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Murray Douch
Murray Douch
2 November 2016

Masterton - Occupation Certificate

Masterton - Occupation Certificate
NSW

I finally finished my landscaping, but it took me 6 years. Do I not need an occupational certificate in order to sell the house? Can anyone recommend a 3rd party company,…

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Murray Douch
Nov 02, 2016 4:26 pm
Murray Douch
spice girl
spice girl
2 November 2016

Henley Monaco Nouveau Q1 - The Eyrie Laurimar

Henley Monaco Nouveau Q1 - The Eyrie Laurimar
VIC
1 ... 33, 34, 35

Thanks hitman, good to know. Hope rest of the build goes well for you.

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spice girl
Nov 02, 2016 12:27 pm
gyoung88
gyoung88
2 November 2016

Pole to pit electricity ; who does what?

Pole to pit electricity ; who does what?
VIC

Hi, I hope you are done with the Pole to Pit conversion and it was painless. I am just starting and already been frustrating just to get a quote from United Energy. …

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gyoung88
Nov 02, 2016 11:41 am
shellby
shellby
2 November 2016

watertank near main bedroom

watertank near main bedroom

My pump is next to my bedroom and I rarely even notice it. From what I found was different pumps, different amount of noise.

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shellby
Nov 02, 2016 10:41 am
shellby
hazza80
hazza80
2 November 2016

Sunandstars Build - GJ Gardner Hervey Bay - Beachlands 206

Sunandstars Build - GJ Gardner Hervey Bay - Beachlands 206
QLD
1, 2, 3, 4

Great news.... wish you all ťhe best for hand over this morning and the move. Must be a great feeling.

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hazza80
Nov 02, 2016 8:13 am
hazza80
spuddles76
spuddles76
1 November 2016

First time builder HGWA - yanchep

First time builder HGWA - yanchep
WA
1, 2, 3, 4

Yay for the roof

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spuddles76
Nov 01, 2016 11:58 pm
spuddles76
shanil86
shanil86
1 November 2016

Pre handover inspection

Pre handover inspection

Thanks mate!! Found it in the contract

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shanil86
Nov 01, 2016 9:47 pm
alisaha123
alisaha123
1 November 2016

Gilcon Building

Gilcon Building

Hi, I was wondering if anyone has heard of a Sydney building company called Gilcon Building? My husband and I are doing a knock-down rebuild and have heard some good…

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alisaha123
Nov 01, 2016 9:29 pm
meshelf
meshelf
1 November 2016

Metricon Pricing Question

Metricon Pricing Question
SA

Do you know what slope of your block is? That can add large costs with footing and retaining, I can only assume at that price that its a standard footing. Have you seen…

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meshelf
Nov 01, 2016 4:32 pm
gaweleczek
gaweleczek
1 November 2016

Stormwater drainage issue due to fall of land

Stormwater drainage issue due to fall of land
VIC

Hi @Bazman, Would you be ok to share what you ended up doing ? Thanks!

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gaweleczek
Nov 01, 2016 1:33 am
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bashworth
Oct 31, 2016 3:03 pm
bashworth
solidute
solidute
30 October 2016

Who is your preferred builder in sa

Who is your preferred builder in sa
SA

We're going to be building our second and hopefully last home before retirement (still 20 plus years away yet) we have 3 young kids. We built our current home with…

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solidute
Oct 30, 2016 4:29 pm
heatl0rd
heatl0rd
30 October 2016

Provisions for custom Heating/Cooling Solution in new build

Provisions for custom Heating/Cooling Solution in new build

Hi everyone, Not a fan of the heating/cooling solutions being offered from C and M. They seem to only exclusively deal with Brivis which i havnt been very big fans of in…

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643
heatl0rd
Oct 30, 2016 3:45 pm
lozza81
lozza81
30 October 2016

Snow season quarter paint feedback?

Snow season quarter paint feedback?
NSW

I dont have any pics sorry. I tested it out on the walls of our old house before we knocked it down. Grab yourself a sample pot from a paint store, only about $12 or so…

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lozza81
Oct 30, 2016 8:46 am
Lorri
Lorri
30 October 2016

BAL 12.5 to BAL 19 costs Update , now Bal 29!

BAL 12.5 to BAL 19 costs Update , now Bal 29!
TAS

Hi Cave D, we are in Tassie and i looked on the net and found this Bal guy, as far as I know it doesn't matter what your Bal level is, if you driveway in is more than 30…

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Lorri
Oct 30, 2016 3:17 am
Lorri
dougang287
dougang287
29 October 2016

Daydream 28 coral homes Sunshine Coast

Daydream 28 coral homes Sunshine Coast
QLD
1 ... 7, 8, 9

Thanks so much!!! It looks great Love your charcoal colour!

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dougang287
Oct 29, 2016 9:59 am
lazandjohn
lazandjohn
28 October 2016

Tight site fee?

Tight site fee?
WA

Not sure if you ever look at the forum, but just wondering if you started building!

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lazandjohn
Oct 28, 2016 5:45 pm
gummz
gummz
28 October 2016

Polished concrete floors

Polished concrete floors
NSW

Check out fiat10's mandalay 338 in this forum.

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gummz
Oct 28, 2016 5:40 pm
Houseandhorse
Houseandhorse
28 October 2016

New Acreage build - LOCK UP!

New Acreage build - LOCK UP!
VIC
1, 2, 3

I haven't been in here in ages! I can't see the last pics you posted but from what I can see everything is looking great! I like your backyard fencing, how are you with…

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Houseandhorse
Oct 28, 2016 5:21 pm
Houseandhorse
inexp_user
inexp_user
28 October 2016

Porter Davis Hillside - upgrade costs

Porter Davis Hillside - upgrade costs
VIC

What upgrades were you after? We are thinking of building a Hillside. The second alfresco is roughly $7500. The soaker tub to ensuite is roughly $1500. You can ask a…

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inexp_user
Oct 28, 2016 4:56 pm
inexp_user
valerie3e
valerie3e
28 October 2016

Clarinda Park Estate - Cranbourne West

Clarinda Park Estate - Cranbourne West
VIC

Hello I'm in Stage 8! :) Nice to meet you!

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valerie3e
Oct 28, 2016 12:53 pm
valerie3e
jackie_saliba
jackie_saliba
28 October 2016

when did you get to meet your SS

when did you get to meet your SS
VIC

U must be building with MacDonald jones yes your being too nice Nice shouldn't come into this

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jackie_saliba
Oct 28, 2016 11:54 am
valerie3e
valerie3e
28 October 2016

Clarinda Park Estate - Cranbourne West

Clarinda Park Estate - Cranbourne West
VIC

Hi, is anyone building in Clarinda Park estate in Cranbourne West?

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valerie3e
Oct 28, 2016 9:18 am
valerie3e
cyoung2203
cyoung2203
28 October 2016

Anyone has built or is building with Roselea?

Anyone has built or is building with Roselea?
NSW

Hi there! I am just about to start the build with Roselea. My thread is here viewtopic.php?f=31&t=84224&hilit=roselea

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cyoung2203
Oct 28, 2016 9:09 am
cyoung2203
Altrove
Altrove
28 October 2016

Another Builder winding up again

Another Builder winding up again
NSW

Hi, Very sad to hear from one of my client about to start construction in Elara Estate paid $7500 deposit with White Design is winding up, this was informed by another…

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Altrove
Oct 28, 2016 8:46 am
Altrove
terri78
terri78
28 October 2016

Laminate flooring range with Mainvue/Henley

Laminate flooring range with Mainvue/Henley
VIC

Hi Everyone. We are starting the process with Mainvue to build the Amalfi 528. I have my colours pretty much sorted but wondering if anyone has the Timber Laminate…

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757
terri78
Oct 28, 2016 6:09 am
lozza81
lozza81
27 October 2016

Raised ceilings in a section of your house?

Raised ceilings in a section of your house?
NSW

Our house is a custom design by a building designer so cant give you any info on pricing difference. He just suggested a split as it was better to spend the extra $$…

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lozza81
Oct 27, 2016 8:41 pm
newwyhouse22
newwyhouse22
27 October 2016

Anyone building in falster ridge, Cameron Park

Anyone building in falster ridge, Cameron Park
NSW

Hey there just seeing if anyone on here is building in Falster Ridge, cameron park at north lakes estate? We just bought a block of land and it is sloping and a few of…

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newwyhouse22
Oct 27, 2016 6:18 pm
Gill_007
Gill_007
27 October 2016

Building with Trend Connection

Building with Trend Connection
NSW

Hi, I'm looking in to buying a Home and Land Package with Trend Connection, but there are not much of reviews on the company. can you tell me your experience with Trend…

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Gill_007
Oct 27, 2016 12:46 pm
ms_prez
ms_prez
27 October 2016

First time builder-any tips?

First time builder-any tips?
NSW

SAVE, SAVE, SAVE, ...... Also make sure you get everything in writing, when you discuss something with your SC on the phone or in person always follow up with…

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ms_prez
Oct 27, 2016 10:28 am
ms_prez
dosai22
dosai22
27 October 2016

Haven Estate Tarneit

Haven Estate Tarneit
VIC

framing nearly done

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dosai22
Oct 27, 2016 2:28 am
Jess_95
Jess_95
25 October 2016

Anyone one building "The Carlisle" with Allworth Homes?

Anyone one building "The Carlisle" with Allworth Homes?
NSW

Hi, I am a first time builder and looking at building "The Carlisle" with Allworth homes. I was just after some information on how your build process was, any tips, and…

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Jess_95
Oct 25, 2016 6:24 pm
Leonardo_23
Leonardo_23
25 October 2016

If Your building with HUXLEY HOMES im sorry to hear :(

If Your building with HUXLEY HOMES im sorry to hear :(
NSW

Perhaps it would benefit a great number of would-be-home owners if someone could tell them just how they can check the financial status of a building company... because I…

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Leonardo_23
Oct 25, 2016 5:01 pm
Patto22
Patto22
25 October 2016

Porter Davis : Maya Facade

Porter Davis : Maya Facade
VIC

I'm looking to go with the maya facade on the bermuda 23, but i would like to see some photos before i sign the contract as there is only the one on the website which is…

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Patto22
Oct 25, 2016 3:51 pm
Patto22
ddarroch
ddarroch
25 October 2016

How strict are councils with the size of your house?

How strict are councils with the size of your house?
NSW

Yep, as above, your council will have all the zoning rules you require, most likely online. So first stop would be their website, & if you're struggling contact them…

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ddarroch
Oct 25, 2016 2:53 pm
kez_firsthome
kez_firsthome
25 October 2016

Anyone built with Victorian house and land specialivhls?

Anyone built with Victorian house and land specialivhls?
VIC

Hi, Just wondering if anyone has dealt with them or built with them? Or even heard anything good/bad about them? Thanks ?

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kez_firsthome
Oct 25, 2016 1:11 am
Woolyfish
Woolyfish
24 October 2016

Dale Alcock Stoneleigh in Ferguson Valley

Dale Alcock Stoneleigh in Ferguson Valley
WA
1 ... 4, 5, 6

Everything is looking so good. Thanks for the pic of the kids bathroom, I have designed our shower in a similar position but couldn't visualise what it would look like,…

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Woolyfish
Oct 24, 2016 11:29 pm
Woolyfish
lp77
lp77
24 October 2016

Building on a sloping Block

Building on a sloping Block
QLD
1, 2

Gi gardner, Stroud, chelbrooke? I think our neighbour built with home and land designs they moved from reedy creek. House looks good and didn't take too long to build... I…

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lp77
Oct 24, 2016 10:28 pm
Skyepie
Skyepie
24 October 2016

Anyone building in pacific cove qld?

Anyone building in pacific cove qld?
QLD

Hi, Did you proceed with your purchase and build pacific cove/Rams?

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Skyepie
Oct 24, 2016 10:09 pm
Skyepie
solidute
solidute
24 October 2016

Hickinbotham Homes in SA

Hickinbotham Homes in SA
SA
1 ... 42, 43, 44

Me too. Cheers

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solidute
Oct 24, 2016 9:18 pm
charlibear
charlibear
24 October 2016

Help deciding ! the Embleton 29 and Regent 29

Help deciding ! the Embleton 29 and Regent 29
VIC

I prefer the Regent also. Personally I would find it easier to live in the regent over the embleton, as we are spend majority of our time either in the kitchen or…

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charlibear
Oct 24, 2016 8:12 pm
charlibear
Bluejay
Bluejay
23 October 2016

Concrete home building options

Concrete home building options
QLD

If anybody is aware of any pre-cast / in-situ concrete home designers/builders that service SEQ Gold coast specifically please shoot them my way, looks like this build…

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Bluejay
Oct 23, 2016 6:01 pm
buildingnanna
buildingnanna
23 October 2016

Build process

Build process
QLD

All are different mine has just started and council approved in July.

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buildingnanna
Oct 23, 2016 12:25 pm
buildingnanna
JayaJaya
JayaJaya
23 October 2016

First home - Suburban Adelaide - Seaford build

First home - Suburban Adelaide - Seaford build
SA
1, 2, 3

How are you going along? What's happening? You guys ok?

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JayaJaya
Oct 23, 2016 10:39 am
JayaJaya
Mars5
Mars5
23 October 2016

Seeking New Home Inspection Service in Melbourne - PCI only

Seeking New Home Inspection Service in Melbourne - PCI only
VIC
1, 2

Hi Patpf I used David Seville 40years+ build experience He's been a SS and has various roles as builder and has now been an inspector for years. He has been huge…

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Mars5
Oct 23, 2016 1:46 am
spiffmiff
spiffmiff
23 October 2016

Secret Harbour WA Build. Any advice?

Secret Harbour WA Build. Any advice?
WA
1, 2, 3

One of the Block teams (Julia & Sasha) did this with Caesarstone and IMO it looked great :-) Maybe Google for some pics from f their kitchen..

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spiffmiff
Oct 23, 2016 12:45 am
spiffmiff
Rochelle-1212
Rochelle-1212
21 October 2016

Moon Dust Bricks

Moon Dust Bricks
NSW

So the moon dust are normal bricks not painted bricks? Thanks heaps for the tip. How much extra did the white mortar cost you?

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Rochelle-1212
Oct 21, 2016 4:24 pm
Vatche
Vatche
21 October 2016

Building the Santorini MK 2 by Masterton Homes

Building the Santorini MK 2 by Masterton Homes
NSW
1 ... 5, 6, 7

Hi Vatche, Love your thread and blog! So much useful information, specially the checklist. We noticed your blog because we have a similar frontage issue as you. Our…

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Vatche
Oct 21, 2016 2:31 pm
Vatche
duplexinprogress
duplexinprogress
21 October 2016

Duplex timeframe?????

Duplex timeframe?????
NSW

Hi everyone, We are building a duplex with vogue homes and the slab has just gone down last week (HOORAY!). I was wondering if anyone can tell me how long their…

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duplexinprogress
Oct 21, 2016 9:15 am
AlbertJJ
AlbertJJ
21 October 2016

New to RE

New to RE
NSW

Thanks again Bashworth

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AlbertJJ
Oct 21, 2016 7:18 am

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