Building A New House

Katehutch

18 July 2016

Eden brae or McDonald jones central coast?

Anyone built with Eden brae or McDonald jones in central coast/Newcastle area? Any advice would be appreciated ?

Craigasaurus

17 July 2016

Modifying existing plans - legalities?

It's tough we too were thinking of doing the same but ended up doing our own as if the company drives past and sees that it looks similar they could do you not just for…

TomCat

17 July 2016

Simonds Harcrest - Adelaide Build

LOL! I haven't worked out my oven yet. Except I now wish I'd got a 60cm not a 90cm. Really inefficient for only two people! To grill something, the whole stupid element is…

Lorri

17 July 2016

Tender and cancellation charges?

Just curious about this, not planning to cancel but I noticed on the tender papers it says that other cost will be added if you don't accept the tender, that money you…

lemon717

17 July 2016

retaining wall - neighbour builder

Can anyone please share some light? We have bought a house and land package in Sydney. Currently the house is in the process of landscaping, but we can't start until our…

linniez88

17 July 2016

Scootergirl's first build

Hi, could you please kindly upload some more photos of your house with moon dust brick? Im currently thinking of using it but would like to see what it looks like

ayaman

17 July 2016

Urbanedge (Urban Edge) homes

Oh wow, you poor thing! This is a worry- we have just signed up with Urbanedge- well, we are up to colours/electrical etc. So far, we have had a smooth run, but your post…

LouLouB

17 July 2016

Glendale Ltd Edition Vs Glendale (Normal) - Differences

I've been trying to work out the differences too. We noted some small differences in measurements - the rumpus room was all walls as opposed to having an opening between…

LouLouB

17 July 2016

Dream Home - Glendale 45

Got so excited to find this thread and then read you've changed builder/design. Any reason in particular for the change @JNT_Glendale45

AWrighty

17 July 2016

Granny flat build

Just to clarify the kit does not come with poles but the plans show me how many and where they should be placed. I'm hoping the engineer will be able to tell me if the…

Lorri

17 July 2016

Blue Mountains Home My First Build

Hi Deb, do you know what your BAL rating is yet? Our block has got a 29 bal. How steep is your land? Have you got any photos? Cheers Lorri

san-marino16

17 July 2016

who else is building in Oran Park with MJH ?

Hi everyone, I am fairly new to this forum, been browsing this forum for ideas.I found it extremely helpful for our colour selections and other stuff. our land is…

Emmz70

16 July 2016

Exposed aggregate contacts in Melbourne south eastern suburb

Thank you

qldben

15 July 2016

Metricon Home Solution/Clarendon Complete??

I'm in the same predicament now. I am considering the Toledo 29 with Clarendon Complete, as well as the Mason 28 from Metricon Freedom Collection. Both are more or less…

Wellard2ndTimers

15 July 2016

Our build in Calleya, WA

Hi DVP, Welcome aboard! I love one of the easy start plans (on display in Baldivis Parks, can't remember the name) I want to build it as an investment. They make some…

bashworth

15 July 2016

electrical quotes with perry homes.

If I was a building company I would not want anyone on my site who I didn't have a contract with, and hadn't filled in the paperwork to show that they were competent. One…

dellam

14 July 2016

Building with national homes Western Australia

My House is still in construction The tiler took 12 weeks . Yes 12 weeks to tile the wet areas ( bathrooms , toilets , laundry ) It's a running joke amongst our family…

SJ_house13

14 July 2016

Building our first home in Aston Craigieburn with Clearview

Looking great so far! Our First Build viewtopic.php?t=79716

AussieMark

14 July 2016

Gas point outlets - did you bother?

I have all the connections. What was nice was the builder put a gas point in for the cooker hob even though I am using induction. They said they do it regardless incase…

Bopstar3

14 July 2016

My plan... would you change anything?

Definitely a slider door then maybe on ensuite if toilet is open

Robina

14 July 2016

HGWA Floor Tiling

Sorry don't know to work out the square metres. But it was for living room dining room kitchen scullery and passage to kids bedrooms and front hallway and passage to…

jin12345

14 July 2016

Hacrest Estate Council Approval for land size less than300m2

Hi, I am building at Harcrest estate by Mirvac in Wantirna South and one of the developer guideline is that the approved plan need to be endorsed by the Knox City…

TraceyWayne

13 July 2016

Custom Build NSW, tiles starting this week

Hi ninnygray, yes in Murwillumbah and builder was awesome. It's a tricky business picking a builder and would definitely recommend them. Name is Paron & Philips, they have…

Speedwaychick68

13 July 2016

Building with Gemmill in Serpentine: Belated update

Sounds fabulous!

SaveH2O

13 July 2016

advice needed

You need to... 1. Use a descriptive thread title to get attention and also possibly help others who later do a forum search for information about their own problem. 2.…

Jayeli

13 July 2016

Building with masterton

I would like to know if anyone has been allowed to bring in someone other than masterton own contractors to do floor heating in the bathrooms as I have been quoted a…

imrasm

13 July 2016

Building Narrow home

Where is the land ? If you are in Syd .. Check with new living homes and all worth homes

ljrt

13 July 2016

Formal regulations re privacy

Just had a look at your link - I would agree that it appears to only affect windows within 1.5m of a boundary

AussieMark

13 July 2016

Perth Two Storey

@Suzi Q, PM Sent

Samboss260

12 July 2016

Looking for builder for sloping block - Brisbane

The reno plans have gone out the window due to cost and inability to find a builder. So now we are considering knock down and build. Can anyone recoomend any builders to…

vonsta76

12 July 2016

valuation done today

hi nabin Congratulations on your purchase. You only need a private building inspector once construction on your home starts. Avoca 25 in Gainsborough Greens Gold…

steve.li.xin

12 July 2016

Looking for someone is building house in Doreen, CooperPlace

I signed the land contract in Doreen, project name: CooperPlace, in December, 2016. And I have been told twice time for the delay, and the manager told me the title might…

jcbissor

12 July 2016

PR's Finished Build - A belated update and a wedding Pg. 69

Lorri

12 July 2016

Builder said we can't have slab.......Updated plans

I don't mind them battered if they are safe left like that, surely the builder would say if they are safe? Would they have to warn you if not? Don't want the slope…

hrvat_ica

11 July 2016

SEA CHANGE: HGWA: THE BORDEAUX, WA

Hi we are building in Denmark and made the change in January from south Coogee best decision ever, be positive and enjoy every minute of it

Fbren

11 July 2016

House Presto

Hi All, Has anyone used the company House Presto in Melbourne for a custom build? Any thoughts, feedback or advice? TIA

Avy123

11 July 2016

****Anyone building @ Riverstone Grange *****

Thanks Phil!

jasminelee_86

11 July 2016

Building our first home with Home Group WA

Looks awesome, love the floor colour

jasmineandjason

11 July 2016

HGWA First Home Build - Ocean Road Estate

Aw thanks for looking Nat, and would be great if you find it x

Sarahcat26

10 July 2016

Anyone building in Bloomdale, Diggers Rest Vic

Hey guys, It's been a while since any activity has happened on this thread but feel free to join in on the bloomdale Facebook community page

nigel01

10 July 2016

Austral Pepper with what Colourbond colour

We have pepper bricks with monument gutters. Should be a link below to my thread. Ellison by Ausbuild - Brisbane viewtopic.php?t=81468

CustomStirling

10 July 2016

Homestead homes South Australia

Woohoo! I hope everything goes really well and you're in very soon. Building a custom Sterling home in Adelaide.

Rache

10 July 2016

Our Ben Trager Build - New photos!

Just beautiful archetto. You really have done a fantastic job with all your finishing touches.

Craigasaurus

9 July 2016

Help with roof design.

Updates of our design. Just getting final quotes. Does $1200 a square metre sound alright for moderately high finishes?

kel_taylor10

9 July 2016

Brick brand & name help!

Thanks a ton everyone. Gives me lots of choice to look at. Hopefully they won't be too expensive. ?

brobri

9 July 2016

Problem with prefab house delivered in Adelaide Hills

Interesting. Who is this builder?

Matt1

8 July 2016

Builder using my land to build house next door

Just move the scaf with the bobcat

[bex]

8 July 2016

KDR Demolition

Hey red15, you're just around the corner - we're in Baulko! Interesting read!

StructuralBIMGuy

8 July 2016

Basement Leaks through hair line cracks

Hi Patcait What's above the ceiling photos would help