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TheWaitingGame
TheWaitingGame
17 August 2017

Builders Insurance - what does it actually cover?

Builders Insurance - what does it actually cover?
VIC

Hi, We are building in Melbourne and wanted to know if you had any damage happen to a fence with a neighbour as a result of the build and if you were able to claim the…

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TheWaitingGame
Aug 17, 2017 8:51 pm
Rochelle-1212
Rochelle-1212
17 August 2017

Magnolia Estate, Hamlyn Terrace

Magnolia Estate, Hamlyn Terrace
NSW

Hi, I am in Magnolia Estate in Stage 3 as well, building now... Nice to see others building there too! Who are you both building with? :)

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Rochelle-1212
Aug 17, 2017 8:48 pm
Bertocchiham
Bertocchiham
17 August 2017

Wide frontage Floorplans

Wide frontage Floorplans

Wondering how guys have got along with the design? We are still deciding but have also bought a block of land in the mervue estate too!

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Bertocchiham
Aug 17, 2017 7:39 pm
arcadelt
arcadelt
17 August 2017

Online internal and external colour simulator

Online internal and external colour simulator

A web search would have got you there, but here you go: http://australbricks.com.au/ivisualise

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arcadelt
Aug 17, 2017 5:04 pm
Dami_nic01
Dami_nic01
17 August 2017

Anyone building in Bradley Heights?

Anyone building in Bradley Heights?
NSW
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Hi All, After all ,our construction has been started early this month,Expected to be completed by end of Jan.. As per the design guidelines ,We have been adviced to use…

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Dami_nic01
Aug 17, 2017 3:13 pm
mlionel20
mlionel20
17 August 2017

Builder or fence contractor for higher fence?

Builder or fence contractor for higher fence?
VIC

Hi guys, I just had my handover of my house and we are looking to build a fence that is higher than the standard 1.2m allowed by the council. This is in Victoria with the…

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mlionel20
Aug 17, 2017 12:27 pm
Shannen051
Shannen051
17 August 2017

Oracle platnium homes hunter valley

Oracle platnium homes hunter valley
NSW

Hi. I'm building with oracle platinum homes in the hunter valley. Haven't started our build yet and everything seems to be taking forever! We settled on our land in early…

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Shannen051
Aug 17, 2017 12:20 pm
spal
spal
17 August 2017

Building with bellriver at riverstone

Building with bellriver at riverstone
NSW

Okay, so you choose Bell river as your builders. I thought other way, I had a home and land package. Not sure about your case, probably someone who build with them will…

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spal
Aug 17, 2017 9:24 am
wongbruce
wongbruce
16 August 2017

Roof Sarking

Roof Sarking

viewtopic.php?t=89203 Check this out Kind Regards, Bruce "Building an Eden Brae Waldorf 50 in North Kellyville" Blog: http://waldorf50.blogspot.com.au A Mobile…

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wongbruce
Aug 16, 2017 10:57 pm
Berek
Berek
16 August 2017

McDonald Jones - site access, steel frame and data cabling

McDonald Jones - site access, steel frame and data cabling
NSW

If it’s brick then easy to drop cable on outside walls as there is a gap. Much harder on inside walls unless you know exactly where the holes are and if they go through…

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Berek
Aug 16, 2017 10:38 pm
MannyP
MannyP
16 August 2017

Good eve All

Good eve All
SA

I am seeing builder on friday to finalise home design, can you guys give any tips for better deal? Thank you Manny

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MannyP
Aug 16, 2017 10:04 pm
KateBT
KateBT
16 August 2017

Anyone building with MainVue Homes

Anyone building with MainVue Homes
VIC
1 ... 37, 38, 39

Hey Did you end up building the Cullen? We are just considering it but it's not on display anywhere and no one has any photos either! How did you get on? Kate

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KateBT
Aug 16, 2017 8:32 pm

hi we are building a branson 32 sq at riverstone we are waiting for our drawings to come back and council approval we paid our 15400 still haven't seen much progress yet…

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markandsam
Aug 16, 2017 6:30 pm

hi we are on brianna street off riverstone road building a branson 32 sq where about are you building there is some firstyle on jack street as well

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markandsam
Aug 16, 2017 6:25 pm
devnik0202
devnik0202
16 August 2017

Not Happy with Valuation

Not Happy with Valuation
NSW

Valuation with the new lender: Valuation: 500 Expected Value: 530 Brokers says we are better off to go woth BOM. So I think will have to wait 6 more weeks before the…

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devnik0202
Aug 16, 2017 5:33 pm
Beetaloo
Beetaloo
16 August 2017

James Hardie Cladding

James Hardie Cladding
VIC

I used Hardies 150mm Linea on my country owner build house Partially complete Finished

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Beetaloo
Aug 16, 2017 4:09 pm
Beetaloo
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gummz
Aug 15, 2017 11:42 pm
vikushivu
vikushivu
15 August 2017

New Build - Oxley QLD

New Build - Oxley QLD
QLD

Hi Mate, Where abouts in Oxley you guys are building? I bought a land in Oxley too and now waiting on Contract. Cheers, Vik

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vikushivu
Aug 15, 2017 3:56 pm
candicewebster
candicewebster
15 August 2017

Show me your exterior colour choices , fed up of driving aro

Show me your exterior colour choices , fed up of driving aro

If it helps we did Monument Roof and gutters, Shale Grey fascia, white eaves, black butt bricks (austral), woodland grey windows, shale grey roller door and front door. We…

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candicewebster
Aug 15, 2017 2:11 pm
Vantage_35
Vantage_35
15 August 2017

Our new family home Metricon Metro 32 QLD

Our new family home Metricon Metro 32 QLD
QLD
1 ... 33, 34, 35

What a lovely front yard !

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Vantage_35
Aug 15, 2017 12:10 pm
candicewebster
candicewebster
15 August 2017

Relocatable homes

Relocatable homes

I haven't done it but I did own one and it was fine very good built home. I believe it came from a place in Wagga Wagga or Dubbo sorry my memory is shocking I think the…

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candicewebster
Aug 15, 2017 10:15 am
Bri1234
Bri1234
14 August 2017

Demolition recommendations - South East Melbourne

Demolition recommendations - South East Melbourne
VIC

We used Demo Logic at my place and were very happy with the service very professional and competitive. Very helpful, the team was great and they didn’t have us waiting…

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Bri1234
Aug 14, 2017 11:21 pm
Bri1234
bubbles_family
bubbles_family
14 August 2017

Fairmont Homes - Seaford Meadows SA - fencing

Fairmont Homes - Seaford Meadows SA - fencing
SA
1 ... 16, 17, 18

Nice work, it looks very tidy my husband lost the end of his pinkie helping his brother move concrete retaining - those things are heavy!!! You've done a great…

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bubbles_family
Aug 14, 2017 8:56 pm
PVBuild
PVBuild
14 August 2017

How long for each stage of construction?

How long for each stage of construction?
VIC

How long is a piece of string... Ours is a relatively complicated build, with split level and heaps of retaining. 5/4/17 - site start Easter Break in…

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PVBuild
Aug 14, 2017 8:22 pm
Chad_K
Chad_K
14 August 2017

Building in Bacchus Marsh- Stonehill estate

Building in Bacchus Marsh- Stonehill estate
VIC

Thanks for the reply. It is good to hear your experience.Hope the bushfire attack level would be downgraded by the time the land is titled, otherwise it will increase…

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Chad_K
Aug 14, 2017 6:56 pm
vikushivu
vikushivu
14 August 2017

Plantation Nouveau Q1 - would love to see your pics!

Plantation Nouveau Q1 - would love to see your pics!
QLD

We have now changed a single story to double story design. Trinity Q1.

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vikushivu
Aug 14, 2017 12:18 pm
Mec06
Mec06
14 August 2017

Recommendations for inspectors for north Brisbane/Moreton ba

Recommendations for inspectors for north Brisbane/Moreton ba
QLD

we are north bris/moreton bay and using Kspec. Really happy with them so far.

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Mec06
Aug 14, 2017 12:12 pm
Mec06
nicolawhitelaw
nicolawhitelaw
14 August 2017

Building with Perry homes

Building with Perry homes
1, 2

Looks great congrats !!! Building with Perry Homes - Were in!! viewtopic.php?t=84756

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nicolawhitelaw
Aug 14, 2017 7:59 am
nicolawhitelaw
bubbles_family
bubbles_family
13 August 2017

New home builder Fairmont, Reynella SA

New home builder Fairmont, Reynella SA
SA
1, 2

Hi Amymay How did you go with your selections?

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bubbles_family
Aug 13, 2017 9:21 pm
aloenyx
aloenyx
13 August 2017

Preliminary stages

Preliminary stages
VIC

Everything is different for each builder from what I've read here. But I'll tell you my experience. My builder is small and my floorplan was custom. I spoke to my…

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aloenyx
Aug 13, 2017 8:21 pm
aloenyx
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
13 August 2017

Deposit with builder for drawings, what to expect?

Deposit with builder for drawings, what to expect?
VIC

46fan your welcome Yes, you can buy plans from most builders but the prices are inflated to include OHs, profit, copyright, etc and does not include Data, Quants &…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Aug 13, 2017 11:35 am
StructuralBIMGuy

I assume you want to stop the solar heat gain (?), if so then you could put a corner louvre panel over the window at 90 deg. Depth say 1m. IYKWIM.

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ECOECO
Aug 12, 2017 4:03 pm
ECOECO

Hi all, if anyone is looking for colour advice on their builds or renovations I offer a discounted service for online clients only. If you would like a quote for your…

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Michelle
Aug 11, 2017 10:01 am
Michelle
BrisJay
BrisJay
10 August 2017

Mcdonald Jones homes in QLD - North Lakes

Mcdonald Jones homes in QLD - North Lakes
QLD

I should point out that I actually dealt with the guy from Newport. I don't know if they still have the North Lakes display open but when I first posted this thread, the…

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BrisJay
Aug 10, 2017 11:42 pm
Dee2310
Dee2310
10 August 2017

Anyone have any 2 storey corner block designs they'd like to

Anyone have any 2 storey corner block designs they'd like to

Hi, We have the same issue. but our block is 300sqm. We are now getting a side entry design done with Elderton. Which area you are building?

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Dee2310
Aug 10, 2017 2:52 pm
lovisa
lovisa
10 August 2017

soil removal from scrape

soil removal from scrape

Thank you.

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lovisa
Aug 10, 2017 1:03 pm
Joker
Joker
10 August 2017

A case for pre contract review

A case for pre contract review
VIC

Really good article, it's amazing how many don't see the value, when in fact a contract review is peanuts compared to what you stand to loose, it should be compulsory for…

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Joker
Aug 10, 2017 12:32 pm
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arcadelt
Aug 09, 2017 10:05 pm

We're at fixed stage and I've seen there's a gap in our floor is this normal the frame and wall over hangs the slab I've added a few photos as the stages progressed…

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stephy2457
Aug 09, 2017 9:35 pm
stephy2457
building-expert
building-expert
9 August 2017

Unhappy... should we start again and find another builder or

Unhappy... should we start again and find another builder or
VIC

You are unhappy before the journey starts, it rarely gets better and you are most likely in for a donkey ride. Your money is good so why settle for a second class customer…

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building-expert
Aug 09, 2017 7:43 pm
building-expert

This might help: http://www.appinvalley.com.au/discover-your-place/nbn/nbn.pdf

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arcadelt
Aug 09, 2017 5:42 pm
dulie
dulie
9 August 2017

Liberty 45

Liberty 45

Hi Vet, Thanks, they are upgraded stacker doors. For more details, click on my signature below to read through my build. Hope that helps.=)

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dulie
Aug 09, 2017 2:20 pm
dulie
jhiace
jhiace
9 August 2017

Anyone built a house with HUDSON HOMES?

Anyone built a house with HUDSON HOMES?
NSW

I suggest you do a search and read all the info already shared on this forum. My time frame was 18 months - construction from the day they turned soil to the day we got…

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jhiace
Aug 09, 2017 1:25 pm
msresearcher
msresearcher
9 August 2017

Tulloch from Mcdonald Jones

Tulloch from Mcdonald Jones

Hi there has anyone built one of the tulloch design from Mcdonald Jones. Would love to hear feedback and see pics? How fleixble are mcdonald jones in altering floor plans? TIA

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msresearcher
Aug 09, 2017 11:11 am
nikil
nikil
9 August 2017

Porter Davis - Marbella 42

Porter Davis - Marbella 42
VIC

Definitely check with your local council as to what is required. We are doing a KDR on a completely flat block with no rock. Our site costs are $45,000 and we don't…

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nikil
Aug 09, 2017 10:47 am
Dreamhme
Dreamhme
9 August 2017

Affordable custom home builder, building 2nd home in Woodlea

Affordable custom home builder, building 2nd home in Woodlea
VIC

Hi Jas Do you have any website to check out few floor plans for DS homes. We have a block in Woodlea as well 20 x 32 - 640sqm. Cheers

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Dreamhme
Aug 09, 2017 10:36 am
johnsonren
johnsonren
9 August 2017

Any recommendation for a house designer/draftsman?

Any recommendation for a house designer/draftsman?

Do you have the photos or renderings of the house you want to build?

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johnsonren
Aug 09, 2017 8:55 am
allblaqk
allblaqk
8 August 2017

Same Block, New Home!

Same Block, New Home!

Welcome Andy! This is why we also went with a smaller builder. Looking forward to following your journey :)

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allblaqk
Aug 08, 2017 8:55 pm
allblaqk

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