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turtleschell
turtleschell
21 January 2013

Our Red Ink Home-WE HAVE KEYS!!

Our Red Ink Home-WE HAVE KEYS!!
WA
1, 2, 3, 4, 5

eagerly awaiting furnishing pics..

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turtleschell
Jan 21, 2013 1:12 pm
Echo
Echo
21 January 2013

$$$$$ What to put in the budget.

$$$$$ What to put in the budget.
WA
1, 2

Great thread, good list Echo. HT, why not create a basic spreadsheet and as soon as you think of something add it to your list with an…

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Echo
Jan 21, 2013 1:18 pm
Echo
shivasmyth
shivasmyth
21 January 2013

insulating cathedrial style roofs

insulating cathedrial style roofs
NSW

im also wondering if ill need to use breathable sisalation in my walls as it will be lined with a combo of cement board and colourbond screwed directly to the steel frame…

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shivasmyth
Jan 21, 2013 1:26 pm
fmac
fmac
21 January 2013

Building and selling - Tax

Building and selling - Tax
VIC

If it was your principle place of residence and you decide to rent it out and don't buy another house that becomes your principle place of residence you can rent the…

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fmac
Jan 21, 2013 3:28 pm
Picknett
Picknett
21 January 2013

Recommend Builder for Corner block

Recommend Builder for Corner block
VIC

Hi all, I am currently looking to build a double storey house in Bayside, Melbourne. The only issue being that the block is a corner, and is 16x23 metres, the reason I…

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Picknett
Jan 21, 2013 6:54 pm
turtleschell
turtleschell
21 January 2013

Who used a Landscaping Voucher?

Who used a Landscaping Voucher?
WA

Any tips on how it works, which plants you chose, cost of upgrading turf. Was there a budget that you could use up - if you didn't use up all your plants, could you have…

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turtleschell
Jan 21, 2013 8:23 pm
RagnarsWife
RagnarsWife
22 January 2013

Weeks and Macklin Homes experiences

Weeks and Macklin Homes experiences
SA

hi Trees how is everything going? at the beginning we considered WM and even got a quote which was a bit higher than expected f0rmat is a steel frame builder too so after…

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RagnarsWife
Jan 22, 2013 9:46 am
RagnarsWife
ruc1983
ruc1983
22 January 2013

Need colour selection suggestions for our first home

Need colour selection suggestions for our first home
ACT

Hi All, We are building our first new house and I am so confused with the colour selections, both interior and exterior. Our Facade looks like this

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ruc1983
Jan 22, 2013 12:07 pm
Skyzie85
Skyzie85
22 January 2013

fhog

fhog
VIC

I doubt it... Regardless of what you've had before, what you're building relates to the second contract & that's the one that counts. That's my opinion, right or wrong.

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Skyzie85
Jan 22, 2013 6:52 pm
Ibby
Ibby
22 January 2013

Has anyone built with Sublime Constructions?

Has anyone built with Sublime Constructions?
ACT

Hi guys, Has anyone built a residential house with Sublime Constructions? I have googled them but I couldn't find any reviews about them. Any thoughts will be much…

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Ibby
Jan 22, 2013 7:32 pm
mtz08
mtz08
23 January 2013

Henley - NBN fibre optic

Henley - NBN fibre optic
VIC

You're not talking "Velocity" here are you ? We have something similar but its on an estate where everything comes via the fibre optic. So…

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mtz08
Jan 23, 2013 9:59 am
Treeseachanger
Treeseachanger
23 January 2013

A Strawbale House

A Strawbale House
ACT
1, 2, 3

Hi V, I'm finding your plans visually challenging :lol: a bit faint on my screen- is there an exhaust fan in your ensuite? A two way switch from laundry to external lights is…

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Treeseachanger
Jan 23, 2013 10:34 am
fozzy
fozzy
23 January 2013

Austral Greythorn Bricks

Austral Greythorn Bricks
QLD

Hi, Sorry to bring up an old topic but I'm wondering whether anyone else has used these bricks and has any photos?

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fozzy
Jan 23, 2013 11:06 am
LMcNish89
LMcNish89
23 January 2013

Window furnishings for new house - What did you get/pay?

Window furnishings for new house - What did you get/pay?
VIC

We paid $7200 for fit an install of romans, privacy sheers in bedrooms 2,3,4. Roman to kitchen bi-part and laundry. PVC Shutters to bathrooms.…

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LMcNish89
Jan 23, 2013 11:43 am
LMcNish89
LittleWing
LittleWing
23 January 2013

Henley vs Carlisle in Plumpton/ Bacchus Marsh

Henley vs Carlisle in Plumpton/ Bacchus Marsh
VIC

With the Affinity range, Carlisle has an exhaustive inspection system, so we haven't done other inspections at this point. This was affirmed…

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LittleWing
Jan 23, 2013 12:29 pm
LittleWing
1rocky
1rocky
23 January 2013

Did you choose anything that you regret/dont like now??

Did you choose anything that you regret/dont like now??

at the moment pretty happier with the way the house is as we designed it to suit us. but i am sure there will be something i would like added

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1rocky
Jan 23, 2013 12:57 pm
Liz85
Liz85
23 January 2013

Buliding with Orbit Homes - Nothern Suburb Melbourne

Buliding with Orbit Homes - Nothern Suburb Melbourne
VIC

Hi, Is anyone building with Orbit Homes? I'm about to sign the contract, color selection completed.... have been informed that construction will take around 6-7 months…

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Liz85
Jan 23, 2013 3:50 pm
build2014
build2014
23 January 2013

Overture grande/premier price

Overture grande/premier price
NSW

Hi does anyone know the rough price for Overture grande/premier house for the goulburn area? Also how much should we estimate to go over in price? Thanks

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build2014
Jan 23, 2013 6:05 pm
mum2kids
mum2kids
24 January 2013

Mcdonald Jones Homes

Mcdonald Jones Homes
NSW

Hi guys, We were told originally that the soil was "more than likely" M class, but when the tests came back we were told it was H Class,…

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mum2kids
Jan 24, 2013 12:44 am
sparkylocal
sparkylocal
24 January 2013

Building with Abode Design & Construct

Building with Abode Design & Construct
VIC

Hi, I have done both town planning permit and building permit (or should i say the working drawings for the BP phase) with them. They have good intentions, but in…

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sparkylocal
Jan 24, 2013 8:12 am
OurLindrum52
OurLindrum52
24 January 2013

Porcelain tiles floor surface

Porcelain tiles floor surface
NSW

We also had 600mm x 600mm porcelain tiles laid after handover. The concrete slab had to be levelled and this required grinding and filling, which cost us around $600 I…

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OurLindrum52
Jan 24, 2013 10:50 am
mandv
mandv
25 January 2013

Building the Milano 2

Building the Milano 2
NSW

Hi cjamum just ask lots of questions, especially the cost of upgrades so you can have an idea of what to expect. The pre colour walk through helped us to select some…

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mandv
Jan 25, 2013 8:25 am
Mr_Cool
Mr_Cool
25 January 2013

Building Monaco Q1 - Greenvale Gardens - Slab Poured

Building Monaco Q1 - Greenvale Gardens - Slab Poured
VIC

Hey sam2012, Are you guys in Water Fern Grove? I think you are down the road from me. Im in Scarlet Drive. Have you had hand over of your house yet?

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Mr_Cool
Jan 25, 2013 9:51 am
Adz10
Adz10
25 January 2013

Building Inspector booked but....advice needed.

Building Inspector booked but....advice needed.
WA

Thanks for the info guys. I'm from WA. I'll ring the building inspectors today and ask them if they can sort it out for me or maybe I'll ask someone else to do it that…

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Adz10
Jan 25, 2013 10:10 am
kiwi
kiwi
25 January 2013

Need advice with layout

Need advice with layout
NSW

3 days mate...she is starting to wake. I can't keep hitting her. Are you going to find a scanner/ buy a scanner/ just take a photo of the plan and up load it..??? we…

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kiwi
Jan 25, 2013 10:28 am
kiwi
bobbaloochi
bobbaloochi
25 January 2013

MKLJ's Preston by the Coast

MKLJ's Preston by the Coast
1 ... 20, 21, 22

Hi davelle! Our flooring is Armstrong brushbox. The boards are extra long length too. We Love them! ... Hard to keep Clean in some ways but I think any floor is!

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bobbaloochi
Jan 25, 2013 11:09 am
LeanneR
LeanneR
25 January 2013

Fencing...

Fencing...
WA

Fencing company wouldn't even do ours anyways not til we had had PCI at the very least. Builders get annoyed apparently and fence guys don't wanna deal with angry SS

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LeanneR
Jan 25, 2013 12:56 pm
LeanneR
Austex
Austex
25 January 2013

Custom Build with Blueprint at the Enclave at St.Leonards

Custom Build with Blueprint at the Enclave at St.Leonards
WA

Stefan is really nice as well. I am going with Peter Wilson as I met with him before I found St Leonards. I would say Stefan cemented my choice. Of all the Reps at the…

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Austex
Jan 25, 2013 1:37 pm
Forg
Forg
25 January 2013

Reducing roof pitch - what're the minuses?

Reducing roof pitch - what're the minuses?
NSW

I've had a house built that went over the 6m restriction height (to the eaves for a double story) mine was something like 6.4m to the eaves (with…

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Forg
Jan 25, 2013 1:49 pm
DoubleDutch
DoubleDutch
25 January 2013

Primary Street Frontages - HELP!

Primary Street Frontages - HELP!
WA

We have a corner block as well and experienced the same problems as you describe. We choose not to change the entry, but instead have a custom designed house. Is this an…

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DoubleDutch
Jan 25, 2013 6:05 pm
jaceb
jaceb
26 January 2013

Elevations - window placement

Elevations - window placement
WA

Very nice! I'm having a…

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jaceb
Jan 26, 2013 11:55 am
jaceb
melanie02
melanie02
26 January 2013

Our house on the hill - SA

Our house on the hill - SA
SA
1 ... 4, 5, 6

Ha Ha Kiwi :lol: No we,re in our 40's.........but apparently 40 is the new 30 :z: We,ve got a 10 yr old as well, so he keeps us young ::dizzy:: :th: Well we,re finally there! We can…

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melanie02
Jan 26, 2013 1:12 pm
Ashy Redbacks
Ashy Redbacks
26 January 2013

structural changes after contract with Porter Davis

structural changes after contract with Porter Davis
VIC

Hi ita2007, how is your build going with the Marbella ? We are about to start building in the New Year (18th January) and our house…

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Ashy Redbacks
Jan 26, 2013 1:51 pm
freeshia
freeshia
26 January 2013

Macleay Island (Moreton Bay) wanting afforable home to build

Macleay Island (Moreton Bay) wanting afforable home to build
QLD

Hello need help finding no win situation on Macleay island (qld) . all I want is simple 2 brd but later on be able to build underneath. I want a good size balcony facing…

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freeshia
Jan 26, 2013 1:57 pm
freeshia
maximus
maximus
26 January 2013

Silly question about fridge space

Silly question about fridge space
NSW

Make sure you ask for the fridge space to be fitted with plumbing for cold water ( depending on where the fridge is located, it can be difficult to add the plumbing…

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maximus
Jan 26, 2013 8:05 pm
maximus
Daedalus
Daedalus
26 January 2013

How Much Did You Spend At Your Pre-Start Meetings?

How Much Did You Spend At Your Pre-Start Meetings?
WA

also i just realised you and i had our prestart meetings on the same day :)

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Daedalus
Jan 26, 2013 10:58 pm
Daedalus
belandchris
belandchris
27 January 2013

Who has built or is building new houses with Ausbuild QLD

Who has built or is building new houses with Ausbuild QLD
QLD

Hi, We built with Ausbuild in 2011 in northwest Brisbane and had no problems at all - the build went smoothly and professionally and the quality was amazing - I found…

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belandchris
Jan 27, 2013 12:06 am
manven
manven
27 January 2013

anyone building with sarpel homes

anyone building with sarpel homes

Good thing about them is most of the things they have in their display home is included. Except floor covering, driveway, blinds /curtains, piering, alfresco, these are…

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manven
Jan 27, 2013 9:13 am
SmithiesWife
SmithiesWife
27 January 2013

Alfresco or theatre

Alfresco or theatre
VIC

We don't have a theatre but we do have what I like to call a multipurpose room and we also have meals, living and an alfresco. However if you already have family and…

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SmithiesWife
Jan 27, 2013 1:31 pm
AlzSheznAdz
AlzSheznAdz
27 January 2013

Pre plaster inspection, small things make big difference!

Pre plaster inspection, small things make big difference!
VIC

Completely agree. Its such a small price to pay for such a big investment. I had one done by hkryan in Sydney and the things he found made it so much value. Missing…

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AlzSheznAdz
Jan 27, 2013 1:34 pm
rjc786
rjc786
27 January 2013

Best Builders in Sydney

Best Builders in Sydney
NSW

I've been very happy with Clarendon so far. We're only at roof tiles stage, so a long way to go, but everything so far has been excellent. When we ran into issues…

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rjc786
Jan 27, 2013 3:54 pm
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JKay
Jan 27, 2013 3:56 pm
Marziepan11
Marziepan11
27 January 2013

House and Land package total price

House and Land package total price
SA

Thanks so much for the info so far. Looks like I should clarify some things though, it's a very small house on a very small block of land. House is 96 sq metres and land…

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Marziepan11
Jan 27, 2013 4:09 pm
kiwi
kiwi
28 January 2013

Building External Stairs to a new home

Building External Stairs to a new home
NSW

Sunshine t had external stairs made in Sydney. She has a thread. You could pm her.

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kiwi
Jan 28, 2013 8:35 am
kiwi
Bluesuede
Bluesuede
28 January 2013

Buildings insurance on knockdown / rebuild

Buildings insurance on knockdown / rebuild
VIC

Hi Your construction will be covered by the builders insurance (make sure you request a copy of the cert at contract signing) and then you'll need to organise home…

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Bluesuede
Jan 28, 2013 3:56 pm
Bluesuede
AKB
AKB
28 January 2013

Where do you complain about owner builder?

Where do you complain about owner builder?
VIC

Owner Builders apply for a license through the Builders Registration Board, that would be my first step, they may be able to tell you how to complain to if not…

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AKB
Jan 28, 2013 4:30 pm
AKB
Belle22
Belle22
28 January 2013

Roller shutters - not attractive but good for security?

Roller shutters - not attractive but good for security?
WA

Thanks for that J, I got it. Serial builder I PM 'd you regarding shutters. Cheers Belle

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Belle22
Jan 28, 2013 4:56 pm
Belle22
ktktq3
ktktq3
28 January 2013

Has anyone built in Jane Brook (Perth) Highland Rise

Has anyone built in Jane Brook (Perth) Highland Rise
WA

the fire issue worries me too. i am up in swan view so 1km back from the national park (but heaps of houses in between) and it worries me snakes worry me more than fire…

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ktktq3
Jan 28, 2013 5:30 pm
Wateman
Wateman
28 January 2013

Front tap location

Front tap location
VIC

We built with PD in Pakenham and had same issue with tap right in the middle of the front yard. Nearly every house in the estate does. We had a local plumber move the taps…

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Wateman
Jan 28, 2013 8:26 pm
Wateman
SmithiesWife
SmithiesWife
29 January 2013

Bought land now, house later...finance question.

Bought land now, house later...finance question.
VIC

A bit of both really - the broker encouraged it, the bank preferred it and we do not want to be paying huge amounts of LMI. It's of no benefit to us and just to give you…

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SmithiesWife
Jan 29, 2013 9:36 am

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