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chippy
chippy
6 September 2021

Thomas Archer WIR depth

Thomas Archer WIR depth

That is standard. The hanging rail sits out on the shelf so clothes on hangers fit.

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chippy
Sep 06, 2021 10:20 pm
chippy
building-expert
building-expert
6 September 2021

Holes in the timber slats at frame stage - photos attached

Holes in the timber slats at frame stage - photos attached

Send the photos to the relevant building surveyor and ask them to be taken into account when they inspect the frame for compliance

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building-expert
Sep 06, 2021 10:42 am
building-expert
Noname
Noname
6 September 2021

LMI for Construction loan

LMI for Construction loan

Nope. They refinanced to include the construction loan a year and half later. It's a new loan, new full LMI.

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Noname
Sep 06, 2021 8:10 am
Tim65
Tim65
5 September 2021

Metricon Liberty 42 vs Carlisle Homes Granada Retreat 45

Metricon Liberty 42 vs Carlisle Homes Granada Retreat 45
VIC

I negotiated out of court settlement

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Tim65
Sep 05, 2021 10:14 pm
Tim65
awkwajena
awkwajena
5 September 2021

Small Block, small house build - high level assumptions

Small Block, small house build - high level assumptions
VIC
1, 2

Hi K, Did you ever get your build done? Would love to hear how it all went if you're still around and happy to share.

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awkwajena
Sep 05, 2021 9:42 pm

take advantage of the views and invest in electric shutters and suitable glass (your local cliate isn;t as subject to highs and low temperature... if the void is your…

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oklouise
Sep 05, 2021 5:24 pm
oklouise
oklouise
5 September 2021

Floor plan advice

Floor plan advice

the challenge with making a plan wider is to avoid make it bigger and altering the basic floorplan too much...my estimate of the original floorplan is about 331 sqm and…

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oklouise
Sep 05, 2021 1:57 pm
OzSurferAl
OzSurferAl
4 September 2021

Advice on Floor Plan for New House

Advice on Floor Plan for New House

It’s also worth noting that having North facing living areas will result in a better NatHERS star rating. This is because, for heating, the Chenath engine that NatHERS…

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OzSurferAl
Sep 04, 2021 11:36 pm
Cindyxxx
Cindyxxx
4 September 2021

Any one has built with Marque property?

Any one has built with Marque property?

Hi All, Anyone has built with Marque property in Melbourne? They have a design we are interested in and woundering…

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Cindyxxx
Sep 04, 2021 10:10 pm
zqs
zqs
4 September 2021

Exterior Building

Exterior Building

Thank you for getting back MegKo. Do you mind sharing the photos if possible? I am still a bit skeptic but having you going ahead recently gives me a little confidence :)

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zqs
Sep 04, 2021 5:59 pm
sam123a
sam123a
4 September 2021

Price lists - Sydney

Price lists - Sydney

Here for metricon

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sam123a
Sep 04, 2021 4:38 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
Jag8
Jag8
3 September 2021

Cost of Building house in Sydney

Cost of Building house in Sydney

Thanks In process of getting that.

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Jag8
Sep 03, 2021 1:00 pm
Leona33
Leona33
3 September 2021

Simonds Sanctuary bricks

Simonds Sanctuary bricks

Ask for samples from suppliers

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Leona33
Sep 03, 2021 7:42 am
Leona33
Leona33
2 September 2021

Simonds standard range selection

Simonds standard range selection

Most volume builders have a brochures of upgrades available. Just ask for it before coming to their selection centres. That would give you idea of whats available.…

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Leona33
Sep 02, 2021 10:18 pm
Annunox
Annunox
2 September 2021

Mimosa Homes Site Cost

Mimosa Homes Site Cost
VIC

That's great. All the best with your build. Hope everything goes smooth.

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Annunox
Sep 02, 2021 3:56 pm
OzSurferAl
OzSurferAl
2 September 2021

To Double Glaze or Not

To Double Glaze or Not

Hmmm, I don’t know where I got $20k from. $12k is more reasonable and alexp79 does have some good points.

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OzSurferAl
Sep 02, 2021 1:42 pm
tranlan257
tranlan257
2 September 2021

Boundary survey

Boundary survey

Big builders often have the site cost component (to be paid by owner) including a re-establishment survey if there are misplaced pegs.

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tranlan257
Sep 02, 2021 2:10 am
Noname
Noname
1 September 2021

Statement of Claim NSW

Statement of Claim NSW
NSW

No it's not happened to me but I would have had a lawyer around the same time they tried to pull the shifty on me around practical completion you describe. Also your…

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Noname
Sep 01, 2021 8:34 pm
Noname
Noname
1 September 2021

How negotiable can turnkey price be?

How negotiable can turnkey price be?

cool. well on the flipside when they try to stooge you for any increased costs (*if), quote them their fixed price comment. Hopefully you have that in writing.

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Noname
Sep 01, 2021 5:55 pm

for any internal rooms including downstairs halls, under stairs and and windowless rooms consider Solar Skylights that add daylight without needing direct access to…

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oklouise
Sep 01, 2021 1:06 pm
donaldlj
donaldlj
1 September 2021

Connection Application for Underground Electricity Supply

Connection Application for Underground Electricity Supply

Ok Fair enough. 7K, then doesn't sound too far fetched. I also read cost can be higher if they have to bore into the ground, road, nature strip

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donaldlj
Sep 01, 2021 12:24 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
1 September 2021

Plumbing Issue

Plumbing Issue

Pour some water in to make sure the trap has a hydrostatic seal.

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SaveH2O
Sep 01, 2021 9:44 am
SaveH2O
Brookea
Brookea
31 August 2021

Any Kaloha Homes Feedback?

Any Kaloha Homes Feedback?

I must say my experience has been much the same. They were recommended to me by a friend who is currently building with them, their industry knowledge is quite amazing,…

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Brookea
Aug 31, 2021 8:03 pm
awkwajena
awkwajena
31 August 2021

[VIC] Affordable prefab and modular builders?

[VIC] Affordable prefab and modular builders?

Has anyone built a prefab or modular home in Melbourne? I'm looking for a company interested in servicing the first home buyer/downsizer type market, with build offerings…

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awkwajena
Aug 31, 2021 11:12 am
LaurenW
LaurenW
30 August 2021

Building Regional Vic - potential brick issues

Building Regional Vic - potential brick issues

Hi there, I am unsure if they have used a saw for cut through, but that’s definitely what it looks like. We are unable to meet our site supervisor on site at the…

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LaurenW
Aug 30, 2021 7:57 pm
Hollygirl
Hollygirl
30 August 2021

Need help understanding footing classifications

Need help understanding footing classifications

Thank you very much for your reply that's very helpful

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Hollygirl
Aug 30, 2021 1:47 am
Leona33
Leona33
29 August 2021

DA application 8 objections from neighbours

DA application 8 objections from neighbours

I made measurements on my block today. Ans this is what I found out They hcut the eastern side of the boundary by at least 1000mm and put a 1000mm retaining wall. They…

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Leona33
Aug 29, 2021 7:02 pm

Hi there.. does anyone has an idea of what the stairs in the picture is called and approx how much would it cost if I have to do in laminate option?

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MegKo
Aug 28, 2021 9:59 pm
Builderg
Builderg
28 August 2021

Handshower in bathtub

Handshower in bathtub
VIC

Thanks, SaveH2O. So my builder has said no matter what they are not installing the hand shower. I guess i don't have much that I can do here. I will try to contact VBA…

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Builderg
Aug 28, 2021 3:53 pm
Jojac
Jojac
28 August 2021

House and Land at Elante Gardens in Box Hill

House and Land at Elante Gardens in Box Hill

Hi Hman12, I believe they do either single or double, we got double for a 330sqm block. You may want to contact Sumit (0415 883 030), he’s quite responsive. I know…

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Jojac
Aug 28, 2021 1:45 pm
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
28 August 2021

"Executive Building Group" Or "Artico Custom Homes" ?

"Executive Building Group" Or "Artico Custom Homes" ?
NSW

Hi TJ1987 I saw your post and I hope you don't mind me making a suggestion. Our clients often ask us for a couple of referees, we also like to take our new clients and…

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Ashington Homes
Aug 28, 2021 6:13 am
Ashington Homes
MegKo
MegKo
27 August 2021

Newpark corner lot fencing

Newpark corner lot fencing

Anyone in newpark on corner lot was able to extend the secondary brick pier fencing up until front 2 m behind the primary building start line (allowed as per blacktown…

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MegKo
Aug 27, 2021 8:30 pm
Concretecowboy
Concretecowboy
27 August 2021

McDonald Jones - Final price variance

McDonald Jones - Final price variance

Thanks mate - appreciate your insight. interesting to hear about the AC - will have to keep an eye on that in the case they try to gouge us! They included a base model as…

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Concretecowboy
Aug 27, 2021 4:25 pm

Hi all, I found this forum when doing keyword search, and want to give it a try because I can't really find an answer to my question. I am looking at buying a land, and…

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Penny13
Aug 27, 2021 3:52 pm
oklouise
oklouise
27 August 2021

Looking for someone to draw me up a draft home plan.

Looking for someone to draw me up a draft home plan.

post a copy of your rough ideas to invite suggestions for improvement

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oklouise
Aug 27, 2021 10:13 am
robw17
robw17
26 August 2021

TV Aerial

TV Aerial

For us, Rawson provided for two TV points in the standard inclusions. The TV points included the wall plates at our nominated TV locations and prewiring of the cabling,…

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robw17
Aug 27, 2021 12:19 am
shariq001
shariq001
26 August 2021

Mimosa homes

Mimosa homes
VIC
1, 2

Hi Nuri, How was your experience with Mimosa, I am looking at building Churchill 220 with them. Just wondering if you could share your experience with us. Regards,

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shariq001
Aug 26, 2021 3:58 pm
building-expert
building-expert
26 August 2021

Mould detected during pre-plaster inspection

Mould detected during pre-plaster inspection

No, You have your wires crossed. Inspector's job is to inspect and report on issues of compliance and conformance on the day. What happened before is a subject of expert…

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building-expert
Aug 26, 2021 2:12 pm
building-expert
Kippers01
Kippers01
26 August 2021

Do I Take the Owner or Builder to VCAT for Damages to our Pr

Do I Take the Owner or Builder to VCAT for Damages to our Pr

If your property has been damaged or compromised and the builder refuses to address it then thats a matter for the police. I suggest you make a statement at the local…

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Kippers01
Aug 26, 2021 1:14 pm
bashworth
bashworth
24 August 2021

White patches on slab

White patches on slab

Its more of a problem when there is issues of water getting into the slab, for instance I had ongoing issues at the front edge of my garage slab, but only the first 50mm…

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bashworth
Aug 24, 2021 11:30 pm
bashworth
Andarvin
Andarvin
24 August 2021

Kitchen, bathrooms

Kitchen, bathrooms

Hi, We are building with beechwood homes and was wondering what kitchen company do they use and costs for upgrading the kitchen Many thanks

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Andarvin
Aug 24, 2021 11:16 am
worldofmud
worldofmud
23 August 2021

Concrete vs screw piers

Concrete vs screw piers
NSW

There could be problems with both options, your geotechnical engineer should advise further investigation or the structural design should include some clauses so you avoid…

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worldofmud
Aug 23, 2021 10:46 pm
awkwajena
awkwajena
23 August 2021

What’s the really point of prefab homes?

What’s the really point of prefab homes?
VIC

Hi Paolo, Did you ever find any viable prefab builders for your 3br project in VIC? I'm interested in the same thing, and like you, am (still, having had my eye on the…

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awkwajena
Aug 23, 2021 6:22 pm
TomO2021
TomO2021
23 August 2021

Knockdown rebuild, flat Sydney block - 220-250sqm home cost

Knockdown rebuild, flat Sydney block - 220-250sqm home cost

Hi all, Wondering what is a reasonable price expectation to have for a 220 to 250sqm two-storey knockdown rebuild in 2021? Located in Sydney's St George region. I have…

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TomO2021
Aug 23, 2021 4:58 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
awkwajena
awkwajena
22 August 2021

Base Price Lists 2021 VIC

Base Price Lists 2021 VIC

Hi all, Does anyone have access to current base price list from Metricon? (They don't publish prices online.) Feel free to post any you have from other builders, in…

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awkwajena
Aug 22, 2021 6:38 pm
issacsharma
issacsharma
22 August 2021

Clarendon Sheridan Build - Box Hill NSW

Clarendon Sheridan Build - Box Hill NSW
NSW
1 ... 4, 5, 6

Hi, I can imagine your situation. What happened on your loan now ? I am looking to secure a lot on house and land packages in Domaine Homes somewhere in south west…

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issacsharma
Aug 22, 2021 1:47 pm

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