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Judie
Judie
9 September 2008

Wincrest

Wincrest
NSW

There is a list of standard inclusions on the website. It seems to differ slightly depending on which house you're building. We also bought the special package they had at…

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Judie
Sep 09, 2008 10:26 pm
Judie
stonecutter1309
stonecutter1309
9 September 2008

Level 1 construction Shock!!!

Level 1 construction Shock!!!
NSW

The grand total for mine comes to $12,330. Prior to sigining the tender I had asked about an estimate of costs and they said 3000-5000. How is it…

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stonecutter1309
Sep 09, 2008 7:35 am
stonecutter1309
Michelle
Michelle
6 September 2008

external colour selection help

external colour selection help
NSW

Sorry if I came across opinionated....I didn't mean to, the first photo colours are definitely a trend at the moment, but if you are after something…

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Michelle
Sep 06, 2008 10:04 am
Michelle
Michelle
Michelle
5 September 2008

Why is it?

Why is it?
NSW

I think you’ll find stencil maybe slightly cheaper. :? Its also low maintenance, easier and faster to do than pavers. Pavers can be a little untidy; you get weeds…

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Michelle
Sep 05, 2008 5:41 pm
Michelle
Southies
Southies
1 September 2008

All you need to know about Eden Brae

All you need to know about Eden Brae
NSW

Hi Happyhome, actually found out myself that it was finally approved. LAST WEEK !!!!!! That makes it 8 weeks. Not bad, considering I'd heard how difficult they…

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957
Southies
Sep 01, 2008 5:37 pm
Southies
gweluphome
gweluphome
31 August 2008

Flooring/Lighting/Decks etc

Flooring/Lighting/Decks etc
NSW

Another example (but this is crazy WA pricing) If we get the builder to paint our house internally......just our walls......(ceilings,doors and door frames are included…

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gweluphome
Aug 31, 2008 1:47 pm
joles
joles
27 August 2008

Facade Frustrations! Please help me!

Facade Frustrations! Please help me!
NSW
1, 2, 3

I really do like both of them...you can also maybe consider the windows where it is one window but split into 3 panes…

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joles
Aug 27, 2008 5:12 pm
joles
Southies
Southies
25 August 2008

Noggin height

Noggin height
NSW

Thanks Nicola, have checked out your study thread - very helpful ! Will use your ideas for inspiration :wink:

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Southies
Aug 25, 2008 9:24 pm
Southies
brisvegas
brisvegas
19 August 2008

Start date delay - input please!

Start date delay - input please!
NSW

Hi all, yes contract is HIA. The fine print all of which I read is totally geared towards damages in favour of the builder if the owner causes delays - there seems to be…

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brisvegas
Aug 19, 2008 5:03 pm
haywgl
haywgl
5 August 2008

Raz - your external colours...

Raz - your external colours...
NSW

Also agree- no render - great job Rachelle! :)

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haywgl
Aug 05, 2008 9:01 am
haywgl
just started
just started
4 August 2008

How much do builders actually pay for a contour survey?

How much do builders actually pay for a contour survey?
NSW

We had a very similar situation to you, though it was in late 2006. We signed a prelim contract but included condition "Deposit Fully refundable until Cost estimate is…

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just started
Aug 04, 2008 2:12 pm
petal
petal
29 July 2008

Modern Flat Style Roof Tiles and Sarking?

Modern Flat Style Roof Tiles and Sarking?
NSW
1, 2

Btw our roof was pretty much finished today (at loooong last!) :D

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petal
Jul 29, 2008 11:18 pm
petal
davino
davino
29 July 2008

Stormwater Drainage Certificate

Stormwater Drainage Certificate
NSW

Hi, Thanks for all your replies, our builder got a quote and it was fairly reasonable, so we went ahead -no markup either ! The engineers in their tender letter…

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davino
Jul 29, 2008 1:21 pm
Clarity
Clarity
27 July 2008

Our journey begins …

Our journey begins …
NSW
1, 2

Congrats on your demolition, hope you were able to see it! Your floor plans and elevation and mock up plans look fantastic! I think its a great design especially…

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Clarity
Jul 27, 2008 2:50 pm
Clarity
Judie
Judie
26 July 2008

NSW Basix & detention tanks...

NSW Basix & detention tanks...
NSW

Ancient Mariner - these costs are specific to Ku-ring-gai Council. They like to make you jump through flaming hoops! I feel the pain: I'm trying to jump them right now. Judie

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Judie
Jul 26, 2008 10:21 pm
Judie
Marisa
Marisa
22 July 2008

LOOKING FOR COMPANIES ON NSW THAT BUILD CHARACTER COTTAGES

LOOKING FOR COMPANIES ON NSW THAT BUILD CHARACTER COTTAGES
NSW

young homes look great but I am really keen on a weatherboard cottage - looks like Harkway and Story book are the way to go... :D

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Marisa
Jul 22, 2008 1:04 pm
Maxie
Maxie
16 July 2008

Slowest Builder...

Slowest Builder...
NSW

Oh, that is a tempting idea...... :D

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Maxie
Jul 16, 2008 10:21 pm
Maxie
stonecutter1309
stonecutter1309
7 July 2008

New Wisdom Homes display

New Wisdom Homes display
NSW

ahuang - for display homes only - I asked them about that - usually the windows in bathrooms are frosted

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stonecutter1309
Jul 07, 2008 4:54 pm
stonecutter1309
ahuang
ahuang
5 July 2008

Driveway - retaining wall - decking contractors in Sydney ?

Driveway - retaining wall - decking contractors in Sydney ?
NSW

Just wanted to update you all on my dealings with Joe. He came out & was very helpful & good at explaining everything. However, I have never…

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ahuang
Jul 05, 2008 11:43 pm
ahuang
Colonel_Pete
Colonel_Pete
3 July 2008

Has anyone built a J@NDSON Astra IV?

Has anyone built a J@NDSON Astra IV?
NSW

Thanks for the warm welcome guys!! :D We are close to signing up, just adding stuff to our wish list that could be hard to add later eg. a/c ducting to downstairs,…

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Colonel_Pete
Jul 03, 2008 10:10 pm
michaelharvey1982
michaelharvey1982
25 June 2008

Double Storey Design for North Facing Side Yard?

Double Storey Design for North Facing Side Yard?
NSW

Hi stonecutter, Thanks for the links. I quite like Wisdom Homes but unfortunately none of their designs currently appeal. I'm happy with my original choice of a…

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michaelharvey1982
Jun 25, 2008 1:46 pm
petal
petal
18 June 2008

Has anyone used Boral Slimwood ?

Has anyone used Boral Slimwood ?
NSW

Yay! Thanks so much for that, kirribilli. Will be checking that out very shortly. :wink:

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petal
Jun 18, 2008 10:29 am
petal
Paula
Paula
17 June 2008

Problems during your maintenance period?

Problems during your maintenance period?
NSW

Oh dear, what a muck up, hope it all works out for you.

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Paula
Jun 17, 2008 2:41 pm
Paula
jamiet
jamiet
17 June 2008

Naming our CSR

Naming our CSR
NSW

Hi Southies, I'm glad to hear you're having…

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jamiet
Jun 17, 2008 1:45 pm
Paula
Paula
16 June 2008

Demolition approved

Demolition approved
NSW

:D :D :D It wont be long and you will have lots of pics for us. :D

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Paula
Jun 16, 2008 9:04 pm
Paula
ahuang
ahuang
16 June 2008

Upgrade from Wattyl to Dulux - Grrrrr

Upgrade from Wattyl to Dulux - Grrrrr
NSW

We were very unhappy with the builders when we realised another upgrade was a huge gouge as well. We paid to upgrade the Gyproc Cove Cornice to…

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ahuang
Jun 16, 2008 12:10 pm
ahuang
RAPTOR
RAPTOR
10 June 2008

Any first time home owners building?

Any first time home owners building?
NSW
1, 2

I'm also a first home owner who is building. As well as the stamp duty, I decided on building so I could cater for my elderly father whom I care for. His mobility is…

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RAPTOR
Jun 10, 2008 5:22 pm
jamiet
jamiet
4 June 2008

NSW BASIX - Airconditioning - I'm stumped!

NSW BASIX - Airconditioning - I'm stumped!
NSW

Hi jamiet, I would rather have the upstairs ducting installed now, rather than stuffing around after handover. So if I ask for a new assessor,…

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jamiet
Jun 04, 2008 9:07 pm
Casa2
Casa2
2 June 2008

Architect Project Management Fees

Architect Project Management Fees
NSW

'chelle, Totally agree that having the architect involved on an hourly basis for inspections and queries is a good idea. Or use a building inspector for the…

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Casa2
Jun 02, 2008 12:40 pm
Polo
Polo
30 May 2008

Slab question.

Slab question.
NSW

Hi Treechangers, My uncle's house had the frames put up the day after the slab was poured. It didn't even reach 24 hours and the frame was up but somehow the building…

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Polo
May 30, 2008 1:22 am
Michelle
Michelle
23 May 2008

Questions for your builder.

Questions for your builder.
NSW

HINT everyone………….if you want a good job done or a job done fast……….a slab of beer is a great tool of bribery!…

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Michelle
May 23, 2008 9:03 pm
Michelle
Rajasthan Doors
Rajasthan Doors
22 May 2008

I think this looks shocking ! - what do you think ?

I think this looks shocking ! - what do you think ?
NSW
1, 2

My builder "forgot" to insulate 9 common walls. Only found out when I went up to the roof for something else. Double whammy was that they were already painited, so builder…

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Rajasthan Doors
May 22, 2008 2:31 pm
gpierce
gpierce
19 May 2008

Custom Home Builders in Sydney

Custom Home Builders in Sydney
NSW

That's me, but they have not actually built anything yet:) Our cost per sq metre remains to be seen, but estimated somewhere round $1700. But, that includes everything…

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gpierce
May 19, 2008 9:49 pm
Southies
Southies
19 May 2008

So what are your rights when building a new home??

So what are your rights when building a new home??
NSW

WOW .............that's so great. Thankou so much Sally. :D

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Southies
May 19, 2008 12:47 pm
Southies
dna
dna
18 May 2008

Building in Sydney - Updated 18/05/08

Building in Sydney - Updated 18/05/08
NSW
1, 2, 3

Thanks for the kind comments. kexkez: It's not surprising that you haven't seen this thread considering I haven't updated for a while so it would have been a few…

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dna
May 18, 2008 12:11 pm
Judie
Judie
16 May 2008

Getting nervous! UPDATE colours done

Getting nervous! UPDATE colours done
NSW

Updated in first post.

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Judie
May 16, 2008 12:04 am
Judie
to_do_list
to_do_list
15 May 2008

Alarm pad location?

Alarm pad location?
NSW
1, 2

Just had the alarm installed today for the new place. Keypad is by the the internal door to the garage, but unlikely to use it as the key fob activates and…

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to_do_list
May 15, 2008 11:18 pm
to_do_list
Michelle
Michelle
15 May 2008

Be very very careful

Be very very careful
NSW
1, 2

From my…

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Michelle
May 15, 2008 8:26 pm
Michelle
Southies
Southies
15 May 2008

CALLING JAMIET

CALLING JAMIET
NSW

Hi jamiet we recently signed a contract with them & that 'customer guarantee" page was actually bound with the contract. We wanted to have the phrase relating to the…

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Southies
May 15, 2008 3:10 pm
Southies
Judie
Judie
12 May 2008

NSW BASIX requirements

NSW BASIX requirements
NSW

So, now there's a fly in the ointment. I specified Colorbond roofing - they put the BASIX in as tiles in the medium classification. To change to Colorbond would mean a lot…

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Judie
May 12, 2008 4:59 pm
Judie
DeeElle
DeeElle
10 May 2008

1 colour…..and wow look how it good it looks!

1 colour…..and wow look how it good it looks!
NSW
1, 2

Michelle - slightly off-topic - but do you think the home with the eaves will be a similar look to our place? In case you've forgotten…

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DeeElle
May 10, 2008 8:23 pm
DeeElle
Clarity
Clarity
7 May 2008

building 1st house advice

building 1st house advice
NSW

We are building with clarendon in sydney metro (a knock down and rebuild) and found it was the best house suitable for all our needs and the best use of usable space and…

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Clarity
May 07, 2008 10:57 am
Clarity
lobo
lobo
7 May 2008

Rawson home builder

Rawson home builder
NSW

Hello my neighbour has built with them and speaks well about them. That was around 5-6 years ago and things may have changed by now. They are a bit more expensive for…

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lobo
May 07, 2008 9:43 am
lobo
Michelle
Michelle
6 May 2008

SLEEK OR SANDSTOCK STYLE BRICKS ?

SLEEK OR SANDSTOCK STYLE BRICKS ?
NSW

I don’t think it looks that bad!!!! :D Your bricks are a lot like mine! I…

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Michelle
May 06, 2008 8:40 am
Michelle
Rachelle
Rachelle
28 April 2008

BRICK SELECTION - HEEELLLLLP!

BRICK SELECTION - HEEELLLLLP!
NSW
1, 2

We're having either Urban One Nougat (Silver) or Latte, nice flat, even colour, I think these would work for you too. Good Luck!

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Rachelle
Apr 28, 2008 9:32 pm
Judie
Judie
28 April 2008

Knockdown Rebuild In Sutherland Shire Sydney

Knockdown Rebuild In Sutherland Shire Sydney
NSW

If you think Sutherland Council is bad, you should try Ku-ring-gai! Lots of builders won't even touch Ku-ring-gai, so it's hard finding a builder in the first place. I…

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Judie
Apr 28, 2008 4:34 pm
Judie
Talinsmum
Talinsmum
27 April 2008

Anyone had probems/experience with Masterton before?

Anyone had probems/experience with Masterton before?
NSW

Hey Newcastle - so who did you end up building with? did you end up going back to a smaller builder or stick with one of the bigger project builders? Fiona

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Talinsmum
Apr 27, 2008 9:31 am
Talinsmum
Rachelle
Rachelle
25 April 2008

More facade help, have removed balcony...

More facade help, have removed balcony...
NSW

Thank Raz, I'll have a look at those bricks on the Austral website. Our house actually had two windows there! It had two on each side and one in the middle. I…

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Rachelle
Apr 25, 2008 5:43 pm
Southies
Southies
21 April 2008

LIQUIDATED DAMAGES

LIQUIDATED DAMAGES
NSW

For everyone's information : My solicitor advised that statements made about contract related matters & sent via email as an advisement, are legally…

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1984
Southies
Apr 21, 2008 8:03 pm
Southies

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