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aries_sydney
aries_sydney
10 May 2012

Sherwood 42

Sherwood 42
NSW

We have just begun building with Clarendon. Any advice with your experience with them…

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aries_sydney
May 10, 2012 9:43 pm
maxmcnamara
maxmcnamara
10 May 2012

A couple of possible issues, and handover process

A couple of possible issues, and handover process
VIC

Thanks mate, but surely they have to clean the place if it's a house and land package? What happens at handover do you sign over anything saying that all the work is complete?

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maxmcnamara
May 10, 2012 11:21 pm
dazandstace
dazandstace
11 May 2012

Colour Selection - H3nl3y - Cosham Interiors

Colour Selection - H3nl3y - Cosham Interiors
VIC

I feel your pain, our lady was disinterested and unhelpful. We got limited choices or not offered certain upgrades that I have since seen other ppl had been offered on…

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dazandstace
May 11, 2012 8:46 am
dazandstace
dons80
dons80
11 May 2012

What should I look for at my PCI appointment?

What should I look for at my PCI appointment?
VIC

Don't let your SS rush you through it take your time and remember it's your money that's paying his wages

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dons80
May 11, 2012 6:28 pm
Silvergum
Silvergum
11 May 2012

Cutting caesarstone

Cutting caesarstone
VIC

Hi everyone... thankfully today after getting management involved and shafting our atttitude filled building coordinator, all is resolved and they are making the kitchen…

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Silvergum
May 11, 2012 7:19 pm
amgsl55
amgsl55
11 May 2012

New House - Tradies Using Loo??

New House - Tradies Using Loo??
WA
1, 2, 3, 4

much to my disappointment the toilet in our ensuite was used by one of the plumbers ( an apprentice). There is mud…

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amgsl55
May 11, 2012 8:09 pm
SunshineT
SunshineT
11 May 2012

Does anyone know what colour render this is????

Does anyone know what colour render this is????
WA

or if you are too nervous to knock on the door, how about write them…

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SunshineT
May 11, 2012 8:17 pm
SunshineT
momofthree
momofthree
11 May 2012

Carlisle Homes, anyone used them ?

Carlisle Homes, anyone used them ?

We decided to build our first home with Carlisle after a good friend recommended them and after reading through experiences of others who have built with them. We're…

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momofthree
May 11, 2012 8:47 pm
Stacey And Sonny
Stacey And Sonny
11 May 2012

New Home

New Home
WA

Thanks Sb ..Nice Pad

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Stacey And Sonny
May 11, 2012 10:36 pm
Vatche
Vatche
11 May 2012

Three Storey complying Development in NSW

Three Storey complying Development in NSW
NSW

Hi, We are about to build in forestville too, but most likely go through CDC.

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Vatche
May 11, 2012 11:14 pm
Vatche
dvestate
dvestate
11 May 2012

Over Garage - Brickwork or Painted Panelling

Over Garage - Brickwork or Painted Panelling
NSW

Got the price today $630 for a lintel and bricks above the garage, I'm happy to pay it but my DW wants to drive past a few places that have the panelling to see the…

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dvestate
May 11, 2012 11:21 pm
d3vil_nik
d3vil_nik
12 May 2012

New Crossover issue with tree Corner block

New Crossover issue with tree Corner block
VIC

one of the mates had that issue, he poisoned the tree and told the cancel that it was dead and needed to be cut down otherwise it was a hazard if it fall

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d3vil_nik
May 12, 2012 2:25 pm

Hi, I am building a house at Point Cook, and my parents did the color selection, at that time, none of us knew there is such a thing: FC infills. We all thought the thing…

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hao
May 12, 2012 10:20 pm
Forg
Forg
12 May 2012

Floorspace ratio - council vs NSW complying development

Floorspace ratio - council vs NSW complying development
NSW

We ain't there yet, but we really like a couple of Rawson designs. I was heavily emotionally invested in the Edge, but I'd miscalculated the length of our block & the…

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Forg
May 12, 2012 10:51 pm
grom40
grom40
12 May 2012

Would you take standard inclusions or go for an upgrade?

Would you take standard inclusions or go for an upgrade?
WA

If on a budget (as most home builders are) I would go for upgrades that couldn't be done/would be difficult to do after handover. For example increasing ceiling…

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grom40
May 12, 2012 11:02 pm
grom40
buildingwest
buildingwest
13 May 2012

Surfmist colourbond roof and olympus oyster bricks?

Surfmist colourbond roof and olympus oyster bricks?
SA

Sorry to confuse you! But you can see lots of brick selections will look great with Surfmist. Good luck in working out all your color choices.

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buildingwest
May 13, 2012 12:01 am
soccermum
soccermum
13 May 2012

Finishing off a home after you get the keys?

Finishing off a home after you get the keys?
NSW

Thanks Guys! Really appreciate all the replies - gives us something to think about

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soccermum
May 13, 2012 7:29 am
Treeseachanger
Treeseachanger
13 May 2012

Dishwashers !!!

Dishwashers !!!
VIC

Bosch dishwashers are better than all others. If you are using Bosch Dishwashers, you can find best detergents here

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Treeseachanger
May 13, 2012 4:25 pm
stormjr
stormjr
13 May 2012

Advice on cancelling building contract

Advice on cancelling building contract

I would think as much as the builder is responsible for his work you could quickly end up with builder 1 saying what he did was right, it must be builder 2 that caused the…

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stormjr
May 13, 2012 6:34 pm
cmhamilton
cmhamilton
13 May 2012

Soakwells - any advice

Soakwells - any advice
WA

There is an awesome thread on DIY soakwell installation over in the Landsaping and Garden Design forum: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=48722 Every question you might have will be…

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cmhamilton
May 13, 2012 6:36 pm
kiwi
kiwi
13 May 2012

Need an architect - any suggestions??

Need an architect - any suggestions??
SA

deemaree. she will give you her 10 cents. she is located in green on this very forum!!

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kiwi
May 13, 2012 7:13 pm
kiwi
djh53
djh53
13 May 2012

Tiler recommendations Perth

Tiler recommendations Perth
WA

See viewtopic.php?f=21&t=56330 - they liked their tiler.

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djh53
May 13, 2012 8:06 pm
aurorafrog
aurorafrog
14 May 2012

Epping North, Lyndarum, Aurora, Horizons.

Epping North, Lyndarum, Aurora, Horizons.
NSW

You probably could contact enquiry@aurora.asn.au if you seeking join force from Aurora Estate.

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aurorafrog
May 14, 2012 10:55 am
daveinthehills
daveinthehills
14 May 2012

Plan changes that increase house size?

Plan changes that increase house size?

yeah $600-$1000/sqm depending on finish, ceiling height (more bricks!) etc.

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daveinthehills
May 14, 2012 11:23 am
PS4314
PS4314
14 May 2012

Help with window dressings please

Help with window dressings please
QLD

Well, guess what - we've meet with 2 of the 3 suppliers and after similar discussions inevitably we both like the idea of the most expensive option - plantation shutters…

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PS4314
May 14, 2012 11:53 am
silver_libran
silver_libran
14 May 2012

Kingsford Estate - PCook

Kingsford Estate - PCook
VIC

Hi namz, replying too late, but better late than never. Hows your block going? Has it settled yet? Are you looking around for builders? Well, I would say that usually you…

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silver_libran
May 14, 2012 12:00 pm
tarsha678
tarsha678
14 May 2012

Does this sound right?

Does this sound right?
WA

I know now that I will not be signing at handover without written confirmation that any outstanding repairs or work will be completed and within a timeframe that i agree…

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tarsha678
May 14, 2012 3:26 pm
Rowena
Rowena
14 May 2012

Looking for landscaper - northern suburbs Melbourne (Wallan)

Looking for landscaper - northern suburbs Melbourne (Wallan)
VIC

I can highly recommend Mark from Blue Gum Landscapes. He lives in Doreen. Mark did our retaining wall out the back. Very professional job and a great guy. Cost was very…

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Rowena
May 14, 2012 8:00 pm
Rowena
SophieLouise
SophieLouise
15 May 2012

Best house in the street?

Best house in the street?
QLD

Thank you - I really appreciate all of your thoughts. It's very helpful in trying to decide what to do. We've spent most of the night agonising over it, and it's great to…

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SophieLouise
May 15, 2012 7:29 am
savewater2010
savewater2010
15 May 2012

Evans road - new land release

Evans road - new land release
VIC

This threads pretty quiet, surely there are more ppl on Homeone that are building in the Lynbrook Evans Rd new estate?

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savewater2010
May 15, 2012 10:38 am
BradS
BradS
15 May 2012

Delighted with our builder.

Delighted with our builder.
QLD

Thats great to hear. As you have said, you always hear the bad stories, but rarely hear the good ones :( My builder is loving this forum as my positive words and picture…

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BradS
May 15, 2012 1:36 pm
Kimmy87
Kimmy87
15 May 2012

Narrowed it down to 3 designs....any ideas??

Narrowed it down to 3 designs....any ideas??
VIC

Haha nah.....our hearts won out over our heads!! The floorplan is…

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Kimmy87
May 15, 2012 1:50 pm
Kimmy87
Mclaren
Mclaren
15 May 2012

NEED ADVICE: Installing own flooring

NEED ADVICE: Installing own flooring
NSW

Love your humour Echo .... :lol:

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Mclaren
May 15, 2012 4:40 pm
Mclaren
builderforlife
builderforlife
15 May 2012

Window Frames

Window Frames
QLD

Hav eused shale gray and surf mist as render colurs to great effect. Dont overthink it, choose one and have a glass of red. Satisfied the decisions are done.

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builderforlife
May 15, 2012 7:24 pm
builderforlife
tengals
tengals
15 May 2012

Contracts missing parts, what was in yours?

Contracts missing parts, what was in yours?
VIC

update - postponed last weeks signing, we are now signing tomorrow... I basically told them im NOT signing the contracts until these things are included, they told me…

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tengals
May 15, 2012 7:49 pm
pt13
pt13
15 May 2012

Building Garage Wall on Boundary

Building Garage Wall on Boundary
VIC

Because the wall is on the boundary below natural surface level there will need to be a batter that will be back into the garden bed whilst construction takes place. This…

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pt13
May 15, 2012 9:19 pm
Treeseachanger
Treeseachanger
16 May 2012

Jason Windows

Jason Windows
WA

No, a feature door is more.

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Treeseachanger
May 16, 2012 12:31 am
Dan17179
Dan17179
16 May 2012

Completed home pictures using Pgh Loam brick

Completed home pictures using Pgh Loam brick
NSW

P.S Great colour in the truffle!!

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Dan17179
May 16, 2012 6:48 am
Treeseachanger
Treeseachanger
16 May 2012

Facade Feedback

Facade Feedback
VIC

IMO you need the stackstone or render to "ground" the scheme with a monument roof. Have you tried dune: gutters and render: same with jasper, or woodland grey: picking…

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Treeseachanger
May 16, 2012 10:41 am
azienumnum
azienumnum
16 May 2012

Caroline Springs - Double Storey

Caroline Springs - Double Storey
VIC

for a 27 square double story home you should be paying minimum $260k. Costs are more for anything above a single story as there are alot more materials used for doubles…

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azienumnum
May 16, 2012 11:18 am
greenfish
greenfish
16 May 2012

Help with hot water system best option

Help with hot water system best option
SA

We are getting an Apricus system, the rebate we get is $792. The price we are paying is $5158 installed, this is for 30 tubes and 315 litre storage tank. It also includes…

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greenfish
May 16, 2012 5:51 pm
greenfish
Ricaaaa
Ricaaaa
16 May 2012

Our Piazza 300.... Go away rain!!!

Our Piazza 300.... Go away rain!!!
NSW
1, 2, 3, 4

selina2106 have loved reading this tread about your experience and seeing the updates of your new house. currently in the process of looking at house's and land to…

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Ricaaaa
May 16, 2012 9:22 pm
Ricaaaa
* jas *
* jas *
16 May 2012

Home insulation question

Home insulation question
SA

Ours was $1300 I think, much cheaper to do it yourself but you need to do it at the right time

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* jas *
May 16, 2012 10:50 pm
smorgzzz
smorgzzz
17 May 2012

Tile Supply Company in Sydney

Tile Supply Company in Sydney
NSW

We bought tiles for the home we renovated from TFO, they were really good for price and quality.

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smorgzzz
May 17, 2012 9:52 am
smorgzzz
squashedrex
squashedrex
17 May 2012

Red pegs

Red pegs
NSW

The local degenerates have stolen them I'd say. You'll find that there is still a smaller white block knocked into the ground though, this is what they mark of.

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squashedrex
May 17, 2012 10:28 am
auds
auds
17 May 2012

Something different?

Something different?
WA

me 2 - just love that stone splashback (or whatever it is) I am also going to do that cupboard/pantry thing in my alfresco - when I can afford to do it :)

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auds
May 17, 2012 10:41 am
bjrouse
bjrouse
17 May 2012

Building Sahara Q2 with Henley - What should I be careful of

Building Sahara Q2 with Henley - What should I be careful of
VIC

Soild test comes back in a few days. Survey takes a little longer. This is my first house and my first build so I am learning as I go too. From what I have learnt if the…

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bjrouse
May 17, 2012 12:30 pm
whanganui
whanganui
17 May 2012

Riverstone Estate - Doreen

Riverstone Estate - Doreen
VIC

Site costs vary but anything above $10K for a flat block requires questioning. Have you considered driving around the Plenty River Estate? There are rocks on almost every…

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whanganui
May 17, 2012 2:08 pm
kiwi
kiwi
17 May 2012

Hollywood in Aveley

Hollywood in Aveley
WA

Or go to www.tinypic.com and upload them (change the size to 17 " ) and copy the 'forum' link straight into your post. See, I did know! Are you going to show us your…

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kiwi
May 17, 2012 2:51 pm
kiwi
mgilla
mgilla
17 May 2012

Mystery Pipe Vent/Drain - Don't Know

Mystery Pipe Vent/Drain - Don't Know
VIC

If it's outside your property line and no one wants to own it, cap it off concrete over it then plead stupid. But you never heard that from me.

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mgilla
May 17, 2012 4:51 pm

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