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MrSober
MrSober
28 September 2022

Third time's a charm ( our 3rd build @ Bingara Gorge )

Third time's a charm ( our 3rd build @ Bingara Gorge )
NSW
1 ... 9, 10, 11

Not sure if you are still floating around the forums, Saw you got yourself a quickjack, was just wondering where you got it from? They seem to be sold out mostly on their…

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MrSober
Sep 28, 2022 10:19 am
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
28 September 2022

Predictions on Construction Cost in 2022-23

Predictions on Construction Cost in 2022-23

Correct future prices for building materials have dropped but unfortunately that's not translating to price decreases onsite anytime soon, for that there needs to be a…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Sep 28, 2022 10:10 am
StructuralBIMGuy

Hello All, After our last build was completed we stayed in the home for about 3 years. We built a massive 42sq double story home and decided it was way too big for us…

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BMHuntbach
Sep 27, 2022 10:17 pm
brendon.stanton
brendon.stanton
27 September 2022

Has anyone built with Thomas Paul Construction?

Has anyone built with Thomas Paul Construction?

Be very careful I have just finished one just now with them and very poor quality control and finishing lots of defect being disputed. Couple of tips make sure they list…

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brendon.stanton
Sep 27, 2022 4:29 pm
elloelloelloqwer
elloelloelloqwer
27 September 2022

A reminder of why you never take handover….

A reminder of why you never take handover….
1, 2

so just sharing my experience.. our situation is that we dont have the pressure of having to move asap. so it's not like we will be made homeless if we were not handed…

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elloelloelloqwer
Sep 27, 2022 3:21 pm
Serog
Serog
27 September 2022

Owner Builder - Multi Dwelling

Owner Builder - Multi Dwelling

No, seperate

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Serog
Sep 27, 2022 8:29 am
mockkie
mockkie
26 September 2022

Floor plan feedback please 🙏

Floor plan feedback please 🙏
NSW

Overall it looks to be a nice floorplan. Couple of thoughts you might want to consider Laundry - this room looks to be oversized which runs the…

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mockkie
Sep 26, 2022 12:28 pm
BuildingandLegal
BuildingandLegal
25 September 2022

Advice regarding bushfire overlay and driveway length

Advice regarding bushfire overlay and driveway length

You need a method 2 Bushfire Site Assessment they range between $650 - $1100 +gst

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BuildingandLegal
Sep 25, 2022 11:41 pm
BuildingandLegal
Althom
Althom
25 September 2022

Builder didn't paint interior walls

Builder didn't paint interior walls

and the fact is you'll get a better job from a professional painter than from the handyman the builder will use

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Althom
Sep 25, 2022 11:26 am
Althom
Noname
Noname
25 September 2022

Fixed Price or Open Book?

Fixed Price or Open Book?
1, 2

You also know nothing about the intricacies of how banks asses risk and lend money or why fixed vs cost plus works the way it does. It's not a scam, it's as building…

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Noname
Sep 25, 2022 9:21 am
Humi
Humi
23 September 2022

Metricon La Pyrenee Facade

Metricon La Pyrenee Facade
VIC

Hi arisankula, did you happen to know the facades colour? We're building the la pyrenee as well. Thanks

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Humi
Sep 23, 2022 9:51 pm
Flamingo
Flamingo
22 September 2022

Progress Payments ANZ

Progress Payments ANZ

Just be careful with this, each draw down, bank does look at the whole payment schedule, general speaking bank has some courtesy there (up to $5k), if your variation…

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Flamingo
Sep 22, 2022 10:25 am
jasperdmx
jasperdmx
22 September 2022

Gas abolishment in Seven Hills

Gas abolishment in Seven Hills

Ours last time go to Zinfra. To be honest, it’s a nightmare dealing with Jemena and Zinfra. They promised me max 20 working days but eventually they completed after 33…

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jasperdmx
Sep 22, 2022 8:59 am
jasperdmx
jasperdmx
22 September 2022

Timeline after Demolition

Timeline after Demolition

I also dont know the reason, but ours with Allcastle Homes, in contract, it stated they have max 21 working days to start after site handover. And eventually they started…

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jasperdmx
Sep 22, 2022 8:52 am
MrSober
MrSober
20 September 2022

Options for shared boundry line when build hasn't started

Options for shared boundry line when build hasn't started

Good info, That is true. Guess temp fencing is the best option of not wasting money, as I have already spent over $40k on retaining walls I don't really want to build…

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MrSober
Sep 20, 2022 9:35 am
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
19 September 2022

Structaflor / Yellow Tongue - Water Damage?

Structaflor / Yellow Tongue - Water Damage?
1, 2

me too! I am over particle board in this la nina weather

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Ashington Homes
Sep 19, 2022 1:54 pm
Ashington Homes
Anna 10
Anna 10
17 September 2022

Jasper 17 backyard landscape ideas?

Jasper 17 backyard landscape ideas?
VIC

Hi, I built the Japer 17. I want to fix up my backyard and have it landscaped. It is a small space and I would love ideas or even see what others have done. I would like…

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Anna 10
Sep 17, 2022 5:40 pm
fhbnewbie
fhbnewbie
17 September 2022

Floor Plan Feedback

Floor Plan Feedback

WOW! Thank you so much for taking the time to draw up your recommendation, really appreciative! I definitely like your layout more, and it also utilizes the natural light…

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fhbnewbie
Sep 17, 2022 9:40 am
rits07
rits07
15 September 2022

Anyone built/building with Hudson Homes - Central Coast NSW?

Anyone built/building with Hudson Homes - Central Coast NSW?

Good to see the builder responding on public forum. Not every builder will step up.

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rits07
Sep 15, 2022 5:41 pm
Lkumar
Lkumar
15 September 2022

Building Delays Central West NSW

Building Delays Central West NSW

Beckers - Who is your builder?

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Lkumar
Sep 15, 2022 1:37 pm
lKitto
lKitto
15 September 2022

Building a House?

Building a House?

Seems like this wall of text was written by a bored or out of work site supervisor...

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lKitto
Sep 15, 2022 11:30 am
kumar2015
kumar2015
13 September 2022

Outdoor Lights

Outdoor Lights

Thanks for sharing more insights. I am going with sensor spotlight.

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kumar2015
Sep 13, 2022 1:45 pm
chippy
chippy
11 September 2022

How high is too high for step down to front porch?

How high is too high for step down to front porch?
VIC

I'm pretty sure that some time in the last 6 years Ron will have addressed this issue.

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chippy
Sep 11, 2022 11:01 pm
chippy
mizlong
mizlong
11 September 2022

Please help step heights into house

Please help step heights into house
VIC

Hi i have my final inspection during the week and i need to make regulations for the exterior door step heights, landscaping wont be done till after we move in, as i…

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mizlong
Sep 11, 2022 12:48 pm
7691
7691
9 September 2022

Building - Mid North Coast - Recommendations wanted

Building - Mid North Coast - Recommendations wanted
NSW

Pycon build down to Forster and have a dispay home just opened there, I am building with them in Port Macquarie. They are a local builder who have been building in my…

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7691
Sep 09, 2022 6:25 pm
Kim2107
Kim2107
8 September 2022

Qld new home builder reccomendations

Qld new home builder reccomendations

Hi there, we are actually about to kick off the same build situation (split level sloping block in Wongawallan) - would you mind me asking what sort of budget you were…

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Kim2107
Sep 08, 2022 2:39 pm
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
8 September 2022

Structaflor particleboard - Orange Tongue

Structaflor particleboard - Orange Tongue

Hey Joe I was just reading your post and thinking "oh S%$t" Firstly replacing all the flooring ( ie pulling out what is installed and installing new flooring) is going…

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Ashington Homes
Sep 08, 2022 5:56 am
Ashington Homes
RustedOn
RustedOn
8 September 2022

Subdividing, building and selling -- Capital Gains Tax

Subdividing, building and selling -- Capital Gains Tax

You should get professional advice to guide your decisions as it could make a large difference to the amount of CGT you will pay. Some examples here from the ATO:

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RustedOn
Sep 08, 2022 12:26 am
Budapest
Budapest
7 September 2022

Unexpected Site Costs

Unexpected Site Costs
1, 2

Fair enough, cheers.

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Budapest
Sep 07, 2022 4:28 pm
oklouise
oklouise
7 September 2022

Garage size questions

Garage size questions
NSW

make the garage as big as possible...if you park two cars side by side allowing for doors to open and people to get in and out carrying groceries etc and be able to walk…

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oklouise
Sep 07, 2022 12:38 pm
Althom
Althom
6 September 2022

garage door insulation

garage door insulation

Plenty of suppliers of ready cut polystyrene or foil sandwich type garage door insulation in all states. I found the foil sandwich type to be easier to fit, lighter and…

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Althom
Sep 06, 2022 2:01 pm
Althom
Sir Snagger
Sir Snagger
6 September 2022

Extension rod to suit Mercator Samos ceiling fans

Extension rod to suit Mercator Samos ceiling fans
WA

Spoke with Mercator. Part number FD858900BK is the 900mm Black extension rod to suit the Samos ceiling fan. They also have a 600mm and they would both come in white as…

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Sir Snagger
Sep 06, 2022 11:14 am
Sir Snagger
TeresaYoung
TeresaYoung
6 September 2022

Anyone Built with Langford Jones (Melbourne)?

Anyone Built with Langford Jones (Melbourne)?
1 ... 4, 5, 6

Hi Cheryl, can you please msg me the fb details so im able to join. Im in a very similar situation as you. thanks

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TeresaYoung
Sep 06, 2022 9:41 am
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
6 September 2022

Cost of Double Storey Home in Sydney

Cost of Double Storey Home in Sydney
NSW

Hi HappyDoc The reason you are probably getting such a wide spread of pricing is that there are so many variables such as : 1. Are you using a project home company or…

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Ashington Homes
Sep 06, 2022 7:29 am
Ashington Homes
Our House Build
Our House Build
5 September 2022

Roofing Tiles: Terracotta or Concrete Tiles?

Roofing Tiles: Terracotta or Concrete Tiles?

Sure - hopefully the better ones have made the correct selections from their suppliers, offering quality products... Time will tell.

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Our House Build
Sep 05, 2022 3:50 pm
Fredii
Fredii
5 September 2022

McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread
NSW
1 ... 721, 722, 723

We are building in Sydney Northwest (15-20 minutes from the head office!). Land was registered in Aug 2021. We did tender and contract before the registration. Although…

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Fredii
Sep 05, 2022 11:28 am
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
5 September 2022

New Home - Concrete around house

New Home - Concrete around house

Yes - to the edge of the cement pour.

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Saint Mike
Sep 05, 2022 11:22 am
Saint Mike
Winnie9
Winnie9
4 September 2022

Belga white tiles

Belga white tiles

Thanks for the quick reply, this is super helpful!

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Winnie9
Sep 04, 2022 11:01 pm
Bimbob
Bimbob
4 September 2022

11 acre rural build - house plan

11 acre rural build - house plan
1, 2

I’d be designing to meet the new adaptable housing standards should NSW adopt them. This dosnt comply with them.

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Bimbob
Sep 04, 2022 6:22 pm
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
3 September 2022

Elevation levels

Elevation levels

83 Cruiser There are some really good replies to your post but I thought I would add to them by explaining how the process works. Here goes: 1. Before designing your…

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Ashington Homes
Sep 03, 2022 12:30 pm
Ashington Homes
Noname
Noname
1 September 2022

Oracle homes certifier NSW

Oracle homes certifier NSW

your friend should have paperwork amongst their documents that names the surveyor. Likely with original contract documentation pack submitted to the bank.

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Noname
Sep 01, 2022 2:51 pm
building-expert
building-expert
1 September 2022

Pre-plaster inspection blocked

Pre-plaster inspection blocked
VIC

I have smashed the plaster once when I discovered that one of the four units I was building had been plastered with offcuts from this and other jobs. Plasterer asked who…

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building-expert
Sep 01, 2022 9:14 am
building-expert
stonesthrow
stonesthrow
31 August 2022

Minimum energy standards rise from 5.5 to 7

Minimum energy standards rise from 5.5 to 7
NSW
1, 2

Sorry I was being sarcastic.

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stonesthrow
Aug 31, 2022 11:02 pm
housenoob
housenoob
31 August 2022

Pier - linear meter allowance

Pier - linear meter allowance
NSW

This is the truth. Geotech report is only an estimate. Be onsite with a tape measure the day they drill the piers and add those up. 90Lm for 30sq is good enough in most…

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housenoob
Aug 31, 2022 7:44 pm
housenoob
housenoob
31 August 2022

Fixed Price Tender- Increase due to COVID unexpectedly

Fixed Price Tender- Increase due to COVID unexpectedly

I didn't have a legal expert reviewing my build contract which I kind of regretting now. It's not that the build hasn't been doing well but there are things that I think…

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housenoob
Aug 31, 2022 7:18 pm
Nads123
Nads123
31 August 2022

R30/60 zone possibly

R30/60 zone possibly

Hi were looking at a urban residential plot. In henley brook... It is r coded as r30/r60 the whole plot of land consist at the moment 40 subdivided plots of land were…

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Nads123
Aug 31, 2022 3:51 pm
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
31 August 2022

Moving an easement

Moving an easement

You are welcome. Give him a call. Tell him you know me. I have known him for probably 40 years and he is one of the most knowledgable surveyors I have ever worked…

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Ashington Homes
Aug 31, 2022 5:55 am
Ashington Homes
kittal
kittal
30 August 2022

Issues connecting to the existing electric pit for new build

Issues connecting to the existing electric pit for new build

Apologies, I was unable to attach images to the original post. The image tagged 1.png is of the pit i referring to. The rest are of the other houses on the street.

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kittal
Aug 30, 2022 9:12 pm
kumar2015
kumar2015
30 August 2022

Kitchen Gas cooktop Australian Standards with Glass window

Kitchen Gas cooktop Australian Standards with Glass window

it could look like this: or like this: [/quote Second picture would suit me. Thanks heaps.

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kumar2015
Aug 30, 2022 9:30 am
REDBRICK
REDBRICK
29 August 2022

Advice on our tender

Advice on our tender

Thanks Chris, I appreciate your thoughts. Warm Regards R

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REDBRICK
Aug 29, 2022 8:54 pm
REDBRICK

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