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vanessah2015
vanessah2015
6 March 2018

Final Docs received

Final Docs received
VIC

Hi atemby sorry think I’m being confusing our slab was laid 27/2 last week a week earlier then they originally said it would be in prestart and at prestart we were told…

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vanessah2015
Mar 06, 2018 12:34 pm
vanessah2015
Mtfranklin
Mtfranklin
6 March 2018

building 39SQ house on 450sqm in Macarthur Height

building 39SQ house on 450sqm in Macarthur Height
NSW

You need to customise the build, we are building a 38sq house in the Elara estate at Marsden Park on a 350sqm block. CDC will not give you approval, council is your best…

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Mtfranklin
Mar 06, 2018 10:49 am
Providence32
Providence32
6 March 2018

Boutique homes Price Protection

Boutique homes Price Protection
VIC

We have an appointment with Boutique in April. Will ask them about this.

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Providence32
Mar 06, 2018 6:13 am
corkco
corkco
5 March 2018

Preparing a budget

Preparing a budget

Don't forget little things that add up like letter box, clothes line, etc. If you doing owner builder, make sure you got everything covered!

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corkco
Mar 05, 2018 5:47 pm
corkco
alexandraa
alexandraa
5 March 2018

Simonds Palisade in Drouin

Simonds Palisade in Drouin
VIC
1 ... 5, 6, 7

Hello everyone! It’s been quite a while since I’ve updated everyone - if you follow me on insta oursimondspalisade you can catch up there. It has been a nightmare so…

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alexandraa
Mar 05, 2018 5:17 pm
alexandraa

Hi all, sorry I am a year late in updating you all. This is a photo just before we moved in in May 2017.

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Simondsbuild1
Mar 05, 2018 3:09 pm
Tim65
Tim65
5 March 2018

Metricon Chelsea 37

Metricon Chelsea 37
NSW

Anybody building with Metricon in and around Newcastle , any feed back appreciated

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Tim65
Mar 05, 2018 1:35 pm
Tim65
Trippypossum
Trippypossum
5 March 2018

Is this Island bench going to be a overkill?

Is this Island bench going to be a overkill?
QLD

We have selected the same size bench with 80 mm thick stone wrap. I love the large island bench. They look amazing. It’s prob one of my favourite choices in our build

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Trippypossum
Mar 05, 2018 12:29 pm
Trippypossum
Patrick
Patrick
4 March 2018

Steel frames or Timber frames

Steel frames or Timber frames
NSW

Hello I am trying to research more stuff about steel frames. Does anyone actually live in a steel framed house and lived in a timber one before? Id like to know if you…

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Patrick
Mar 04, 2018 9:30 pm
Patrick
ja2000
ja2000
4 March 2018

Floor plan

Floor plan
WA

What is the orientation of your block? West facing bedrooms can get hot, unless you are getting aircon etc.

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ja2000
Mar 04, 2018 6:47 pm
building-expert
building-expert
4 March 2018

An oversight by the builder - where do we stand?

An oversight by the builder - where do we stand?

The best building jobs are those where booth the builder and the owner communicate respectfully and resolve their issues. That is how it should be, unfortunately too many…

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building-expert
Mar 04, 2018 2:06 pm
building-expert
JoseCruz
JoseCruz
4 March 2018

Beveridge, Delta 24 - 1st home buyers!

Beveridge, Delta 24 - 1st home buyers!
VIC

Is there anyone here building a Delta aswell? or in Beveridge?!

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JoseCruz
Mar 04, 2018 11:52 am
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
4 March 2018

Building Permit - Balcony Drainage

Building Permit - Balcony Drainage
VIC

marjencait thanks, then there is a high potential for future issues Here is what I recommend you must do 1.Take photos of all main structural element during the…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Mar 04, 2018 11:19 am
StructuralBIMGuy
Tonyly
Tonyly
4 March 2018

First Home Build - Carlisle Homes - Matisse 33 - Clyde Vic.

First Home Build - Carlisle Homes - Matisse 33 - Clyde Vic.
VIC
1, 2, 3, 4

Hi STAINLESS, Thanks for the great upgrade ideas with Matisse 33. I can imagine that you have paid close attention to every single detail for journey of building your…

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Tonyly
Mar 04, 2018 7:56 am
sams
sams
4 March 2018

Greenvale Orchards - anyone building/bought land?

Greenvale Orchards - anyone building/bought land?
VIC
1 ... 8, 9, 10

Thank you so much for quick reply polka dots . Yes we saw that they cut few trees..we are looking forward to it. My developers saying now they are waiting for approval…

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sams
Mar 04, 2018 4:33 am
dillongl
dillongl
3 March 2018

GJ Gardner Mandalay 282 - Bundanoon

GJ Gardner Mandalay 282 - Bundanoon
NSW

internal paint colours 1. Drifting Cloud - all internal walls 2. Cotton ball - all skirting/woodwork 3. Ink Well - all internal doors 4. Dior Grey - main bedroom…

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dillongl
Mar 03, 2018 6:14 pm
dillongl

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kaycee
Mar 03, 2018 9:00 am
maddy.r
maddy.r
3 March 2018

Dennis family homes- Venetia 25

Dennis family homes- Venetia 25
VIC

Thanks for that 👌

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maddy.r
Mar 03, 2018 8:33 am
James59
James59
2 March 2018

Washing bricks

Washing bricks

Has anyone had an issue with timber door frame after bricks have been acid washed we have black color were nails are and also on the timber door frame. Our door is to be…

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James59
Mar 02, 2018 7:28 pm
blackcat20
blackcat20
2 March 2018

Sunset Claus

Sunset Claus

Unfortunately that isnt unheard of, and the clause would have been written into your contract. Did you have someone read over it before you signed?

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blackcat20
Mar 02, 2018 2:44 pm
blackcat20
mel.mak
mel.mak
2 March 2018

Help!! What is this colour stain door? Wisdom home

Help!! What is this colour stain door? Wisdom home
NSW
1, 2

Does this pendant give enough light on its own at night for the entry?

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mel.mak
Mar 02, 2018 11:40 am
deepugjacob
deepugjacob
2 March 2018

Problem with return air vent location

Problem with return air vent location

That to me is a bit off. Mine is on the ceiling.

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deepugjacob
Mar 02, 2018 8:08 am
Gonna_Build
Gonna_Build
1 March 2018

The surrounds(Helensvale) Gold Coast

The surrounds(Helensvale) Gold Coast
QLD

Hi there, We are looking to buy land in The Surrounds, are you building already ?

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Gonna_Build
Mar 01, 2018 3:52 pm
SweetnSassy7
SweetnSassy7
1 March 2018

Austral Biscotti Bricks

Austral Biscotti Bricks
NSW

Dennis Family Homes (VIC) use a lot of Austral Biscotti Brick.. some of these pics are of the Display Homes, a few others are ones Austral Bricks sent us to drive past…

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SweetnSassy7
Mar 01, 2018 3:45 pm
Mishkab33
Mishkab33
28 February 2018

*Experience w/ Montgomery even if you chose NOT to build*

*Experience w/ Montgomery even if you chose NOT to build*
NSW

Thanks SejaeD really appreciate your update.

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Mishkab33
Feb 28, 2018 12:03 pm
insider
insider
27 February 2018

New Build in Melton West with JG King

New Build in Melton West with JG King
WA

Write reply... Mainly H2 but some areas are class P due to fill over the top of highly reactive natural clays. Melton west is one of the hotspots for slab heave so do…

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insider
Feb 27, 2018 9:03 pm
insider
TOBHAGIRATH
TOBHAGIRATH
27 February 2018

Who is building with Kurrajong Homes?

Who is building with Kurrajong Homes?
NSW
1 ... 17, 18, 19

Memorable building experience I…

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TOBHAGIRATH
Feb 27, 2018 4:06 pm
rayDC2R
rayDC2R
27 February 2018

What should be completed by PCI?

What should be completed by PCI?

Hi, We are building our first house and we have PCI this week. Just wondering what we need to look for? We've checked the house today and it's dirty inside, dusty and…

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rayDC2R
Feb 27, 2018 12:10 pm

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Ezza78
Feb 26, 2018 8:02 pm
Lotsix
Lotsix
26 February 2018

Detached Garage with Metricon

Detached Garage with Metricon

Hi Guys, Just wondering if anyone has any idea how much we might be up for if we decided to build a detached garage with metricon. We are looking at building a Vantage 48…

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Lotsix
Feb 26, 2018 7:27 pm
george27
george27
26 February 2018

Brick Mortar

Brick Mortar
NSW

We were told it very much depends on the color of the sand which naturally varies

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george27
Feb 25, 2018 11:08 pm
nylaaa
nylaaa
25 February 2018

Rawson Homes charges too much on provsional allowance

Rawson Homes charges too much on provsional allowance
NSW

We were advised $30k for rock excavation but were assured that we would only pay for what was charged to rawson + 20% builders margin. Now we're about to start our build…

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nylaaa
Feb 25, 2018 8:33 pm
nylaaa
Natalie11
Natalie11
25 February 2018

Pgh Bricks

Pgh Bricks

Is anyone using PGH bricks 'stone' with their build & happy to share some pics?

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Natalie11
Feb 25, 2018 2:25 pm
homeone1
homeone1
24 February 2018

Bordeaux 45 Build Metricon

Bordeaux 45 Build Metricon
SA

Hi i am looking to build something similar to the bordeaux in adelaide, maybe the hamshire 45 or somerest 45.

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homeone1
Feb 24, 2018 5:44 pm
Patrick
Patrick
24 February 2018

JG King - Full Turn key packages or non turn key?

JG King - Full Turn key packages or non turn key?
VIC

Basically want to know if they do full turn key packages ? I dont see anything stating this on their website

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Patrick
Feb 24, 2018 5:35 pm
Patrick
sabrelli
sabrelli
24 February 2018

PGH Espresso Bricks Mortar Colour?

PGH Espresso Bricks Mortar Colour?
NSW

Thanks fascia : Monolith Windows : Monument. Roof : Monier Barramundi

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sabrelli
Feb 24, 2018 11:12 am
Nawsome
Nawsome
24 February 2018

New Build, Seaford Meadows, Hickinbotham

New Build, Seaford Meadows, Hickinbotham
SA

I like your plan. How is it going?

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Nawsome
Feb 24, 2018 11:07 am
Nawsome
ehhc
ehhc
24 February 2018

Sekisui / Burbank - Mimosa / Northwood 244

Sekisui / Burbank - Mimosa / Northwood 244

How is your place coming along?

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ehhc
Feb 24, 2018 8:09 am
ehhc
JayCee24
JayCee24
23 February 2018

Site works cost!

Site works cost!
WA

Our siteworks cost is $61K. 350sqm block a bit slope with 1.5M fall from rear to front so retaining walls are required. BAL 19, soil type A, D10 engineering details. I…

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JayCee24
Feb 23, 2018 10:49 pm
apu1987
apu1987
23 February 2018

Handover Inspection Brisbane

Handover Inspection Brisbane
QLD

Hi, i was interested to know, what was the result?

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apu1987
Feb 23, 2018 3:32 pm
smithfamily
smithfamily
23 February 2018

Simonds PCI/Settlement Experiences

Simonds PCI/Settlement Experiences

We're approaching our PCI day in the next couple of weeks and was wondering, for anyone out there that has built with Simonds, what sort of time frames you experienced…

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smithfamily
Feb 23, 2018 1:10 pm
radson11
radson11
22 February 2018

Thread on lessons learnt for new homes

Thread on lessons learnt for new homes
NSW

bank, Thank you very much

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radson11
Feb 22, 2018 1:45 pm
arcadelt
arcadelt
22 February 2018

Driveway width???

Driveway width???

No idea.

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arcadelt
Feb 22, 2018 1:45 pm
wongbruce
wongbruce
21 February 2018

Neighbour build their garage right up the fence line

Neighbour build their garage right up the fence line
NSW

This is not an issue and very common in many estates in NSW. It’s called Zero Lot. We see these in contracts all the time for Stockland Elara in Marsden Park and…

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wongbruce
Feb 21, 2018 9:37 pm
Kristers
Kristers
21 February 2018

New Build with Future Urban Residential

New Build with Future Urban Residential

what is your relationship to them?

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Kristers
Feb 21, 2018 8:11 pm
neg
neg
21 February 2018

Building My First Home in Brisbane with Hotondo Homes

Building My First Home in Brisbane with Hotondo Homes
QLD
1, 2

All in all an excellent builder and highly recommended!

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neg
Feb 21, 2018 2:52 pm
g33kerb0t
g33kerb0t
21 February 2018

Rosenthal Estate - Sunbury

Rosenthal Estate - Sunbury
VIC

We're expecting to title in April/May this year. Building the Votivo43 - viewtopic.php?f=31&t=88553

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g33kerb0t
Feb 21, 2018 1:33 pm
g33kerb0t
algernon
algernon
21 February 2018

Floorplan Feedback

Floorplan Feedback
WA

Some thoughts from me: Good use of the battleaxe block by siting the house where you have (we've done the same with our build on a…

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algernon
Feb 21, 2018 11:15 am

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