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Jordann
Jordann
17 February 2009

I've Got Land / Anyone Building at Greenway Views Estate ?

I've Got Land / Anyone Building at Greenway Views Estate ?
NSW

I will be building just down the road in Middleton Grange... We also started off loving Eden Brae as well but after visiting the Wisdom Homes display centre, we decided…

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Jordann
Feb 17, 2009 5:44 pm
Jordann
ECOECO
ECOECO
16 February 2009

Advice - starting again after Wincrest?

Advice - starting again after Wincrest?
NSW

Hi Loretta I'm just wondering if it's worth your while to get some legal advice, considering how much money has already been invested. There…

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ECOECO
Feb 16, 2009 5:41 am
ECOECO
stonecutter1309
stonecutter1309
14 February 2009

Ponds or Nelson Ridge

Ponds or Nelson Ridge
NSW

- The Hills area I believe is more suitable to raise a family. A work mate of mine lives in Merryland and their children get bullied in school…

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stonecutter1309
Feb 14, 2009 10:38 am
stonecutter1309
Steven
Steven
14 February 2009

Building with EBH - How to Prepare

Building with EBH - How to Prepare
NSW

agree with Southies, you need to choose your battle, last thing you want is to get trapped in every day issues. EB is a good builder and the best approach depending on…

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Steven
Feb 14, 2009 9:02 am
hermyleen
hermyleen
13 February 2009

EBH - Independent Inspection - advice please

EBH - Independent Inspection - advice please
NSW

thanks for this much appreciated

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hermyleen
Feb 13, 2009 2:00 pm
hermyleen
homebuddy925
homebuddy925
13 February 2009

Holroyd Council

Holroyd Council
NSW

We are building with EBH in NR - . We just received our DA last week. We lodged in Nov. Checked out your blogsite....yep...pretty much what we went through. PM me if…

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homebuddy925
Feb 13, 2009 10:58 am
Bill11s
Bill11s
11 February 2009

Pier and Beam Slab

Pier and Beam Slab
NSW

storm water and along the left…

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Bill11s
Feb 11, 2009 12:59 pm
kyton
kyton
11 February 2009

Project home builders building on bearers and joists

Project home builders building on bearers and joists
NSW

We were originally going to build on bearers and joists here in Newcastle. Some of the builders we approached were Beechwood, McDonald Jones, AV Jennings, Hotondo and…

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kyton
Feb 11, 2009 9:42 am
kyton
loretta
loretta
10 February 2009

Private Builders

Private Builders
NSW

Ed, that is a very good idea. It might just work. I take your point about no one being around to sue. I will see what council says - we may well have to modify anyway but…

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loretta
Feb 10, 2009 8:49 pm
loretta
ECOECO
ECOECO
10 February 2009

Is anyone building with steel frames

Is anyone building with steel frames
NSW
1, 2

I have had quotes for a roughly 400m2 2 storey house of between $29k and…

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ECOECO
Feb 10, 2009 7:28 pm
ECOECO
Robbuilding
Robbuilding
10 February 2009

Fowler homes or Jandson homes?

Fowler homes or Jandson homes?
NSW

Fowler Homes look interesting ...we have just received our brochures/DVD from McDonald Jones Homes today... they have similar ideas to Fowler... they look…

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Robbuilding
Feb 10, 2009 10:38 am
digga123
digga123
10 February 2009

Eden Brae - The Process

Eden Brae - The Process
NSW

Getting this topic back on track, I stumbled upon a page at the Eden Brae website which documents the Procedure of Purchase, Construction, and Warranty.

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digga123
Feb 10, 2009 9:06 am
hermyleen
hermyleen
9 February 2009

Building with Eden Brae

Building with Eden Brae
NSW

If you can get away with not having to pay $50k then I think you should go for it but not sure how much they'll charge you with the sarking, alarm, ducting for a/c, site…

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hermyleen
Feb 09, 2009 2:10 pm
hermyleen
davino
davino
8 February 2009

Colourbond downpipes and round PVC

Colourbond downpipes and round PVC
NSW

Hi Im in NSW, all our pipes are PVC and from what i know they are all going to the rainwater tank.

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davino
Feb 08, 2009 5:25 pm
Peter2084
Peter2084
8 February 2009

EcoNova grey water recycling

EcoNova grey water recycling
NSW

thanks, I'll keep looking. One I've found, is called Oasis - looks good cheers

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Peter2084
Feb 08, 2009 7:47 am
Hanson61
Hanson61
7 February 2009

Best Builder in Sydney????

Best Builder in Sydney????
NSW

All the very best.....things normally go well when you are positive

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Hanson61
Feb 07, 2009 5:06 pm
Jordann
Jordann
7 February 2009

Providence 24 MkII

Providence 24 MkII
NSW

We have also decided to build the Providence 24... Just put a deposit on our land yesterday... So what inclusion did you go with?

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Jordann
Feb 07, 2009 11:33 am
Jordann
jamiet
jamiet
6 February 2009

Sealing tile grout

Sealing tile grout
NSW

Wait for your 3 month inspection though because we had a chipped tile that we got fixed before sealing.

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jamiet
Feb 06, 2009 1:55 pm
da68za
da68za
6 February 2009

Stamp duty when land isn't registered- The Ponds

Stamp duty when land isn't registered- The Ponds
NSW

I was going to post a new thread but found this one and thought i would post it here instead as this relates to the…

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da68za
Feb 06, 2009 1:22 pm
da68za
anny
anny
6 February 2009

Who should we build with...and who we shouldn't build with?

Who should we build with...and who we shouldn't build with?
NSW

:shock: ...you need to read a little further! (Oh, and yes, I built with them...) As with every buyilder, there are some good stories...and some horror…

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anny
Feb 06, 2009 11:26 am
Ames84
Ames84
5 February 2009

Any good solicitor or conveyancer in sydney?

Any good solicitor or conveyancer in sydney?
NSW

Hi Steve, Depending on what area you are in, I can recommend the Conveyancer that we are using. His name is Mark Buckland, from Buckland Legal (his own…

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Ames84
Feb 05, 2009 8:33 am
Ames84
thlo
thlo
4 February 2009

2 Loan Contracts, 1 for land 1 for house.

2 Loan Contracts, 1 for land 1 for house.
NSW

Hi gilese, no problem.…

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thlo
Feb 04, 2009 10:55 pm
thlo
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stevep79
Feb 01, 2009 9:42 pm
stevep79
lobo
lobo
31 January 2009

Is anyone building the Clarendon Springwood?

Is anyone building the Clarendon Springwood?
NSW

hello bob, bel thanks for asking... i am back clarendon have been busy building and roof is about to go up on monday.. I will update my post. Thanks again for asking and…

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lobo
Jan 31, 2009 4:24 pm
lobo
KnockItDown
KnockItDown
30 January 2009

Can you please share your Eden Brae building experiences

Can you please share your Eden Brae building experiences
NSW
1, 2

Hi - Also Building with EB - just starting out ie: not out of council yet. I've got a separate thread running if you troll through to "Building an EB Memphis…

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KnockItDown
Jan 30, 2009 8:50 pm
KnockItDown
brittany
brittany
30 January 2009

Tree Lopper Costs

Tree Lopper Costs
NSW

$1100 for a massive gum

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brittany
Jan 30, 2009 7:43 pm
brittany
laldous
laldous
30 January 2009

So, what do I do now?

So, what do I do now?
NSW

Hi Guys, Just wanted to let you know, am thinking of you guys. We got caught up in the Marshall Baker fall out so know what you are going through. It may take time but…

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laldous
Jan 30, 2009 9:22 am
themax
themax
28 January 2009

Alkira Homes

Alkira Homes
NSW

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

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themax
Jan 28, 2009 8:23 pm
themax
wake_me
wake_me
28 January 2009

Costing and budgeting

Costing and budgeting
NSW

Just look under soil in your yellow pages. Geotechnical or consulting engineers.

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wake_me
Jan 28, 2009 7:42 pm
wake_me
Robbuilding
Robbuilding
28 January 2009

Cosmo / Provincial or Champion homes?

Cosmo / Provincial or Champion homes?
NSW

Friends of mine built with Provincial... they had a good experience right from the sales thro to the home being finished... their prices and product look good ... we would…

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Robbuilding
Jan 28, 2009 5:29 pm
Robbuilding
Robbuilding
28 January 2009

M3tricon at the Ponds

M3tricon at the Ponds
NSW

Had a look at M3tricon at the Ponds on the weekend... beautifull homes but "everything" we looked at was an extra... it certainly seemed like "everything." We had a…

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Robbuilding
Jan 28, 2009 3:38 pm
sammy
sammy
28 January 2009

Private certifier in Sydney

Private certifier in Sydney
NSW

Thanks amk. Will look into those two.

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sammy
Jan 28, 2009 12:26 pm
sammy
stevep79
stevep79
28 January 2009

New Web site for Wisdom Homes

New Web site for Wisdom Homes
NSW
1, 2

M3tricon need to update their designs for NSW rather than import their Victorian designs. They've also been done for copyright…

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stevep79
Jan 28, 2009 7:26 am
stevep79
petal
petal
27 January 2009

End of a Clarend0n build, WE'RE IN & photos..floors

End of a Clarend0n build, WE'RE IN & photos..floors
NSW
1, 2, 3

Floors look just beautiful, Clarity! :D Kitchen, too - love that white!!! :wink: :lol: I was wondering the same thing about the sprinklers!!! No possible way we can do that in…

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petal
Jan 27, 2009 2:30 pm
petal
ebyelyakov
ebyelyakov
27 January 2009

Hello , Need Help and Advice

Hello , Need Help and Advice
NSW

I believe that site leveling has been a part of site costs -- dunno whether standard (included into the base price) or additional (that sum of 12,950)... All builders have…

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ebyelyakov
Jan 27, 2009 1:15 pm
ebyelyakov
Felix
Felix
27 January 2009

Eden Brae OXFORD 23 HELP.......

Eden Brae OXFORD 23 HELP.......
NSW

Will be watching the other replies as i am also building an Oxford 23, but in Spring Farm. We are adding the 2 squares for $3000 (think it is $3500 with flooring).…

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Felix
Jan 27, 2009 8:36 am
Jochicho
Jochicho
25 January 2009

Floorboards for Project home in Sydney

Floorboards for Project home in Sydney
NSW

We originally had our kitchen built for a 20mm floor (the boral kind) but changed it to a 40mm kickboard allowance. Our kickboards are built into/on our…

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Jochicho
Jan 25, 2009 10:52 pm
Clarity
Clarity
22 January 2009

ONE MONTH OVERDUE.....and still NO house!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ONE MONTH OVERDUE.....and still NO house!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
NSW
1, 2, 3, 4

Looks great! I especially love your bathroom floor tiles (I think mine are the same :wink: ) I agree with everyone else, your bathroom will look amazing once you add…

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Clarity
Jan 22, 2009 6:32 am
Clarity
amk
amk
22 January 2009

Building Inspector - Sydey

Building Inspector - Sydey
NSW

bobbuilder had one done. Have a look at this link https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.p ... &start=210

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amk
Jan 21, 2009 11:49 pm
amk
Southies
Southies
21 January 2009

TIGER TAILS

TIGER TAILS
NSW

yep, that's right sha - thanks :D

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Southies
Jan 21, 2009 1:21 pm
Southies
stevep79
stevep79
21 January 2009

Delayed land registration in The Ponds

Delayed land registration in The Ponds
NSW

Hi just wondering if anyone who has brought land at The Ponds with a delayed registration, how close to original planned date was the actual…

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stevep79
Jan 21, 2009 6:49 am
stevep79
zeke
zeke
17 January 2009

Wrapping in NSW????

Wrapping in NSW????
NSW

FWIW, in SA sarking is commonly (but not always) used under roofs. I think it is a requirement under tiles in some bushfire-prone areas. We have it under our colorbond…

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zeke
Jan 17, 2009 9:43 pm
zeke

Greggy - here's the lots around the park We are mad keen golfers…

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stonecutter1309
Jan 15, 2009 7:57 am
stonecutter1309
thlo
thlo
14 January 2009

Does this sound right?

Does this sound right?
NSW

I was talking to our broker about our budget and he said we should look at getting building insurance. I asked him isn't the builder meant to have…

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thlo
Jan 14, 2009 3:49 pm
thlo
Nav
Nav
12 January 2009

Stonecutters Ridge VIP Day - Sat - anyone going?

Stonecutters Ridge VIP Day - Sat - anyone going?
NSW

We'll probably see you guys their again. We are hoping to go their briefly to see the display homes as well.

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Nav
Jan 12, 2009 10:08 am
Nav
chuth77
chuth77
11 January 2009

What's the installation sequence?

What's the installation sequence?
NSW

Being that the cable will be compleetly surrounded by thermal insulation, it's maximum capacity is reduced (derated)...

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chuth77
Jan 11, 2009 9:02 pm
popcorn-chicken
popcorn-chicken
9 January 2009

Help!

Help!
NSW

gees.. I think most of the builders have increased their price right after 1st Jan anyway, more or less. If they threaten you to sign the contract this way, ya, i'd walk…

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popcorn-chicken
Jan 09, 2009 8:58 pm
ok180
ok180
9 January 2009

Cost Of Building a New Home in Sydney

Cost Of Building a New Home in Sydney
NSW

Inner west, very good-excellent finish, probably about 250-300k for something around 120m2. Your best off going to see an architect to talk costs. It will cost you way…

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ok180
Jan 09, 2009 3:36 pm
ok180
Domenic
Domenic
7 January 2009

External colours help.........

External colours help.........
NSW

anyone ?

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Domenic
Jan 07, 2009 2:15 pm
Southies
Southies
5 January 2009

Plan price and Package price? EDEN BRAE.

Plan price and Package price? EDEN BRAE.
NSW

You could definitely do it cheaper yourself ! What you have to weigh up is how much time it would take you to get it all organised & how much your time is worth. The…

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Southies
Jan 05, 2009 5:40 pm
Southies

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