Building A New House

PRR

2 August 2017

Quakers hill IVY

Hi Guys..I am planning to buy a lot in this community(IVY). How is this venture? Please provide me your…

markandsam

2 August 2017

Firstyle kitchen and bathroom prices

We are many months away from colour and tile selection but would be very interested to know as well.

Bigblock7

2 August 2017

Newcastle KDR (Sekisui)-Post build -Patio cover & Landscape

Hi, My Best Advice Building A New House is to Install SolarKing - Roof Ventilation Fan

lovisa

2 August 2017

How long did your valuation take?

Thanks. Our papers and info was send in thursday last week for a new construction:) hope we get it this week

candicewebster

2 August 2017

People building with Allworth Homes

Hi there, I've started the building process with Allworth homes and plans have just gone to council. I was wondering if anyone would be willing to share photos or tips…

dreamh0me

2 August 2017

Need advice on building with Eden brae homes

I also suggest to browisng through "who else is building with Eden Brae" on this forum

jmasood

1 August 2017

Mimosa - My disappointed experience with customer service

Sad to hear that. I did not havr that kind of experience. Where are you building and who is your sales consultant?? My price never went up since signed contract, and if…

lovisa

1 August 2017

Things you had to pay for you wish you got told off before b

Wow!no dont know bout that

mscrashed

1 August 2017

Building with MIRVAC - GLENFIELD - Panorama Vista Estate

Hi Guys, Anyone have anything negetive to share about Crawford. It would be great if one of you can share some pictures and your experiences good or bad.

aloenyx

1 August 2017

The problem with builders in general

I can't believe it ever, been a very stressful process though I finally have an end date. I was originally told March ;-; It's nearly been a year now since building…

Melos

1 August 2017

BUILDING CONTRACT LOOPHOLES

I had a solicitor that specialises in building contracts look at mine. She told us not to sign it unless the builder made some changes, they wouldn't do we walked away.…

Melos

1 August 2017

Suggestions of how to add a personal touch to concrete slab?

RC56

1 August 2017

Metricon Hebel textures

Hi My husband and I are building…

Rocky1525

1 August 2017

AdenBrook homes Greater Sydney

Hi Aksay, How is your journey going with AB. Can you give an update about workmanship. Thanks.

aden

1 August 2017

Anyone building with McDonald Jones in Newcastle?

i have included flooring tiles and carpet and tiling to the alfresco areas . look at lighting and what you need. also i am getting frosted glass on the bathrooms…

Mimpi

1 August 2017

Building Equis Lake The Vines Easy Start/Summit Homes

Great looking home! Sorry to hear that you had so many issues. We are looking at building out there also. Wondering if we could get any info as to what land developers had…

lovisa

31 July 2017

Soil removal from scrape

Entliza feel your pain. Have emailed guy and asked for clarification onthesoil and kerb cutting Hoping a reply back soon

elleimac

31 July 2017

building timeline and tips for those starting out

Thanks for sharing. Yesterday we went through our contract with our builder and we came out of the meeting with items we want them to update and align with what's in the…

Rebeccabicknell

31 July 2017

SE Melbourne hopeful first time builders (house and land pac

Hey guys, We desperately want to build a home! But needing all the advice we can get from people actually doing it! information on low deposit/ no deposit would schemes…

Ezza78

31 July 2017

Timeless Grey - Dulux paint colour

That would look gorgeous, I love timeless grey, tranquil retreat and endless dusk. We found tranquil a little to white for us so picked endless dusk instead. Timeless…

Puddlette

31 July 2017

We are building Manhattan by Simonds Homes

Do you have photos of your gallery selections? Did you make any changes to your floor plan at all?

t.h.e.Designer

31 July 2017

Rooms 20mm smaller than they should be?

I'd be very careful about approaching them with your 20mm concern, as you'll probably be laughed at as this is normal - you'll come across uneducated and they'll undermine…

brick91

30 July 2017

Site Costs and sound proofing requirements in St Genevieve E

Yeah that rings a bell.

fhome

30 July 2017

Comments on Zucalla or Snowdon home builders

Copying my review here so maybe I can save some people their money - Everyone's a…

Koda

30 July 2017

Smaller builder vs Bigger Builder?

Bigger builders can easily go out of business too. The Home Owners Warranty insurance should kick in if the builder goes broke or dies.

HFBMPC

30 July 2017

Metro - Minters Fields, Mount Barker SA

Congrats on the slab! What were your selections like?

msalmank

30 July 2017

Selecting a House & Land Package - Selecting separately?

Thanks for that advice. We secured a piece of land this weekend with an appropriate lot size that most house designs would fit onto. Given your comment, I was a bit…

Jayney

30 July 2017

Anyone built with Adenbrook Homes in Sydney?

I would not build with them contact me and I will show you our house appalling workmanship

tdk14

29 July 2017

Preliminary Agreement help, new to building.

Go ahead with it, if you are serious about them - and be sure to add ALL the inclusions you'd like, that you can think of. The PA doesn't lock you into a build (double…

Jess_89

29 July 2017

Our First Home - Home Group WA

Thanks all

Sarah13

29 July 2017

PGH Smokey Grey Brick

Does anyone have some recent pictures of their homes done with PGH Smokey Grey brick please?

StructuralBIMGuy

29 July 2017

Please help - MJH or M??

hunter_home I suggest you discuss this with a Structural Engineer and also get them to design & supervise the hebel blockwork as well Most West Australians Won't have a…

mahen3d

28 July 2017

Clarendon Paddington 29 Electrical plan feedback

Thanks for the reply, it really helpful to see this plans and set my mind on things we might needed, thanks again for sharing this with us.

miscbunch

28 July 2017

Lead-in dilemma

Hi all I have recently moved into our newly build house, but I am having issues getting phone cable lead-in to take place at the property. I applied for internet…

Our Honeywood Build

28 July 2017

Keys 19/10/15. Moved in 10/11/15. Landscaping + a deck ideas

Hi hun!! Sorry its been so long since I've logged on. Been so busy around the house and with work. We just put in a pool so was going to come on and update with pics…

deepugjacob

28 July 2017

Interior designers recommended

Thanks mate.... if you don't mind me asking. Does he charge an hourly rate or is it for the entire project. Guess he is quiet busy

Rubble13

27 July 2017

Cut and Fill Sand Pad

Hi Everyone, Im a newbie here. But thought this would be the best arena to get the sort of advice i need. We are building our "forever home"on a 506 Sqm sloping…

Lukbon h

27 July 2017

Summit homes Perth

Hi Spiffmiff, We are building a custom built house in the Hills, its loosely based on the Lancelin design. Victor has been really good so far, few minor things that we…

circuit

27 July 2017

Info Required Pls- Private building inspector (NSW)

Thank you so much.

sstan

27 July 2017

Anyone building at Kimberly estate (Chi avenue) Keysborough

Thanks Yanni. We are building with Henley. I really can't comment on the site cost until our tender appointment they will tell us if any reinforcement required and how…

gummz

27 July 2017

How in scale were your initial set of drawings

Hi engineer_wa, We found that it was just a poor job and a revision of all measurements fixed it.

engineer_wa

27 July 2017

Working Drawings Complete about to go to Engineering

I agree, a BIM model is extremely helpful - ideally the model could also include electrical and systems

Troy79

26 July 2017

Is this acceptable workmanship?

NoNoNoNo:shock:

aden

26 July 2017

lyndhurst mcdonald jones homes

hi has anyone built a modified mcdonald jones homes lyndhurst we are looking at having a 6 to 7 bedroom lyndhurst grnade. thanks any images plans etc would be great thanks

CKY

26 July 2017

Metricon Liberty 45 Carlingford

Hi Myeap We are going to KDR Glendale 38 on pymble and just last month acceptrd contract (freedom series do not have tender stage).

Moose256

26 July 2017

Big M / Metr!con Homes: - Studio M & Upgrade Prices!

Hey all New to the forum. Has anyone built a Grandview 31 or above in the plantation facade that could send pictures of what the finished product looks like. And is…

elleimac

26 July 2017

Contract Reviewed by Solicitor / Lawyer

Building a Clarendon Parkhill at Pimpama QLD

Kagan1042

26 July 2017

New house in Burnside

tngo

25 July 2017

Can we fit a security screen door behind the entry door

Thanks Nawsome, looks great, I wish I could find such place in Brisbane. Dealing with this remotely is probably a pain.