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new to blog and buildingWith ours, the council wouldn't look at our application until the titles were released. I agree with Dee, the approvals they are talking about are the council approvals. … tsurfDec 09, 2010 10:37 am Building in Esperance Estate, Point Cook
Fencing can be colourbond, however fencing cannot go past the front of the house.
Which means the 3 houses in waiben cresent with their fences going past the fronts of… Leak under slab?Is there plumbing in that wall cavity? Check the roof cavity as well. We had a larger damp patch then yours caused by rain getting in through a roof penetration that was… Trinity replied 9 December 2010 ago Hi everyone,
Just thought i'd share some progress pics. I have a blog so will keep my comments short on here.
We have currently got the ground floor frame done. Next week… 2nd time builders - Nevada in Seville GroveThe brickies finished earlier this week, but there are 2 missing bricks from the study window. Was hoping to speak to our CLO about this today, but she hasn't returned my… jofisk replied 10 December 2010 ago Help please on external coloursSorry I can't see any pics? I am not good at picturing it from the description. I can't really imagine having the different colours each side of the house? Perhaps I'm… emlet01 replied 10 December 2010 ago Resale value (view vs size) 90% of my time in a bedroom is spent sleeping
and the other 10% isnt spent looking at the view  
Seriously, I agree with kb46 - more… Helyn replied 10 December 2010 ago HelynDec 10, 2010 10:38 am What has happened to this site
I am having problems with forum threads - I can only access a few posts on the current page when I know there are multiple posts/pages (no more will show up except if I go… Advice on heat pump hot water systemCouldn't you still have the ring main with a solar HWS?
I can't give any feedback because we haven't used ours yet, but I got talked into a heat pump by the HWS… kb46 replied 11 December 2010 ago Down LightsOne option is "CFL" downlights - similar cost to halogen, but much less electricity. There's some downsides (generally take longer to warm up), but they run cooler… colour appointmentI think you've done really well pre-appointment to have the external colours sorted. I would probably consider black windows with those colours as they just blend into… emlet01 replied 12 December 2010 ago Introduction postAnd if you ever owner built, you would never build ever again!
Welcome! Looking forward to following your progress  Bam replied 13 December 2010 ago K&C First Home (SPH)
Almost didn't recognise the house - you've 'flipped' her from the original.
It's a lovely house and I am… 16.SFC replied 13 December 2010 ago kytonDec 13, 2010 8:37 pm building contractYou need to ask your conveyancer what is written in your contract. Seriously did you not read it before signing it? There would be every clause noted in it. kyton replied 13 December 2010 ago kytonDec 13, 2010 8:44 pm Bexi & Jo's Masterton Sirocco 7
Thanks mrs rose and sunshine T
Not covering the outside area ... the idea was that you could be undercover under the alfresco area of the house or outside in the sun… Bexi replied 14 December 2010 ago Have you tried Bunnings? When we rebuilt the kitchen in our old house we bought handles like this at… ~Nic~Dec 14, 2010 10:27 pm To build or notWell if your doing it with your brother then its probably a short term investment so building would probably get the most returns. However building is costly and takes time. Plantation ShutterWe used Home Outlet http://www.homeoutlet.com.au, they weren't the cheapest, but we're really happy with the quality and colour range.
We had… Burbank Evolution 2300It took me 7 hours to do my colours, my first build so yeh. It shouldn't take that long doe yours if it's an investment property but good luck anyways. ginz88 replied 16 December 2010 ago Help/Advise with Site Costs...Yeah, our site costs were $15k more than what we had allowed for.
Only thing you may be able to do is arrange your own site works. However if it is mainly piers and bulk… Our Build Wellard WACouple of problems found firstly damage to retaining wall caused by the gas run in which the contractor… Lungy replied 16 December 2010 ago LungyDec 16, 2010 3:51 pm Help with colours
opps I meant to say Fascia.
Thanks forthe advice on Woodland. I have to use Wattyl colours so I'll… kdgirl replied 16 December 2010 ago Building with Masterton - WE HAVE THE KEYS!!!
Thanks Loretta you have made me feel much better about the expense lol..!!
Thanks Carlswil - I have taken some photos but will take some more and load them on over the… BZMZ replied 18 December 2010 ago n&n02 - Stacker door issues
Just caught up on the last 3 pages (no notifications  ) ... that's annoying about the doors but at least something is getting done about it now. Good thing you took those… Pebbles replied 18 December 2010 ago New Build - Gemmill Homes - Nevada
The new house builds looking amazing, after all the final wait got over and everyone settled nicely with 4 squares around them. None the less it is one of the sweetest… jonesby replied 18 December 2010 ago It sounds like a sale ad....but it's not so much - it's just that we've finished laying our front lawn, and have some rolls left over.
Apart from dumping them, we'd like… Honouring a quote?Our roofing company did this, even AFTER we had signed and paid a deposit!!  Was too late to organise someone else as they were coming out the next week. Shame we didnt… Bam replied 19 December 2010 ago Floor DesignIf you want to get two houses on the block the first question to ask yourself is do you really need:
A double garage
A study
The 4th Bedroom
Making the house smaller… floor TilesHi.,
Can you please any one can guide me to choose proper tiles type and Colour(or carpet)
Any one have any experiences with tiles in hall and bathroom.
thanks
Nisri nymphser started a topic 19 December 2010 ago Spai had a lanark spa at my last place and the builders noticed the fiberglass was a bit thin, they took it back and applied a fair bit more but personally it was a bit of a… sirgoat replied 20 December 2010 ago
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I havent even driven around that part and had no idea they'd even started the school. I think we are about the same distance…
hope the move goes well, enjoy your new home 
