi23
mimi23
6 June 2013

Different shades of dune

Different shades of dune
ACT

Has the cladding been painted yet?

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mimi23
Jun 06, 2013 1:55 pm
mimi23
EmyN
EmyN
6 June 2013

Confused about Floor Tiles Colour

Confused about Floor Tiles Colour
ACT

Another thing to consider is ease of keeping clean. Where we are currently living has charcoal tiles in the bathrooms and laundry and the specks of dust/grass/dirt show up…

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EmyN
Jun 06, 2013 1:47 pm
EmyN
Scotty Dog
Scotty Dog
5 June 2013

Urgent Help with External colors

Urgent Help with External colors
ACT

Because your garage door and your cladding don't butt up against each other I don't think you'll have a problem with them looking different, they are far enough away that…

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Scotty Dog
Jun 05, 2013 1:27 pm
1rocky
1rocky
5 June 2013

Help with Wet Areas Tiles

Help with Wet Areas Tiles
ACT

no not at all if you want an example check out my thread. i have a black and white bathroom

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1rocky
Jun 05, 2013 5:35 am
d@n
d@n
30 May 2013

Façade Suggestions

Façade Suggestions
ACT

Provided the render colour is not darker than the bricks, I think it should be fine. Dune either side should balance out.

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d@n
May 30, 2013 5:09 pm
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
25 May 2013

building in crace

building in crace
ACT

What sort of price are the blocks there guys ?

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Saint Mike
May 25, 2013 7:45 am
Saint Mike
jasons girl
jasons girl
22 May 2013

Urgent Help Needed with Kitchen Colours

Urgent Help Needed with Kitchen Colours
ACT

I think it can work. We are having dark cupboards and benchtops with white flooring. So similar dark theme. I was worried about ours at first as well but we have just had…

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jasons girl
May 22, 2013 12:55 pm
Coffee_hmmm
Coffee_hmmm
9 May 2013

Wardrobe Options

Wardrobe Options
ACT

They are going to get back to us with another plan, will keep you posted.

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Coffee_hmmm
May 09, 2013 6:45 pm
rex777
rex777
27 April 2013

Roofing - which way to go?

Roofing - which way to go?
ACT

I'm going against the flow here and say tiles. I have lived in a house with a metal roof and when it rained, you couldn't have a conversation or watch tv - and we had…

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rex777
Apr 27, 2013 12:06 pm
rex777
MalinViktoria
MalinViktoria
27 April 2013

Internal sliding doors versus traditional doors

Internal sliding doors versus traditional doors
ACT

I think normal doors is preferable, but sometimes it's just not ideal. We have a sliding door for our ensuite, just because if we had a normal door we would lose too much…

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MalinViktoria
Apr 27, 2013 9:54 am
MalinViktoria
tmc575
tmc575
15 April 2013

Private certifier

Private certifier
ACT

we are using Capital Certifiers

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tmc575
Apr 15, 2013 1:24 am
Ms Googonian
Ms Googonian
9 April 2013

Wet area in ensuite

Wet area in ensuite
ACT

Hi Homebody99. Our builder didn't say it was going to be more money when I showed him this plan for our ensuite. He just said that they can do it. He might now when I ask…

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Ms Googonian
Apr 09, 2013 6:47 am
Ms Googonian
Ms Googonian
5 April 2013

What extreme's have you gone through to get what you want?

What extreme's have you gone through to get what you want?
ACT

In Canberra there is a webpage allhomes.com.au. There is all sorts of sales information you can find out there. Every time it changes hands you can see how much someone…

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Ms Googonian
Apr 05, 2013 2:05 pm
microp
microp
2 April 2013

Onyx Custom Homes in Canberra

Onyx Custom Homes in Canberra
ACT

Hi Variegated, The house is going to be built in Crace. Land was settled in Feb. I am still in the process of negotiating the inclusion with builders.

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microp
Apr 02, 2013 9:43 pm
life221
life221
12 February 2013

90 day maintenance

90 day maintenance
ACT

how long did it take your builders to fix things that you have reported for 90 day maintenance period ?

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life221
Feb 12, 2013 7:33 am
rasikaambe
rasikaambe
11 February 2013

Building in Wright Canberra

Building in Wright Canberra
ACT

Hi Mike, Yes I have about 1m from front to back. It cost a little fortune for the slab. Hopefully it is worth.

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rasikaambe
Feb 11, 2013 9:39 pm
Treeseachanger
Treeseachanger
23 January 2013

A Strawbale House

A Strawbale House
ACT
1, 2, 3

Hi V, I'm finding your plans visually challenging :lol: a bit faint on my screen- is there an exhaust fan in your ensuite? A two way switch from laundry to external lights is…

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Treeseachanger
Jan 23, 2013 9:34 am
Ibby
Ibby
22 January 2013

Has anyone built with Sublime Constructions?

Has anyone built with Sublime Constructions?
ACT

Hi guys, Has anyone built a residential house with Sublime Constructions? I have googled them but I couldn't find any reviews about them. Any thoughts will be much…

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Ibby
Jan 22, 2013 6:32 pm
ruc1983
ruc1983
22 January 2013

Need colour selection suggestions for our first home

Need colour selection suggestions for our first home
ACT

Hi All, We are building our first new house and I am so confused with the colour selections, both interior and exterior. Our Facade looks like this

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ruc1983
Jan 22, 2013 11:07 am
Treeseachanger
Treeseachanger
11 January 2013

Help please - choosing facade products & colours

Help please - choosing facade products & colours
ACT

Are you aware that your upper storey will be extra hot with a dark clb roof? Just saying. :D

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Treeseachanger
Jan 11, 2013 11:14 am
1rocky
1rocky
22 December 2012

Show us your - handover pics

Show us your - handover pics
ACT
1, 2, 3

Mclaren your home is beautiful and thank you for the pics of the niches what sort of downlight did you put in, would the led strips used in kitchens look ok in the…

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1rocky
Dec 22, 2012 3:43 pm
turk182
turk182
21 December 2012

Building in WRIGHT-ACT C of O issued

Building in WRIGHT-ACT C of O issued
ACT
1, 2, 3

Great news! let the shopping begin

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turk182
Dec 21, 2012 9:36 pm
PS_Sirocco7
PS_Sirocco7
4 December 2012

Building to lockup

Building to lockup
ACT

Keep shopping around with the builders. I live in a regional area so the cost is also high for us to build. However, for around 315K Im getting a 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom,…

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PS_Sirocco7
Dec 04, 2012 8:31 am
PS_Sirocco7
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
21 October 2012

New fence etiquette

New fence etiquette

That's great.

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Saint Mike
Oct 21, 2012 7:10 pm
Saint Mike
unfunkable
unfunkable
3 October 2012

Canberra > Molonglo Valley > Wright

Canberra > Molonglo Valley > Wright
ACT
1, 2, 3

farout you serious.... hopefully now there are more ppl that have moved in, it will deter more pests!

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unfunkable
Oct 03, 2012 2:37 pm
Casa2
Casa2
1 October 2012

missing lights that were on inclusions list

missing lights that were on inclusions list
ACT

Oyster lights plus downlights don't sound like a good combination.

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Casa2
Oct 01, 2012 10:59 pm
newbeeinbuilding
newbeeinbuilding
10 July 2012

Colour consultant in Canberra?

Colour consultant in Canberra?
ACT

Michelle, I am also looking for a good colour consultant in Canberra. If possible could you also please send me the details. Thanks.

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newbeeinbuilding
Jul 10, 2012 2:46 pm
Rex Banner
Rex Banner
1 July 2012

Building in Canberra - Experience with Goldruby homes

Building in Canberra - Experience with Goldruby homes
ACT

Hi everyone We have just made the (terrifying) decision to build a house in Canberra. We are leaning towards Goldruby homes as a builder and have been impressed so far by…

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Rex Banner
Jul 01, 2012 10:49 pm
AnnieM
AnnieM
25 June 2012

Anyone built with Goldruby or Renaissance homes ACT?

Anyone built with Goldruby or Renaissance homes ACT?
ACT

I built with Goldruby and I am extremely happy. Before finding Mathew Smith I was having great difficulty finding a good builder at a reasonable price. Someone mentioned…

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AnnieM
Jun 25, 2012 4:23 pm
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zeitgeber
May 04, 2012 6:57 pm
zeitgeber
munta
munta
20 March 2012

under house garages

under house garages
ACT

regrettably i'm heritage listed, so can't go up (but i do have permission to rebuild in the original heritage style). do you have any idea how…

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munta
Mar 20, 2012 2:48 pm
dvestate
dvestate
27 February 2012

AV Jennings in Canberra

AV Jennings in Canberra
ACT

I think most review sites have lots of negative comments about builders, most people that are happy don't even think about doing a review. My tip would be have a look…

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dvestate
Feb 27, 2012 8:46 pm
d@n
d@n
24 January 2012

External colours of new house

External colours of new house
ACT

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

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d@n
Jan 24, 2012 9:22 pm
Halfkast
Halfkast
5 January 2012

List of suppliers for building a new house

List of suppliers for building a new house
ACT

Hi Guys, I'm from Canberra and am new to this forum so please do bare with me if these questions are silly or have already been posted before =) I'm building a new house…

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Halfkast
Jan 05, 2012 7:09 pm
kaBonny
kaBonny
30 December 2011

Casey in the Capital - our first build PICS ADDED!

Casey in the Capital - our first build PICS ADDED!
ACT

Hi, We recently bought a land in Booner which is almost similar in shape and size as is yours, and we are currently looking for designer and builder to build the place for…

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kaBonny
Dec 30, 2011 10:38 pm
kiwi
kiwi
18 December 2011

Comments on draft house plan

Comments on draft house plan
ACT

Nice!!!!

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kiwi
Dec 18, 2011 1:10 pm
kiwi
Darth Teddy Bear
Darth Teddy Bear
13 November 2011

retrospective home owners warranty

retrospective home owners warranty
ACT

Hi all, We had our original builder go into liquidation and we had another builder take over and the house is now finished and it is only now that we find out that they…

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Darth Teddy Bear
Nov 13, 2011 6:32 pm
Darth Teddy Bear
kyton
kyton
2 September 2011

Black Windows and Tiles - a few concerns!

Black Windows and Tiles - a few concerns!
ACT

We have black roof tiles and black aluminum windows / sliding doors on 3/4 of the house. Across the front which is also north facing we have decrowood aluminum to mimic…

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kyton
Sep 02, 2011 7:47 pm
kyton
umehomes
umehomes
17 August 2011

Issues after frame and brickwork inspection

Issues after frame and brickwork inspection
ACT

Just want to get some more attention, hope can get some more ideas. Thanks

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umehomes
Aug 17, 2011 8:22 pm
Trinity
Trinity
7 August 2011

Framing stage concerns, anyone can help me?

Framing stage concerns, anyone can help me?
ACT

1,2 and 4 I would not worry about at all. 3, I am unsure about as our garage had a timber frame on that external wall.

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Trinity
Aug 07, 2011 10:20 pm
B STAR
B STAR
7 August 2011

Framing noggins issue, is it normal?

Framing noggins issue, is it normal?
ACT

noggins prevent stud from bowing under weight etc. To fix this they will simply put another noggin above the existing.

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B STAR
Aug 07, 2011 8:52 pm
Jervisbay
Jervisbay
2 August 2011

Good licensed certifier in Canberra-Framing stage inspection

Good licensed certifier in Canberra-Framing stage inspection
ACT

Hi, You can visit Actpla in Dickson and request a list of licensed certifiers. Alternatively try this page http://www.actpla.act.gov.au/topics/hir ... ional/list where…

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Jervisbay
Aug 02, 2011 11:13 pm
umehomes
umehomes
29 July 2011

Recommend good private inspector in Canberra ACT

Recommend good private inspector in Canberra ACT
ACT

Try one more time, anyone know good licensed certifier for private inspection for the framing stage in Canberra ACT?

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umehomes
Jul 29, 2011 10:17 pm
joles
joles
21 June 2011

In wall cistern systems - advice and where can I buy them?

In wall cistern systems - advice and where can I buy them?
ACT

We'd have to go through the plaster. But there is no stud or anything in the way. The studs are sort of on the side of cistern if that makes sense. I'll have a look…

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joles
Jun 21, 2011 10:49 pm
joles

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