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Mr.Trieuho
Mr.Trieuho
23 June 2020

Primeline cladding for new home

Primeline cladding for new home

I think this suits…

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Mr.Trieuho
Jun 23, 2020 6:14 pm
Mr.Trieuho
Transf0rmer
Transf0rmer
23 June 2020

Any experience with United Homes Australia

Any experience with United Homes Australia
VIC

Worst builder ever!! So slow process and so bad in communication!! If you reading this review then please don't build your house…

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Transf0rmer
Jun 23, 2020 4:24 pm
Mintee
Mintee
23 June 2020

Builder before title

Builder before title

Yeah im not eligible for a grant - thats out the question.

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Mintee
Jun 23, 2020 1:09 pm

Brick spacing & timber post

Brick spacing & timber post
ACT

Well technically yes because the joint on those beams seem to be not supported. Hence why posts should have been already installed prior to brick laying. I advise you…

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Modern Era Constructions
Jun 22, 2020 9:12 pm
Modern Era Constructions

Duplex build

Duplex build

Hi Kumar I’ll message you privately my details Thanks

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Modern Era Constructions
Jun 22, 2020 9:45 am
Modern Era Constructions
Brett0004
Brett0004
22 June 2020

Total Newbie - Building Questions/Appliances/Customisation

Total Newbie - Building Questions/Appliances/Customisation

We are currently building in Perth and I just added the items I wanted to supply l into the contract. Induction cooktop model XYZ supplied by owner installed by builder.…

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Brett0004
Jun 22, 2020 7:43 am

Homebuilder Grant

Homebuilder Grant

Hi 62110 That’s correct unfortunately any contracts signed on 4th June onwards were given the government grant approval. It’s bad timing I guess, hopefully that…

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Modern Era Constructions
Jun 21, 2020 10:32 pm
Modern Era Constructions
Bobjane
Bobjane
21 June 2020

Penalties for cancelling before preliminary works assessment

Penalties for cancelling before preliminary works assessment

My experience is that the PPA is not the same as the HIA contract and you can walk away but you will lose your deposit. In terms of being charged further for other works,…

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Bobjane
Jun 21, 2020 1:46 am
SteveMc
SteveMc
20 June 2020

Suggestion what to do with this space on the right of the lo

Suggestion what to do with this space on the right of the lo
NSW

Plant out the front right zone to create some privacy and then think about an outdoor entertaining space with the likes ; pizza oven , firepit, bbq, outdoor table &…

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SteveMc
Jun 20, 2020 10:01 pm
SteveMc
A-Zed
A-Zed
20 June 2020

Smart lighting (Dali) wiring

Smart lighting (Dali) wiring

Hi Guys, Need some help regarding smart lighting. I was thinking about getting smart lighting done in my house for which i wanted to know if the builder would do the…

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A-Zed
Jun 20, 2020 4:50 pm
Unikitty
Unikitty
20 June 2020

So confused - Colours & Quote

So confused - Colours & Quote

We received a 'Prestart Budget' as part of our build. It was then up to us if we chose to stick within that budget at selections stage, or choose upgrades. These…

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Unikitty
Jun 20, 2020 2:11 pm
PDHoffman39
PDHoffman39
20 June 2020

Porter Davis Hoffman 39 - New Build

Porter Davis Hoffman 39 - New Build

Hi guys, We are building the Hoffman 39 in the SE suburbs, we ended up with similar site costs (30k-ish) We have our WoS appointment in a few weeks (we went in recently…

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PDHoffman39
Jun 20, 2020 11:20 am
Stewie D
Stewie D
20 June 2020

Changing windows after DA approval

Changing windows after DA approval

It will depend a lot on your council. Some like ours aren't overly concerned if you reduce the sizes but if you increase a window on a side wall then you may cause more…

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Stewie D
Jun 20, 2020 7:55 am
Morris45
Morris45
20 June 2020

What is the cost to upgrade to a garage door like this?

What is the cost to upgrade to a garage door like this?

Ohh interesting. We will be building with them.

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Morris45
Jun 20, 2020 1:02 am
ConfusedSoul
ConfusedSoul
19 June 2020

Henley Homes Review

Henley Homes Review
VIC

Hi TeslaCyberTruck, Are you building with Henley? How’s been your experience so far? I am thinking of going with them for my house build in Melbourne’s West.

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ConfusedSoul
Jun 19, 2020 11:29 pm

Hi all, My partner and I are beginning the process of coming up some rough sketches for our new block. We are going to build a passive solar house and will be required to…

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stonesthrow
Jun 19, 2020 1:59 pm
alexp79
alexp79
19 June 2020

House slab on H2 in 4 days

House slab on H2 in 4 days
NSW

Yes, Cupolex can also stack up, plus they manufacture domes up to 70 cm in height. Also, noone restricts from digging deeper edge beams too into the ground too. They…

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alexp79
Jun 19, 2020 11:53 am
Shan_brad
Shan_brad
19 June 2020

Retention tanks

Retention tanks

Hi At last reached an agreement with builder they are installing rainwater and storm water connections Thank you

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Shan_brad
Jun 19, 2020 8:42 am
alexp79
alexp79
18 June 2020

Zego feedback

Zego feedback

I have done research and considered Zego for my custom house, however, ended up with Durisol ICF instead and never looked back since. One of the main reasons I have…

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alexp79
Jun 18, 2020 9:42 pm
Joker
Joker
18 June 2020

Questions to ask builder

Questions to ask builder

Structuralbimguy is on the ball, structure is nearly always forgotten ,what you don't see will nearly always determine your home's intregril qualities,it's one hell of a…

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Joker
Jun 18, 2020 2:38 pm
El17
El17
18 June 2020

Dreamstart, any good??

Dreamstart, any good??

We built with Dreamstart in 2017. You can check out my thread for the full story if you have the time/patience :lol: but overall we were happy. Three years down the track, we…

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El17
Jun 18, 2020 2:24 pm
El17

Yes, it is double glazed with grey toned glass on one pane. The only difference with this window and the main living areas is we didn't upgrade to laminated grey toned,…

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darb74
Jun 18, 2020 12:34 pm
darb74
eagerbeaver
eagerbeaver
18 June 2020

Site costs on block of land with fall

Site costs on block of land with fall
VIC

Hello! HomeAngels, May I please know who was your builder? I am in a similar situation as well (sloping block). Thanks.

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eagerbeaver
Jun 18, 2020 12:41 am
NathanPS
NathanPS
17 June 2020

Caesertstone Oyster Stone

Caesertstone Oyster Stone

Hi Cooky, What did you decide? We moved in and do love our benches :)

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NathanPS
Jun 17, 2020 11:44 pm
sreenithk
sreenithk
17 June 2020

pram crossing interfering with driveway

pram crossing interfering with driveway

I bought a lot of land in the Northwest Sydney in the Blacktown council precinct. Upon registration of the land, I came to know that the developer has placed a pram…

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sreenithk
Jun 17, 2020 11:04 pm
Bebbsy
Bebbsy
17 June 2020

Double Garage on Narrow Frontage

Double Garage on Narrow Frontage

If you are seriously considering purchasing that land, then my advice is to ring the planning department of that council for clarification, or better still, go in and…

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Bebbsy
Jun 17, 2020 4:41 pm
ppcark
ppcark
17 June 2020

Cost to build a small beach house

Cost to build a small beach house

Hi I know it is a how long is a piece of string…

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ppcark
Jun 17, 2020 10:53 am
prasannak
prasannak
17 June 2020

NSW FHOG House and Land Package Price Cap

NSW FHOG House and Land Package Price Cap
NSW

Hi, Just looked at the RevenueNSW website: *** The grant is available…

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prasannak
Jun 17, 2020 10:14 am

Still learning with the site. Forgot to attach the front. Inspiration came from bt house. https://www.archdaily.com/924735/bt-hou ... -tortorici

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a_sleitini
Jun 16, 2020 9:13 pm
Thylacene
Thylacene
16 June 2020

Electric ceiling mount patio heating

Electric ceiling mount patio heating
NSW

Anyone put in a 3kw or larger unit? Looking for recommendations Thanks

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Thylacene
Jun 16, 2020 8:33 pm
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Brett0004
Jun 16, 2020 6:27 pm
IXP1992
IXP1992
16 June 2020

Mystique Wollert

Mystique Wollert
VIC
1, 2, 3, 4

have just found some info about clients who have signed the deed to cancel their contract (almost 2 months ago now) and they still don't have their money back yet.... this…

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IXP1992
Jun 16, 2020 5:25 pm

4Dco is on a mission to change the way you build, sell, buy and market…

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4Dco
Jun 16, 2020 4:32 pm
4Dco

Hi guys, Just want to hear any words from you about the any Advantage(s) and Disadvantage(s) that marker posts are in…

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fantastic
Jun 16, 2020 11:36 am
Norfolk
Norfolk
16 June 2020

Which builder is best

Which builder is best

lovehouse if Fowler can provide details of happy customers that will advise you then that’s a good sign. If they can’t or won't then that’s a good pre screening…

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Norfolk
Jun 16, 2020 11:02 am
kinems
kinems
15 June 2020

Off the plan nightmare

Off the plan nightmare

Hi Netparsley, DO you have any updates?

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kinems
Jun 15, 2020 8:17 pm
ddarroch
ddarroch
15 June 2020

Please critique my Floor Plan for South West Sydney

Please critique my Floor Plan for South West Sydney

Read the link I posted. For the perfect block, living areas to the north. Probably the worst thing you could do is put bedrooms to the west, they can get stifling hot on…

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ddarroch
Jun 15, 2020 7:18 pm
kinems
kinems
15 June 2020

Off the plan home with alot of defects

Off the plan home with alot of defects

Hi Everyone, I just recently stumbled across this amazing site. I am hoping that some people could be of assistance to me. I recently purchased an off the plan home…

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kinems
Jun 15, 2020 6:57 pm
newbuild20
newbuild20
15 June 2020

Angle Vale Dechellis Custom Build

Angle Vale Dechellis Custom Build
SA
1, 2

Actron ESP Platinum 3 phase QUE Model CRQ5-21AT/ERQ5-21AS. From our…

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newbuild20
Jun 15, 2020 6:17 pm
KameGame
KameGame
15 June 2020

Government Grant

Government Grant

Refer this , you may to contact State Revenue Office

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KameGame
Jun 15, 2020 1:28 pm

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Jessiej
Jun 15, 2020 12:02 pm

I am going to look into it more, but has anyone every gone higher than the standard fence height with a retaining wall (picture attached) - its a standard height at the…

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Kymo2107
Jun 15, 2020 9:58 am

I don't know the builder of the pole house on the Great Ocean Road in Victoria, but the views are stunning! Apparently you can rent it now also, as a holiday house!

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Sparkyf
Jun 15, 2020 4:59 am
Sparkyf
jim and adel
jim and adel
14 June 2020

Bradford homes sa- any experiences?

Bradford homes sa- any experiences?
SA

That doesn't look at all suspect, Brian!

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jim and adel
Jun 14, 2020 5:55 pm
mattyc
mattyc
14 June 2020

Metricon - Balmaine 46 or Savannah 40

Metricon - Balmaine 46 or Savannah 40
QLD

Hello. Has anyone built a Balmaine 46 or a Savannah 40 with Metricon? We are trying to decide between the two choices for a nice flat block in Coomera, QLD. The Balmaine…

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mattyc
Jun 14, 2020 4:21 pm
alexp79
alexp79
14 June 2020

Holes in bricks when building

Holes in bricks when building

Yes, bricks will be absorbing up to 15% of its weight, but this will certainly depend on the volume of water. Once water is adsorbed, if the quantities are not so…

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alexp79
Jun 14, 2020 1:31 pm
AmandaL
AmandaL
14 June 2020

Simonds Category 1 photos

Simonds Category 1 photos

Hello! I'm starting a new build with Simonds in the Gippsland area and I'm wondering if anyone has Category 1 photos for bricks, tiles, stone, carpet and floorboards,…

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AmandaL
Jun 14, 2020 10:37 am
Roll482
Roll482
14 June 2020

Steve Parcell Home Builders QLD vs GJ Gardner (Jimboomba) vs

Steve Parcell Home Builders QLD vs GJ Gardner (Jimboomba) vs

Hi all, we are currently in the process of picking a builder to construct our home. I have read some of the posts here (very usful). I'd like to hear about your…

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Roll482
Jun 14, 2020 9:41 am
chirpyche
chirpyche
13 June 2020

Longisland Homes feedback

Longisland Homes feedback

Looking for feedback from anyone who has built with Longisland homes. How was the quality of work, inclusions and upgrade costs? I am confused if I should build with as…

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chirpyche
Jun 13, 2020 9:35 pm
gogo65
gogo65
13 June 2020

How to go about getting builder quotes?

How to go about getting builder quotes?

We are currently building a full custom home with a small builder in Glenorie. Most builders will expect a payment for a detailed quote, we paid one builder $3000 which…

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gogo65
Jun 13, 2020 6:23 pm
gogo65

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