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melza09
melza09
14 February 2009

Coral Homes feedback please??

Coral Homes feedback please??
QLD

I have only just started a blog.... It's http://brampton195.blogspot.com I will slowly work it out..so be patient with me

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melza09
Feb 14, 2009 6:19 am
lazydays
lazydays
6 February 2009

Poor Soil Test Result

Poor Soil Test Result
QLD
1, 2

As a long time lurker on this forum I have never seen anybody use or refer to screw piers. http://www.instantfoundations.com.au/intro.html Let me give you a bit of…

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lazydays
Feb 06, 2009 12:06 pm
bel
bel
5 February 2009

How long were your plans in council?

How long were your plans in council?
QLD
1, 2, 3

Jochicho I *think* we are different councils. PM me if you want more details/specifics about what we need to do for the CC.

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bel
Feb 05, 2009 5:07 pm
bel
beegeers
beegeers
5 February 2009

Colorbond Patios...how much....?

Colorbond Patios...how much....?
QLD

Alfresco Roof - Builder was using colorbond and we used flat roof tiles in lieu of colorbond Size is 9m by 3m and it cost us 6,300

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beegeers
Feb 05, 2009 6:40 am
jolie
jolie
2 February 2009

Has anyone built with Hallmark?

Has anyone built with Hallmark?
QLD

Thanks Smithy, what you said is pretty much what I have been reading and hearing - see Product Review website: http://www.productreview.com.au/showite ... m_id=61055 The…

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jolie
Feb 02, 2009 8:35 pm
chuth77
chuth77
2 February 2009

Which QLD-Brisbane home builders would you recommend?

Which QLD-Brisbane home builders would you recommend?
QLD

Where abouts are you building? What's your budget? Project home or Custom design? Sloping block design or standard? What designs do you like? Who are they from?

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chuth77
Feb 02, 2009 7:26 pm
bluesteel
bluesteel
2 February 2009

Buying spec home from AVJ

Buying spec home from AVJ
QLD

Get a building inspection !! Even though it is a new home and should be covered by builders insurance do you want the hassle of chasing up things that should be done -…

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bluesteel
Feb 02, 2009 11:49 am
bluesteel
anny
anny
2 February 2009

Good time to build or not???

Good time to build or not???
QLD

Well Said Hanson :D ::

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anny
Feb 02, 2009 10:58 am
Jess09
Jess09
1 February 2009

Coral and their timelines...

Coral and their timelines...
QLD

thanks kylie, i'm hoping it should all be alright - i can't see what the problem would be - just worrying anyway :?

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Jess09
Feb 01, 2009 10:35 pm
Jess09
megzy
megzy
30 January 2009

Springfield Lakes New Display Homes - Wildflower Drive

Springfield Lakes New Display Homes - Wildflower Drive
QLD

Sorry yeah the other displays at Augustine Heights have just closed as well. It was in an estate that was opposite Brookwater. Hope its not too hot on the weekend.

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megzy
Jan 30, 2009 11:00 am
amk
amk
27 January 2009

Qld - McCarthy Homes or Garth Chapman Builders

Qld - McCarthy Homes or Garth Chapman Builders
QLD

Not for myself. If you can try to get some prices out of them and compare the costs between the two and inclusions.

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amk
Jan 27, 2009 7:40 pm
amk
Loulabelle
Loulabelle
27 January 2009

Under bench Microwave - Built with M

Under bench Microwave - Built with M
QLD

We're having an underbench microwave too but after spending christmas holidays at my parents house where they have an underbench microwave, I'm thinking twice about it. My…

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Loulabelle
Jan 27, 2009 1:14 pm
Loulabelle
blackmax
blackmax
25 January 2009

Metricon (QLD) Price Rise

Metricon (QLD) Price Rise
QLD

The builders maybe trying to maintain their profits. If the number of builds decreases, the obvious (perhaps naive way) to maintain their profits is to increase…

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blackmax
Jan 25, 2009 10:25 pm
MandyandPete
MandyandPete
25 January 2009

Anyone using Stylemaster Homes? Or feedback?

Anyone using Stylemaster Homes? Or feedback?
QLD

Hi, We are also looking at Stylemaster - Lakeview 27. I found they offer the best value for money, but I've had to look very carefully at the inclusions and add on a few…

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MandyandPete
Jan 25, 2009 3:51 pm
ozzroo
ozzroo
22 January 2009

Simonds leaving Qld

Simonds leaving Qld
QLD

i actually didnt mind their designs and facades and the price we got back wasnt too bad. probably just an excuse due to low sales...maybe

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ozzroo
Jan 22, 2009 3:46 pm
seakyl
seakyl
15 January 2009

Coral Homes Toowoomba

Coral Homes Toowoomba
QLD

There is a coral homes display of the stradbroke 251 near to us. Which one are you looking at. Nice plan for a town block! especially the kids activity room!! Have you…

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seakyl
Jan 15, 2009 10:21 am
kexkez
kexkez
11 January 2009

1st Time Builders - Your best hint, tips etc..

1st Time Builders - Your best hint, tips etc..
QLD
1, 2

Consider carefully any additional doors you might like on areas in the house later. If you can't afford to have the doors put on now at least get the framework put in for…

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kexkez
Jan 11, 2009 8:46 am
kexkez
zeke
zeke
7 January 2009

Enclosed stage problem with Coral Homes

Enclosed stage problem with Coral Homes
QLD

Well, if I get a progress payment request and the work is 95%+ complete and other work well in excess of the deficiency has been done (as in the internal plastering in…

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zeke
Jan 07, 2009 9:16 pm
zeke
stonecutter1309
stonecutter1309
29 December 2008

Good home designs with a large top floor deck?

Good home designs with a large top floor deck?
QLD

I'm in Syd so I can't offer suggestions of specific builders - but perhaps sloping block specialists would probably have something suitable (there are a few in NSW who…

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stonecutter1309
Dec 29, 2008 6:19 am
stonecutter1309
yvette72
yvette72
26 December 2008

Anyone heard of gdevelopments?

Anyone heard of gdevelopments?
QLD

when I went to coral to compare prices I found them between $15,000 to $20,00 more expensive than perry homes and perry home was about 10 sqm bigger.but its a personal…

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yvette72
Dec 26, 2008 3:13 pm
amilelka
amilelka
16 December 2008

What is the ideal bedroom size?

What is the ideal bedroom size?
QLD

I would recommend that all minor bedrooms be at least 3.1 metres long - this allows the option of arranging two single beds in an 'L shaped' configuration in one corner. …

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amilelka
Dec 16, 2008 2:03 pm
stu
stu
15 December 2008

A good Lawyer in Brisbane?

A good Lawyer in Brisbane?
QLD

Just trying to keep this posting alive. It seems that the building industry doesnt get taken to court very often, as there arent any responses to this thread. Maybe this…

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stu
Dec 15, 2008 8:31 am
stu
megzy
megzy
11 December 2008

Council Approval in Brisbane

Council Approval in Brisbane
QLD

Appreciate the info Louise. Thanks for the tip - I will give that a try

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megzy
Dec 11, 2008 8:30 am
kek
kek
6 December 2008

Official start date?

Official start date?
QLD

Absolutely. Congratulations - you're on your way! Posting pics is easy - click on the Img button above, paste in the location of the pic (easy to get....just…

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kek
Dec 06, 2008 5:54 am
kek
raw29983
raw29983
3 December 2008

Building inspectors in QLD

Building inspectors in QLD
QLD

I'm looking for someone in Northwest Brisbane (Samford) if anyone can help

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raw29983
Dec 03, 2008 6:24 pm
1sthomebuilder
1sthomebuilder
29 November 2008

McCarthy Homes

McCarthy Homes
QLD

We just went to look at their display homes at Thornlands today. Really nicely presented without being over the top (like other displays we've seen). As we're…

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1sthomebuilder
Nov 29, 2008 7:14 pm
taylormade
taylormade
26 November 2008

Adenbrook Sandhurst 37

Adenbrook Sandhurst 37
QLD
1, 2

Hi there Apparently Adenbrook and PD have an arrangement whereby they share some house floorplans. I'm not sure whose original plan it was, but we love it and I'm sure…

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taylormade
Nov 26, 2008 6:23 am
sammy
sammy
24 November 2008

Pre Handover inspection in Brisbane

Pre Handover inspection in Brisbane
QLD

try archicentre.

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sammy
Nov 24, 2008 1:51 pm
sammy
potplantman
potplantman
24 November 2008

Contour Survey - Newbie question

Contour Survey - Newbie question
QLD

Can anyone recommend a surveyor who can do a contour survey on my block? Also what would be a reasonable price to pay for this? Thanks.

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potplantman
Nov 24, 2008 7:35 am
HellDad
HellDad
20 November 2008

Ceilngs Collapse - Plantation Homes QLD

Ceilngs Collapse - Plantation Homes QLD
QLD

It seems a bit far fetched to be relying on sarking to keep out rain, even if highly unusual rain - that's not its job. IMO it's more likely some weakness in the design…

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HellDad
Nov 20, 2008 10:28 pm
HellDad
Peter_OZ
Peter_OZ
15 November 2008

Thinking of of building with M3tricon? Look elsewhere!!!!

Thinking of of building with M3tricon? Look elsewhere!!!!
QLD
1 ... 6, 7, 8

Past friend in the same predicament ! Unscrupulous individual of the opposite sex…

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Peter_OZ
Nov 15, 2008 9:57 pm
GriffBNE
GriffBNE
12 November 2008

Lakewood 29 at Jacobs Ridge

Lakewood 29 at Jacobs Ridge
QLD

Hey.. We built the Lakewood 28 in Shailer park... Could not be happier. We had an excellent experience from start to finish... Would go with them again in a second! Hope…

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GriffBNE
Nov 12, 2008 7:30 pm
JellyLegs
JellyLegs
4 November 2008

Colour Roll Call

Colour Roll Call
QLD

I thought I'd start a collection of colour selections - if anyone is interested in playing along with me. I found it really hard to work out what goes with what, and I've…

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JellyLegs
Nov 04, 2008 9:04 pm
JellyLegs
seakyl
seakyl
4 November 2008

How long for your building approval?

How long for your building approval?
QLD

with coral.. they sent it to a private certifier at the sunshine coast.. I was only 23 days including postage back and forth. Hope you hear soon, I would be ringing them!…

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seakyl
Nov 04, 2008 6:40 am
Dakis
Dakis
3 November 2008

H Class Soil and Piering allowance

H Class Soil and Piering allowance
QLD

Get an arborist to provide report to the engineer. The tree is over 7m away yet still young tree. The zone of influence will be determined by the arborist, they will…

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Dakis
Nov 03, 2008 6:28 pm
Dakis
Dakis
2 November 2008

Small Project Builders?

Small Project Builders?
QLD

As an architect there are many high quality builders that only do 4 or 5 homes year built to perfection with great attention to detail and service but really depends on…

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Dakis
Nov 02, 2008 7:53 pm
donuts
donuts
1 November 2008

North Lakes, Queensland - colour update

North Lakes, Queensland - colour update
QLD

Hi jeanete, I love the blue colour too, gives it a real seaside look! That's a gorgeous kitchen :)

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donuts
Nov 01, 2008 7:12 pm
donuts
beegeers
beegeers
30 October 2008

Anyone for the Empire?

Anyone for the Empire?
QLD

Hi muzzman We did consider the Empire cos this was one of the few ones that sort of fitted till we added the alfresco Pluses were Minor bedrooms are big and they…

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beegeers
Oct 30, 2008 1:23 pm
asimpson43
asimpson43
26 October 2008

Massive delays, no communication, threatening to jump! Help!

Massive delays, no communication, threatening to jump! Help!
QLD

Thanks for the quick replies all. I guess it's just a case of 'wait and see'. it would really be good if my builder actually returned my calls or let me know if something…

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asimpson43
Oct 26, 2008 7:45 pm
chuth77
chuth77
18 October 2008

M's Denver 43 or 46... Anybody built one?

M's Denver 43 or 46... Anybody built one?
QLD

Hi Guys, Just wondering if anyone is building or has built recently a Denver 43 or 46? I've seen the 30 on display but wondering how big the 40's actually are? They…

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chuth77
Oct 18, 2008 11:42 am
VJ
VJ
17 October 2008

Met9icon building - canal

Met9icon building - canal
QLD
1 ... 11, 12, 13

Anne, Great to see your update! Really nice view from your alfresco area! Love it! Nice HT! I'm sure you can't wait to start watching movies in your own HT room! :wink:

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VJ
Oct 17, 2008 8:49 pm
VJ
kyton
kyton
16 October 2008

Long (<40m) slab design

Long (<40m) slab design
QLD

Sorry ours is 32m in length so no help here. Could you maybe try some builders like Kingstone Homes - they have quite a lot of loooooong homes (with nice huuuuuge prices…

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kyton
Oct 16, 2008 8:59 pm
kyton
Southies
Southies
12 October 2008

Colours Appointment

Colours Appointment
QLD

Congrats on biting the bullet. You'll be so happy at the appt, that you had e/thing sorted 1st. NOthing like being unprepared to add pressure to the building process.…

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Southies
Oct 12, 2008 7:23 pm
Southies
Southies
Southies
28 September 2008

looking at building with EB basic or package ?

looking at building with EB basic or package ?
QLD

Ah well , after all that we just went with the packaged home :roll: ... If we are not happy with what they have will get a credit and do what we want…

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Southies
Sep 28, 2008 8:01 am
Southies
kyiee81
kyiee81
25 September 2008

Second thoughts about roof tiles advice needed please!

Second thoughts about roof tiles advice needed please!
QLD

:lol: :lol: :lol: thanks everyone we did go with what we liked, we chose a walnut tile at our colour selection appt yesterday. I forgot to say that there is only 7 blocks of land in…

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kyiee81
Sep 25, 2008 8:48 pm
kyiee81
Casa2
Casa2
25 September 2008

GPO & Data Outlets

GPO & Data Outlets
QLD

When I said place furniture, I meant on the plans. Certainly make sure the data points are next to a power point. I'm aiming for roughly one double data point for every…

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Casa2
Sep 25, 2008 7:40 am
JellyLegs
JellyLegs
18 September 2008

Has anyone used pgh 'rattan' bricks

Has anyone used pgh 'rattan' bricks
QLD

We're building with PHG Rattan!! http://www.forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?t=9424 No where near seeing how they look in real life, but we thought they looked…

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JellyLegs
Sep 18, 2008 9:13 pm
JellyLegs
House-To-Be
House-To-Be
12 September 2008

Brisbane based private builder

Brisbane based private builder
QLD

I can't sorry. We built in Brisbane 11 years ago with Coral Homes and they were fantastic!!! My parents and a friend also went on to build with them.

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House-To-Be
Sep 12, 2008 11:25 am
sha
sha
7 September 2008

Blueboard above windows

Blueboard above windows
QLD

Thanks for all replies :) I think those pics look fine .. only problem is we are having a much lighter brick, Bushland roof, gutter and fascia and paperpark garage, gable…

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sha
Sep 07, 2008 11:26 am
Peter_OZ
Peter_OZ
30 August 2008

A question about our roof colour - savannah

A question about our roof colour - savannah
QLD

mmm wonder whether a koala could bear the look? hohoho yuk yuk sorry bored!

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Peter_OZ
Aug 30, 2008 7:36 pm

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