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Progress Payment ScheduleThe bank made our builder change their schedulle. I've put below what it is now vs what it used to be in brackets:
Deposit - 6% (6%)
Ground Floor Slab - 10% (12%)
1st… wyldey replied 24 March 2022 ago Custom Design
Thanks for the input Jason526. I like some of the ground floor designs such as Carlisle Montpellier, Porter Davis Brooklyn etc, but most of them have huge masters big… Sasrat replied 24 March 2022 ago Building with Kurmond Homes in NSWHi All,
I really like Glenleigh 41 design of Kurrmond Homes and their price also looks decent. I am thinking of paying initial deposit of $1500 to kurmond. But before that… Wrong mortar colourHow could he under qoute when u pay per brick layed and it's obvious and expected that there would be 2 different looks with different bricks,I would of offered more to… Joker replied 22 March 2022 ago JokerMar 22, 2022 8:18 pm Timing for LandscapingHi all,
Any one shed some light on the landscaping
what's the timing to engage the landscaping design?
anyone has any recommendation for landscaping design? Electra 35 henleyThis reminds me of the Mint Deluxe version of a display some 30 years ago.
When the salesman was questioned by the estimator " we only have the deluxe, there is no Mint… Metricon Riviera 54
Hi, the base cost for our house is 566k which includes the Classique facade. Site works is about 70k, and we're probably going to end up spending around 200k in upgrades.… Build over/next sewer and overland flow
Very useful thread. Hope all went well for your project
We are considering similar situation, I thought If build adjacent to ZoI, pier deeper than ZoI is enough. Did… HA_IP replied 20 March 2022 ago HA_IPMar 20, 2022 8:44 pm ramsyMar 20, 2022 1:20 pm Facade Help1 or 4 anyday. The contrast is bringing out life in the facade
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Instagram: mayon replied 20 March 2022 ago mayonMar 20, 2022 8:47 am Options for door placed incorrectly?Yeah was just a little worried with all the stories I have seen on here of builders not wanting to fix even if they are at fault.
To be honest I think it may have gone… Retaining wall removed by our neighbourThe requirements of retaining walls differ from council to council, however given the wall was already in place, and on your property, then that's where the wall should be… Square set cornice
For our 38 sq home, our builder (Rawson Homes) charged us $3,990 to provide square set wall/ceiling junctions throughout in lieu of the standard 90mm cove cornice. robw17 replied 17 March 2022 ago Driveway AdviceExposed agg does look great.
It will depend on who they use for the premix, as to the colour blends and cost.
We were told to walk around the neighbourhood with phone and… Builder's Margin BBH
Great post! Always interesting to get a different perspective (with more insight).
I tend to agree that you get what you pay for.
In my case, we ended up giving up a… Weathertex vs Shadowclad
I had honestly never heard of Shadowclad until your post. What I find helpful with new products is most of the companies have reps who generally happy to show you some of… Metricon signature vs custom builder
Nawkaw are pretty adept at photoshop too when Metricon NSW requests their masonry matching rectification 'services' following customer complaints. These cynically… dulieMar 15, 2022 12:47 pm Hello Forum Members !
I trust everyone is well and safe.
Just a quick question if someone can please assist. I just noticed this white streak/line on the colorbond… House Colours Need opinionsHi all - does anyone happen to know what the front charcoal render colour might be? Came across this old post. Do we think it's monument or something else? Adelaide - New build - first timeJust my view (from a person who has NEVER built a home): I think that you should be on site while the build goes on, so that you can follow the progress and see with your… FacadeHas anyone built a two storey house with light grey brick on the bottom and charcoal render up top? Haven’t seen any pictures and can’t visualise so would love to see… mads707 started a topic 12 March 2022 ago Hi guys
I'm stuck on what combo to do. 2D drawing of the house and then a picture I saw online that I think resembles closely what ours will be.
Roof, garage, windows… At my wits end with McDonald Jones Homes…Check it, but i understand If you have the standard HIA contract McDonald Jones Homes is required to formally advise you in writing of delays (with specific reasons) at… Framing inspection
Hi beetroot_Juice
Inspections are done by the Certifier at critical stages. If you’re in NSW, you can refer to the Environmental Planning and… Metricon Hampshire 54 in MelbourneHi All,
My first post here.
We are planning to build a new house in SE Melbourne, selected model is Metricon Hampshire 54.
Currently in the planning stage, still on the… Melbguys started a topic 10 March 2022 ago Bad Concreting
As of yesterday I am hearing that the subbie has been fired ( obviously  and he is trying to find someone to do the repair. Options so far are cutting a 1 meter strip off… External Colour helpI saw this colour brick recently, matched with jarrah and it looked lovely. So perhaps jarrah garage door and jarrah door? I’d probably match the render to the mortar… AnjC replied 9 March 2022 ago AnjCMar 09, 2022 10:54 pm DrivewayI guess it depends on council- Canadbay (in Sydney) requires a crossover permit before issuance of construction certificate (at least thats what they made us to do). MJ2137 replied 9 March 2022 ago
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