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langeo
langeo
31 March 2011

Building/Owning my first home with Allworth Homes

Building/Owning my first home with Allworth Homes
NSW

We doing a knock down rebuild in Fairfield council area.

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langeo
Mar 31, 2011 7:57 pm
dimo
dimo
30 March 2011

Totally new to the forum & getting ready to build first home

Totally new to the forum & getting ready to build first home
NSW

Welcome to the site. I am new around here as well and we are just about to started building (contract signing stage) Congrats on deciding to take on some of the work…

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dimo
Mar 30, 2011 6:01 pm
maddie
maddie
29 March 2011

What can $500K build?

What can $500K build?
NSW
1, 2

Hi, I'm building a similar house to the one's you like through a project builder (Nirvana Park). 43sq total (27 living, large 3 car garage and verandahs all around) for…

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maddie
Mar 29, 2011 9:20 pm
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Lex
Mar 29, 2011 6:47 pm
Lex
pixie1
pixie1
29 March 2011

Tullipan home

Tullipan home
NSW

We are in only in at council at the moment. So far so good.Tullipan homes have been thoughrouly professional have great communication all of the way, we have known exactly…

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pixie1
Mar 29, 2011 8:41 am
joannapaulp
joannapaulp
29 March 2011

Eden Brae Garage Door Openers

Eden Brae Garage Door Openers
NSW

We've been in 6 months, and ours is a BOSS unit too

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joannapaulp
Mar 29, 2011 7:53 am
Phillshz
Phillshz
27 March 2011

New Home telephone connection..is it only Telstra ?

New Home telephone connection..is it only Telstra ?
NSW

ok so they spent 10mins at your place...... not factoring in the other time they spent at the pits, pilars and the exchange to get it all…

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Phillshz
Mar 27, 2011 1:57 pm
onc_artisan
onc_artisan
25 March 2011

Cost to lay conrete for patio for outdoor tiling

Cost to lay conrete for patio for outdoor tiling
NSW

Sorry pman where you asking me? If so yes :wink: Also if so ...PM me what you have to do and i will get back to you asap

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onc_artisan
Mar 25, 2011 9:29 pm
onc_artisan
zozo
zozo
24 March 2011

Anyone successful in extention of NSW Home Builders Bonus

Anyone successful in extention of NSW Home Builders Bonus
NSW

Fingers crossed the rain holds out for you. I think you should send off the letter now. The advice I was given from OSR is that it takes 2 weeks for a decision to be made…

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zozo
Mar 24, 2011 8:43 pm
Bondi Beach House
Bondi Beach House
24 March 2011

Advice for building a home office/guest room in the backyard

Advice for building a home office/guest room in the backyard
NSW

Thanks for that, Still finding conflicting information on cavity vs no cavity. Would prefer none to save on space. Now I'm just worried about any issues when building to…

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Bondi Beach House
Mar 24, 2011 9:34 am
Mr & Mrs M
Mr & Mrs M
23 March 2011

Laundry waste water for washing machine question

Laundry waste water for washing machine question
NSW

Thanks btherl. Keen to see what you find out.

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Mr & Mrs M
Mar 23, 2011 7:05 pm
stratastruggler
stratastruggler
23 March 2011

Neighbour Input

Neighbour Input
NSW

Have passed on all the comments, info and advice to my friend who is so thankfull for the support and input from everyone. While I have been posting my friend has been…

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stratastruggler
Mar 23, 2011 8:52 am
deb17
deb17
21 March 2011

Paint mistake - who should pay?

Paint mistake - who should pay?
NSW
1, 2

Great news, one less thing to worry about. You were right and they knew it and I agree feature walls do not cost that much anyway.

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deb17
Mar 21, 2011 3:15 pm
willcres
willcres
21 March 2011

Metricon Site Costs

Metricon Site Costs
NSW

HI All, Looking for some help on site costs. I have recently received a Preview Estimate from ***** on a Liberty 40, on a 721sq block in…

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willcres
Mar 21, 2011 10:49 am
willcres
bashworth
bashworth
20 March 2011

Thinking about buildin first home ..

Thinking about buildin first home ..
NSW

Hi there is already lots of info on this site if you use the search function. Here is some information on typical additional costs. Its Melbourne but many things will be…

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bashworth
Mar 20, 2011 5:19 pm
bashworth
outwest
outwest
20 March 2011

Andy_Min- Frame Delivered

Andy_Min- Frame Delivered
NSW
1, 2, 3, 4, 5

andy_min......can you tell me how much per metre the lap and cap fence cost you? Does that guy do a lot around the ponds/rouse hill????? thanks

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outwest
Mar 20, 2011 2:48 pm
darrell81
darrell81
20 March 2011

Building the M3tric0n Newhaven at Shell Cove

Building the M3tric0n Newhaven at Shell Cove
NSW

the newhaven is a beutiful home.we have a showhome near us and looked into it but couldnt afford the house.lovely design and its huge.good luck

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darrell81
Mar 20, 2011 11:45 am
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SunshineT
Mar 17, 2011 5:16 pm
SunshineT
Carolleigh
Carolleigh
16 March 2011

External colour appt on same day as tender signing?

External colour appt on same day as tender signing?
NSW

Would you have your external colour appointment on the same day that you sign your tender? Having not gone through this process, I was just wondering if this would all be…

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Carolleigh
Mar 16, 2011 1:12 pm
Maz78
Maz78
14 March 2011

What's your opinion on aircon before or after the build?

What's your opinion on aircon before or after the build?
NSW

We're doing ours after the build. Simply because the included aircon @$4k~ was a a pretty crappy unit..I could get a much better unit privately for the same / less cost..

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Maz78
Mar 14, 2011 2:32 pm
durham70
durham70
14 March 2011

Starting to plan

Starting to plan
NSW

Thanks :)

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durham70
Mar 14, 2011 8:53 am
vegemite2
vegemite2
13 March 2011

Moroka finish / Rendering costs?

Moroka finish / Rendering costs?
NSW

The render probably wont be more expensive post construction but messy it is so negotiate with your flowers!!! Beware though render/bagging it all…

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vegemite2
Mar 13, 2011 2:14 pm
Bindi77
Bindi77
12 March 2011

Is it reasonable to pay $20k for 15000 L rainwater tank?

Is it reasonable to pay $20k for 15000 L rainwater tank?
NSW

check out heritage tanks we have ordered one 129,000 litres for around $10,000 they have a gutter and all fittings for firefighting.

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Bindi77
Mar 12, 2011 2:53 pm
kyton
kyton
10 March 2011

Where to begin - can we afford to build?

Where to begin - can we afford to build?
NSW

Summer, welcome to H1. The search function is your first stop. There are tens of threads like yours that can answer your questions. Also some posters will be able to…

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kyton
Mar 10, 2011 12:01 pm
kyton
MemoriesinStone
MemoriesinStone
10 March 2011

Stone house - owner builder in Northern NSW

Stone house - owner builder in Northern NSW
NSW

Using stone will increase your energy efficiency Not an easy job. Fairly specialized

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MemoriesinStone
Mar 10, 2011 7:51 am
sharky55_shan
sharky55_shan
9 March 2011

Help!!!

Help!!!
NSW

and this isnt on the plan when you brought the land. check that sheet carefully as everything should be marked on it. if it isnt i would go to the land developer and try…

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sharky55_shan
Mar 09, 2011 4:48 pm
sharky55_shan
livewildcard
livewildcard
9 March 2011

First Time Builder

First Time Builder
NSW

Thank you for responding much appreciated. I think I am understanding it more now. We have allocated $15k budget for flooring. In our colour selection we might choose…

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livewildcard
Mar 09, 2011 12:56 pm
mecha-wombat
mecha-wombat
9 March 2011

Building at Georges fair

Building at Georges fair
NSW

Welcome Brad we are building on proposed rd 301 in the new parklands release there is a vibrant online community already for Georges fair residents and soon to be residents

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mecha-wombat
Mar 08, 2011 11:50 pm
mecha-wombat
b0son
b0son
8 March 2011

Hebel Blocks

Hebel Blocks
NSW

panels. the blocks definitely look like a better way to go.

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b0son
Mar 08, 2011 12:10 am
to_do_list
to_do_list
7 March 2011

Steel Frames

Steel Frames
NSW

Welcome to the forum meve :D ...it's a question that's been asked a few times, some answers I found using the search functionality of the forum. viewtopic.php?f=31&t=437

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to_do_list
Mar 07, 2011 9:36 am
to_do_list
rodnmon
rodnmon
6 March 2011

Plans for a wide block

Plans for a wide block
NSW

You don't say where you are building, but have you googled 'ranch style homes'? Try these for a starting point:

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rodnmon
Mar 06, 2011 5:28 pm
Dollar
Dollar
6 March 2011

Which first .. house design or land??

Which first .. house design or land??
NSW

We did the plans 1st so we could work out budget of the house first then work out how much we could spend for the land and the builder could give us an idea if the block…

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Dollar
Mar 06, 2011 2:25 pm
barker
barker
5 March 2011

Greywater reuse for washing machines and filtration

Greywater reuse for washing machines and filtration
NSW

Hi yogi, Am getting a whole house filter for the tank water but grey water needs to be a NSW health approved treatment system to be able to store and use grey water so a…

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barker
Mar 05, 2011 6:54 pm
barker
Kaytee
Kaytee
4 March 2011

Show me your facade

Show me your facade
NSW

Have a look at this thread too. viewtopic.php?f=15&t=37322&hilit=facade

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Kaytee
Mar 04, 2011 8:40 pm
Kaytee
patsam
patsam
2 March 2011

Concrete Driveway Contacts

Concrete Driveway Contacts
NSW

Hi everyone, We are getting to the final stages of building our Masterton Santorini home and are after any good recommended concrete guys to do our driveway. Also if they…

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patsam
Mar 02, 2011 12:44 pm
clown
clown
2 March 2011

importing LED downlights and timber windows from China

importing LED downlights and timber windows from China
NSW

Hi everyone, I am building my own house. Just wondering if anyone has actually imported LED downlights, timber windows and toilet suites from China?? I know that these…

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clown
Mar 02, 2011 11:19 am
pman
pman
1 March 2011

Lighting place in Sydney

Lighting place in Sydney
NSW

Hi Sue, How much was it per globe for the LED light? and what model did you choose? Beacon told me they would be getting LED lights in a month's time

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pman
Mar 01, 2011 9:41 pm
kyton
kyton
1 March 2011

Five and a half months, even roof tile has not been finished

Five and a half months, even roof tile has not been finished
NSW

As bad as it sounds - have they gone over their contract period? If not you really don't have a leg to stand on to complain at this stage. The $15 a day is standard in NSW…

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kyton
Mar 01, 2011 5:50 pm
kyton
gogo65
gogo65
1 March 2011

Custom Build 101 - a few basic questions (Sydney)

Custom Build 101 - a few basic questions (Sydney)
NSW

Good luck budgnbear, Hope everything goes well with Zac Homes, we should have a basic design form right build today or tomorrow, really interested in what they come up…

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gogo65
Mar 01, 2011 8:23 am
gogo65
donR
donR
25 February 2011

About Wall Cavities and Flashings in Brick-Veneer

About Wall Cavities and Flashings in Brick-Veneer
NSW

Not sure, I think he has never put sarking/tyvek on brick veneer walls, only with 1st floor cladding. Though he now tells me the brick layers don't have a problem with it,…

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donR
Feb 25, 2011 8:34 am
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Casa2
Feb 24, 2011 11:37 am
Carolleigh
Carolleigh
23 February 2011

Building with Clarendon - Kenthurst / Kentville?

Building with Clarendon - Kenthurst / Kentville?
NSW

Oh - I also just wanted to ask how smoothly the process went for those of you building with Cl@rendon went.

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Carolleigh
Feb 23, 2011 1:04 pm
chrisandkate
chrisandkate
23 February 2011

Knockdown Rebuild - Deciding and what you need to know..

Knockdown Rebuild - Deciding and what you need to know..
NSW

Mine said he could, but it would cost much more. Oh and by the way kbreboot, I'm just going to assume your name is Chris and you actually live in Victoria as your story…

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chrisandkate
Feb 23, 2011 12:08 pm
adgn
adgn
22 February 2011

Building a house at Spring Farm

Building a house at Spring Farm
NSW

Congrats! When can you build?

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adgn
Feb 22, 2011 4:49 pm
qonyx
qonyx
20 February 2011

Mirvac Vista at Panorama Stage 4 Glenfield

Mirvac Vista at Panorama Stage 4 Glenfield
NSW

oh by the way check out the community photo gallery here http://www.connectionscd.com.au/ listed under panorama should give you a feel for what you are getting into

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qonyx
Feb 20, 2011 10:50 pm
qonyx
MrsRose
MrsRose
19 February 2011

Major reno in the 'burbs' - a quick Hi to all :)

Major reno in the 'burbs' - a quick Hi to all :)
NSW
1 ... 7, 8, 9

::cheerleader:: ::cheerleader:: ::cheerleader:: ::cheerleader:: ::cheerleader:: ::cheerleader:: ::cheerleader:: ::cheerleader:: Hiya SS! So glad the nasty neighbour is gone! What a victory! Hope you're keeping well! Cheers ::lol::

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MrsRose
Feb 19, 2011 8:24 am
MrsRose
yellowdieselgolf
yellowdieselgolf
18 February 2011

My new place - P7 It's mine!

My new place - P7 It's mine!
NSW
1 ... 5, 6, 7

hmmmmmmmmm well that is a bit dodgey! i guess we're not as important once they have all the money from us :(

I really couldn't agree more, although…</p><div style=yellowdieselgolf replied 18 February 2011 ago

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yellowdieselgolf
Feb 18, 2011 9:50 pm
yellowdieselgolf
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roland414
Feb 17, 2011 8:45 pm
Candylea
Candylea
15 February 2011

Provisional Sum Items - When do you pay them?

Provisional Sum Items - When do you pay them?
NSW

I guess dif builders have their own meanings of what is a provisional item then. Changing items from what is standard, to me that is a variation. :)

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Candylea
Feb 15, 2011 1:18 pm
Candylea

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