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AlexAndRachel
AlexAndRachel
2 October

Carter Grange vs. Thomas Archer

Carter Grange vs. Thomas Archer

We spent close to 2 years in a process with TA. It was horrible..... we got to tender, and the first cut was 50% over our budget which "they care such about meeting ". We…

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AlexAndRachel
Oct 02, 2023 10:36 pm
proudwanderer
proudwanderer
2 October

Landscaping Options and Costs

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…

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proudwanderer
Oct 02, 2023 3:50 pm
Housebrah
Housebrah
30 September

Statesmen homes reputation

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…

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Housebrah
Sep 30, 2023 5:21 pm
supersleuth
supersleuth
28 September

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

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…

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supersleuth
Sep 28, 2023 5:51 pm
Budapest
Budapest
28 September

Carlisle KDR site cost after second soil test

Carlisle KDR site cost after second soil test
VIC

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…

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Budapest
Sep 28, 2023 5:37 pm
firsthyme
firsthyme
28 September

Glenvill Homes experience anyone?

Glenvill Homes experience anyone?
VIC

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…

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firsthyme
Sep 28, 2023 1:12 pm
firsthyme
Max-2020
Max-2020
27 September

Elara Homes / formerly Aaron j Homes

Elara Homes / formerly Aaron j Homes
VIC

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…

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Max-2020
Sep 27, 2023 7:30 pm
cascavel21
cascavel21
27 September

GJ Gardner Homes North East Melbourne

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!

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cascavel21
Sep 27, 2023 11:40 am
cascavel21
cascavel21
27 September

Custom home builder in north east Melbourne

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…

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cascavel21
Sep 27, 2023 10:14 am
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netengineer
Sep 25, 2023 2:23 pm
Mofflepop
Mofflepop
25 September

Knock down rebuild - where to live?

Knock down rebuild - where to live?
1, 2

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…

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Mofflepop
Sep 25, 2023 8:20 am
Mofflepop
qrius
qrius
25 September

Masterton - Westwood

Masterton - Westwood
1, 2, 3

Thank you for that clarification 8)

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qrius
Sep 25, 2023 5:22 am
Falcon81
Falcon81
24 September

Mojo Homes

Mojo Homes
NSW
1 ... 60, 61, 62

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…

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Falcon81
Sep 24, 2023 8:40 pm
SydneyElle
SydneyElle
24 September

Sherridon Homes asking for more money after 10 months of con

Sherridon Homes asking for more money after 10 months of con
1, 2

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…

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SydneyElle
Sep 24, 2023 9:45 am
SydneyElle
SydneyElle
24 September

Affordable Living Homes want more $$

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…

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SydneyElle
Sep 24, 2023 9:41 am
mahmoud
mahmoud
21 September

ZIP System Wall Sheathing

ZIP System Wall Sheathing

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

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mahmoud
Sep 21, 2023 9:20 pm
estaunton1
estaunton1
21 September

KDR - Looking for feedback on Kialla Homes

KDR - Looking for feedback on Kialla Homes
VIC

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.

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estaunton1
Sep 21, 2023 1:34 am
estaunton1
R111
R111
19 September

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

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…

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R111
Sep 19, 2023 11:33 pm
chippy
chippy
19 September

Perth premium builders

Perth premium builders

You could try Marc homes (Giorgi) and Urbane

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chippy
Sep 19, 2023 11:07 pm
chippy
BlightedMap
BlightedMap
19 September

Austral - stone colour bricks

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…

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BlightedMap
Sep 19, 2023 4:43 pm
SydneyPSSS
SydneyPSSS
19 September

Builder to finish incomplete build

Builder to finish incomplete build
NSW

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

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SydneyPSSS
Sep 19, 2023 12:45 pm
Nivy
Nivy
19 September

Gyprock before Brickwork

Gyprock before Brickwork

Yes windows and doors are in

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Nivy
Sep 19, 2023 9:58 am
building-expert
building-expert
18 September

General questions about building before I go to my builder

General questions about building before I go to my builder

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

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building-expert
Sep 18, 2023 10:45 am
building-expert
Pedro4137
Pedro4137
17 September

Structural Issue - DPC Higher than finished floor level

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…

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Pedro4137
Sep 17, 2023 5:35 pm
NZ40
NZ40
17 September

Thomas Archer Competitors

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…

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NZ40
Sep 17, 2023 4:08 pm
thehuntbegins
thehuntbegins
15 September

Fowler Homes - disappointment?

Fowler Homes - disappointment?
NSW

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

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thehuntbegins
Sep 15, 2023 6:08 pm
alexp79
alexp79
15 September

Sydney - Inner Suburbs - Boutique Builder Costs

Sydney - Inner Suburbs - Boutique Builder Costs

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

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alexp79
Sep 15, 2023 1:28 pm
Althom
Althom
15 September

Cancel build contract, finalising prestart stage

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…

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Althom
Sep 15, 2023 11:06 am
Althom
AFALDT
AFALDT
14 September

Building with Tru Built - Sunshine Coast

Building with Tru Built - Sunshine Coast
QLD
1, 2, 3, 4, 5

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).

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AFALDT
Sep 14, 2023 8:39 pm
Ash19
Ash19
14 September

cancel prelim builder agreement

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…

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Ash19
Sep 14, 2023 5:51 pm
Ebony12
Ebony12
13 September

Build with Masterton Homes, post contract questions

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…

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Ebony12
Sep 13, 2023 3:16 pm
Lighthouse707
Lighthouse707
13 September

InForm SE Suburbs Melbourne

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?

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Lighthouse707
Sep 13, 2023 3:07 pm
ponzutwo
ponzutwo
12 September

Can a variation dispute hold up handover?

Can a variation dispute hold up handover?

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

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ponzutwo
Sep 12, 2023 11:35 am
Wardrop
Wardrop
11 September

Built-in wardrobe: MDF?

Built-in wardrobe: MDF?
QLD

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

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Wardrop
Sep 11, 2023 10:15 pm
building-expert
building-expert
11 September

New Construction variations after completing works

New Construction variations after completing works
VIC

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

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building-expert
Sep 11, 2023 8:32 pm
building-expert
proudwanderer
proudwanderer
11 September

Advice on Building Inspection / Stages

Advice on Building Inspection / Stages
1, 2

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…

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proudwanderer
Sep 11, 2023 12:44 pm
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
11 September

Building a Duplex on Sloping Block in a flood planning area

Building a Duplex on Sloping Block in a flood planning area
NSW

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

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Ashington Homes
Sep 11, 2023 9:03 am
Ashington Homes
building-expert
building-expert
10 September

ROOF FLASHING

ROOF FLASHING
VIC

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…

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building-expert
Sep 10, 2023 9:16 pm
building-expert
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
10 September

rain day calculation

rain day calculation
NSW

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…

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Ashington Homes
Sep 10, 2023 10:38 am
Ashington Homes
hawka2006
hawka2006
8 September

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

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

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…

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hawka2006
Sep 08, 2023 1:35 pm
Pulse
Pulse
7 September

Black Main Entrance Door in North East-Facing House

Black Main Entrance Door in North East-Facing House
NSW

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

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Pulse
Sep 07, 2023 5:50 pm
DanC
DanC
7 September

Knockdown Rebuild | Clarendon QLD | Modified Madison City 40

Knockdown Rebuild | Clarendon QLD | Modified Madison City 40
1, 2

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…

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DanC
Sep 07, 2023 5:42 pm
Home2021
Home2021
7 September

Landscaper

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.

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Home2021
Sep 07, 2023 3:04 pm
researcher92
researcher92
6 September

Building with Status Residential Perth, Yeah Nah?

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…

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researcher92
Sep 06, 2023 2:37 pm
building-expert
building-expert
5 September

Missing works, retaining wall

Missing works, retaining wall

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

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building-expert
Sep 05, 2023 11:07 am
building-expert
kingsway
kingsway
4 September

Wide floor plan volume/semi-custom

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…

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kingsway
Sep 04, 2023 10:58 pm

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