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Sweetiepark
Sweetiepark
10 March 2015

Austral latte brick and surfmist

Austral latte brick and surfmist
QLD

Thanks for the responses! I think I prefer the surfmist. It just looks fresher

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Sweetiepark
Mar 10, 2015 8:47 pm
EmeryBB
EmeryBB
10 March 2015

House orientation question

House orientation question
VIC

I'm with Beazley77, but I would only flip the back half of the house, i.e. the garage and master suite remain as they are and flip the rest over so the living area facing…

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EmeryBB
Mar 10, 2015 2:29 pm
becky999
becky999
10 March 2015

Homebuyers Centre WA - Elevation

Homebuyers Centre WA - Elevation
WA

Thanks Homebuyers I have just sent you an email. Hootie: Where abouts in Aveley are you building? What builder did you go with? Thanks, Becky

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becky999
Mar 10, 2015 1:49 pm
Glennc74
Glennc74
10 March 2015

Is it safe to dig tunnels underneath grano?

Is it safe to dig tunnels underneath grano?
WA

In saying that it's not structural ( or your not building on top of it ) ok I get that but it is supposed to be taking weights far in excess of a ton and by undermining it…

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Glennc74
Mar 10, 2015 9:44 am
jac1
jac1
10 March 2015

looking for render ideas with ironstone or woodland grey

looking for render ideas with ironstone or woodland grey
WA

I would love to see some pictures of homes with ironstone or woodland grey colorbond for the roof and different renders or even just some ideas of render colour. We are…

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jac1
Mar 10, 2015 12:43 am
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ThePeacemaker
Mar 09, 2015 10:00 pm
kyeo
kyeo
9 March 2015

Building the Simonds Marriott

Building the Simonds Marriott
VIC

It's dried to a light grey colour now, not quite happy as I'm starting to see cracks running through my concrete.

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kyeo
Mar 09, 2015 7:45 pm
ShannaLK
ShannaLK
9 March 2015

Joel and Brons Hotondo build

Joel and Brons Hotondo build
NSW

I would really be interested in seeing how this one went

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ShannaLK
Mar 09, 2015 1:26 pm
ShannaLK
PixiGT
PixiGT
9 March 2015

First Time Home Owners and We need some advice

First Time Home Owners and We need some advice
NSW

Just an update regarding my last post referring to how a builder conducts themselves on site: on the thread 'who else is building with Eden Brae', on p564 an owner…

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PixiGT
Mar 09, 2015 9:37 am
PixiGT
steve_111
steve_111
9 March 2015

Homebuyer's Centre - Colour selections - Inside and Out

Homebuyer's Centre - Colour selections - Inside and Out
VIC

Hi Guys, I know there are a few posts around which contain a few blogs and pics and this has helped a bit, however just wondering if anyone can help with the…

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steve_111
Mar 09, 2015 9:20 am
leah2512
leah2512
8 March 2015

Tree barrier system

Tree barrier system
VIC

I've just purchased some vacant land and there is a house on the block next door with 3 large trees. The engineer report says I'll need a root barrier system when my slab…

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leah2512
Mar 08, 2015 9:12 pm
jacana3
jacana3
8 March 2015

Excessive Knockdown Rebuild Site Costs

Excessive Knockdown Rebuild Site Costs
VIC

hi I got the same answer from P.D ....... WAT DID U DO ?????

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jacana3
Mar 08, 2015 7:31 pm
Canberra_gal
Canberra_gal
8 March 2015

Modifications with Rawson

Modifications with Rawson
NSW

Hi Giddleberry, I was wondering if you found a block/went ahead with Rawson? We are about to exchange contracts on a block in Canberra and are looking to build a modified…

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Canberra_gal
Mar 08, 2015 7:22 pm
Canberra_gal
jacana3
jacana3
8 March 2015

Render Colour - Any suggestions??

Render Colour - Any suggestions??

Hi did u build with johns constructions' ???

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jacana3
Mar 08, 2015 6:39 pm
joea
joea
8 March 2015

Meterbox position on narrow block

Meterbox position on narrow block
WA

I've seen a house with one right at the front of the block separate to the whole house. Not sure how they did it and if it's suitable for you situation but it might be an…

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joea
Mar 08, 2015 3:20 pm
joea

I can not afford the 120k gap from total build cost to the banks evaluation of the final product. The final tuning is just simply getting all the inclusions to be priced…

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Rip it up
Mar 07, 2015 9:01 pm
Sheilzy
Sheilzy
7 March 2015

Building Glendale 38 with Metricon @ Seaford Meadows

Building Glendale 38 with Metricon @ Seaford Meadows
SA

Wow another Glendale! It's a great design and your floor plans and selections are fantastic. Your build progress is impressive. I can't believe you only had days to wait…

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Sheilzy
Mar 07, 2015 8:38 pm
Sheilzy
Beazley77
Beazley77
7 March 2015

Structural warranty

Structural warranty
VIC

Structural warranty Is 6 years by law. Or it might be 7 in some states. That bits not negotiable. Everyone gets the same. Check out the BCA website or HIA. Some builders…

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Beazley77
Mar 07, 2015 11:19 am
Beazley77
Stewie D
Stewie D
7 March 2015

BAL Rating in NSW

BAL Rating in NSW
NSW

You may be right g59 although the OP did say they are building on an "awesome block of land in the Blue Mountains". Whether that is on a standard 600 - 800 sqm block in…

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Stewie D
Mar 07, 2015 10:52 am
sofia14
sofia14
7 March 2015

Our Summit Build in Wellard - house plans

Our Summit Build in Wellard - house plans
WA

The living area at the front is what grabbed us when we walked in the display, there aren't many without a bedroom at the front! Our build…

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sofia14
Mar 07, 2015 1:45 am
joey2506
joey2506
6 March 2015

WWYD - Neighbour cut into our land for their retaining wall

WWYD - Neighbour cut into our land for their retaining wall
VIC

I think we may just have to suck it up and try and work with the 30cm gap the best way we can. Maybe we can try and grow some shrubs in there to help hide the gap?

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joey2506
Mar 06, 2015 5:59 pm

This will be what you…

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oneJohn
Mar 06, 2015 3:20 pm
oneJohn
homeofjns
homeofjns
6 March 2015

Electrical post hand over for single storey

Electrical post hand over for single storey
NSW

Thanks a lot grom40, Pink86 and Beazley77 for your suggestions.. We are still at the tender stage and waiting for the electrical to know more about the prices. I'll keep…

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homeofjns
Mar 06, 2015 11:01 am
homeofjns
mello182
mello182
5 March 2015

Carlisle vs Henley Floor plans

Carlisle vs Henley Floor plans
VIC

Hi all, I was also thinking few things generally based on these plans -Having an activity area as carlisle floor plan around bedrooms 2,3 and 4 -henley bedroom next to…

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mello182
Mar 05, 2015 9:04 pm
ajansen
ajansen
5 March 2015

Statesman Adelaide MkII Alfresco - Barossa

Statesman Adelaide MkII Alfresco - Barossa
SA
1, 2

Hi there, How is your build going? We are hoping to build with Statesman too - in Sheidow Park.

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ajansen
Mar 05, 2015 4:46 pm
Ponzu
Ponzu
5 March 2015

Builders Structural Warranty

Builders Structural Warranty
WA

I would ask the strata managers for the source of their claim before you can determine this.

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Ponzu
Mar 05, 2015 12:59 pm
ring09
ring09
5 March 2015

A & E's House! Pg 85 - a year or 2 worth of updates 11/12/14

A & E's House! Pg 85 - a year or 2 worth of updates 11/12/14
VIC
1 ... 84, 85, 86

Hey Erin Just saw this post too, wondered how you were going, house is looking great and no wonder you havent been on for ages. Baby Ava is georgeous, enjoy they grow…

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ring09
Mar 05, 2015 10:54 am
ring09
light487
light487
5 March 2015

Site supervisor

Site supervisor
NSW

If you're the one building you should be told who.the ss is when there is one assigned to you. If you're not the one building and you want to contact them for some reason,…

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light487
Mar 05, 2015 9:33 am
light487
TomCat
TomCat
5 March 2015

Slabbed, Framed & Near Lockup (Simonds Avalon) Pics & Video

Slabbed, Framed & Near Lockup (Simonds Avalon) Pics & Video
VIC
1 ... 4, 5, 6

Hey Rob, how did you go???? We saw the Armstrong display last weekend. Oh boy, it's beautiful. Your photos were great, thanks (are you a professional photographer?) But…

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TomCat
Mar 05, 2015 3:30 am
TomCat
gwendojosh
gwendojosh
5 March 2015

First Home Buyers Direct

First Home Buyers Direct
WA

Hi there, how is your experience up till now since Oct with FHBD? Still negative?

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gwendojosh
Mar 05, 2015 1:33 am
Beazley77
Beazley77
5 March 2015

Who should pay for 6 stars energy rating?

Who should pay for 6 stars energy rating?
VIC

The rating is an individual assessment and depends on various things like your orientation, wind zone, climate zone etc plus more factors. I don't understand the worry to…

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Beazley77
Mar 05, 2015 1:05 am
Beazley77
shara
shara
4 March 2015

Simonds Sierra in SA - We've moved in! NEW pics

Simonds Sierra in SA - We've moved in! NEW pics
SA
1 ... 84, 85, 86

Hi Deluxes We find Simonds to built a double storey house too and tomorrow is the contract day, however we will just collect all contract papers back to home and make sure…

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shara
Mar 04, 2015 10:45 pm
shara
Leksie5000
Leksie5000
4 March 2015

Private certifier for CC and build

Private certifier for CC and build
NSW

Hi Our DA will be lodged with council this Friday - yay!!! We lodged a complying development application for demolition of the existing residence previously and that has…

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Leksie5000
Mar 04, 2015 3:20 pm
Kathrine H
Kathrine H
4 March 2015

Anyone built with Accent on Homes, Perth

Anyone built with Accent on Homes, Perth
WA

In my experience they are one of the best boutique builders there is and the draftee has been easy to work with.

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Kathrine H
Mar 04, 2015 11:57 am
Matt1
Matt1
4 March 2015

LAND COST ON CORNER BLOCK

LAND COST ON CORNER BLOCK
NSW

Full cost of fencing on the open side plus there's likely to be a side aspect requirement (depending on your council). This cost us $7.5k to extend the HT out by 1m. …

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Matt1
Mar 04, 2015 1:22 am
Matt1
bashworth
bashworth
3 March 2015

OC with unfinished rooms

OC with unfinished rooms
NSW

The following explains what you need for an occupancy permit. http://www.anewhouse.com.au/2012/01/occ ... s-it-mean/

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bashworth
Mar 03, 2015 5:39 pm
bashworth
wall-e
wall-e
3 March 2015

Advise required related to paints

Advise required related to paints
NSW

I am checking for painting details for new house. My builder said the will use dulux paint which is "Berger Gold Label". According to the information in following…

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wall-e
Mar 03, 2015 2:58 pm
goody59
goody59
3 March 2015

Build House confusion

Build House confusion
VIC

Look at Hudson by Simonds Homes

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goody59
Mar 03, 2015 9:09 am
goody59
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
3 March 2015

3 Month Inspections

3 Month Inspections
VIC

The contract for each unit was a HIA contract. Having said that, the builder gave me photocopies of each contract and not all the pages of…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Mar 03, 2015 8:57 am
StructuralBIMGuy
Melsie68
Melsie68
3 March 2015

Building in BOYA with Redinkhomes - Post handover update

Building in BOYA with Redinkhomes - Post handover update
WA
1 ... 38, 39, 40

Hows it going hopeful . ? Yeh im still on here lol .

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Melsie68
Mar 03, 2015 1:16 am
Building4my3tots
Building4my3tots
2 March 2015

Custom Build (Finesse) - Bricks!

Custom Build (Finesse) - Bricks!
NSW
1, 2, 3

Hi found your thread through search for custom builders. How is the build so far! Must of had loads of progress! Just wondering if you went Hebel power floors since you…

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Building4my3tots
Mar 02, 2015 4:30 pm
Building4my3tots
mjklimec
mjklimec
2 March 2015

Clark New Homes feedback

Clark New Homes feedback
VIC

Hi there, Just wondering if anyone has built with Clark New Homes in Melbourne and has some feedback? I've searched but haven't found many reviews etc. Cheers.

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mjklimec
Mar 02, 2015 10:27 am
Caraf88
Caraf88
1 March 2015

Baldivis build - Construction!!

Baldivis build - Construction!!
WA

How exciting!! What pool company did you go with? We are almost at handover and only a couple of weeks ago we decided to buy a pool... Just got the call a few days ago…

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Caraf88
Mar 01, 2015 10:55 pm
Caraf88
yvonneh
yvonneh
1 March 2015

House design/interior design app?

House design/interior design app?
NSW

Depends on what you need to do... But for floor plan and 3d try Sweet Home 3d

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yvonneh
Mar 01, 2015 10:36 pm
a2b
a2b
1 March 2015

Anyone used Horizon Sambuca and Chocolatta bricks together?

Anyone used Horizon Sambuca and Chocolatta bricks together?
NSW

Thanks Lincoln. We have brick issues but that's another story. Hopefully someone has same colour scheme to share with you ☺

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a2b
Mar 01, 2015 9:26 pm
yvonneh
yvonneh
1 March 2015

Hurstville Council - How much is Duplex Floor Space Ratio?

Hurstville Council - How much is Duplex Floor Space Ratio?
NSW

have you looked at the maps? http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/Planning-Maps.html find which map you need to be looking at based on the address you are building in and then…

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yvonneh
Mar 01, 2015 7:48 pm
Building4my3tots
Building4my3tots
1 March 2015

Is your builder ignoring you?

Is your builder ignoring you?
VIC

I have to learn to have thicker skin! Going to give this house designer a call tomorrow and push him forward. I hate being stuck in limbo. Sorry to hear about your…

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Building4my3tots
Mar 01, 2015 5:45 pm
Building4my3tots
puglover
puglover
1 March 2015

Builder forcing us to go with their flooring options

Builder forcing us to go with their flooring options
VIC

Yeah I'm happy, I was intent on making sure I wasnt stuck with that vile laminate! Thanks for the advice everyone, much appreciated :)

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puglover
Mar 01, 2015 2:27 pm
btam
btam
28 February 2015

Statesman build Barossa Estate

Statesman build Barossa Estate
SA
1, 2, 3

I did ask to have the slab raised, didnt cost any extra. And the roof is monument looks a lot lighter once in place and yes i went with the painted zincalume gutters as i…

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btam
Feb 28, 2015 10:26 pm
btam
Stewie D
Stewie D
28 February 2015

Site costs for a 4% slope front to back

Site costs for a 4% slope front to back
NSW

If you have a survey of your block, go into Council and talk to the duty planner and also ask to speak to one of the engineers. It is much easier to talk…

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Stewie D
Feb 28, 2015 10:21 pm

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