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V002
V002
31 December 2020

Homebuilder Grant Scheme - Shocking outcome!!

Homebuilder Grant Scheme - Shocking outcome!!
1, 2

I would contact your State Treasury and ask for clarification. Unfortunately at this time of year that could be difficult.

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V002
Dec 31, 2020 6:26 pm
aamer
aamer
31 December 2020

Our Custom Hamptons Inspired Home - We are in!!!

Our Custom Hamptons Inspired Home - We are in!!!
VIC
1 ... 38, 39, 40

Hi Dani Congratulations on your beautiful home, it's awesome. I have gone through your thread as we have started building our dream home and I am looking for inspirations…

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aamer
Dec 31, 2020 10:51 am
CD12JD
CD12JD
31 December 2020

Coral Homes DayDream 28 Build

Coral Homes DayDream 28 Build
NSW

ps if you are over in greenbridge east you will more then likely only need an m class slab so there is a bit of a saving there

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CD12JD
Dec 31, 2020 5:17 am
CD12JD
kambo1987
kambo1987
31 December 2020

Perth based builders

Perth based builders

No I agreed to it I wasn't comfortable he was going to do a good enough job. We chose to walk away as the potential stress and heartache throughout the build would not be…

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kambo1987
Dec 31, 2020 12:19 am
BanjoDan
BanjoDan
30 December 2020

Austral red brick inspiration

Austral red brick inspiration
QLD

Haven’t built yet so can’t help with pics but we decided to go Austral Access Ruby with Pale Eucalypt roof. We are building in outskirts of Melbourne. Quite a few…

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BanjoDan
Dec 30, 2020 12:20 pm
murtaza.sh
murtaza.sh
30 December 2020

Concreter Suggestions needed (Building in Berwick, SE VIC)

Concreter Suggestions needed (Building in Berwick, SE VIC)
VIC

Please suggest some honest/reasonable concreter with good experience who do reliable work. We need to do exposed aggregate for driveway and porch, concrete pathways on…

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murtaza.sh
Dec 30, 2020 11:48 am
murtaza.sh
murtaza.sh
murtaza.sh
30 December 2020

Lighting Shop Suggestions Needed

Lighting Shop Suggestions Needed
VIC

Our first home is currently being built at the moment and we are looking to buy Pendant, Island & Chandlelier lighting to get installed by our builder's electrician. We…

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murtaza.sh
Dec 30, 2020 11:28 am
murtaza.sh
wykdy
wykdy
30 December 2020

Building on a land which slopes towards the house

Building on a land which slopes towards the house
NSW

we were told the house can be built 8 meters away from the street. It would be starting from about 1 feet lower than street level from there.

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wykdy
Dec 30, 2020 11:14 am
katvoj
katvoj
29 December 2020

Building in Province Doreen, Vic

Building in Province Doreen, Vic

Went to see the development last week and seems like it’s travelling along nicely, was told feb/March. I was also checking them out but most likely going with Aston, …

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katvoj
Dec 29, 2020 8:27 pm
Ardo
Ardo
29 December 2020

Is Anyone Building with Integrity New Homes

Is Anyone Building with Integrity New Homes
NSW

Why didn't I find this tread 18 months ago

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Ardo
Dec 29, 2020 7:26 pm
Rankor
Rankor
29 December 2020

No plumbing in slab

No plumbing in slab

I say this is an absolute horrible idea, can you raise the ceiling height too as a raised floor will make this feel like a very enclosed room. And as with the drainage,…

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Rankor
Dec 29, 2020 6:00 pm
gogo65
gogo65
29 December 2020

Can some clever tiler please tell me how many tiles I need?

Can some clever tiler please tell me how many tiles I need?

I know with my recent build, they were a bit short for the alfresco splashback, the tiler, said he will try and use the offcuts, however he couldn’t guarantee it, you…

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gogo65
Dec 29, 2020 4:27 pm
gogo65
gogo65
gogo65
29 December 2020

Builder

Builder

I assume you mean 50squares total? Not 50sqm? So 50 squares is 464sqm. I think $13000/sq or sqm is very tight, would be very basic fittings etc..

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gogo65
Dec 29, 2020 4:24 pm
gogo65
Ozshaz
Ozshaz
29 December 2020

Mounting height - TV Nogging & Power

Mounting height - TV Nogging & Power
VIC

Thank you !

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Ozshaz
Dec 29, 2020 3:26 pm
Fore20
Fore20
29 December 2020

Metricon : Roofs and bricks not finished after 5 months

Metricon : Roofs and bricks not finished after 5 months

No. That's really bad. In 3 months with Fowler homes I have Slab, Roof, Bricks and Plumbing rough in all complete.

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Fore20
Dec 29, 2020 11:07 am
Fore20
stonesthrow
stonesthrow
29 December 2020

Concept Plan

Concept Plan

You may have a hefty budget and have already been given a prelim cost so it may not matter, but it looks like quite a pricey (yet great) layout. Decreasing the external…

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stonesthrow
Dec 29, 2020 10:04 am
stonesthrow
stonesthrow
29 December 2020

Raising ceiling height in kitchen dining livingroom advice

Raising ceiling height in kitchen dining livingroom advice
QLD

Ceiling height variety can help create different feels for a house. E.g. lower celings for more intimate spaces (bedrooms, reading rooms) and higher for formal spaces…

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stonesthrow
Dec 29, 2020 9:50 am
wykdy
wykdy
28 December 2020

Building with Allcastle

Building with Allcastle
NSW

Hi Deeralexx, Thanks so much for reply. Have been away for a while so didn't really check the thread. We ended up with proceeding with another builder as we found a better plan.

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wykdy
Dec 28, 2020 8:46 pm
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bm210192
Dec 28, 2020 4:45 pm
De2mac
De2mac
28 December 2020

Carter Grange Build

Carter Grange Build

Anyone built a custom home with Carter Grange recently? Interested in thoughts and feedback. We built our first home with a private builder and had a great experience. …

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De2mac
Dec 28, 2020 9:56 am
Mushave
Mushave
28 December 2020

Manhattan 23 - Coral Homes (Week 18: Flooring, Carpet....)

Manhattan 23 - Coral Homes (Week 18: Flooring, Carpet....)
QLD
1 ... 18, 19, 20

Very nice style I see here! I got from your photos a lot of great ideas for renovating my house! I like the combination of between colors you used for your furniture!…

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Mushave
Dec 28, 2020 2:30 am
ddarroch
ddarroch
27 December 2020

Corner block

Corner block

The one main advantage of corner blocks on the southern side of the road is that they have great access to northern light. As they will not be overshadowed by northern…

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ddarroch
Dec 27, 2020 10:23 pm
Rhetti
Rhetti
27 December 2020

Clarendon Fairmont 35, hamptons facade

Clarendon Fairmont 35, hamptons facade
QLD
1 ... 4, 5, 6

Clarendon do promos all the time so there will be something come up. Call Trevor at the Pallara estate and he will let you know what's coming. Good luck with the build…

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Rhetti
Dec 27, 2020 10:14 pm
Rhetti
donaldlj
donaldlj
27 December 2020

Domestic Builders Insurance

Domestic Builders Insurance

Hi. 2 questions for any builders our Building Surveyors out there 1. Is the Domestic Building Insurance needed to be obtained before the building permit can be issued? 2.…

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donaldlj
Dec 27, 2020 8:25 pm
ddarroch
ddarroch
27 December 2020

Garage at back of house

Garage at back of house

What is the orientation of the block? It's a very good idea to face the living areas (& a large proportion of the glazing) to the north. Minimising western (& to some…

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ddarroch
Dec 27, 2020 10:44 am
chrisgiles28
chrisgiles28
26 December 2020

Ceiling Height

Ceiling Height

Thank you

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chrisgiles28
Dec 26, 2020 11:39 pm
Hillsbuilds
Hillsbuilds
26 December 2020

KDR in Bella Vista - Hills Shire DA experience &

KDR in Bella Vista - Hills Shire DA experience &

Lol, hope you start a thread documenting your build then, I would love to follow! We didn’t really have any issue with our GF design. It pretty much satisfied all the…

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Hillsbuilds
Dec 26, 2020 12:19 pm

We are now at Full brick, Roof and Render and Plumbing rough in now complete! Just in time for the Xmas break

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Fore20
Dec 25, 2020 11:25 am
Fore20
Ahlam01
Ahlam01
25 December 2020

anyone built with lucas morris or boutique homes?

anyone built with lucas morris or boutique homes?
VIC

MrT do you mind sharing pics of how your home sits on your land and what exactly the slab was referred to when they laid it? We are discussing with boutique homes a…

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Ahlam01
Dec 25, 2020 8:26 am
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
24 December 2020

Understanding the step by step process of a build

Understanding the step by step process of a build

The contract is dependent on the construction and engineering drawings firm everything up before you sign or you will have loose ends If your architect/designer has used…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Dec 24, 2020 11:02 am
StructuralBIMGuy
mausam80
mausam80
24 December 2020

Concept Plan

Concept Plan

Really good plan - two things to note, the WC near kids - make sure it has a basin, even a small one. Secondly, the access space between the barstools, dining chairs need…

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mausam80
Dec 24, 2020 10:30 am
Jen023
Jen023
24 December 2020

House and Land Package - Using a realtor

House and Land Package - Using a realtor

Hi all. Brand new first home buyer here. We were all set to build with Eden brae homes - but she sales lady made a mistake with the land registration - and it won't be…

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Jen023
Dec 24, 2020 7:19 am
OvenMitts
OvenMitts
23 December 2020

Two dwellings under one roof?

Two dwellings under one roof?

Thanks everybody for your help. We are in Victoria. Discussions continue with the council!

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OvenMitts
Dec 23, 2020 10:33 am
joshiNJ
joshiNJ
22 December 2020

KDR in Melbourne SE suburbs- Carlisle - Montpellier 51

KDR in Melbourne SE suburbs- Carlisle - Montpellier 51
NSW
1 ... 8, 9, 10

Thank you for your reply HoneyDee, I really appreciate it. It's great to hear that you don't have any complains with you home. We have been contacted by Carlisle and they…

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joshiNJ
Dec 22, 2020 10:08 pm
Rohit1
Rohit1
22 December 2020

Soil test report

Soil test report
VIC

Hi Mate I found similar kind of report from my builder. Did your builder find any rock?

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Rohit1
Dec 22, 2020 7:09 pm
CD12JD
CD12JD
22 December 2020

Overcapitalising on new build

Overcapitalising on new build

YOLO just send it !

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CD12JD
Dec 22, 2020 3:28 pm
CD12JD
Ozshaz
Ozshaz
22 December 2020

G floor Electrical - 2 storey with Champion homes

G floor Electrical - 2 storey with Champion homes
NSW

For double storey it is always recommended to go all your electrical installations through the builder. You don’t have space between the floors to crawl into and do…

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Ozshaz
Dec 22, 2020 5:24 am
Newhouse12
Newhouse12
21 December 2020

Metro property development and Creation homes

Metro property development and Creation homes

Hi wondering if you ended up building with creation homes? If so would love a review thanks !

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Newhouse12
Dec 21, 2020 11:20 pm
ddarroch
ddarroch
21 December 2020

8 star houses in Perth

8 star houses in Perth

Laros is selling them for $1,600 a pair. https://shop.laros.com.au/shop/energy-r ... on-system/

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ddarroch
Dec 21, 2020 7:44 pm

Hi everyone. My builder had 2 precast concrete steps in my CDC approved plans which, now that we are about to put in framing, they’ve come back and said will be $1700…

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muaustral
Dec 21, 2020 6:06 pm
gogo65
gogo65
21 December 2020

Having second thoughts on clear glass splashback

Having second thoughts on clear glass splashback
NSW

I had one in my last house and loved it, cook top was in front and it was easy to clean, we didn’t have any issues with privacy though.

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gogo65
Dec 21, 2020 4:46 pm
gogo65
NathanPS
NathanPS
21 December 2020

Anyone building in Gainsborough Greens Pimpama

Anyone building in Gainsborough Greens Pimpama

They are definitely hard to deal with that's for sure. We didn't really have colours for the outside set in stone that we wanted, so it's all a mostly grey (very safe…

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NathanPS
Dec 21, 2020 11:24 am
First home builder
First home builder
20 December 2020

Changing a builder after building permit

Changing a builder after building permit

bit worried with HIA building contract can a builder ask for profit of 25%. As I told him i cannot afford another 40k for the site works as he did not mentioned this to me…

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First home builder
Dec 20, 2020 3:31 pm
kelsey
kelsey
19 December 2020

R Coding issues

R Coding issues
WA

Hi Richard, Thanks for the reply. Our energy report has come back and they have suggested everything you have said here. We haven’t gotten a price yet, but I think…

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kelsey
Dec 19, 2020 10:48 pm
Leeota
Leeota
18 December 2020

Budgeting for a pool

Budgeting for a pool
VIC
1, 2

I prefer pavers personally but have seen a few pools with a white agg that looked ok

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Leeota
Dec 18, 2020 10:03 pm
JoeyJoJo
JoeyJoJo
18 December 2020

Made by Block or Made by Story flooring

Made by Block or Made by Story flooring
VIC

Has anyone used Made by Block floorboards? Would love to hear your experience, thoughts, colour choice etc. They are apparently the lower cost brother to Made by Story floorboards.

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JoeyJoJo
Dec 18, 2020 3:17 pm
worldofmud
worldofmud
17 December 2020

Easement and sewage lines

Easement and sewage lines

Hi, I'm not really qualified to provide an answer on the best course of action but I think you should get as much information as possible. Have you done a DBYD search? …

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worldofmud
Dec 17, 2020 8:22 pm
joshiNJ
joshiNJ
17 December 2020

Building Montpellier Grand with Carlisle Homes

Building Montpellier Grand with Carlisle Homes
1, 2

Hi Libran, we are going ahead to build with Carlisle (Montpellier Grand) and thinking to appoint Darbecca. How did you find them? Did you have any issues with Carlisle…

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joshiNJ
Dec 17, 2020 7:10 pm
thehuntbegins
thehuntbegins
16 December 2020

Modern/Contemporary Facade two storey house

Modern/Contemporary Facade two storey house
NSW

Share some modern/contemporary facade two storey house for inspiration.

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thehuntbegins
Dec 16, 2020 9:50 pm

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