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dulie
dulie
15 March 2022

KDR Metricon Liberty - Hampshire 45 QLD

KDR Metricon Liberty - Hampshire 45 QLD
QLD
1 ... 88, 89, 90

Yup 2m high. Yeah it'd be fine with a ceiling mounted shower head, no water would splash over the top.

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dulie
Mar 15, 2022 1:47 pm
dulie
BuildingwithCJHomes
BuildingwithCJHomes
22 February 2022

Building with CJ Homes

Building with CJ Homes
QLD

Hello, Lovely home. Can you share some of the upgrades you made and pricing? Thanks!

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BuildingwithCJHomes
Feb 22, 2022 10:03 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
21 February 2022

Build cost predications post 2022

Build cost predications post 2022
QLD
1, 2

So Much for the governments 3.5% CPI index forecast They've got you living in a tent with solar panels, drinking powdered milk and eating home grown potatoes (humour) How…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Feb 21, 2022 9:49 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
12 February 2022

Is this drainage in concrete normal?

Is this drainage in concrete normal?
QLD

Aaah! The scepticism of youth. :wink:

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SaveH2O
Feb 12, 2022 3:24 pm
SaveH2O
Kippers01
Kippers01
1 February 2022

Gap between roof and wall?

Gap between roof and wall?
QLD

I suggest posting the defect on this forum for expert advice has prompted Better Built Homes to fix it! Great outcome!

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Kippers01
Feb 01, 2022 11:49 am
Meccxmecc
Meccxmecc
15 January 2022

Coral Homes Grange 22 Build - QLD

Coral Homes Grange 22 Build - QLD
QLD
1 ... 4, 5, 6

Hi Allblaqk I've read from the other post that you've built with jkw. Do you mind to give me some details..e.g quality fixtures etc Ty

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Meccxmecc
Jan 15, 2022 12:50 pm
Dylandbrooke
Dylandbrooke
12 January 2022

Coral Homes - Modified Grange 29

Coral Homes - Modified Grange 29
QLD
1 ... 15, 16, 17

No issue at all! I told them from day 1 of the items I would like to supply.

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Dylandbrooke
Jan 12, 2022 10:10 am
Dylandbrooke
llundberg
llundberg
23 December 2021

House in Europe

House in Europe
QLD

I haven't but my brother has lived there his whole life and has built about 7-8 years ago. All I can say is; bring your money! His house was approximately AU$485,000 (just…

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llundberg
Dec 23, 2021 5:20 pm
Tess11
Tess11
3 December 2021

Simonds Gallery prices

Simonds Gallery prices
QLD

Hey all! Hoping to start our home building journey soon! We have a bit of a tight budget and have found Simonds is fitting our budget and needs the most. I have factored…

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Tess11
Dec 03, 2021 6:10 pm
Living Nightmare
Living Nightmare
24 November 2021

DJ Roberts

DJ Roberts
QLD
1, 2

I'm currently building with DJ's, it's a living nightmare, I'd strongly consider going with someone /anyone else. It could not be much worse than staying building with these guys

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Living Nightmare
Nov 24, 2021 9:07 am
vlad
vlad
18 November 2021

Floor plan critique, please !?

Floor plan critique, please !?
QLD

Hello from Norway! What a house! Congratulations. Thought I'd give some thoughts on your floor plan, if that's alright. Blue clouds - how do you want to…

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vlad
Nov 18, 2021 2:40 pm
Noname
Noname
13 November 2021

HIA Subject to Finance Clause - Builder Will Not Change

HIA Subject to Finance Clause - Builder Will Not Change
QLD
1, 2

Why do people necro 11 year old threads hoping to get some insight? Make a fresh post with specifics relevant today if there is nothing recent.

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Noname
Nov 13, 2021 5:30 pm
AFALDT
AFALDT
9 November 2021

Earthworks Advice - Sunshine Coast

Earthworks Advice - Sunshine Coast
QLD

Hi everyone, We are building on the Sunshine Coast, and our block has some slope to it. The builder has stated we need to complete our own earthworks (due to the slope)…

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AFALDT
Nov 09, 2021 6:26 pm
SunshineCoast
SunshineCoast
28 October 2021

Anyone built or building with Integrale Homes?

Anyone built or building with Integrale Homes?
QLD

I would strongly recommend never building with Integrale Homes. I have had the worst experience dealing with them. My guess is they actively take…

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SunshineCoast
Oct 28, 2021 9:57 pm
AFALDT
AFALDT
20 October 2021

Living with a dark Colourbond roof

Living with a dark Colourbond roof
QLD

Thank you Noname, agree with your points. Certainly not overly concerned, but thought it prudent to see if there were lived experiences we can learn from.

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AFALDT
Oct 20, 2021 5:52 pm

Oh wow we can upload photos now! Here you go peeps!

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defdaz
Oct 11, 2021 9:10 pm
Phil of Sydney
Phil of Sydney
9 October 2021

How long did your frame take to arrive?

How long did your frame take to arrive?
QLD

Slab mid August, fame early-mid September. Bricks are currently underway. This is a double storey home in Sydney with a larger builder

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Phil of Sydney
Oct 09, 2021 2:43 pm
bran4ever
bran4ever
6 October 2021

Soil question

Soil question
QLD

Above photo is 1st October Above photo is 3rd October Above photo is 5th October

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bran4ever
Oct 06, 2021 12:21 pm
Seka21
Seka21
4 October 2021

Trinity Lux Q1 - Plantation Homes QLD

Trinity Lux Q1 - Plantation Homes QLD
QLD
1 ... 11, 12, 13

Hi All, If any one currently building or going to build the Trinity with Plantation please share your experience would be great.

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Seka21
Oct 04, 2021 4:59 pm
aussieta
aussieta
3 October 2021

New build checklist.... >32 pages

New build checklist.... >32 pages
QLD

mansfield beat me to it viewtopic.php?t=5823

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aussieta
Oct 03, 2021 9:23 am
aussieta
ensecit
ensecit
2 October 2021

Liberty 42 - Help on colour choice!

Liberty 42 - Help on colour choice!
QLD
1 ... 12, 13, 14

Hi all. I am wondering how much extra did people who ended up building with MOJO ended up paying on top of the tender price? I understand that this is highly dependent on…

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ensecit
Oct 02, 2021 10:07 pm
Noname
Noname
22 September 2021

When does CCTV cameras get installed

When does CCTV cameras get installed
QLD

You don't need internet to have CCTV recording onto an NVR. You would only need the internet if you want to remotely access or back up the vision.

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Noname
Sep 22, 2021 10:56 pm
Dhesath
Dhesath
20 September 2021

Building on a steep slope in Brisbane

Building on a steep slope in Brisbane
QLD

Hey Vlad! Did you end up finding someone to build?

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Dhesath
Sep 20, 2021 11:06 pm
worldofmud
worldofmud
4 September 2021

balastrade to the facade

balastrade to the facade
QLD

Where was the original retaining wall going? Where I’ve indicated in blue about? Additional removal of landscaping (or is that a low retained pathway?) is also…

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worldofmud
Sep 04, 2021 12:38 pm

We bought land recently and now we're trying to figure out what to build on it :) It's a quiet block with some beautiful views (west-facing thought) We went ahead with one…

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vlad
Sep 04, 2021 12:17 pm
Bdizzle
Bdizzle
23 August 2021

Anyone built with Dixon Home, North Queensland?

Anyone built with Dixon Home, North Queensland?
QLD

Still know the market mate??? Best builder in Townsville?

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Bdizzle
Aug 23, 2021 4:36 pm
strannik
strannik
22 August 2021

New 3-storey steel frame house insulation - advise needed

New 3-storey steel frame house insulation - advise needed
QLD

There's a difference between what you need to do to pass bare minimum requirements, and what you should do (if you have the budget) to live in the house comfortably. I…

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strannik
Aug 22, 2021 10:42 am
Bowengirl
Bowengirl
12 August 2021

solution for macleay island?

solution for macleay island?
QLD

Hi Serapis This is years later since you wrote your post. I'm wondering how you fared with moving to Macleay and building. My budget same compared to a decade up the…

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Bowengirl
Aug 12, 2021 10:37 am
Bowengirl
rs68
rs68
23 July 2021

Retreat 34 by Oracle in Karalee

Retreat 34 by Oracle in Karalee
QLD

Hi, Just wondering how your build went? We are looking at this home. What was your pricing? thanks

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rs68
Jul 23, 2021 6:26 pm
Posty01
Posty01
20 July 2021

Addirtional cost of H1 slab?

Addirtional cost of H1 slab?
QLD

Hi all, I will be doing an owner builder kit home (PAAL) hopefully soon and I am still doing some budgeting. I am at a crossroads at the moment with costs. Mainly to do…

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Posty01
Jul 20, 2021 9:51 am
Posty01
ManDam
ManDam
23 June 2021

$400k enough to build 5brm home in Brisbane?

$400k enough to build 5brm home in Brisbane?
QLD

Hi Harris, We are building with King homes in NSW. Single storey house. Dont think King homes are present in QLD.

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ManDam
Jun 23, 2021 11:54 pm
Communer
Communer
17 June 2021

Ausbuild Capestone Mango Hill

Ausbuild Capestone Mango Hill
QLD

Update June 2021: We're through except for 12-month maintenance report or any other thing that pops up. Again, we chose Ausbuild only because we liked their floorplan…

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Communer
Jun 17, 2021 2:17 pm
Communer
strannik
strannik
2 June 2021

Instantaneous HWS in a new house - gas or electrical?

Instantaneous HWS in a new house - gas or electrical?
QLD
1, 2

if i have to end up with bottles i might as well put heat pump in. i've been doing a bit more thinking, and wondering if someone can validate my train of thought: 1. It…

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strannik
Jun 02, 2021 8:34 pm
Monty85
Monty85
22 May 2021

Brick colour feedback

Brick colour feedback
QLD

Not my cup of tea but I certainly wouldn't say they are awful. If you are in the pre-construction stage you will be able to reach out to Austral who can give you a list…

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Monty85
May 22, 2021 1:35 am
jmasood
jmasood
18 May 2021

CCTV on a new built house

CCTV on a new built house
QLD

which builder was it/ Carlisle homes is charging me around 1k for 7 data points and some weather proof enclosures

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jmasood
May 18, 2021 8:08 pm
jmasood
jsmi
jsmi
18 May 2021

Custom small lot - Brisbane. Finished pics on page 18...

Custom small lot - Brisbane. Finished pics on page 18...
QLD
1 ... 19, 20, 21

Yeah man, show us your latest masterpiece!

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jsmi
May 18, 2021 1:41 am
jsmi
davewastech
davewastech
30 April 2021

Concrete Block vs Brick Home

Concrete Block vs Brick Home
QLD

Just posting links to good answers about this from American websites Briefly concrete block is only suitable in the tropics. It's too cold in climates like Sydney or Perth…

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davewastech
Apr 30, 2021 6:34 pm
Tijiflox
Tijiflox
27 April 2021

Wanted: Roofer tradesman - Bellbird Park (QLD)

Wanted: Roofer tradesman - Bellbird Park (QLD)
QLD

I think you are correct. Thank you for the picture, the black roof does give a great appearance and more prestigious look to your house. We will go with a Surfmist…

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Tijiflox
Apr 27, 2021 2:56 pm
alymei
alymei
2 April 2021

Austral Wilderness Grey Gum

Austral Wilderness Grey Gum
QLD

We ended up doing chiffon, but have since sold. I think Im going blackbutt this time

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alymei
Apr 02, 2021 6:29 pm
Speedbird
Speedbird
24 February 2021

Retreat 305 - Hallmark Homes - Logan Village

Retreat 305 - Hallmark Homes - Logan Village
QLD
1, 2, 3

KariB We are in the process of selecting the colours for our Retreat305 and we came across your pictures. Is there a chance you could reveal the colours of your garage…

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Speedbird
Feb 24, 2021 4:57 pm
alymei
alymei
13 February 2021

Austral Cherry Soda

Austral Cherry Soda
QLD

Has anyone used these bricks or have a picture of the actual wall at Austral?

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alymei
Feb 13, 2021 9:19 pm
worldofmud
worldofmud
31 January 2021

Driveway Engineering HELP

Driveway Engineering HELP
QLD

From the GC Council section on retaining walls , building approval will be required on retaining walls unless they can meet all (from a total of ten) of the following:…

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worldofmud
Jan 31, 2021 7:26 pm

Well, after 4 amazing years in our beautiful coral home, we decided to sell up so we can move to "acreage". We did a lot to the outside and mostly finished styling inside.…

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teganandjosh
Jan 24, 2021 7:15 pm
teganandjosh
brett k
brett k
24 January 2021

OPINIONS WANTED - DIXON HOMES???

OPINIONS WANTED - DIXON HOMES???
QLD

Bonnie I hope you have signed up to your contract already as I was also looking at Dixon homes. I had started looking prior too the govt cashback…

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brett k
Jan 24, 2021 5:17 pm
Rmando
Rmando
20 January 2021

Home grant and contract price

Home grant and contract price
QLD

Hey arunkumar I know it's been 2 years but can I ask how did you go with that? did you have to include Driveway, fencing etc into your contract to get the grant, assuming…

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Rmando
Jan 20, 2021 4:39 pm
BanjoDan
BanjoDan
30 December 2020

Austral red brick inspiration

Austral red brick inspiration
QLD

Haven’t built yet so can’t help with pics but we decided to go Austral Access Ruby with Pale Eucalypt roof. We are building in outskirts of Melbourne. Quite a few…

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BanjoDan
Dec 30, 2020 12:20 pm
stonesthrow
stonesthrow
29 December 2020

Raising ceiling height in kitchen dining livingroom advice

Raising ceiling height in kitchen dining livingroom advice
QLD

Ceiling height variety can help create different feels for a house. E.g. lower celings for more intimate spaces (bedrooms, reading rooms) and higher for formal spaces…

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stonesthrow
Dec 29, 2020 9:50 am
Mushave
Mushave
28 December 2020

Manhattan 23 - Coral Homes (Week 18: Flooring, Carpet....)

Manhattan 23 - Coral Homes (Week 18: Flooring, Carpet....)
QLD
1 ... 18, 19, 20

Very nice style I see here! I got from your photos a lot of great ideas for renovating my house! I like the combination of between colors you used for your furniture!…

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Mushave
Dec 28, 2020 2:30 am
Rhetti
Rhetti
27 December 2020

Clarendon Fairmont 35, hamptons facade

Clarendon Fairmont 35, hamptons facade
QLD
1 ... 4, 5, 6

Clarendon do promos all the time so there will be something come up. Call Trevor at the Pallara estate and he will let you know what's coming. Good luck with the build…

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Rhetti
Dec 27, 2020 10:14 pm
Rhetti
harrydesai
harrydesai
15 December 2020

West facing corner block . Please advise

West facing corner block . Please advise
QLD

I’m building with Coral too 😃. Thank you 🙏🏻

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harrydesai
Dec 15, 2020 12:17 pm

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