Hi Sphell, I have recently just gone through a similar process last year and as a few people have already mentioned, since you are getting a construction loan, the FHOG…

sphell

3470

VivianN

Feb 11, 2014 11:08 am

Rico3

11 February 2014

Anyone Building @ On The Park - Withers Road N.Kellyville??

NSW

Just wondering if anyone is building @ On The Park, gated release on Withers Road. We've paid a deposit on a block. Keen to meet others buying on the street and possibly…

Rico3

499

Rico3

Feb 11, 2014 9:11 am

KDR_newbie

11 February 2014

Porcelain tiles - Suppliers and Tilers references?

VIC

Ah I see, hadn't come across that forum before, thanks.

KDR_newbie

840

KDR_newbie

Feb 11, 2014 8:54 am

Stewie D

11 February 2014

6 Star vs VARB

VARB ? I googled it and did not get a single result. Are you sure you have your acronym right ? I entered "alternative assessment for six star rating" and got a lot more…

StGeorgeBuild

610

Stewie D

Feb 11, 2014 8:13 am

sebas

10 February 2014

Greetings n BAL report

NSW

Hi guys I'm Sebas your new neighbour lot 1328 =:) bardia ave Excited n going thru some tough times on my design. It took me 8 days to read all your 61 pages of edmondson…

sebas

399

sebas

Feb 10, 2014 9:57 pm

chopstix

10 February 2014

Help with courbond roof colour to go with urban one Pepper b

NSW

I think the wallaby look good, we are using it with dune fascia and windows for our new home.

raemit

1260

chopstix

Feb 10, 2014 9:36 pm

Liliana

10 February 2014

Some easy questions for ppl with builders knowledge!

VIC

If you are in Melbourne I can recommend Branko the building expert on this forum: http://www.buildingexpert.net.au/ I know how you feel about approaching your builder…

emilygjj

868

Liliana

Feb 10, 2014 9:00 pm

bashworth

10 February 2014

A question regarding hand over and insurance.

NSW

Im still a little iffy on a few things. We've been told that there are certain landscape requirements we need to meet (I am not sure if this…

markomac

1272

bashworth

Feb 10, 2014 6:34 pm

Stewie D

10 February 2014

Consequences of not following Estate Design Guideline

VIC

I want to attach lattice or bamboo screening on top of the fence All the reasons the others have given you plus that it looks like crap…

Timtam1

1309

Stewie D

Feb 10, 2014 2:13 pm

aussiebell

10 February 2014

Eight Homes in VIC

VIC

Just wondering If anyone has built with them?

aussiebell

413

aussiebell

Feb 10, 2014 2:00 pm

Metroid

10 February 2014

UEH - Do not want to make structural changes in Tender

VIC

The tender process is long, annoying and lacks information. Almost every builder is the same. Unfortunately its just part of building. If you make changes, request costs…

macmaz

579

Metroid

Feb 10, 2014 1:01 pm

Stewie D

10 February 2014

Why are all houses these days made with Styrofoam????!!

QLD

1, 2, 3

I agree Forg. Those flying feather dusters have very strong beaks. I saw a house up in the Blue Mountains with lovely WR Cedar windows and doors that had been attacked by …

Dr House

9152

Stewie D

Feb 10, 2014 11:51 am

Boesman

10 February 2014

Our castle by the sea - first build in Trinity, Alkimos

1 ... 4, 5, 6

Hi beemdoubleblue I was hoping you might help with letting us know how much your 'Siteworks' were in Trinity? We have just started with the process of securing a lot and…

beemdoubleu

118

19984

Boesman

Feb 10, 2014 11:27 am

wildways

10 February 2014

electrician north of river

hi we are also supplying all the lights so just install,we have a price of; $50 per downlight $150 per fan with…

wildways

1370

wildways

Feb 10, 2014 12:37 am

Likka

9 February 2014

Custom design home in Sydney

NSW

Sorry _ close to the Hills District. How is your build going on? Is your builder good? Would you recommend the builder?

Likka

692

Likka

Feb 09, 2014 9:21 pm

boosta

9 February 2014

Builders for a sloping block in Adelaide

Oakford?

HeatherCoralie

483

boosta

Feb 09, 2014 9:02 pm

holly+callum

9 February 2014

Building in Highland Reserve Jane brook

Well the bricks are a start!! Woohoo! We haven't heard anything about prestart yet, they still have a couple of weeks left for plans to be finished. Let's hope they come…

Dream Build JB

3463

holly+callum

Feb 09, 2014 8:47 pm

Althom

9 February 2014

New home build with Dale Alcock or Aveling?

NSW

Check Product Review as well. Ratio of excellent to terrible is a good meaure of your chances of getting a good job

saint13

931

Althom

Feb 09, 2014 6:57 pm

melfordgurl

9 February 2014

Bacchus Marsh

VIC

oh its a beautiful town..i grew up near BM and have always loved it. just we got stung with that land developer

LittleWing

1327

melfordgurl

Feb 09, 2014 6:56 pm

earnestzurc1968

9 February 2014

Has anyone ever built with "The Local Builders Group "

VIC

Hi i am building a new house and have chosen the local builders group/crosspoint homes to build for us. The problem is i have never heard of them before but they have the…

earnestzurc1968

601

earnestzurc1968

Feb 09, 2014 10:38 am

wasabi

9 February 2014

Statement of Environmental Effects - anyone have a template

NSW

See this link http://www.homedesigndirectory.com.au/a ...…

wasabi

2529

wasabi

Feb 09, 2014 9:28 am

maximus

9 February 2014

About to sign up.....excited and nervous!!!

Its a fun time - good luck. Just remember - take things as they come - don't over-react - but make sure you get what you paid for. Speak…

Pamela

833

maximus

Feb 09, 2014 9:12 am

Rach84

8 February 2014

PGH Bricks

QLD

Hi all We are building a new house in Pimpama, QLD and have chosen to go with PGH Rattan brick and Surfmist colorbond roof. Does anyone out there have these that could…

Rach84

558

Rach84

Feb 08, 2014 9:37 pm

bouquet25

8 February 2014

Ice Volcano Render with Dune Feature walls and surmist roof

Hi,ice volcano looks similar to dune?I have a surfmist roof,facia,gutters.I am thinking too about using dune main colour and maybe darker grey,Monument, woodland grey or…

Mullaloogal

1177

bouquet25

Feb 08, 2014 8:44 pm

charlie23

8 February 2014

Redink Trinity, Handover 5th Feb!

1 ... 19, 20, 21

Just checking on how everything went

cedes75

403

24203

charlie23

Feb 08, 2014 7:08 pm

bashworth

8 February 2014

Sloping Block Options

VIC

Basically the options if you want a slab on ground are cut and fill or Drop edge beams (see http://www.anewhouse.com.au/2013/07/drop-edge-beams/) One thing to watch out…

qet

866

bashworth

Feb 08, 2014 3:45 pm

Cameron32

8 February 2014

My plans and photos of build so far

Standard time around 13-14 weeks, due to Christmas close down extend another 4-5 weeks.

Melsie68

1053

Cameron32

Feb 08, 2014 1:23 pm

Jamie88

7 February 2014

Works as Constructed Plan - ??

NSW

I had my conveyancer contact the developer and they stated that they don't have it. Rang the council and got the run around as well. Its ridiculous for the developer to…

Jamie88

494

Jamie88

Feb 07, 2014 5:39 pm

bashworth

7 February 2014

Sewer Access Chamber

NSW

There is a picture of a cover and some general information at the following link: http://www.anewhouse.com.au/2013/03/manhole/ The cover in the photo is around 650mm…

Lauren + Emily

469

bashworth

Feb 07, 2014 5:29 pm

ST-Hardy

7 February 2014

Building in Spring Farm NSW

NSW

We signed our complete tender today and paid final deposit :z:

ST-Hardy

1564

ST-Hardy

Feb 07, 2014 4:19 pm

Saintjames

7 February 2014

Stormwater Drain Access or lack of

VIC

I know this was some time ago but am currently in the same position. What was the outcome in your situation?

sfougiman

3006

Saintjames

Feb 07, 2014 3:47 pm

Sammi_O

7 February 2014

Dakota 30 in Plumpton underway! :) appointments just in!

VIC

1, 2, 3, 4

Would love to see some more photos LW, so nice to see something a little different!!

LittleWing

13992

Sammi_O

Feb 07, 2014 1:50 pm

stayxtrue

7 February 2014

carlitos14- Porter Davis Homes - Oakdale 28

VIC

Deal breaker! I would walk away from it to be honest. We had issue with the first builder we went with. We went to our colour session to be told that certain colours were…

carlitos14

1306

stayxtrue

Feb 07, 2014 1:41 pm

DavidWS

7 February 2014

Skylight in a double storey home

VIC

Just thought I should tell you about our recent experience with Velux In summary, we would not recommend Velux who were unwilling to fix the insect screen under warranty,…

KDR_newbie

5455

DavidWS

Feb 07, 2014 1:18 pm

SaveH2O

7 February 2014

Double Showers - How's your water pressure??

lol when I said that I love washing the dishes when hubby is in the shower I meant that I love to take his hot water! lol I was being…

Sammi_O

2157

SaveH2O

Feb 07, 2014 10:17 am

stayxtrue

7 February 2014

Advise Please?!!! What exactlly is 'Starting to build'

VIC

That's great news! Glad that it has worked out for you!

Hils42

1286

stayxtrue

Feb 07, 2014 6:08 am

craig+nattie

6 February 2014

Eden Grange

NSW

Hi all Its super exciting to see a page like this. I have just found out about it. My name is Natalie and my husband and I are building at Eden Grange too. Infact we had…

craig+nattie

549

craig+nattie

Feb 06, 2014 10:18 pm

CKL

6 February 2014

Arborist in Sydney to assess tree removal/protection

NSW

Hi all, We had a meeting with council some weeks ago and they did not allow us to remove 2 very large gum trees that are currently 4-4.5m away from the house and where we…

CKL

803

CKL

Feb 06, 2014 9:03 pm

JJscruton3813

6 February 2014

Hudson homes/kaplan homes

NSW

Is anyone building and can give advice on workmanship of either hudson or kaplan homes? Thanks in advance

JJscruton3813

482

JJscruton3813

Feb 06, 2014 6:33 pm

dylanhall

6 February 2014

Vesta Homes

NSW

i had just built a house with vesta homes, they did a good job on it. what i liked about them was that they didnt have any hidden costs so they gave me my total before i…

weegranty

974

dylanhall

Feb 06, 2014 12:48 pm

NeilP

6 February 2014

Fence Questions Edmondson Park NSW 2174

NSW

Thanks for your advice Metroid Apparently its a clause in the so-called 88b schedule and homes need to have wooden fence. We'll probably get used to it once other…

NeilP

1335

NeilP

Feb 06, 2014 12:40 pm

ugbug

6 February 2014

Volume builder standard plan -- vs -- custom plan+builder

VIC

Some of the volume builders are quite flexible on many things, you just have to ask. Though I get the feeling some of their salespeople just say no to some things to make…

qet

1322

ugbug

Feb 06, 2014 11:21 am

tyger-eye

6 February 2014

Rule of thumb skirtings/cornices? Also floorboard selection?

Hi, Our cornices in our home are plain Cove (standard - I don't think we had the option of changing them, but I didn't ask). Our skirting has some detail (NSW Colonial)…

bizzee38

1432

tyger-eye

Feb 06, 2014 9:34 am

Brigga_29

6 February 2014

Scott & Tanyas New Mark Wust Home in BNE - about to start

QLD

1, 2

Hi guys. Love your house plan and sketches! I know it's been a while since your last post - we have just sold our place and thinking of buying land and building. In the…

scott_tanya

6967

Brigga_29

Feb 06, 2014 9:27 am

rossco4434

5 February 2014

Aveling - Brookleigh Estate - Caversham

Hi everyone, Long time lurker. We are building in Caversham with Aveling. Our slab finished November 05 - 2013. They started the brickwork on January 05. The brickwork…

rossco4434

647

rossco4434

Feb 05, 2014 7:49 pm

Liliana

5 February 2014

Help with stools and display shelves in pic

VIC

Morgan Satterfield of the Brick House website made her own with plumbing fixtures and pine planks. http://www.the-brick-house.com/2009/09/shelving-unit/

impish73

801

Liliana

Feb 05, 2014 11:14 am

Vanny45

5 February 2014

Please recommend me a quantity surveyor

NSW

Thanks Stewie for your advice. ::smile::

Vanny45

875

Vanny45

Feb 05, 2014 10:18 am

AussieMark

5 February 2014

Building dispute- a happy ending.

VIC

where is that damn like button......

building-expert

633

AussieMark

Feb 05, 2014 9:29 am

Sanna

4 February 2014

Cloverlea

VIC

Hi we are building in stage one, with SBG so far things are looking good for February land titles. The road is in and street lights. Retainer walls, ::smile:: what lot number are you?

Sanna

613

Sanna

Feb 04, 2014 10:17 pm

jenm

4 February 2014

Costs to Consider when building

NSW

Hi, I think your guessitmates are pretty close for what your after. Coral has some great packages and if you find a fairly flat block your budget would definitly cover it.…

katiejames

524

jenm

Feb 04, 2014 10:14 pm