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StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
5 January 2018

Any builders similar to Broadway Homes (Perth)

Any builders similar to Broadway Homes (Perth)
WA

The problem is you can not and should not advertise homes that you can not build, that is "false advertising" it is illegal, not to mention unethical. "Caveat emptor"…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Jan 05, 2018 9:24 am
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
4 January 2018

Questions for Project Builders Metricon Claredon

Questions for Project Builders Metricon Claredon
NSW

julzz How big a list do you want? Start with accurate geotech and Engineering costs Those 2 items alone can blow your project costs out of the water.

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StructuralBIMGuy
Jan 04, 2018 4:02 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
Shelmac
Shelmac
4 January 2018

General site levelling

General site levelling
QLD

If you look at the picture it is actually only a couple of metres from the house. It was flat there until their excavator cut out the site, now we are left with a large…

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Shelmac
Jan 04, 2018 11:26 am
Ashleigh
Ashleigh
4 January 2018

Building in Woodlea with Henley homes

Building in Woodlea with Henley homes
VIC

I hope things are onwards and upwards from here for you Chels! I'm waiting on Woodlea titles too (Stage 32) waiting patiently...well trying. Some of the stories on here…

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Ashleigh
Jan 04, 2018 10:20 am
fhb_08
fhb_08
3 January 2018

Lucas homes

Lucas homes
NSW
1, 2, 3

Hi Winbrook, I am not sure how I missed your message. If you are still looking for the engineer, mine was Structerre Consulting Engineers.

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fhb_08
Jan 03, 2018 10:43 pm

Hey there guys, I was just wondering, I’ve been tossing up between Willowdale & Emerald Hills, which is pretty much 5 minutes up the road from Willowdale. Which suburb…

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-JDM
Jan 03, 2018 9:06 pm
Joker
Joker
3 January 2018

Slab in wrong spot Pt 2!

Slab in wrong spot Pt 2!

If you don't know your rights, I would get as much information as possible so no matter what, you gave a answer, you can get answers online from building experts website,…

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Joker
Jan 03, 2018 6:46 pm
Choosy
Choosy
3 January 2018

Property damage

Property damage
WA

Unfortunately we have the displeasure of dealing with damaged and miss alligned fences, the Dividing Fences Act 1961 states that the fence only…

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Choosy
Jan 03, 2018 4:01 pm
Choosy
Othello
Othello
3 January 2018

Project Home Remote Location

Project Home Remote Location
TAS

Thanks Bashworth. Great blog website with lots of thoughts to chew over.

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Othello
Jan 03, 2018 1:52 am
kidu13
kidu13
2 January 2018

Building the Lennox (Celebration Homes) in Wellard Glen

Building the Lennox (Celebration Homes) in Wellard Glen
WA
1, 2

I know it's a bit late to post a question here - but trying my luck anyway... Silly question : - I have a plan which also has Home Theatre in the front with a similar…

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kidu13
Jan 02, 2018 6:39 pm
kidu13
Renman
Renman
2 January 2018

Need some landscaping inspiration!

Need some landscaping inspiration!
VIC
1, 2

Is Amber Tiles a tiling shop or a landscaping company? My KDR Metricon Hampshire - Liberty - 45 Melb https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink?share_ ... are_type=t

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Renman
Jan 02, 2018 3:24 pm
Renman
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
2 January 2018

Austral Precast

Austral Precast
NSW

Hi saffa welcome to the forum There are a number of options , ie precast , tilt up and combinations of both ie cavity, sandwich,etc. I would also recommend a cavity for…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Jan 02, 2018 2:08 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
gmohitg
gmohitg
1 January 2018

Open Floor Plan Suggestions

Open Floor Plan Suggestions

MandM+4, landscaping I am not too concerned with, our land is pretty flat and we can make do with some DIY initially. I am waiting for the stores to reopen so I can get…

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gmohitg
Jan 01, 2018 6:11 pm
gmohitg
OurDayDream28
OurDayDream28
31 December 2017

Our First Home Blog - DayDream 28 (modified)

Our First Home Blog - DayDream 28 (modified)
NSW
1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Ebony Stain. closest colour to our garage door.

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OurDayDream28
Dec 31, 2017 8:49 pm
OurDayDream28
ayaman
ayaman
31 December 2017

Concrete Look Floor Tiles-anyone use them?

Concrete Look Floor Tiles-anyone use them?
VIC

Thanks so much! I do love that tile. It would look beautiful in a bathroom or ensuite. Great choice!

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ayaman
Dec 31, 2017 11:01 am
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way2funky
Dec 30, 2017 3:04 pm
dillongl
dillongl
29 December 2017

Master Bedroom Layout

Master Bedroom Layout

Hi Gi, the links open up fine - sounds like a good idea, I think it would work well

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2018
dillongl
Dec 29, 2017 9:23 pm
dillongl
deepugjacob
deepugjacob
29 December 2017

Landscaping at Pennant Hills, NSW

Landscaping at Pennant Hills, NSW
NSW

Hi All Hope everyone is having a great Xmas / Newyear celebration. I need a small help. I am expecting that my new home at Cherrybrook, NSW will be handed over by end of…

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deepugjacob
Dec 29, 2017 10:28 am
taniel
taniel
28 December 2017

CDC Gross Floor Area Calculation

CDC Gross Floor Area Calculation
NSW

Hi The NSW Compliance development discusses some exclusions to the gross floor area calculations, namely, 1 car…

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taniel
Dec 28, 2017 3:01 pm
HDog
HDog
27 December 2017

Finance on Dual Occupancy - potential issue

Finance on Dual Occupancy - potential issue
VIC

First time post so hear me out My wife and I live in the Eastern suburbs of Melbourne and have a house worth approximately $3.8 -…

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HDog
Dec 27, 2017 1:57 pm
Vantage_35
Vantage_35
27 December 2017

Metricon Metro 32 Qld

Metricon Metro 32 Qld
QLD
1 ... 11, 12, 13

Thanks Not sure what happened to the pics bout I’ve updated the links again hopefully they work now

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Vantage_35
Dec 27, 2017 1:26 pm
rajah
rajah
27 December 2017

NBN Pit & Pipework

NBN Pit & Pipework
WA

Thanks, I definitely want to do it if it hasnt been done. Wish it was clear that it was the developers responsibility then i would follow up with them.

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rajah
Dec 27, 2017 12:55 pm
arcadelt
arcadelt
27 December 2017

Electric OR Gas ducted heating/cooling???

Electric OR Gas ducted heating/cooling???
NSW

No, just a home builder in a similar climate to you, but in a slightly different market segment.

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arcadelt
Dec 27, 2017 6:21 am

# Tiles Ensuite & Bathrooms - Beaumont Tiles * Main Ensuite - 24050 To All Walls - Full Hight Tiles Wall Tiles - Item # 1000333…

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titos97
Dec 26, 2017 1:53 am
Kimmykim
Kimmykim
25 December 2017

Metricon prices

Metricon prices

We locked our price up last November and we have issued with land title which dragged the whole thing. We only have our land title recently and started our planning permit…

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Kimmykim
Dec 25, 2017 10:17 am
Marlbling
Marlbling
25 December 2017

Henley Reserve Ivory 32 (Mainvue Homes) - Our first build

Henley Reserve Ivory 32 (Mainvue Homes) - Our first build
VIC
1, 2, 3, 4

Hi I am also building with Bentley and we are on the final stage .. we drove past last night and there was Henley reserve sign at the front and am starting to feel abit…

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Marlbling
Dec 25, 2017 8:36 am
anonymous-
anonymous-
24 December 2017

Village Square Edmondson Park Stage 17, 18, & 19

Village Square Edmondson Park Stage 17, 18, & 19
NSW
1, 2

It has been a little while since I last posted a drone video - it's all been quite busy recently. I've uploaded one taken today and just in time for Christmas! Take a…

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anonymous-
Dec 24, 2017 3:38 pm
sparrowsnest
sparrowsnest
24 December 2017

Our Better Built Homes Journey

Our Better Built Homes Journey
NSW
1 ... 5, 6, 7

Hello Annu and Vivek. I have started a new facebook group for homeowners building with BBH so we can share experiences. Please feel free to join, it will be a closed…

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sparrowsnest
Dec 24, 2017 1:56 am
FahadAshraf
FahadAshraf
23 December 2017

Building with Ausbuild- Enclave Gumdale - SE QLD

Building with Ausbuild- Enclave Gumdale - SE QLD
VIC
1, 2, 3, 4

I am just wondering if you could advise what was the expected date of completion given to you by Ausbuild? I am on the cabinetry installation stage and I am just trying…

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FahadAshraf
Dec 23, 2017 10:04 pm
just_a_draftee
just_a_draftee
23 December 2017

HBC build - Lakelands

HBC build - Lakelands
WA

I did my tile selection at Crosby and they were great, picked whatever we want and just paid the extras for anything non-standard. Are you sure it wasn't the builder…

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just_a_draftee
Dec 23, 2017 9:07 pm
just_a_draftee
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
21 December 2017

Contract in my favour?

Contract in my favour?
QLD
1, 2

narbe Asked for the engineers details &/or Lodge a complaint with the building commission You may also want to take better photos of overhang in the first picture +…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Dec 21, 2017 2:19 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
Princesssarrah06
Princesssarrah06
21 December 2017

Our new home

Our new home
VIC
1 ... 15, 16, 17

Tinkster it’s called star spangled and is tabaums(???) brand although we used Dulux paint haha. Anyway the name of the paint suits the room it’s for our America room!…

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Princesssarrah06
Dec 21, 2017 7:50 am
ANSA Homes
ANSA Homes
20 December 2017

HOME DESIGNS SYDNEY

HOME DESIGNS SYDNEY
NSW

contemporary, multi-generational, comfortable, affordable... The right home design is the foundation for you to enjoy a comfortable lifestyle in the area and on the block…

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ANSA Homes
Dec 20, 2017 3:44 pm
ANSA Homes

Backyard views

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atemby
Dec 20, 2017 12:48 pm
atemby

Good luck hopefully you get better luck with Granvue homes then we did

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claire91
Dec 19, 2017 5:25 pm
rasathy
rasathy
19 December 2017

Anyone Building with "Meridian Homes" builder at Barry Road

Anyone Building with "Meridian Homes" builder at Barry Road
NSW

I was thinking of going with them but they would not allow me to get independent inspections done during the build. For me, that was a big deterrent.

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rasathy
Dec 19, 2017 8:33 am
JenBarber
JenBarber
19 December 2017

Building in the Central West, NSW

Building in the Central West, NSW
NSW

Thanks for the reply Skcel. We did find Bellriver to be slightly more than expected for a 'local' builder but their inclusions and quality seemed to balance that out. I'm…

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JenBarber
Dec 19, 2017 7:02 am
JenBarber
netteb
netteb
19 December 2017

GJ Gardner Mandalay 338

GJ Gardner Mandalay 338
QLD
1 ... 18, 19, 20

How much was the mandalay house design? I love that layout! Congratulations on your beautiful home btw 😍

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netteb
Dec 19, 2017 3:16 am
Houspect NSW
Houspect NSW
18 December 2017

MacDonald jones homes

MacDonald jones homes
NSW

Have your plans been approved by council? Keep on top of them, phone every day if you have to. As the saying goes, a squeaky wheel gets the oil!

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Houspect NSW
Dec 18, 2017 11:14 pm
Houspect NSW
rum_home
rum_home
18 December 2017

Anyone building with Metricon have this put up on their fenc

Anyone building with Metricon have this put up on their fenc
VIC

could receive up to $5000 reward* A lot of could and up to in that statement, with Metricon I doubt it'll be anything and wonder what their…

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rum_home
Dec 18, 2017 3:39 pm
rum_home

Update on landscaping... still slowly ticking away on the front yard. We have completed one part of garden and started the rest in front of the house. Sticking with…

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lozza81
Dec 18, 2017 8:22 am
sweetsimmy85
sweetsimmy85
18 December 2017

Choosing a builder

Choosing a builder
VIC

My land has titled and start building with Fairhaven next year. So far they have been a breeze, great customer service and very helpful and transparent! Upgrades have…

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sweetsimmy85
Dec 18, 2017 7:25 am
HFBMPC
HFBMPC
17 December 2017

Blake Crossing- Is it worthy to make house there

Blake Crossing- Is it worthy to make house there

Hey Nalna, Are you able to rent a house in Blakes Crossing before committing to move? It is a nice development, and the playground there is lovely. BUT it is affordable…

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HFBMPC
Dec 17, 2017 9:06 pm
HFBMPC
Summitlovin
Summitlovin
17 December 2017

Site Works Cost in Perth

Site Works Cost in Perth
WA

My siteworks cost between 14-15k if i remember correctly. Class A soil, i already had retaining walls on 3 sides and relatively flat block (only slight slope where the…

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Summitlovin
Dec 17, 2017 6:16 pm
arcadelt
arcadelt
17 December 2017

Acoustic/Sound installation batts - do they work?

Acoustic/Sound installation batts - do they work?
VIC

Used them in walls, but not floors. They work well for constant sound (like a TV), but can’t comment on single point sounds (like steps and knocks).

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arcadelt
Dec 17, 2017 12:32 pm
AlstonvilleBuild
AlstonvilleBuild
17 December 2017

Coral homes alto plumbing issue

Coral homes alto plumbing issue
QLD
1, 2

How are you going now with all of this? We are building the Alto 35 but have asked for vanity to go to the floor for extra storage. I still wouldn't want this pipe…

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AlstonvilleBuild
Dec 17, 2017 9:32 am
H Family
H Family
17 December 2017

Plumbing and Drainage certificate.

Plumbing and Drainage certificate.

I had to apply to council and that was before our build started. We had another company install the sewage system and the builder connected it to the house. …

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H Family
Dec 17, 2017 7:29 am
H Family
httpants
httpants
16 December 2017

Plantation Mirage Vogue Q2 Build - Mango Hill, QLD

Plantation Mirage Vogue Q2 Build - Mango Hill, QLD
QLD
1, 2

I've just started my topic on my mirage vogue Q1 build in sherwood... viewtopic.php?f=31&t=90591

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httpants
Dec 16, 2017 1:38 pm
Waldork
Waldork
16 December 2017

Acceptable finish on front facade pergola?

Acceptable finish on front facade pergola?
NSW

Thanks. Yeah it surprised me that it wasn't done better, as the rest of our house is actually done to a decent standard. Especially as it's meant to be a bit of a feature…

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Waldork
Dec 16, 2017 9:19 am
Waldork
Hasi
Hasi
16 December 2017

Post Building Variation - Porter Davis

Post Building Variation - Porter Davis
VIC

Hi Were you able to change the brick color after the site has started. How much they have charged?

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Hasi
Dec 16, 2017 8:47 am

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