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faykis
faykis
7 March 2020

Can A BAL 29 or BAL 40 windows be double glazed?

Can A BAL 29 or BAL 40 windows be double glazed?

Double glazing is not a one size fits all, it should really be optimised to suit the orientation of your building. low-E can keep heat out or keep heat in and different…

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faykis
Mar 07, 2020 2:18 pm
faykis
Norfolk
Norfolk
7 March 2020

Do I have a leg to stand on?

Do I have a leg to stand on?

Agreed, however the builder also has a legal obligation not to deliberately mislead. If they have done this to banditwandit it's likely to others as well. Such practices…

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Norfolk
Mar 07, 2020 8:04 am
Jazmalee
Jazmalee
6 March 2020

Bal29 and town water in nsw

Bal29 and town water in nsw

Hi we are building on 111 acres but we have town water. We have been given a bal 29 but have been told we need an additional 20000 litre tank to our one for the basix. Has…

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Jazmalee
Mar 06, 2020 6:32 pm
usds
usds
5 March 2020

Construction Cost for two units

Construction Cost for two units
VIC

Hi Thank you for sharing. Do you mind to tell which builder it is as I am looking for someone who can construct new house at the back of existing house in hopper crossing.

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usds
Mar 05, 2020 11:01 am
domwild
domwild
5 March 2020

Builders putting their rubbish on my empty block!VENT!

Builders putting their rubbish on my empty block!VENT!
VIC
1, 2

Found two small concrete segments so far from an old leach drain on this "new" building block. If there was a house before with a leach drain, then they simply used all…

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domwild
Mar 05, 2020 10:06 am
Fitzy4000
Fitzy4000
4 March 2020

PCI and Handover

PCI and Handover

Hi Everyone, I am building a house in QLD. My practical completion inspection is done. Supervisor and I have agreed on a defect list. I got a signed copy of it. I also…

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Fitzy4000
Mar 04, 2020 10:05 pm
Norfolk
Norfolk
2 March 2020

Rawson homes or Mcdonald Jones

Rawson homes or Mcdonald Jones
ACT
1, 2

kaycee what were the issues with the Rawson Homes build?

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Norfolk
Mar 02, 2020 9:06 pm
kaycee
kaycee
2 March 2020

Should we include everything in build cost, or do afterwards

Should we include everything in build cost, or do afterwards

I agree with the broker. Include as much as you can in the loan. If you still have enough money set aside bank this in the offset account. This lowers your interest…

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kaycee
Mar 02, 2020 8:15 pm
Deacon91
Deacon91
2 March 2020

New Build Extras Cost

New Build Extras Cost

I'm In WA maybe that effects pricing? Smart homes for living which is a branch of Ventura homes group

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Deacon91
Mar 02, 2020 4:49 pm
Zara99
Zara99
2 March 2020

Basic cost prices

Basic cost prices
NSW

My Partner and I are building the Noosa 23MK11 with a base of $175K ish, we have just finalised everything and we are just over $220k. Our Hamptons Facade is $9K so that…

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Zara99
Mar 02, 2020 12:29 pm
l_vanslyke
l_vanslyke
2 March 2020

Bal40 Awning Windows

Bal40 Awning Windows
VIC

Hey Faykis, If the builder is supplying the windows and building approvals ect the windows will need to be compliant and should be sourced by the builder. Also, there…

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l_vanslyke
Mar 02, 2020 9:01 am
CF Design
CF Design
1 March 2020

Design suggestions

Design suggestions
NSW
1, 2

Just to pick up on "useless" 900mm (actually appears to be 1400mm in this case) Depending on the orientation, 900mm setbacks will allow all day natural light to North…

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CF Design
Mar 01, 2020 8:54 am
thangam
thangam
1 March 2020

LED strips in ceiling bulk head

LED strips in ceiling bulk head

Hi, I have walkway bulk head and in living area have ceiling bulk head looking nice good looking LED strips light into that.Any advise please share me picture as well. thanks.

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thangam
Mar 01, 2020 2:04 am
Ourfirsthomehy
Ourfirsthomehy
29 February 2020

External Air Conditioning Motor

External Air Conditioning Motor
NSW

Hi All, Just wanted some feedback on this topic. The noise levels generated by an air con unit cannot be more than 5 decibels plus the ambient noise. Has anyone find…

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Ourfirsthomehy
Feb 29, 2020 2:41 pm
Ourfirsthomehy
chekii
chekii
29 February 2020

NARROW LOT - SINGLE VS DOUBLE

NARROW LOT - SINGLE VS DOUBLE

We have just moved into 9.4 x 43. We built a single 3 x 2 plus study and it's only the two of us so it's enough. However if we had two teenage kids I would look at double…

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chekii
Feb 29, 2020 10:40 am

During our build there was an issue with this wall and water. Three years down the track and after the recent rain event in Sydney, this happened within days. My fear is…

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MrsJM
Feb 28, 2020 6:21 pm
MrsJM
barry157
barry157
28 February 2020

KDRB - Overhead Power to Pit Cost - JEMENA

KDRB - Overhead Power to Pit Cost - JEMENA

Yes, fairly reasonable. There was a forum post on another website where someone was quoted over $10. I paid $4400 3 years ago for a 16m run. The fact that there is…

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barry157
Feb 28, 2020 2:56 pm
HereForHelp
HereForHelp
28 February 2020

Trades in prior to final handover

Trades in prior to final handover
WA

Would an acceptable compromise be for you to pay for a couple of extra months for the builder's insurance policy on your block? Shouldn't be that much and all parties get…

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HereForHelp
Feb 28, 2020 11:51 am
t_holt86
t_holt86
28 February 2020

Homebuyers Centre - Jasper 17

Homebuyers Centre - Jasper 17

yeah, ours at the time only came with a 3 star ducted unit.

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t_holt86
Feb 28, 2020 11:34 am
t_holt86
Clareymoo
Clareymoo
27 February 2020

Inspired Homes/Como Homes - Handover

Inspired Homes/Como Homes - Handover
VIC
1 ... 12, 13, 14

Hi Shaz, aftercare was fine, I was in contact with Christian and also our Admin was available at all times. Most items were fixed before the 90 day follow up inspection…

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Clareymoo
Feb 27, 2020 8:31 pm
tourier
tourier
27 February 2020

Onsite water detention osd costs

Onsite water detention osd costs

That we certainly cannot afford!

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tourier
Feb 27, 2020 6:55 pm
ddarroch
ddarroch
27 February 2020

2 Storey floor plan feedback, Perth, WA

2 Storey floor plan feedback, Perth, WA
WA

Sorry, a few typos there. Won't edit the post, as it screws with the formatting of the quote for some reason on this website. Hopefully you can make sense of it. A couple…

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ddarroch
Feb 27, 2020 12:36 am
parele
parele
26 February 2020

Rawson Home - Huntley 30 - Riverstone

Rawson Home - Huntley 30 - Riverstone
NSW

Hi Aravind , Did you go ahead with Rawson homes, I had recently myself. You can follow up here: )

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parele
Feb 26, 2020 5:24 pm
parele
parele
26 February 2020

Issues with Building with Rawson

Issues with Building with Rawson
NSW
1, 2, 3

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parele
Feb 26, 2020 5:19 pm
alymei
alymei
26 February 2020

Dark Brick - What Colour Render and Cladding?

Dark Brick - What Colour Render and Cladding?
NSW

I think you can go many options - usually the rule is 3 colours, in the image you have it shows many (we technically have 4) - Id tend to stick with colours used on roof…

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alymei
Feb 26, 2020 5:30 am
build2020
build2020
24 February 2020

Hallbury Homes

Hallbury Homes
VIC

Yes I have. The majority if not all of them are negative which is why I'm asking if anyone has anything positive to say..

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build2020
Feb 24, 2020 11:02 pm
luxbuild
luxbuild
24 February 2020

Footprints in Driveway

Footprints in Driveway

Thats great news! Good to hear they took responsibility and delivered a product they can have some pride in.

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luxbuild
Feb 24, 2020 4:37 pm
Peggy12
Peggy12
24 February 2020

GJ Gardner Montville - has anyone built?

GJ Gardner Montville - has anyone built?
NSW

Hi Eirrac We are from Toowoomba and would love to see the montville 462 built. Would you be open to allowing this or advise if you know of any other built? Thank you

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Peggy12
Feb 24, 2020 2:17 pm
faykis
faykis
22 February 2020

from tender to contract sign stage

from tender to contract sign stage
NSW

Faykis I have recently left working for Home Builders to start my own venture, with this particular scenario in mind. I want to help new home builders break through all…

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faykis
Feb 22, 2020 11:30 am
faykis
newbuildsydnorth
newbuildsydnorth
22 February 2020

Tiger tails in Ausgrid area

Tiger tails in Ausgrid area

Does anyone know of any company in Sydney other than Sydney Tiger Tails that can install tiger tails in AUSGRID areas? We have been given a 13+ week lead time…

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newbuildsydnorth
Feb 22, 2020 6:45 am
Stewie D
Stewie D
21 February 2020

Private Certifier providing Documents for OC

Private Certifier providing Documents for OC

It depends on the contract. Sometimes the PC is employed by the homeowner and sometimes by the builder. There are variations in each of those scenarios as well. Stewie

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Stewie D
Feb 21, 2020 8:01 pm
kennyvic
kennyvic
21 February 2020

Henley

Henley

Sorry to reply to an aged post, can you advise on what sort of changes you are talking about? We are requesting to make change to close the…

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kennyvic
Feb 21, 2020 5:28 pm
BROKEANDEXCITED
BROKEANDEXCITED
21 February 2020

HIA contract

HIA contract

Thanks for the information Really appreciate replies. Perhaps the margins is worth the hassle in these things

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BROKEANDEXCITED
Feb 21, 2020 4:33 pm
JMrak71
JMrak71
21 February 2020

Owner Build House - Denham Court

Owner Build House - Denham Court
1, 2, 3

Hi Tony Thanks for your advice. I am finding out about the frustrations working with a volume builder right now. I will watch your progression with interest. I like your…

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JMrak71
Feb 21, 2020 12:53 pm
AaBorokokok
AaBorokokok
20 February 2020

Balcony Not Allowed - Metricon Duxton 35 Isla Facade

Balcony Not Allowed - Metricon Duxton 35 Isla Facade

Hi all, in the process of a knockdown rebuild in the Greater Dandenong area and news has come back from Metricon stating that I am unable to have a balcony for my house.…

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AaBorokokok
Feb 20, 2020 5:32 pm
pac-manny
pac-manny
20 February 2020

Build with Meridian homes?

Build with Meridian homes?

any new feedback on them?

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pac-manny
Feb 20, 2020 3:44 pm
Shino85
Shino85
20 February 2020

SiteCosts while building a house in Bardia NSW

SiteCosts while building a house in Bardia NSW

Amigos, need information on the site costs involved while constructing a house in Bardia NSW. Was looking for builders who put capped prices on site costs in the tender…

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Shino85
Feb 20, 2020 12:27 pm
Lee00
Lee00
20 February 2020

Has anyone built with Newport Homes?

Has anyone built with Newport Homes?

Hi All, Just wondering if anyone has built with Newport Homes? and how was their experience with them. Went to visit them and they seem to be very new and not much…

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Lee00
Feb 20, 2020 10:20 am

Hi Guys, got the answer from Rawson. Cedar batten and Decking follows the standard color scheme from stain colors. No upgrade cost for the same. I am not checking with…

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vin83
Feb 20, 2020 10:10 am
vin83
bestspecials
bestspecials
20 February 2020

Defect in Caesarstone Bench Top

Defect in Caesarstone Bench Top

We have Ice Snow benchtops and there is a couple of different colour stones in it (not red). I don't think they would classify it as a flaw though.

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bestspecials
Feb 20, 2020 9:37 am
bestspecials
Joey c
Joey c
19 February 2020

Anyone building with Tribute homes?

Anyone building with Tribute homes?
QLD

Hi mumzee, thanks for the recomendation. How did everything go. we are still seeking quote. Thanks

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Joey c
Feb 19, 2020 9:13 pm

This looks much better! The area near the entry and Bed 1 is a little awkward, I would suggest reconfiguring the space as shown. 1.2m is very narrow for a walk in pantry…

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amilelka
Feb 19, 2020 3:23 pm
Blacktea2sugars
Blacktea2sugars
19 February 2020

3 or 4 bedrooms in new house?

3 or 4 bedrooms in new house?

I'd go for 4. You can use the "extra" as a study/gym/spare/store room, but at least it's there, and you have it. Nothing like wishing you had more space! Potential…

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Blacktea2sugars
Feb 19, 2020 1:04 pm
Blacktea2sugars
l_vanslyke
l_vanslyke
19 February 2020

Ducted air-con added to tender?! Acoustic report

Ducted air-con added to tender?! Acoustic report
QLD

Hi Harweeeee, Not sure I understand your question, are you saying you builder has added ducted air conditioning because of the acoustic requirements of your block? That…

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l_vanslyke
Feb 19, 2020 9:59 am
Stewie D
Stewie D
18 February 2020

Question about Statement of Environmental Effects (SOEE)

Question about Statement of Environmental Effects (SOEE)

As part of a DA, a SEE is usually required anyway. All they have to do regarding your garage is merely update the existing or already prepared one. To charge you $1,320…

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Stewie D
Feb 18, 2020 8:52 pm
dulie
dulie
18 February 2020

Metricon Question

Metricon Question

Yeah unfortunately nothing but horror stories from Metricon Sydney/NSW.

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dulie
Feb 18, 2020 3:01 pm
dulie
Cam123
Cam123
18 February 2020

Wood floor quote from Clarendon?

Wood floor quote from Clarendon?

Hello, My wife and I are planning on building a Clarendon 36. We have done our tender meeting but haven't signed the contract yet. We and are hoping to upgrade to a wood…

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Cam123
Feb 18, 2020 1:10 am
DanC
DanC
18 February 2020

Clarendon Homes | QLD | Modified Madison City 40

Clarendon Homes | QLD | Modified Madison City 40
1, 2

I too am looking at building a modified Madison City 40, but only to around 430sqm (we only have a 600sqm lot). I too was happy Clarendon are prepared to get their hands…

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DanC
Feb 18, 2020 12:48 am
mk1234
mk1234
17 February 2020

Studio on top of detached Garage - Bardia

Studio on top of detached Garage - Bardia

Thanks, Mate all good sorted.

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mk1234
Feb 17, 2020 4:14 pm

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