Building A New House

tristyn1989

8 February 2015

South West Build w/Smart Homes

Hi just wondering how your build is going? We have just signed up with Smart Homes and are building in Baldivis

leah2512

8 February 2015

Metricon Bendigo - Cloverfields Estate Epsom

HAs anyone built with Metricon and is anyone planning on building in the new Cloverfields estate, Epsom?

Pink86

8 February 2015

HELP with contract...

Thanks, they are doing up a new contract with correct price & variation is free for electrical stuff. Thanks

bpratt

8 February 2015

Bedrock!!!...6 months later + pics!

We have decided to go solar power & are getting a 4kw system instead of getting a pool. We were tossing up getting…

yvonneh

8 February 2015

Leaving frame exposed for few weeks - heat / rain

Sorry only just saw this message! I had a post about…

bashworth

8 February 2015

Who is responsible for retaining wall costs?

If the block isn't yet built on; and you are happy with the ground level at the boundary, you shouldn't have to pay.

Reakelly

7 February 2015

Anyone building with McDonald Jones (Santorini Manor)

Hi All, Anyone building with McDonald Jones? We are going with them and building the Santorini Manor out at Mulgoa Rise (Penrith area) anyone got any tips or ideas when…

xxj

6 February 2015

1st house with Aussie Living - Moved in

Thanks aloenyx! Yeah if we rebuilt I would make the kitchen a little bigger! It's fine for me and my fiancé but an extra couple of cupboards wouldn't hurt. I initially…

psjnr

5 February 2015

Building with termite treated timber

Just wondering if anyone has experience with termite resistant timber for building a house. We have been told it will cost around $3000 to…

Beazley77

5 February 2015

Technical Advice Please - Door Handle Placement on Plan

I dont think it has been isntalleas per your plan at all. On teh plan, the actual lock fitting is located between glass panel 3 (from the bottom) and glass panel 4. I…

nawic

5 February 2015

Crack in timber post in alfresco

Hi Liliana, I have to go to the builder to find out. I will get some photos on that, hopefully that would answer some questions you all already have.

jattamit

5 February 2015

Building Lexington Lux Q2 @Livingston estate Cranbourne East

Love the Lexington series, cant wait to watch your build. The colour selection nearly did my head in. We…

AmyMumma23

5 February 2015

Building in SA

purrfection

5 February 2015

Ashford Homes selections

to anyone who is building or has recently done so with Ashford in melbourne, can you share some of the options available as standard, such as bricks, laminate or vinyl…

TomCat

5 February 2015

Simonds Sierra Gold Coast ~ Moved In PICS

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dalemengel

4 February 2015

Sarking for a Colorbond roof. Required? Extra insulation?

Air-cell Insulbreak 65 or Green Insulation Reflecta-cell are reflective foil insulation which act to reflect the heat before it gets into the roof cavity. Also acts as a…

monalisa

4 February 2015

Flood Impact Assessment

Hi all We are building via CDC, and the certifier has asked for a "Flood Impact Assessment". Has anyone had to do it? What does it cost? What impacts are we looking…

SouthernH

4 February 2015

Southern Highlands - Beechwood

Hi, We are looking at building a Beechwood home in the Southern Highlands. We are wondering if anyone has built in this area and has any feedback? A lot of the feedback…

renatem

4 February 2015

North Kellyville - Environment Living Lot

Hi Belinda, We are also lodging our plans end of this week. Hopefully can start building end of March/early April.. All depends on how quickly council approve it all.…

EMZ51

4 February 2015

Plantation Beckham KDR in Carina Heights, QLD

How exciting! How'd your colour selection go? Looking forward to some more pictures. My partner and I have our first appointment with Plantation 26/2 to sort out the…

alcaz

4 February 2015

Demolition recommendation

sorry to re-open this topic but wouldn't mind knowing this as well. For a Melbourne South East knockdown. We have a bit of asbestos so I want a quote that does cover this…

r4mbo

4 February 2015

Quantum Homes or zuccala homes Melbourne Victoria?

Hi We are in the process of finding a builder to build 36 sq double storey home in Sunshine North. Wondering if anyone had any experience with either Quantum Homes or…

Tristanium

4 February 2015

Need advice to start to build two town houses

Before you get to building permits (which are for compliance with construction codes) you will need to tackle your planning approval (which relates to the use of the land,…

Adam83

3 February 2015

MELBOURNE BUILDERS OFF THE PLAN

Hi, Just wondering if anyone has had experience in building with a Melbourne based company "Bayland Property Group" based in Elsternwick? Looking at getting a 3 bedroom 2…

adoreman

3 February 2015

Electricals

The prices they quoted for us includes the installation and product.

Adam_C

3 February 2015

Deciding on a plan

I'm not sure flipping the plan is a wise idea. It will result in West facing bedrooms, which is a big no-no, unless you're in a particularly…

aloenyx

3 February 2015

Negotiation of contract price?

I re read your first post, and you did mention about asking for things to be included for free. With one of the major builders, at quote time they offered me $1,500.00…

benogtr

3 February 2015

any recommended independent building inspectors in Geelong?

Hi, we're looking at site start late Feb in Warralily Coast.Can anyone recommend an independent builing inspector in the Geelong/district region.We would like to get each…

tlblhayward

3 February 2015

Pipe sticking out of the slab edge

I'm sorry to say but that is terrible workmanship. Measure your room sizes and I reckon that you still find that something isn't right. Either that or the pipe was placed wrong.

monalisa

2 February 2015

NSW CDC application - how long?

Wow! thanks guys! That is SO quick!!! I would really like ours to be this quick! Here is hoping!

goody59

2 February 2015

Building at Aurora Wollert soon.

Thanks, I copied and pasted into correct thread for this.

Beazley77

2 February 2015

PCI HELP - building inspection and your own list of defects?

Hi all Posting a query for a friend building in South West WA. They had PCI last week and basically the house was a right state. Broken floor tiles, scratched toilet…

Marko56

2 February 2015

Willowdale, Leppington

Hi there. There is a well established thread for Willowdale "Building at Willowdale that you should find helpful.

Camo87

2 February 2015

New Home Selkirk Musket Haze bricks

Hi Everyone, Looking at building our first home soon and we have chosen the Musket Haze bricks from selkirk. Just wondering if anyone has used these bricks before and has…

aloenyx

2 February 2015

Problems with small allotments

Interesting article. I'm building a 16 sq house on a 294m2 lot (28x10.5m), so I guess I count as a small allotment. There weren't many bigger lots available in my…

archetto

2 February 2015

Our First Home... Ben Trager, in The Vines.

How's it all going now kristal_chev

light487

2 February 2015

Inspiration please! Show me your exterior paint combinations

Ironically we had a hard time finding examples of the colours we wanted until AFTER we had made our decisions.. now we see, for example, Colourbond Ironstone roofs…

chinnu

2 February 2015

Metr!con

Hi, What an amazing house it is. I liked everything, especially front door, the tiles and mostly the render colors. Is it blue rio bricks. Can you tell me the 2 paint…

Lily123456

2 February 2015

Our families first home--bricks nearly done - more pictures!

Hi Spottie, How did your build go? We are going to start building with Kurrajong in Jordan Springs when our land is registered in June. I've been reading some horrible…

Skibunny

2 February 2015

Big Tree or Slope?

Hi Everyone, Been looking about on here for a similar topic but haven't been able to find one so far. Was wondering if anyone might have some insight on building…

Balified

2 February 2015

Mcdonald Jones Homes Seaside Retreat & chesterfield kitchens

My wife and quite interested in the McDonald Jones Homes Seaside Retreat design and are thinking about doing a day trip from interstate to visit…

evec

1 February 2015

Burbank Custom DS- 4 months post Handover !

Oh my God!, you've been very busy well done, you are doing well with your post handover tasks. I'm green with envy lol. Love your front brick fence, how much was it if…

Mummawalshie

31 January 2015

Modern view homes

Hi saltwater, Thanks. I have looked at the blog and also found it quite good. Good luck with your decision. Mummawalshie

TomCat

31 January 2015

First Time Build - 2 Storey Holiday Home in South Australia

Congratulations! Great decision ... wishing you the best

SMH

31 January 2015

Earthy Exterior colours

Hi All, Just trying to organise our exterior render/roof/gutter/fascia colours and just wondered if anyone has gone with earthy tones and wouldn't mind sharing them with us? TIA

tlblhayward

31 January 2015

Dispute with the building surveyor

Have you checked that they are not on the Disciplinary Register?... http://www.vba.vic.gov.au/building-practitioners-board

sofia14

31 January 2015

Building in the village -wellard with celebration homes

Welcome to the Village. The double vanity is a good idea and a larger shower in ensuite. We would have done the double vanity if we have extra $. Extra door for laundry…

goody59

30 January 2015

Building The Hudson by Simonds - The Range, Melbourne

We just got a call from our SS letting us know that our slab should go down on the weekend. Would it be too sad/stalkerish to go and watch…

Tribe7

30 January 2015

Land Developer Covenants, how strict? (Casiana Grove + all)

Im not sure about Vic, but covenants in certain estates up here on the Gold Coast are very strict even down to them stipulating your roof must be colour bond, render to…