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New home Building ExperienceHi there,
I just wanted to tell the world how happy I was with my first home builder choice.
My Fiancé and I were limited by budget when we… Bamboo floor, PerthOh so they do, they must of recently changed as it used to only be natural, might be on option for us now too as Carbonised looks like it might be what we are after. PonzuAug 02, 2014 10:12 pm Building with Coral Homes
Hi whzzz28,
Wow,I can see that the electrical can really add up. We're trying to work out
How much we should budget! We'll probably just put battens up and… Building Inspector Pimpama/Gold CoastSad to hear you're having troubles. We used JHA Australia for our frame stage inspection, they have been fantastic to deal with. We'll definitely be using them again for… Coral homesHi, ummm lets see if I can help.
My house is possibly one of the cheapest I know, nothing fancy, but my gosh the kichens just being put in and I love it. We stuck with… jenm replied 1 August 2014 ago jenmAug 01, 2014 12:01 am Building our first home - framing drama
Thanks MyH1login. We have had an inspector for most of the stages so far. We're quite familiar with the house due to having site access during the build so are going to… site costs/ concrete pier costsI can see on my engineering plan the builder will use 48 400 mm diameter concrete piers 600 mm deep.
suspct, as per the OP's opening… Buy land only or land and house packagemy estate is apart of summit group. If you build with summit homes you get $10,000 off the house.
We went with HGWA because we loved their plan better. Plus we picked out… confused - help please?So after speaking with him this afternoon, apparenty our build had reached 'category 1 status' (whatever that means??) and that's why changes… Marcia replied 30 July 2014 ago Fairhaven Homes- Very HappyGlad to hear you are happy with Fairhaven. We are also building with them. We are just at lock up stage. We are building the Newport (modified). So far all is going well. Price Comparisons and $ per M2I was wondering if we could have a thread with a few high level comparisons, I know it all comes down to level of inclusions etc etc.. but thought could help people when… suspct started a topic 29 July 2014 ago Going Over BudgetThe big one is site costs and other provisional sums.
I am a bit terrified of our site costs. Even though we will have a fixed price contract, as we are demolishing the… Bobbin replied 28 July 2014 ago Owner builder - First HomeOurs is around that price for a single storey 3 bedroom 2 bathroom + study (and a few upgrades) in Eynesbury. I only really know western suburbs though so my knowledge is limited. Cold water tap for fridgeI've also heard a good suggestion to put the tap in a cupboard next to or above the fridge recess if you can. That way you don't have to pull the fridge out to turn the… Wall insulation question in PerthI think is the other way north facing home is the best way as low son for winter and high son for summer they recommend 50 present of the north… AllCastle homes – Palace Regent 12
It is too late. We have been in build and will be nearly one year. They have a Clause in their contract but doesn't stop family members or friends from posting on our… RudyJul 27, 2014 10:53 pm Got to do this today!!!If the BAL is 12.5, The risk is considered to be low. The builders charge $3,000 to $5,000 extra on top of regular construction cost. If the BAL is 19, a rough guide to… Ozlizz replied 27 July 2014 ago Hi Guys First post, great forum from what Ive seen.
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Basically about to embark on the crazy journey of building/owning my first house. Im 24… Future proofing for external lightsHi we have cavity walls, (double brick)single storey, and recently had an additional external light and power point added to an outside wall. The electrician added it … kexkez replied 27 July 2014 ago Gyprock or Plaster walls?Hi... Does anyone have any pros or cons for gyprock vs. plaster walls for interior of a double brick home? Our builder gives us the choice and we are leaning towards… Building with Perry HomesI would recommend doing a thorough google search on the company asking for reviews (ie name of company - reviews). There are some very unhappy people out there using some builders.
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