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Our frame arrived sooner than expected. We have been told it will be erected after Christmas. Roof and bricking to commence mid January.

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GillyH
Dec 10, 2017 7:08 am
GillyH
Kat1
Kat1
9 December 2017

Metricon Merricks 34 Western Sydney

Metricon Merricks 34 Western Sydney
NSW

Thanks we don’t have Winchester in Syd I don’t think. Bit frustrated as our frames were meant to have started but nope I don’t live far from our block just annoying…

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2001
Kat1
Dec 09, 2017 4:36 pm
nomnomnom
nomnomnom
8 December 2017

Metricon Premature Invoicing

Metricon Premature Invoicing
VIC

You are not in breach of contract for failing to pay a progress payment, if you are asserting that the work required to achieve that progress payment has not been…

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nomnomnom
Dec 08, 2017 2:10 pm
nomnomnom
Spurious
Spurious
8 December 2017

Building a house in Springfield Rise QLD

Building a house in Springfield Rise QLD
QLD
1, 2

We're in Stage 2 of Creekwood and it looks like it came back at H2. Registration expected for Feb. Land valuation can't be done until…

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Spurious
Dec 08, 2017 10:27 am
FrankT
FrankT
8 December 2017

Should it be taking so long.... (Burbank)

Should it be taking so long.... (Burbank)

We are in the South East of Melbourne. They are chronically short on staff. They would keep telling me they are very busy all the time and very short on staff that caused…

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FrankT
Dec 08, 2017 10:04 am
just_a_draftee
just_a_draftee
7 December 2017

Downward Slope Builders

Downward Slope Builders

I'm not familiar with the soil types in Sydney, but could you not potentially retain the block and provide the builder with a flat site to work with?

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1933
just_a_draftee
Dec 07, 2017 9:00 pm
just_a_draftee
Loveguru
Loveguru
7 December 2017

What's section 76 and 78 of building act 1993??

What's section 76 and 78 of building act 1993??
VIC

We are building with one of the non volume builder. Yes builder is arranging for us but they have just sent us this letter for us to sign to appoint such and such company…

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Loveguru
Dec 07, 2017 8:51 pm
Loveguru
Houspect NSW
Houspect NSW
7 December 2017

All apmts done except tiling

All apmts done except tiling

Ensure that everything is drawn in correctly, as well as all your colours / finishes mention the correct tiles etc, as this is what the builder will refer to if something…

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Houspect NSW
Dec 07, 2017 8:28 pm
Houspect NSW
Houspect NSW
Houspect NSW
7 December 2017

rendering the facade

rendering the facade
VIC

If your estate is a new estate, the sales office will be able to provide you with any guidelines you need to follow. If an older estate, the requirements should be listed…

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Houspect NSW
Dec 07, 2017 8:24 pm
Houspect NSW
MandM+4
MandM+4
7 December 2017

Wisdom Majestic 38 - Swapping Living and Alfresco

Wisdom Majestic 38 - Swapping Living and Alfresco
NSW
1, 2

I didn’t say move the alfresco to the right, I said move the leisure further to the right. That would mean you can access the yard from the alfresco.

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MandM+4
Dec 07, 2017 2:54 pm
Hillsbuilds
Hillsbuilds
7 December 2017

Custom Design floor plan thread post them here!!

Custom Design floor plan thread post them here!!
QLD
1 ... 111, 112, 113

Find our Floor Plans displayed on our website: For more information on Property Marketing, visit: Email: bookings@ezscan.com.au T: + 61 437 131 673

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Hillsbuilds
Dec 07, 2017 1:15 pm
sparrowsnest
sparrowsnest
7 December 2017

Bank loan - broker or not and when to start

Bank loan - broker or not and when to start

I think it definitely depends on the broker. We started with one broker and then spoke to two more and finally settled on our broker. It’s definitely quicker I think to…

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sparrowsnest
Dec 07, 2017 12:15 pm
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Princesssarrah06
Dec 07, 2017 11:29 am
CathyP
CathyP
7 December 2017

Building in Calderwood Valley

Building in Calderwood Valley
NSW
1, 2, 3, 4, 5

I thought I would pop into this thread as not much has been happening in it. I am in 2A.1 stage and as we all know it has been delayed again. What stages are everyone in.…

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CathyP
Dec 07, 2017 7:21 am
CathyP
vanessah2015
vanessah2015
6 December 2017

HGWA Prestart

HGWA Prestart
WA

Thank you!! Appreciate that, I’ll keep it it mind for the underlay upgrade, I want to upgrade from the standard carpet, we have a little boy and he’s into everything…

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vanessah2015
Dec 06, 2017 10:16 pm
vanessah2015
Binderella
Binderella
6 December 2017

Land valuation Oran Park

Land valuation Oran Park
NSW

If you're not happy with a bank valuation, you can request another. Our initial valuation came in $75K less than what we paid, and our bank manager stated they did a…

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Binderella
Dec 06, 2017 5:16 pm
Bethany
Bethany
6 December 2017

Metricon Glendale 41 Our Journey

Metricon Glendale 41 Our Journey
NSW
1 ... 16, 17, 18

Hi there! Love your home! We are having mosaic tiles for our kitchen splashback but our tile trim on the returns hasn’t been finished anywhere as neat as yours looks.…

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Bethany
Dec 06, 2017 4:26 pm
Tamara1975
Tamara1975
6 December 2017

Perfect builder for a new house

Perfect builder for a new house
QLD

I think there are good and not so good experiences with all builders. We have had 2 flawless builds with Coral yet others have had nothing but trouble. Some recommend…

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Tamara1975
Dec 06, 2017 4:01 pm
BespokeHB
BespokeHB
6 December 2017

KDR - Sydney Inner West

KDR - Sydney Inner West
NSW

Hi Paul, I hope you've had some luck with finding a couple of Builders to speak with and get advice. To briefly answer your questions, there is a lot of expense in…

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BespokeHB
Dec 06, 2017 11:01 am
BespokeHB
Ryan2007
Ryan2007
5 December 2017

Help needed

Help needed

Can anyone who did not meet cxompletion by contract date please tell me what process their builder took. Did they have to tell you what the delay was? When did they notify…

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Ryan2007
Dec 05, 2017 10:17 pm
Ryan2007
wongbruce
wongbruce
5 December 2017

Change of site supervisor. How smooth or difficult is it?

Change of site supervisor. How smooth or difficult is it?
NSW

Strong advice is to continue to have a good relationship with the builder and supervisor. Just remember that every supervisor does things a bit differently and if you…

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wongbruce
Dec 05, 2017 9:55 pm
Charly6s
Charly6s
5 December 2017

porter davis

porter davis
VIC

My husband and I are building a Forsyth 35, or more like a 37.5, with Porter Davis. our house will have a Ludstone Facard and we are planning to…

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Charly6s
Dec 05, 2017 7:27 pm
Charly6s
Charly6s
Charly6s
5 December 2017

Building The Forsyth 35 With Porter Davis

Building The Forsyth 35 With Porter Davis
VIC
1, 2

My husband and I are building a Forsyth 35, or more like a 37.5, with Porter Davis. our house will have a Ludstone Facard and we are planning to…

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Charly6s
Dec 05, 2017 7:24 pm
Charly6s
Rochelle-1212
Rochelle-1212
4 December 2017

Brick feedback

Brick feedback
NSW

Opps I wrote in the comment section of the photo last time.. Hope they don't get our SS. He can't do his job and has a really crap brickie that works for him. Your lucky…

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Rochelle-1212
Dec 04, 2017 7:38 pm
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39080
Micdeez
Dec 04, 2017 9:36 am
Petal84
Petal84
4 December 2017

Hotondo homes gippsland

Hotondo homes gippsland
VIC

Nope, but looking into building with them as well. Having someone from their company to a look at our lot next week☺️ apperantly they are one of the few project home…

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Petal84
Dec 04, 2017 8:59 am
OurDayDream28
OurDayDream28
4 December 2017

Anyone building in Pacific Cove, Pimpama?

Anyone building in Pacific Cove, Pimpama?
QLD

Anyone else building in Pacific Cove?

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OurDayDream28
Dec 04, 2017 7:06 am
OurDayDream28
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
3 December 2017

Keystart- Prestart Variations

Keystart- Prestart Variations
WA

Rebecca rose Brokers & New Home salesman are on commissions basically they will say whatever it takes to put a deal on the table, you should have declared cash upgrades…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Dec 03, 2017 10:58 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
Bradsfirsthome
Bradsfirsthome
3 December 2017

Builder Review

Builder Review
VIC

Hi everyone, I am Brad and first home owner. I am in a point to shortlist a builder of my choice. Did any recently built with Urbanedge recently in Melbourne, Victoria?…

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676
Bradsfirsthome
Dec 03, 2017 9:33 pm
gr8ly
gr8ly
3 December 2017

Building with Valeco Homes Forest Ridge - Brampton

Building with Valeco Homes Forest Ridge - Brampton
QLD

looks great shezzza. Would love to see the plans if you have them. I love how wide your foyer is

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gr8ly
Dec 03, 2017 7:01 pm
gr8ly
Doulton777
Doulton777
2 December 2017

SANUAKA DOULTON 56 WEMBLEY FACADE MELBOURNE

SANUAKA DOULTON 56 WEMBLEY FACADE MELBOURNE
VIC
1 ... 9, 10, 11

What’s been done so far? We are as far as all tiles is nearly competed. Kitchenette and balcony only left. Facade not finished yet as this stupid weather had to…

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Doulton777
Dec 02, 2017 9:45 pm
Doulton777
saeen
saeen
2 December 2017

Lollipop Hill, Manor Lakes VIC

Lollipop Hill, Manor Lakes VIC
VIC

Hey guys, I'm planning to build with Mimosa on Lollipop Hill as well. I haven't signed the contract yet. Things were going good during the sales process till I noticed…

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2379
saeen
Dec 02, 2017 6:18 pm
deepugjacob
deepugjacob
2 December 2017

Electrical points

Electrical points
NSW

Thanks a lot arcadelt. Much appreciated. I definitely do not want to get the ceilings redone.....I can live without pendants I guess :) . Need to convince my wife which is…

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deepugjacob
Dec 02, 2017 5:23 pm
rum_home
rum_home
2 December 2017

House and land Precinct design

House and land Precinct design
VIC

As I was going to point out, they are different but also the same. The VBA states that the appointed Building Surveyor is suppose to do all the things are second…

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rum_home
Dec 02, 2017 2:38 pm
rum_home
Corryn
Corryn
2 December 2017

Ryalls - Coral Homes Noosa 26 - Leaking ensuite??

Ryalls - Coral Homes Noosa 26 - Leaking ensuite??
NSW
1 ... 145, 146, 147

Hi Ryalls I hope things are going well with your house now? I've moved into our Noosa 26. The build was ok except for the average paint job and we also have had grout…

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Corryn
Dec 02, 2017 1:26 pm
rum_home
rum_home
2 December 2017

Fencing obligations

Fencing obligations
NSW

Check out these links: https://www.disputes.vic.gov.au/informa ... e-to-fence https://www.disputes.vic.gov.au/informa ... ons-fences You don't have to pay if they don't…

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rum_home
Dec 02, 2017 11:32 am
rum_home
asheeshjoshi
asheeshjoshi
2 December 2017

Is there anyone who bought land in Wantirna Rise?

Is there anyone who bought land in Wantirna Rise?
VIC
1, 2

We signed our tender yesterday with CH for our double story home in Wantirna Rise. Total site costs ( including excavation, retaining walls, piers, Slab upgrades,…

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asheeshjoshi
Dec 02, 2017 8:21 am
pEast
pEast
1 December 2017

Fairhaven Homes - Apollo in South East Melbourne

Fairhaven Homes - Apollo in South East Melbourne
VIC
1, 2

hi - how did u go with building permit - we have around 10 starts in stage 1 and some more taps

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pEast
Dec 01, 2017 7:36 pm
atemby
atemby
1 December 2017

Interior and exterior colours

Interior and exterior colours
WA

Hi Lucy! how are you! i have just signed my contract to build the southport platinum with HGWA how is everything going with you?

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atemby
Dec 01, 2017 5:15 pm
atemby
Corallake
Corallake
1 December 2017

Builder put in the wrong backsplash, what’s next?

Builder put in the wrong backsplash, what’s next?

If you go to your contract it should state that if the builder has to change something that cannot be supplied as per contract , the owner needs to be notified and a…

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Corallake
Dec 01, 2017 2:01 pm
Corallake
barry157
barry157
1 December 2017

Building inspector worth it? How was your experience?

Building inspector worth it? How was your experience?
VIC

I think having a building inspector is handy but keep in mind: 1. They generally pick up the same common faults time and time again. Their reports tend to be "cookie…

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barry157
Dec 01, 2017 10:38 am
saeen
saeen
1 December 2017

Building in MANOR LAKES, Wyndham Vale ..

Building in MANOR LAKES, Wyndham Vale ..
VIC

hi all just wondering howz your experience - as I have secured a lot in manor lakes - lollipop stage 166 and the builder is suggesting slab P; so wanted to check is it…

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saeen
Dec 01, 2017 8:05 am
Dunne23
Dunne23
1 December 2017

Building First home with HGWA

Building First home with HGWA
WA

Hi everyone, we are looking at building our first home in Alkimos Beach with HGWA and wer are trying to save some $$$$ where we can. Has anyone put in the stormwater…

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Dunne23
Dec 01, 2017 1:26 am
rum_home
rum_home
30 November 2017

Cost Cutting

Cost Cutting
VIC

Look at making the current heater included upgraded to allow for an aircon add-on unit post build. It'll be better than the Evap option and probably not much extra cost…

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970
rum_home
Nov 30, 2017 4:35 pm
rum_home
rum_home
rum_home
30 November 2017

I'm drunk and I want to build a shipping container home

I'm drunk and I want to build a shipping container home

How is that even remotely relevant to building a container home in Australia? Are you sure you've linked to the correct article?

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rum_home
Nov 30, 2017 12:53 pm
rum_home
blackcat20
blackcat20
30 November 2017

Opinions: Double or Single Storey? Upgrade costs estimates

Opinions: Double or Single Storey? Upgrade costs estimates

We chose a double story because it left us more backyard with the block we could afford, while also having the inside space we wanted. I dont think a double has cost us…

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blackcat20
Nov 30, 2017 12:36 pm
blackcat20
AnatissaK
AnatissaK
30 November 2017

Private building inspector Sydney

Private building inspector Sydney
NSW

Thank you very much. I will call them.

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AnatissaK
Nov 30, 2017 12:24 pm
Kika
Kika
30 November 2017

Brookfield home By Simonds

Brookfield home By Simonds
1, 2

We have finally had our PC done and signed. So far we are happy with everything the builder has done and are willing to have handover tomorrow or Friday depending on our…

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Kika
Nov 30, 2017 6:59 am
Kika
wedge117
wedge117
29 November 2017

Fairhaven Homes Newport 361 in Sth East Melbourne

Fairhaven Homes Newport 361 in Sth East Melbourne
VIC
1 ... 40, 41, 42

Hi Kat, Good news we have finally started to build Start date was 20/11 Hoping to have the slab down before the Xmas break.. have just looked at your timeline as it…

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wedge117
Nov 29, 2017 10:27 pm
wedge117
ysnf2000
ysnf2000
29 November 2017

New House Build - SE Melb - custom vs volume - Advice

New House Build - SE Melb - custom vs volume - Advice
VIC

Hi all, I'm new to this forum but from reading some of the posts and threads think it's fantastic. My wife and I are in the process of finding a builder to build our…

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ysnf2000
Nov 29, 2017 10:02 pm

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