Building A New House

FirstKDRB

2 October

Sydney Certified Passive House Blog For Information Exchange

proudwanderer

2 October

Landscaping Options and Costs

Ha all, I am now about half way (maybe a bit more) through my build with Carlisle Homes - double-storey knockdown/rebuild project. So I am now doing my due diligence and…

Housebrah

30 September

Statesmen homes reputation

Hello all, I have been looking at display homes and talking to some builders. I am looking to build a custom home in South Australia, Adelaide. I'm looking at Statesmen…

supersleuth

28 September

NEW BUILD - HIA - BUILDER GROUNDS TO TERMINATE IF OWNER DOES

Sorry but you have a crap builder. Probably too late now. For our last build I only spoke to builders who would allow me easy access (at no cost). I used my own sparky…

Budapest

28 September

Carlisle KDR site cost after second soil test

We were lucky in that our old house was so small (86 square metres) compared to the new house, they were able to take enough readings around the old backyard house before…

firsthyme

28 September

Glenvill Homes experience anyone?

For the collection range (pre-designed) I think it would start $20k (but bare minimum) and go to $25k with upgrades and closer to $30k for more luxe upgrades? Is that…

Max-2020

27 September

Elara Homes / formerly Aaron j Homes

BradK86 Just wondering how you went solving your issues with Elara Homes ? We built Elara's top plan, it was an absolute nightmare the whole way through, they cut every…

cascavel21

27 September

GJ Gardner Homes North East Melbourne

Does anyone have any experience working with GJ Gardner Homes North East Melbourne to build a custom home? If yes, can you pls share some feedback? Thanks!

cascavel21

27 September

Custom home builder in north east Melbourne

Hi, can anyone recommend a custom home builder who can build in north east area? Looking to build a custom 4-br energy-efficient home with a max budget of 750k. If they…

estaunton1

25 September

Custom Builder - Premier Traditional Homes (Melbourne)

I’m also interested.

netengineer

25 September

Building duplex with main sewer running parallel

Thank you Simeon, just PMed you.

Mofflepop

25 September

Knock down rebuild - where to live?

Hi Simon, We are also investigating this idea. We’ve been told by a few builders that they would be willing to do it as long as it is fenced off and we don’t try…

qrius

25 September

Masterton - Westwood

Thank you for that clarification

Falcon81

24 September

Mojo Homes

Has anyone gone ahead with Mojo and used their in house/preferred Mortgage Broker for finance? Keen to know how this stacks up compared to using mortgage broker that you…

SydneyElle

24 September

Sherridon Homes asking for more money after 10 months of con

after what we have been through I wish we. pulled out at the first little warnign signs early on. Lots of people with our builder are out hundreds of thousands of…

SydneyElle

24 September

Affordable Living Homes want more $$

I would be wary. Is you site demilished but nothing else done? Sounds like liquidity problems to me. Our builder did the same. Got hundreds of thousands of dollars of…

mahmoud

21 September

ZIP System Wall Sheathing

Thanks for responding. Do you know of anyone installing this product in Sydney?

estaunton1

21 September

KDR - Looking for feedback on Kialla Homes

Hi, I am looking into doing a KDR in Melbourne and am contemplating using Kialla Homes. I am looking for feedback on them from others who have built with them.

R111

19 September

Anyone built with Semore Homes or Oak Living (VIC) ?

We are building with oak living ans they have been really good. Ours is a conplex detailed orientated large custom home. Whilst Oak living are only a few years old, one of…

chippy

19 September

Perth premium builders

You could try Marc homes (Giorgi) and Urbane

Ashington Homes

19 September

Building & Developing A Duplex In North Ryde

Thank you so much!

BlightedMap

19 September

Austral - stone colour bricks

Would you be able to provide any other photo's, especially if you have any in the sun? I am looking at this option but would prefer cooler, more grey tones as opposed to…

SydneyPSSS

19 September

Builder to finish incomplete build

Hi, did you get any money from insurance? if you did, does it match what you've already paid the builders?

Nivy

19 September

Gyprock before Brickwork

Yes windows and doors are in

building-expert

18 September

General questions about building before I go to my builder

You should check your detail drawings, it may show downpipe within brick pier.

Pedro4137

17 September

Structural Issue - DPC Higher than finished floor level

interesting situation what happened after builder issued final invoice? did you list as defect or not does the building surveyor have any responsibility? ie. issuing…

NZ40

17 September

Thomas Archer Competitors

Cheers, thanks. Had aa meeting with them a couple ofweeks ago wherw the gave me a ball park ~$26k psm on approx 26-26sq build on a corner block, custom build. They are…

thehuntbegins

15 September

Fowler Homes - disappointment?

Anyone built with Fowler Homes? Feedback? Especially any things concerning or negatives? Have heard some horror…

alexp79

15 September

Sydney - Inner Suburbs - Boutique Builder Costs

Hi Simeon, PM'ed you the other day. Still waiting

Althom

15 September

Cancel build contract, finalising prestart stage

Best just to get out. We have a number of BGC builds in our suburb and they've not progressed at all in the last 6 months. They're not taking on any new customers but…

AFALDT

14 September

Building with Tru Built - Sunshine Coast

Thanks Sam, very interesting, I will look into that! Currently we have a top loader, but was looking at future front loaders (for that built-in cabinetry look).

Ash19

14 September

cancel prelim builder agreement

Hi All, We signed a prelim agreement last year (May 2022) and paid deposit to a builder. However, we didn't go ahead with them and never signed a contract. We ended going…

Ebony12

13 September

Build with Masterton Homes, post contract questions

Has Masterton Homes increased anybody's contract price from original to current? My contract stated $1450 per month but they have recently changed it by increasing base…

Lighthouse707

13 September

InForm SE Suburbs Melbourne

Thanks for your reply! We're definitely not after a small house Might still have a chat to them. Who did you end up building with if you don't mind me asking?

Ashington Homes

13 September

St Ives - Custom Build in a Flame Zone

Thank you so much

ponzutwo

12 September

Can a variation dispute hold up handover?

yes it does, you've just not understood it. theres a difference.

Wardrop

11 September

Built-in wardrobe: MDF?

Probably a not bad thing to mention particle board should in case anyone else reading this got the two confused.

building-expert

11 September

New Construction variations after completing works

I can help you with all that, you can PM me with details if you wish

proudwanderer

11 September

Advice on Building Inspection / Stages

Thanks for your suggestion, but too late unfortunately. I went with Darbecca. They've done the pre-pour inspection and frame/slab inspection for me already. Been pretty…

Ashington Homes

11 September

Building a Duplex on Sloping Block in a flood planning area

Give Jonathan a call. Tell him you know me. He is in my opinion the best surveyor I have ever worked with. His number is 0425 285 622 All the best Simeon

building-expert

10 September

ROOF FLASHING

Yes it should have been colorbond and no its not compliant. Pressure flashing must be fixed to wall not exceeding 100 mm centres. Workmanship is sub standard and non…

Ashington Homes

10 September

rain day calculation

Yes you are correct, unless there are outside works which form part of the contract such as landscaping or driveways, and importantly, the work delayed is on the critical…

hawka2006

8 September

Anyone has built with escape homes/H&L/Victurnkey victoria

Used H&L who were great. They were happy for us to change the layout of a plan, didn’t pressure us to get upgrades & kept us informed. Then they assigned Escape Homes as…

Pulse

7 September

Black Main Entrance Door in North East-Facing House

The warning is on the sticker on the door too. Second the aluminium powdercoat

DanC

7 September

Knockdown Rebuild | Clarendon QLD | Modified Madison City 40

Hi Arzenal I have no specific demolition recommendation as I was unhappy with one I cancelled and not really happy with the one I used either. I would only suggest going…

Home2021

7 September

Landscaper

Hi, Wondering anyone has any recommendation of good landscaper for new home in southern Sydney? My land is a bit sloppy down need a good design. Thanks.

researcher92

6 September

Building with Status Residential Perth, Yeah Nah?

Hi am thinking of building with Status Residential as they are offering a 9 month build time with punitive charges if went over that time without any terms and…

building-expert

5 September

Missing works, retaining wall

Yes, the builder is required to finish the wall. What else have you missed?

kingsway

4 September

Wide floor plan volume/semi-custom

Hi, Seeking volume or semi-custom builder in victoria(east), which have existing double story wide floor plans. Seeking 18-20m wide homes with depth of 12-15m long. Or…