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shc
shc
3 May 2018

Sloping slab on a slightly sloping lot

Sloping slab on a slightly sloping lot

Thanks for your reply. My intention was not to save money. Two issues, each retaining wall takes around 20cm off the frontage, so 40cm lost. And When we do our own…

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shc
May 03, 2018 2:36 pm
Mt.view
Mt.view
3 May 2018

Newbie Advice on House size

Newbie Advice on House size

On one side with just 10k extra for 3.3SQ in internal space seem to be an bargain. On the other side, do you need the extra 3.3SQ? We are building a 42SQ house on 477m2…

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Mt.view
May 03, 2018 12:37 pm
Mt.view

We went with Stone for our bristol28, here are some pics

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cranbourne23
May 03, 2018 10:04 am
larry1124
larry1124
3 May 2018

Question regarding Piers

Question regarding Piers
QLD

Hi Caydenn, so surprised to see you have so many piers in your slab. How much additional cost you paid for the slab piers? My block is classified as "H2" but the builder…

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larry1124
May 03, 2018 2:29 am
tand
tand
3 May 2018

Feedback on Hall&Hart Homes

Feedback on Hall&Hart Homes
NSW

Hi Merry, Ask the Hall & Hart team at Kellyville and they might be able to assist. The sites are closed off so you can't go in but you can get a feel for the build from…

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tand
May 03, 2018 1:18 am

Building in Spring Farm (Parkview) Section5B Corbett Close

Building in Spring Farm (Parkview) Section5B Corbett Close
NSW

Thank you the only issue is the builder has gone up now by $70K plus the out of court difference is around $25K so around $100K out of pocket if we built back in…

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Frustrating Games
May 02, 2018 7:44 pm
ravsingh21
ravsingh21
2 May 2018

Occupancy cert

Occupancy cert
NSW

In our case, our builder organised getting the interim occupation certificate for us and we had it a couple of weeks after the handover meeting. We'll need to get the…

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ravsingh21
May 02, 2018 1:08 pm
ny8wolf
ny8wolf
1 May 2018

mirvac v latitude37 v comdain

mirvac v latitude37 v comdain

anyone with experience with custom building with any of those three? I've narrowed it down to these three options with Comdain looking slightly expensive and other two…

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ny8wolf
May 01, 2018 9:46 pm
r_13
r_13
1 May 2018

Glendale 45 vs 50

Glendale 45 vs 50

What are 'mushroom' doors?

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r_13
May 01, 2018 8:33 pm
r_13
bestspecials
bestspecials
1 May 2018

Brooklyn 14 Coral

Brooklyn 14 Coral
NSW

We are building with Coral in North Brisbane and have had a great experience so far. They are currently doing our roof. Other people I have spoken to in North Brisbane…

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bestspecials
May 01, 2018 3:32 pm
bestspecials
parlayman
parlayman
1 May 2018

Horizon Marsden park!

Horizon Marsden park!
NSW
1, 2

Thanks for the update on the registration Jay-Tee. We have an FB group for future Horizon residents if you're interested. Cheers!

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parlayman
May 01, 2018 10:27 am
Hurrow
Hurrow
1 May 2018

Fencing issue in Victoria

Fencing issue in Victoria
VIC

Hi Mrs_W, Thanks very much for your insights! The neighbor has sold the land to the developer that we purchased from originally. I spoke to the developer on the phone…

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Hurrow
May 01, 2018 7:53 am

Thanks, no the bricks are called chiffon, it’s an urban one range. The lighting can make such a difference, here is one from the front

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CamillaS
Apr 30, 2018 8:47 pm
CamillaS
dillongl
dillongl
30 April 2018

GJ Gardner Mandalay 282 Bundanoon

GJ Gardner Mandalay 282 Bundanoon
NSW

Yaaaaaaayyyyy. PCI booked for Wednesday 2nd May, can’t wait 😊 https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic. ... 5#p1707925

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dillongl
Apr 30, 2018 2:26 pm
dillongl
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
30 April 2018

Ross North, Dale Alcock and Atrium Homes - experiences on ea

Ross North, Dale Alcock and Atrium Homes - experiences on ea
WA

Shieldsy Couldn't agree more with communications and on site checking. Unfortunately Sales & Prestart Employees don't build homes that is left to Low cost/ rate…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Apr 30, 2018 9:37 am
StructuralBIMGuy
lolly72
lolly72
29 April 2018

Occupancy Certificate

Occupancy Certificate

When you receive your occupancy certificate, should you receive all the other documentation with it like the waterproofing, termite barrier, double glazing, insulation…

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lolly72
Apr 29, 2018 6:54 pm
aussieta
aussieta
29 April 2018

[Post Deleted]

[Post Deleted]
NSW

regs are 500mm between gas meter and meter box or ignition source so joanna yours is non compliant with that powerpoint there as to bedroom i dont believe there is a…

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aussieta
Apr 29, 2018 2:17 pm
aussieta
arcadelt
arcadelt
29 April 2018

Prices for items that weren't installed in house

Prices for items that weren't installed in house

If this is after the house is built, I suspect the outdoor tap will be a bit more than pandibabi has suggested.

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arcadelt
Apr 29, 2018 9:19 am
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r_13
Apr 29, 2018 9:04 am
r_13
sparky_JsP
sparky_JsP
29 April 2018

Portifino HGWA - Homegroup Karnup WA

Portifino HGWA - Homegroup Karnup WA
WA
1, 2

Hi JaNelly, Following along, nice spot Karnup! Pitty about the water tank location, but yes higher ceilings is a win!

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sparky_JsP
Apr 29, 2018 8:35 am
sparky_JsP
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Eskay
Apr 29, 2018 12:01 am
Eskay
jamesn
jamesn
28 April 2018

New family home - Metricon Vantage - freeback please!!

New family home - Metricon Vantage - freeback please!!
VIC
1, 2

Thanks r_13 Great to learn, if you found any tips to proceed to build please message me as I am still learning

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jamesn
Apr 28, 2018 8:57 pm
San-C
San-C
28 April 2018

MJH - Miami 16 Builders - Classic cladded facade -Pictures?

MJH - Miami 16 Builders - Classic cladded facade -Pictures?
NSW

Hi guys, We're just waiting on land registering and then we start our Miami build. We've also gone for the classic fascade. Just wondering if you have any pics?? 😄😄

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San-C
Apr 28, 2018 3:39 pm
aferraro
aferraro
28 April 2018

Contract Pitfalls?

Contract Pitfalls?

Keep the PC and PS items to an absolute minimum. Tell the builder to get quotes at this stage, not later. This will require a longer time as the builder will be required…

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aferraro
Apr 28, 2018 3:37 am
Best Wishes
Best Wishes
27 April 2018

$19800.00 FOR H2 SLAB UPGRADE ? HELP ME

$19800.00 FOR H2 SLAB UPGRADE ? HELP ME

HI, i building Glendale 45 home with Metricon. They charge me $ 19800 for slab upgrade M to H2 and $ 3900 for site cut and fill.My block is pretty flat and almost dead…

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Best Wishes
Apr 27, 2018 9:44 pm
vanessah2015
vanessah2015
27 April 2018

Sign building contract before or after prestart

Sign building contract before or after prestart

Hi Parkland, we signed our building contract before prestart.

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vanessah2015
Apr 27, 2018 4:46 pm
vanessah2015
Addell
Addell
26 April 2018

FHOG as part of construction deposit

FHOG as part of construction deposit

Hi guys. We have bought a House and Land package where the minimum deposit for the land is 10% and 5% for the build. We have paid these minimum reqt out of our pocket so…

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Addell
Apr 26, 2018 10:28 pm
Soho30
Soho30
26 April 2018

Pewter vs blue steel flash

Pewter vs blue steel flash

I went to the brick yard. And both look similar though. If i compare between two as a single brick, they look very similar. :)

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Soho30
Apr 26, 2018 9:08 pm
Soho30
Soho30
26 April 2018

MDF vs timber stair

MDF vs timber stair

Thanks for your advice. Actually this is our first home and no idea about stairs before and we first heard of MDF on our colour selection day only:). The one in the…

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Soho30
Apr 26, 2018 9:02 pm
Joker
Joker
26 April 2018

First Home owners/builders

First Home owners/builders
QLD

Take note, this poster is switched on, its what few people do, but everyone should, smart people take note, great post.

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Joker
Apr 26, 2018 7:12 pm
DR-JEKL
DR-JEKL
26 April 2018

Building Grange 28- Lake Macquarie

Building Grange 28- Lake Macquarie
NSW

Great to see another local Lake Mac build :)

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DR-JEKL
Apr 26, 2018 8:57 am
Dr.Buildwell
Dr.Buildwell
25 April 2018

New home - builders margin?

New home - builders margin?
NSW

20-25% is standard for a fixed price or cost plus contract. Cost plus contacts aren't as common but the ones I have worked on have been around 20-25% builders margin…

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Dr.Buildwell
Apr 25, 2018 9:15 pm
Soho30
Soho30
25 April 2018

Our Long Awaited Build! WE GER THE KEYS ON WEDNESDAY

Our Long Awaited Build! WE GER THE KEYS ON WEDNESDAY
SA
1, 2, 3, 4

Hello Which brick is it? Thanks.

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Soho30
Apr 25, 2018 8:46 pm

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shokel1975
Apr 25, 2018 1:52 pm
shokel1975
Bri1234
Bri1234
25 April 2018

gas line connected to wrong spot

gas line connected to wrong spot
VIC

Morning. Just wondering what happened with your gas meter? Did it get moved? Ours was installed yesterday and is about a meter away from our gas point.

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Bri1234
Apr 25, 2018 10:42 am
Bri1234
cass_rox
cass_rox
24 April 2018

Marcoola 32 - mundoolun estate Qld

Marcoola 32 - mundoolun estate Qld
NSW

Yes I know, just wondering if this was normal. Very excited now, sat at the block for about an hour this afternoon. Very excited and I think it will look great when…

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cass_rox
Apr 24, 2018 6:16 pm
Introaim
Introaim
24 April 2018

Final Payment method

Final Payment method

Thank you. I wish my builder think and do the same as other. I deposited cheque to their account yesterday early morning and check with them today. They said there is…

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Introaim
Apr 24, 2018 3:08 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
24 April 2018

cut and fill question

cut and fill question
VIC

Most builders & Trades don't think past handover..unless it's a complete turnkey project for which you will pay top Dollar Retaining, Stormwater, water tanks & Projects…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Apr 24, 2018 10:23 am
StructuralBIMGuy
TaekwondoGirl
TaekwondoGirl
24 April 2018

Monte Carlo Exec with Rear Activities KDR Fairfield NSW

Monte Carlo Exec with Rear Activities KDR Fairfield NSW
NSW

Any update? I'll be following your progress with interest, as we are considering the Monte Carlo with rear activities for our build.

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TaekwondoGirl
Apr 24, 2018 9:43 am
pumpingiron
pumpingiron
23 April 2018

Nostra Homes

Nostra Homes
VIC

Hi everyone. New member here. Has anyone build their house with Nostra? Care to share your experiences. I have been told they can price lock for one year and then they…

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pumpingiron
Apr 23, 2018 10:22 pm
Ashwin
Ashwin
23 April 2018

Floor Waste

Floor Waste

Hey guys, Does anyone know roughly how much it would cost to change the floor waste from a normal one to square floor waste. The reason is the builder said each square…

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Ashwin
Apr 23, 2018 3:38 pm
Ashwin
Introaim
Introaim
23 April 2018

Hiring inspector for PCI

Hiring inspector for PCI

We went along with our inspector and it was absolutely fine. Thank you for your advice.

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Introaim
Apr 23, 2018 2:40 pm
Anju
Anju
23 April 2018

Architectural review committee (ARC) design approval issues

Architectural review committee (ARC) design approval issues

Thanks for the reply :) We did approach her via the sales person of the land and apparently she said that she used to approve that type of facade before but now she has…

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Anju
Apr 23, 2018 1:10 pm
teish1990
teish1990
23 April 2018

Just starting - building the Madison 37 with Clarendon

Just starting - building the Madison 37 with Clarendon
NSW
1, 2, 3, 4

Hi can you tell me how much it cost you to change the downstairs plans please???

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teish1990
Apr 23, 2018 12:42 pm
Rishichops
Rishichops
22 April 2018

Life Smart Special Long Island Homes

Life Smart Special Long Island Homes
VIC

Woooowww .. I am building right now in Woodlea and was veryyyyy close to signing up with them . Which builder did u go with in the end ?! And how has been ur experience…

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Rishichops
Apr 22, 2018 11:59 pm
Joker
Joker
22 April 2018

Trying to decide on a builder

Trying to decide on a builder
NSW

Find 3 current builds, preferably finished, with your builders, this is the most accurate way to judge, how good or what to expect from your builder, is very accurate if…

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Joker
Apr 22, 2018 9:07 pm
Tttt
Tttt
22 April 2018

Facade colours

Facade colours

Does anybody have photos of dulux heifer and colourbond dune together? Thanks

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Tttt
Apr 22, 2018 7:57 pm
mrsdoe
mrsdoe
22 April 2018

My first build - Celebration Homes - Brightwood Baldivis WA

My first build - Celebration Homes - Brightwood Baldivis WA
WA
1 ... 6, 7, 8

Look how productive you’ve been Dave, the gardens both front and back are looking great. We’ve done part of our front landscaping (limestone retaining, garden edging,…

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mrsdoe
Apr 22, 2018 2:54 am
mrsdoe
sonia329
sonia329
21 April 2018

Anyone bulding with Lily Homes?

Anyone bulding with Lily Homes?
NSW

Hi Rushil just wanted to know your experience with lily home

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sonia329
Apr 21, 2018 7:57 pm
chiggles
chiggles
21 April 2018

Land - controlled or uncontrolled fill

Land - controlled or uncontrolled fill

Thanks Nabeelc, that's a great idea, and low risk as if it doesn't work out then no harm done. Do you have a thread for your build?

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chiggles
Apr 21, 2018 3:00 pm

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