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Helyn
Helyn
18 April 2010

Narrow Lot Living

Narrow Lot Living
WA

OK, batesy - so you mean any windows to the sides may not bring in much light because they will be very close to double story walls of neighbours' houses? That makes…

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Helyn
Apr 18, 2010 2:58 pm
Helyn
SharonC
SharonC
16 April 2010

External Colour Help - Verandah Posts

External Colour Help - Verandah Posts
WA

Thanks everyone for helping me to make up my mind!! White it is! :D

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SharonC
Apr 16, 2010 12:14 am
Hels
Hels
15 April 2010

Arion estate - building with Taurus Homes

Arion estate - building with Taurus Homes
WA

Hi and welcome to the forum, all the best with your build.

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Hels
Apr 15, 2010 9:29 pm
Hels
mrslin
mrslin
13 April 2010

building with plunkit perth

building with plunkit perth
WA

hi toby, how did you go with your color selection? and have you had the site cost allowance back yet? i've been waiting for the prestart costing, but no news yet. We are…

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mrslin
Apr 13, 2010 10:30 pm
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Purple Butterfly
Apr 13, 2010 10:50 am
Purple Butterfly
nathanbudde
nathanbudde
12 April 2010

Advise choosing a builder?

Advise choosing a builder?
WA

Hi, ok I worked as a sales consultant for a project builder for about 5 years and then a luxury design builder for a couple. There are so many things to consider when…

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nathanbudde
Apr 12, 2010 7:19 pm
nathanbudde
michmoore
michmoore
12 April 2010

Good building broker in Perth

Good building broker in Perth
WA

Hi We're looking to purchase some land and build in the near future but would like to have a building broker assist in the process and review the land options prior to…

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michmoore
Apr 12, 2010 7:14 pm

Hi This is the first time I have ever posted on here, so I hope it works!! I am building my first home in Canning Vale WA and am stressing big time over external colour…

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NutmegSpice
Apr 12, 2010 12:05 am
SharonC
SharonC
11 April 2010

Limestone pavers - Perth - help needed!

Limestone pavers - Perth - help needed!
WA

Hi all Just wondering if anyone in Perth have used limestone pavers on their verandah/patio areas? We have limestone hue house bricks (midland brick) and red brick…

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SharonC
Apr 11, 2010 4:20 pm
sharky55_shan
sharky55_shan
8 April 2010

laminate colours HELP and prestart HELP ME

laminate colours HELP and prestart HELP ME
WA

hi all just wanted to say ive posted my choices on a ne topic shans prestart - newhaven piara waters if you would like to see the final decisions :z:

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sharky55_shan
Apr 08, 2010 8:30 pm
sharky55_shan
16.SFC
16.SFC
8 April 2010

Piara Waters WA - How long for council approval ?

Piara Waters WA - How long for council approval ?
WA

Took about 3 months for us to be granted the Building Licence, but that did include the Christmas break.

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16.SFC
Apr 08, 2010 11:41 am
16.SFC
Hels
Hels
23 April 2010

where did my post go??

where did my post go??

Why not just type it in here and then highlight the and ctrl C to copy. If the browser fails you just paste it back again. Heaps easier than using word aswell ::wink::

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Hels
Apr 23, 2010 6:15 pm
Hels
sharky55_shan
sharky55_shan
7 April 2010

have you seen this tile??

have you seen this tile??
WA

if anyone can help im chasing about another 10 of these tiles. i got them from my friends family who own a tiling company as a discontinued line.…

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sharky55_shan
Apr 07, 2010 11:27 pm
sharky55_shan
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Big Nath
Apr 07, 2010 10:25 pm
Big Nath
lealicious
lealicious
5 April 2010

Tiling standards.

Tiling standards.
WA

Error 404! Try posting the pictures again, I'm interested to see what the tiles look like!

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lealicious
Apr 05, 2010 12:14 pm
SharonC
SharonC
4 April 2010

Arena Stone Pavers (Perth) - anyone used?

Arena Stone Pavers (Perth) - anyone used?
WA

Hi all Just wondering if anyone in Perth have used Arena Stone pavers? Were you happy with them? Any photos? Looking at using limestone colour. Cheers.

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SharonC
Apr 04, 2010 12:34 am
Cooper32
Cooper32
2 April 2010

Kitchen colours, help form the experienced please!

Kitchen colours, help form the experienced please!
WA

That's great the council only took 3 weeks to approve!! It'll be a while before i can show pics of any cabinets as we are still waiting to go to site, should hear…

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Cooper32
Apr 02, 2010 12:19 pm
stockt12
stockt12
1 April 2010

Impressions

Impressions
WA

yes you can...nothing stops you from taking a plan to another builder BUT they can't use the plan, but they can manipulate it enough to give you a price on their…

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stockt12
Apr 01, 2010 1:45 am
Casa2
Casa2
31 March 2010

Should Roof cover be waterproof before ceiling goes in?

Should Roof cover be waterproof before ceiling goes in?
WA

You certainly want the house waterproof before the ceiling lining goes in.

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Casa2
Mar 31, 2010 8:34 pm
SharonC
SharonC
30 March 2010

Please help!Tiling Shower Floor - to tile diagonally or not?

Please help!Tiling Shower Floor - to tile diagonally or not?
WA

Made up my mind! Going straight! Thanks for your help everyone. Appreciated. :D

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SharonC
Mar 30, 2010 9:59 pm
shonzilla
shonzilla
23 March 2010

Belgravia Central - WA

Belgravia Central - WA
WA

Hi Kirsty, Not building there but have you had a look on the…

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shonzilla
Mar 23, 2010 4:50 pm
shonzilla
ani
ani
23 March 2010

Leaking roof - help please!

Leaking roof - help please!
WA

oh no blue! I hope its stopped enough for a clean up. I don't know what the process is in this situation, but the above post sounds promising! Good luck and let us…

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ani
Mar 23, 2010 5:04 am
ani
sara.alag
sara.alag
22 March 2010

Prelim Contract questions

Prelim Contract questions
WA

Hi all We are considering building the OASIS with Celebration and doing our prelim building contract meeting today with the SC..the land is still not 100% in our bucket…

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sara.alag
Mar 22, 2010 1:48 pm
Chedasha
Chedasha
21 March 2010

Ultimate Homes in Perth - Handover done.

Ultimate Homes in Perth - Handover done.
WA
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Love your house. It is all looking so good. Love the patio additions. We will be looking at doing a bit of that as well.

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Chedasha
Mar 20, 2010 11:33 pm
rhi3384
rhi3384
19 March 2010

Review - Bertram

Review - Bertram
WA

I lived in Parmelia (part of kwinana) for the first 18 years of my life and I can tell you my life there was very very colourful :) I can only tell you that we moved due to…

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rhi3384
Mar 19, 2010 6:40 pm
mark299
mark299
18 March 2010

anyone have redink homes pricelist

anyone have redink homes pricelist
WA

if anyone has the completed pricelist for redink homes for their design, can you please post to me? I have left few messages for their sales person, and have received no…

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mark299
Mar 18, 2010 2:13 pm
nelly 123
nelly 123
17 March 2010

Building at Alkimos WA...

Building at Alkimos WA...
WA

hi my partner and i purchased a block in shorehaven central,we're building with celebrations. i was just wondering if any of you have any idea when roads are going in?…

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nelly 123
Mar 17, 2010 4:38 pm
rocketleaves
rocketleaves
16 March 2010

Anyone been caught on site?

Anyone been caught on site?
WA
1, 2

I was warned by my SS not to go onsite w/o him but I basically challenged that by saying that every week I want to go onsite to have a look and this is the day/time see…

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rocketleaves
Mar 16, 2010 9:50 pm
sarnydee
sarnydee
16 March 2010

Portable toilet help!!!!

Portable toilet help!!!!
WA

I made a phone call to the builder today and they have told me the site supervisor has spoken to them. When I got home tonight the roofers were still there, so I had a…

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sarnydee
Mar 16, 2010 8:25 pm
camyperth
camyperth
16 March 2010

Serenity's Cottage WA - updated pics

Serenity's Cottage WA - updated pics
WA
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WOW gee you are sooooming along, looking great :: :: ::

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camyperth
Mar 16, 2010 11:13 am
Serenity
Serenity
16 March 2010

Jenz build with Goodlife Homes Byford- Keys 12/03!!!

Jenz build with Goodlife Homes Byford- Keys 12/03!!!
WA
1 ... 6, 7, 8

Congratulations on getting your keys Jenz. Looking forward to the moved in pics

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Serenity
Mar 16, 2010 10:55 am
Serenity
fairlands
fairlands
14 March 2010

peterstannard homes, WA

peterstannard homes, WA
WA
1, 2

Hi, we have visited the display home in Floreat a number of times and think it's a really great home. We are seriously considering using Peter Stannard, and have enjoyed…

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fairlands
Mar 14, 2010 10:46 am
perthhomelover
perthhomelover
13 March 2010

Summit price rise after end of March

Summit price rise after end of March
WA

My contract with HBC was fixed price for 6 months, then they commenced price rises if I didn't have the slab down. I knew the costs would rise and not get cheaper. I had…

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perthhomelover
Mar 13, 2010 12:46 am
mark299
mark299
12 March 2010

Northerly Estate - Anyone waiting for titles

Northerly Estate - Anyone waiting for titles
WA

There are about 3 lots with Ross North sign, in the same street as my block - This is stage 3 Northerly.

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mark299
Mar 12, 2010 8:03 pm
Vundaful!
Vundaful!
11 March 2010

Nicoshea - Building with Red!ink......updates :)

Nicoshea - Building with Red!ink......updates :)
WA
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YAY NIC! :z: :z: :z: :z: :z: I was just thinking yesterday how you were going! Glad to hear things are at handover (SO FREAKING EXCITING!). I'm so inviting myself over…

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Vundaful!
Mar 11, 2010 5:25 pm
Vundaful!
mark299
mark299
9 March 2010

Ross North Prestart Addon Pricelist details

Ross North Prestart Addon Pricelist details
WA

No one here, built with Ross North recently ?

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mark299
Mar 09, 2010 9:52 pm
sara.alag
sara.alag
9 March 2010

Taurus Homes

Taurus Homes
WA

good to hear someone else has heard of them/considering them..they are one of our top choices now....waiting to see some homes they have built....lets see... in the…

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sara.alag
Mar 09, 2010 6:32 pm
Riss
Riss
9 March 2010

Choosing a Builder

Choosing a Builder
WA

We have decided to go with Henley...the service is OK but it depends where you go. We are building in Doreen but the Mernda crew were pretty useless so we went to…

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Riss
Mar 09, 2010 1:48 pm
brendan & michelle
brendan & michelle
9 March 2010

New photos on Flickr!!

New photos on Flickr!!
WA
1, 2, 3

Getting the keys on 19th March. Party!!

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brendan & michelle
Mar 09, 2010 11:36 am
mark299
mark299
7 March 2010

Anyone building with Ross North in Piara Waters / Harrisdale

Anyone building with Ross North in Piara Waters / Harrisdale
WA

You didn't like the look of the Minarette? That has the master bed at the back, but the alfresco has been moved to the middle of the length of…

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mark299
Mar 07, 2010 1:52 pm
camyperth
camyperth
6 March 2010

IS ANYONE IN SCHEDULING WITH VENTURA WA

IS ANYONE IN SCHEDULING WITH VENTURA WA
WA

::lol:: ::lol:: I think I would have forgotten by then too ::lol::

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camyperth
Mar 06, 2010 8:51 am
starbabe
starbabe
4 March 2010

WA, Bertram - HBC - KEYS!!! (26/11)

WA, Bertram - HBC - KEYS!!! (26/11)
WA
1 ... 29, 30, 31

So looking forward to those pics jpeg! And all that great work you've been doing! If you've got any spare time-we need some garden bed walls!!!!!!!!!! You're very welcome…

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starbabe
Mar 04, 2010 6:27 pm
Jodie80
Jodie80
4 March 2010

Help Choosing a home design

Help Choosing a home design
WA

Have you looked at many plans for homes? The majority of builders have websites where you can view their various plans, and i know of some where you can do a type of…

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Jodie80
Mar 04, 2010 4:04 pm
Jodie80
mark299
mark299
3 March 2010

Home & Land Package Builders - How easy to change design?

Home & Land Package Builders - How easy to change design?
WA

The other thing with house/land packages is to read the conditions and inclusions very carefully - for example, ours had genuine fixed site costs…

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mark299
Mar 03, 2010 10:14 pm
aLLaNNa1
aLLaNNa1
2 March 2010

Question about requesting settlement delay

Question about requesting settlement delay
WA

Asked this question in another thread but no luck in getting any answers, so i though i'll ask here instead (sorry moderators if this isnt the appropriate place): We've…

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aLLaNNa1
Mar 02, 2010 6:22 pm
MNH
MNH
2 March 2010

Perth - Home and Land Package - Pre built

Perth - Home and Land Package - Pre built
WA

Yes Peet is a land developer. But as far as I know even though on their website it shows home and land packages, you still have to arrange your build through a builder. So…

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MNH
Mar 02, 2010 11:00 am
onc_artisan
onc_artisan
2 March 2010

onc's new challenge...

onc's new challenge...
WA

The front of the buildings face north.(about 5 degrees east of north) These drawings are the drafts, the finals I don't think I will post as I am hoping these will…

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onc_artisan
Mar 02, 2010 7:21 am
onc_artisan
ani
ani
1 March 2010

Elemist's build @ Byford - Lots of happy snaps 23/2/10

Elemist's build @ Byford - Lots of happy snaps 23/2/10
WA
1 ... 5, 6, 7

I'm getting a friend to do the sealer. He's a painter. I might get him to do the painting himself if its not too expensive

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ani
Mar 01, 2010 8:04 pm
ani
kyton
kyton
25 February 2010

Hotwater heater/setup for 2 people to shower same time ?

Hotwater heater/setup for 2 people to shower same time ?
WA

We have instantenous gas (the biggest unit we could buy for a domestic purpose) and it works perfectly for our double shower to function. We can have all four of us (two…

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kyton
Feb 25, 2010 8:58 am
kyton

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