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NATH.KRISTYBUTLER
NATH.KRISTYBUTLER
11 January 2018

Modified coral grange 25 first build huntlee

Modified coral grange 25 first build huntlee
NSW

it was 45 deg plus on the day at thornton in the garage and the place was closed for xmas holidays no air con we just wanted out of there

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NATH.KRISTYBUTLER
Jan 11, 2018 9:57 pm
Ozshaz
Ozshaz
11 January 2018

HIGHLANDS ESTATE STAGE 284 - Craigieburn

HIGHLANDS ESTATE STAGE 284 - Craigieburn
VIC

Seems like an old thread but was wondering how did you go with the Slab ?

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Ozshaz
Jan 11, 2018 6:25 pm
shihalv
shihalv
11 January 2018

Boundary Fence VIC - first to move in

Boundary Fence VIC - first to move in
VIC

Hi, Just wanted to get some feedback opinions regarding our situation. In our stage, we were the first house to finish the build and we will be moving soon. I've manage…

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shihalv
Jan 11, 2018 4:21 pm
alexbk66
alexbk66
11 January 2018

Your Connected Home. What have you done / what do you need?

Your Connected Home. What have you done / what do you need?
NSW
1 ... 5, 6, 7

8. Regarding computer specs for running HS server, if you want to process video stream from IP cameras - you need pretty good comp, personally I bought i7 from Hystou,…

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alexbk66
Jan 11, 2018 1:13 pm

Crisis averted. Job done. At least i think it is done. They literally just removed the meter and turned of the gas at some underground switch. Probably through that…

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David_Sydney
Jan 11, 2018 1:09 pm
rum_home
rum_home
11 January 2018

Porter Davis price increase

Porter Davis price increase
VIC

Well volume builders can in ways force rates from builders, and the balcony wasn't one I was directly looking at. But it wasn't an error, the price when from ~15k to…

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rum_home
Jan 11, 2018 9:20 am
rum_home
aphsta
aphsta
10 January 2018

Allworth Langford Countryside or Langford

Allworth Langford Countryside or Langford
NSW
1 ... 4, 5, 6

Must feel great to see them start up again and progress once more. Lots of positives there in your post, looking good. viewtopic.php?t=89059

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aphsta
Jan 10, 2018 4:08 pm
ysnf2000
ysnf2000
10 January 2018

My Arden Home Bespoke - 46 - Melbourne

My Arden Home Bespoke - 46 - Melbourne
VIC

likewise hope you can update the forum...

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ysnf2000
Jan 10, 2018 2:16 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
10 January 2018

Australian Standards - Imported Supplies

Australian Standards - Imported Supplies

There are australian standards for everything check out and at hundreds a pop, a good designer and engineer should have subscription access to the standards BTW, Imported…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Jan 10, 2018 8:52 am
StructuralBIMGuy
lovisa
lovisa
9 January 2018

Build time

Build time
NSW

Hi we are not with metricon but: contract/preconstruction takes around 4-5 months Build takes 4-9 months We were told to allow upto 1 year from initial deposit for…

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lovisa
Jan 09, 2018 9:37 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
9 January 2018

Why do SS quit so often???

Why do SS quit so often???

Add these to the list Supervisors usually carry trades to projects, some good some bad.. the builder hires the supervisor based on experience &…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Jan 09, 2018 12:22 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
WalasFam
WalasFam
8 January 2018

Building in Googong

Building in Googong
NSW

Hello We looked at a number of different builders first before we settled on vogue. We had a fairly good idea of the things we wanted in the house but no specific layout.…

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WalasFam
Jan 08, 2018 10:37 pm
WalasFam
Salamlemon
Salamlemon
8 January 2018

Land fall of 1.5 meter

Land fall of 1.5 meter
NSW

Hi All, Can someone please tell me what does this mean?

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Salamlemon
Jan 08, 2018 9:40 pm
arcadelt
arcadelt
8 January 2018

Property maintenance during build?

Property maintenance during build?
NSW

They probably won’t bother unless it poses a hazard or there is a Council/site ordinance. It will all just be wrapped up in the landscaping at the end.

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arcadelt
Jan 08, 2018 4:37 pm

Rebecca Austin - Tender and Contracts Presenter

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ERIC Y
Jan 08, 2018 10:26 am
donna79
donna79
8 January 2018

Glendale Rumpus - Theatre

Glendale Rumpus - Theatre
VIC

Is there options to get a door added to the rumpus room?

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donna79
Jan 08, 2018 9:43 am
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
8 January 2018

Help with design layout

Help with design layout
VIC

Hi mboy These are standard architectural configurations C & L when try using (it's free) Resources are available at along with Ruby scripts for automation (ie…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Jan 08, 2018 12:12 am
StructuralBIMGuy
j0j0chris
j0j0chris
7 January 2018

Property law help please!

Property law help please!
SA

The deal is actually not quite done as the people that bought the land told us it settles in a couple of weeks. I have spoken briefly with a lawyer, and am waiting on a…

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j0j0chris
Jan 07, 2018 5:22 pm
Teeegz
Teeegz
6 January 2018

My build with HomeBuyers Centre - Willow 25, Arcadia, Office

My build with HomeBuyers Centre - Willow 25, Arcadia, Office
VIC

If you don't mind me asking dwain what was the overall price of your build including your upgrades? Thank you.

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Teeegz
Jan 06, 2018 9:39 pm
MimHarmony
MimHarmony
6 January 2018

Building Allworth Harmony Guest

Building Allworth Harmony Guest
NSW

We went to Thornton NSW to the Homeworld there to have a look at a few houses when we were deciding on what builder to go with, it was between Beechwood and Allworth, and…

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MimHarmony
Jan 06, 2018 1:27 pm
becjarrettdalton
becjarrettdalton
6 January 2018

plans or marketing materials Cosmopolitan Renmark

plans or marketing materials Cosmopolitan Renmark
NSW

Hi... odd question, would anyone have an old floor plan diagram for the Cosmopolitan Renmark 52? I always loved this home and would love to find something very similar to…

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becjarrettdalton
Jan 06, 2018 1:22 pm
becjarrettdalton
becjarrettdalton
becjarrettdalton
6 January 2018

House Design For Wide Blocks

House Design For Wide Blocks
NSW

Hi... odd question, would anyone have an old floor plan diagram for the Cosmopolitan Renmark? I always loved this home and would love to find something very similar to build.

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becjarrettdalton
Jan 06, 2018 1:18 pm
becjarrettdalton
becjarrettdalton
becjarrettdalton
6 January 2018

has anyone built with cosmopolitan homes

has anyone built with cosmopolitan homes
NSW

Hi... odd question, would anyone have an old floor plan diagram for the Cosmopolitan Renmark? I always loved this home and would love to find something very similar to build.

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becjarrettdalton
Jan 06, 2018 1:18 pm
becjarrettdalton
becjarrettdalton
becjarrettdalton
6 January 2018

Cosmopolitan Homes, Sydney

Cosmopolitan Homes, Sydney
NSW
1, 2

Hi... odd question, would anyone have an old floor plan diagram for the Renmark? I always loved this home and would love to find something very similar to build.

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becjarrettdalton
Jan 06, 2018 1:17 pm
becjarrettdalton
BrownDog77
BrownDog77
6 January 2018

Coral - TV Antenna included in tender?

Coral - TV Antenna included in tender?

Hi Sarah our SC told us to do it after as cheaper but our data guy mentioned it when he was doing extra stuff and put it up for us

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BrownDog77
Jan 06, 2018 9:07 am
donna79
donna79
5 January 2018

Metricon Glendale 50 Limited Edition

Metricon Glendale 50 Limited Edition
VIC
1 ... 11, 12, 13

What’s the rumpus room like? Is it L shaped Is there enough light into the dining and family?

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donna79
Jan 05, 2018 6:08 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
5 January 2018

Any builders similar to Broadway Homes (Perth)

Any builders similar to Broadway Homes (Perth)
WA

The problem is you can not and should not advertise homes that you can not build, that is "false advertising" it is illegal, not to mention unethical. "Caveat emptor"…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Jan 05, 2018 9:24 am
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
4 January 2018

Questions for Project Builders Metricon Claredon

Questions for Project Builders Metricon Claredon
NSW

julzz How big a list do you want? Start with accurate geotech and Engineering costs Those 2 items alone can blow your project costs out of the water.

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StructuralBIMGuy
Jan 04, 2018 4:02 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
Shelmac
Shelmac
4 January 2018

General site levelling

General site levelling
QLD

If you look at the picture it is actually only a couple of metres from the house. It was flat there until their excavator cut out the site, now we are left with a large…

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Shelmac
Jan 04, 2018 11:26 am
Ashleigh
Ashleigh
4 January 2018

Building in Woodlea with Henley homes

Building in Woodlea with Henley homes
VIC

I hope things are onwards and upwards from here for you Chels! I'm waiting on Woodlea titles too (Stage 32) waiting patiently...well trying. Some of the stories on here…

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Ashleigh
Jan 04, 2018 10:20 am
fhb_08
fhb_08
3 January 2018

Lucas homes

Lucas homes
NSW
1, 2, 3

Hi Winbrook, I am not sure how I missed your message. If you are still looking for the engineer, mine was Structerre Consulting Engineers.

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fhb_08
Jan 03, 2018 10:43 pm

Hey there guys, I was just wondering, I’ve been tossing up between Willowdale & Emerald Hills, which is pretty much 5 minutes up the road from Willowdale. Which suburb…

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-JDM
Jan 03, 2018 9:06 pm
Joker
Joker
3 January 2018

Slab in wrong spot Pt 2!

Slab in wrong spot Pt 2!

If you don't know your rights, I would get as much information as possible so no matter what, you gave a answer, you can get answers online from building experts website,…

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Joker
Jan 03, 2018 6:46 pm
Choosy
Choosy
3 January 2018

Property damage

Property damage
WA

Unfortunately we have the displeasure of dealing with damaged and miss alligned fences, the Dividing Fences Act 1961 states that the fence only…

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Choosy
Jan 03, 2018 4:01 pm
Choosy
Othello
Othello
3 January 2018

Project Home Remote Location

Project Home Remote Location
TAS

Thanks Bashworth. Great blog website with lots of thoughts to chew over.

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Othello
Jan 03, 2018 1:52 am
kidu13
kidu13
2 January 2018

Building the Lennox (Celebration Homes) in Wellard Glen

Building the Lennox (Celebration Homes) in Wellard Glen
WA
1, 2

I know it's a bit late to post a question here - but trying my luck anyway... Silly question : - I have a plan which also has Home Theatre in the front with a similar…

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kidu13
Jan 02, 2018 6:39 pm
kidu13
Renman
Renman
2 January 2018

Need some landscaping inspiration!

Need some landscaping inspiration!
VIC
1, 2

Is Amber Tiles a tiling shop or a landscaping company? My KDR Metricon Hampshire - Liberty - 45 Melb https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink?share_ ... are_type=t

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Renman
Jan 02, 2018 3:24 pm
Renman
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
2 January 2018

Austral Precast

Austral Precast
NSW

Hi saffa welcome to the forum There are a number of options , ie precast , tilt up and combinations of both ie cavity, sandwich,etc. I would also recommend a cavity for…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Jan 02, 2018 2:08 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
gmohitg
gmohitg
1 January 2018

Open Floor Plan Suggestions

Open Floor Plan Suggestions

MandM+4, landscaping I am not too concerned with, our land is pretty flat and we can make do with some DIY initially. I am waiting for the stores to reopen so I can get…

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gmohitg
Jan 01, 2018 6:11 pm
gmohitg
OurDayDream28
OurDayDream28
31 December 2017

Our First Home Blog - DayDream 28 (modified)

Our First Home Blog - DayDream 28 (modified)
NSW
1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Ebony Stain. closest colour to our garage door.

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OurDayDream28
Dec 31, 2017 8:49 pm
OurDayDream28
ayaman
ayaman
31 December 2017

Concrete Look Floor Tiles-anyone use them?

Concrete Look Floor Tiles-anyone use them?
VIC

Thanks so much! I do love that tile. It would look beautiful in a bathroom or ensuite. Great choice!

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ayaman
Dec 31, 2017 11:01 am
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way2funky
Dec 30, 2017 3:04 pm
dillongl
dillongl
29 December 2017

Master Bedroom Layout

Master Bedroom Layout

Hi Gi, the links open up fine - sounds like a good idea, I think it would work well

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dillongl
Dec 29, 2017 9:23 pm
dillongl
deepugjacob
deepugjacob
29 December 2017

Landscaping at Pennant Hills, NSW

Landscaping at Pennant Hills, NSW
NSW

Hi All Hope everyone is having a great Xmas / Newyear celebration. I need a small help. I am expecting that my new home at Cherrybrook, NSW will be handed over by end of…

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deepugjacob
Dec 29, 2017 10:28 am
taniel
taniel
28 December 2017

CDC Gross Floor Area Calculation

CDC Gross Floor Area Calculation
NSW

Hi The NSW Compliance development discusses some exclusions to the gross floor area calculations, namely, 1 car…

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taniel
Dec 28, 2017 3:01 pm
HDog
HDog
27 December 2017

Finance on Dual Occupancy - potential issue

Finance on Dual Occupancy - potential issue
VIC

First time post so hear me out My wife and I live in the Eastern suburbs of Melbourne and have a house worth approximately $3.8 -…

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HDog
Dec 27, 2017 1:57 pm
Vantage_35
Vantage_35
27 December 2017

Metricon Metro 32 Qld

Metricon Metro 32 Qld
QLD
1 ... 11, 12, 13

Thanks Not sure what happened to the pics bout I’ve updated the links again hopefully they work now

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Vantage_35
Dec 27, 2017 1:26 pm
rajah
rajah
27 December 2017

NBN Pit & Pipework

NBN Pit & Pipework
WA

Thanks, I definitely want to do it if it hasnt been done. Wish it was clear that it was the developers responsibility then i would follow up with them.

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rajah
Dec 27, 2017 12:55 pm
arcadelt
arcadelt
27 December 2017

Electric OR Gas ducted heating/cooling???

Electric OR Gas ducted heating/cooling???
NSW

No, just a home builder in a similar climate to you, but in a slightly different market segment.

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arcadelt
Dec 27, 2017 6:21 am

# Tiles Ensuite & Bathrooms - Beaumont Tiles * Main Ensuite - 24050 To All Walls - Full Hight Tiles Wall Tiles - Item # 1000333…

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titos97
Dec 26, 2017 1:53 am

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