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Change a builder before contract signingBeen in a similar position and we decided to let the builder go. Some of the PSA money goes to engineering so we at least got those documents and they actually refunded us… Brick CleaningWe have a new build and need to clean bricks around a newly constructed deck. Need advice about whether to clean bricks with acid prior to oiling the deck, or should we… GJ Gardner Port Macquarie Oatford 268Hi There,
I am just curious who you chose and your experience. We have been trying to look at renovating the past 18 months, but now I think it's actually cheaper to build… Lilac replied 21 April ago LilacApr 21, 2023 6:57 pm Driveway Crossovera good choice would be to pay for relocation , because as kvazer said it depends on your council regulations. is a great place if you're looking to do that. Slab stepdown (House to Alfresco)Hi all,
Trying to workout the minimum stepdown required between slab for my house and the outdoor alfresco area. Garage is 100mm lower than rest of the house and plan was… Serog started a topic 14 April ago SerogApr 14, 2023 3:51 pm Cost Plus contract Margin in NSWAlternatively, you can sign a contract with pre-defined known amount you pay to the builder for management and warranties and then you just pay the invoices their provide… Will prices get better?I think the proposal that a supply and demand curve are a natural law are well exaggerated. Wages never seem to follow this curve, and also prices for supply are sticky… Ardo replied 10 April ago ArdoApr 10, 2023 10:19 pm Bright Homes Constructions
I found the sales staff professional and willing to help me.
I found the administrative staff unresponsive, unprofessional and rude. It would seem they are doing me a… flemj replied 7 April ago flemjApr 07, 2023 9:13 pm Carter GrangeThere is no way on earth u can build a 37sq double storey home for 511k today and definitely not last year too.
Even the cheapest volume buidler can do that after the… Porter Davis
There isn't any need to. As I wrote previously, there isn't a set term, there is just commencement based on earlier of contract signing or building permit issue and… Porter Davis in liquidationWow that is terrible about the insurance!
I guess ideally proof of insurance should be provided prior to first deposit but I'd imagine they would refuse to be out of… Vision Homes or New Edge?Hi All,
We are building in Maitland and considering between Vision Homes or New Edge Homes (part of Masterton). Anyone has experience with them especially in Maitland -… AHZD started a topic 4 April ago AHZDApr 04, 2023 10:25 am RoshyApr 04, 2023 10:11 am RoshyApr 02, 2023 8:40 pm Stanhope 41And you don't own copyright of the plans and engineering to go elsewhere
Unfortunately you are stuck in Limbo Downpipe locations
thanks. bit hard for me to understand as i am first time building, do u have any images to refer to understand this logic. thanks Approval for retaining walls
Hi ThisYear, ours sounds like yours. We are doing CDC, and need retaining wall 750mm at highest point, and natural ground level at the lowest. What did you do for your… Beejc replied 29 March ago BeejcMar 29, 2023 4:00 pm Lots of pipes around house boundarythat's where your drains should be. the plumber is usually supposed to chop them down to ground level at the end, and cap it with some sort of a grill, like the one you… Wall wrap not installed
Youre not wrong. It was only because I read it on another forum that I asked my rep during tender stage about the wrap (NSW) and was told it wasnt required/automatic on… Hi, I'm looking for opinions and advice on living room windows.
Essentially we have a north facing block, and the house layout we have decided… Cut and Fill
The brakes have been put on everything, ie, Planning, Insurances, Starts, trades/ materials. But, unfortunately, not on prices and interest rate increase
Thanks for the update HGWA Brabham
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My husband and I are building naples design. How did yours turn our? I'd love to see photos Base Price for New HomeThey do say on their website that inner melb and mornington has a surcharge. I'm surprised its only $27k going by the advertised prices, I'm in the very early days talking… Finishing quality of new build - painting
Thank you for your reply.
The square set is where the wall paint meets the ceiling paint, the sheen is the light reflecting the poor cutting in. On some parts of the… Better Built Homes
Some of the same issues with my friends house. Let's hope your friends don't see this post  How do bored piers work?Thanks for the tip and great advice.
I'm not too worried about the design stage -> engineering certification. It's the Build that I worry about because what's on paper… lokin replied 13 March ago lokinMar 13, 2023 7:31 pm
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