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Emmz70
Emmz70
25 January 2016

Metricon - Boral / Selkirk Bricks ?

Metricon - Boral / Selkirk Bricks ?
VIC

Hi if you go to local brick places they usually have addresses of homes you can take a look at if they are in the brick colours you like. Have you already been to Studio…

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Emmz70
Jan 25, 2016 10:18 am
onetonnesam
onetonnesam
25 January 2016

Building our Allcastle home

Building our Allcastle home
NSW

Hi there, interested in hearing how you went, are you still on here?

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onetonnesam
Jan 25, 2016 7:33 am
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
24 January 2016

8 years later - about to start the journey again

8 years later - about to start the journey again
VIC

After our last build I promised myself I'd never build a house again ... :) Well - we did. Its been an interesting time and in the main - good. We could not find the…

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Saint Mike
Jan 24, 2016 8:46 am
Saint Mike
ak11
ak11
23 January 2016

Double story cost

Double story cost
VIC

We're building a 4x2 two-storey (300sqm) and spent about 40k over the "sticker price" but we will still need to spend another 20k finishing it off.

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ak11
Jan 23, 2016 9:47 pm
ak11

We thought this forum was a bit bare of Hotondo threads so we thought we'd share our experience to date. Hotondo Shoalhaven / South Coast have been brilliant so far,…

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moose04
Jan 23, 2016 8:34 pm
1960sModernistHome
1960sModernistHome
23 January 2016

Tractile architectural integrated solar roofing system

Tractile architectural integrated solar roofing system
QLD

If you are looking for the best service for your roof, our New roofs in Dundee will ensure they repair or replace your roof to the very highest standard. For More details…

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1960sModernistHome
Jan 23, 2016 8:20 pm
1960sModernistHome
SMIT
SMIT
23 January 2016

McDonald Jones Home - Miami 15, Miami 16, Miami Excutive

McDonald Jones Home - Miami 15, Miami 16, Miami Excutive
NSW

Hi Everyone, Just thought Id post a quick note here and add further details later. Ive appreciated reading about others experiences with the plans. We are building a…

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SMIT
Jan 23, 2016 4:57 pm
rondy
rondy
23 January 2016

Custom builder - any tips when choosing?

Custom builder - any tips when choosing?
VIC

Thanks guys for your valuable input. We've now decided against a custom builder. We're a bit scared in case we ended up losing out again, we've wasted over 6 months…

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rondy
Jan 23, 2016 1:22 pm
VerticalGardener
VerticalGardener
23 January 2016

Redink Battleaxe - MOVED IN & flooring - pics!

Redink Battleaxe - MOVED IN & flooring - pics!
WA
1 ... 24, 25, 26

OMG 25! You are still a young thing! I still get a bit excited about bubbles and cute boys (men) And I'm 48! I have tshirts older than you, hahaha. It is amazing how…

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VerticalGardener
Jan 23, 2016 9:45 am
hay_renay
hay_renay
22 January 2016

Anyone building at Mt.Aitken, Craigieburn?

Anyone building at Mt.Aitken, Craigieburn?
VIC

Congrats on taking the next step! We are going to build in Malcom Creek in Highlands. I believe our land titles in October :)

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hay_renay
Jan 22, 2016 10:19 pm
jeeman
jeeman
22 January 2016

'Retreat'-ing to our Pl@ntation-A fence and a deck. pics 7/8

'Retreat'-ing to our Pl@ntation-A fence and a deck. pics 7/8
QLD
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Awesome floors seast.. we might go for the spotted gum as well..

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jeeman
Jan 22, 2016 4:47 pm
mansawant
mansawant
22 January 2016

Home network set up in double story house

Home network set up in double story house
NSW

Thanks kereninotech and Ponzu... I found some info on whirlpool forum and most of them have mentioned that wired network is always better than wifi. So I am thinking to…

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mansawant
Jan 22, 2016 3:58 pm
Rodfish
Rodfish
22 January 2016

Hotondo Jamieson - Handover 20 Nov

Hotondo Jamieson - Handover 20 Nov
NSW
1 ... 9, 10, 11

Hi ShannaLK, How did your hand over go? Have you found many issues and what has the repair service been like? Our builder was trying for a pre Christmas handover for us…

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Rodfish
Jan 22, 2016 3:53 pm
raina
raina
22 January 2016

Austral - Metallix platinum bricks

Austral - Metallix platinum bricks
NSW

Platinum is more brownish-silver and light coloured bricks. We couldn't decide and moved over from brick to hebel walls since then.

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raina
Jan 22, 2016 1:22 pm
Leksie5000
Leksie5000
22 January 2016

Any ideas on house plan?

Any ideas on house plan?
TAS

How big is that gap in the hall? Could you extend the linen a bit more so it was in the same spot but not line of sight or would the gap be too small then? Custom…

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Leksie5000
Jan 22, 2016 4:37 am
Nyssa+Lachlan
Nyssa+Lachlan
21 January 2016

Simonds Homes

Simonds Homes
QLD

Almost finished. 2nd PCI on Monday.

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Nyssa+Lachlan
Jan 21, 2016 10:59 pm
Nyssa+Lachlan
malayaco
malayaco
21 January 2016

Kitchen Cupboard doors and drawer profile

Kitchen Cupboard doors and drawer profile
WA

Hi! I need an advise, We are thinking of upgrading our kitchen cupboard doors and drawers to a nice profile from Formica velour vinyl in heritage profile. We were just…

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malayaco
Jan 21, 2016 9:40 pm
wrexter
wrexter
21 January 2016

Opting out of Preliminary Plans Agreement

Opting out of Preliminary Plans Agreement
WA

Hi All Sorry to bring up an old thread but i am having a similar issue. 1. signed preparation of contract and paid $2000 deposit. 2. do not want to go ahead with…

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wrexter
Jan 21, 2016 4:45 pm
wrexter
Jaffa123
Jaffa123
21 January 2016

Henley Geneva Q1

Henley Geneva Q1
VIC

Hi all Did any of you go ahead and build the Geneva? Can I ask if any of you changed the standard kitchen layout? Also, any tips or recommendations? Many thanks

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Jaffa123
Jan 21, 2016 3:43 pm
Gilbert106
Gilbert106
21 January 2016

WIR Fitouts

WIR Fitouts
WA

No problem. Our first quote they were only 400mm deep. I'm just pleased my cabinet maker told me or ours would not of been deep enough. I would of been gutted! :)

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Gilbert106
Jan 21, 2016 2:47 pm
Gilbert106
Sara_jj
Sara_jj
21 January 2016

Building Inspector recommendations Perth

Building Inspector recommendations Perth
WA

Hi. Looking for a good building inspector in Perth for a 2 storey house. Please PM me with recommendations.

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Sara_jj
Jan 21, 2016 12:03 pm
Jaffa123
Jaffa123
21 January 2016

Building Monaco Q2 with Henley in Wollert

Building Monaco Q2 with Henley in Wollert
VIC
1 ... 7, 8, 9

Hi LG123 Did you end up going with the Henley Vienna Q2? We are thinking about building the same. Did you get anything changed? Would be interested to know how you got…

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Jaffa123
Jan 21, 2016 7:09 am
Stewie D
Stewie D
20 January 2016

What is this tube looking item on my vacant land?

What is this tube looking item on my vacant land?
VIC

The riser you have is not for ventilation otherwise it would be much higher and have a grate on it to facilitate the escaping of a build up of gas. Yours is there simply…

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Stewie D
Jan 20, 2016 11:13 pm
Pink86
Pink86
20 January 2016

Start date

Start date
NSW

Thankyou for your feedback clintdb. So I have come to the conclusion that the standard HIA contract sucks! How can a builder take as long as they please to obtain required…

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Pink86
Jan 20, 2016 9:19 pm
rondy
rondy
20 January 2016

Silkwood Dream Homes or Zuccala

Silkwood Dream Homes or Zuccala
VIC

I'd say they've either got the phones of the hook or they've been disconnected. It will be interesting to see if the offices are open. Hopefully your maintenance issues…

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rondy
Jan 20, 2016 5:41 pm
BS12
BS12
20 January 2016

HAND OVER COMPLETED 24/11/2015 Alkimos WA, Trinity(atelier v

HAND OVER COMPLETED 24/11/2015 Alkimos WA, Trinity(atelier v
WA
1 ... 28, 29, 30

LD Total for the landscape package? Your time at Alkimos Beach should have given you an idea of what to expect... and yep as Huggy_B said its not great :( I was going to…

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BS12
Jan 20, 2016 4:34 pm
building-expert
building-expert
20 January 2016

Mistreated by builder

Mistreated by builder
NSW

The problem is serious (and not uncommon) because building agreement(drawings)n should accurately reflect what was agreed. If builder then presented different set for…

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building-expert
Jan 20, 2016 1:50 pm
building-expert
gandn
gandn
20 January 2016

New custom design - South Western Sydney

New custom design - South Western Sydney
NSW

Posting to follow :)

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gandn
Jan 20, 2016 11:01 am
Gilbert106
Gilbert106
20 January 2016

Earthworks

Earthworks
WA

Jarrahdale earthmoving. Highly recommend, they done our house and shed pad :)

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Gilbert106
Jan 20, 2016 12:42 am
Gilbert106
gootza
gootza
19 January 2016

Our Build: Dennis Family Homes "Oxford"

Our Build: Dennis Family Homes "Oxford"
VIC
1, 2, 3, 4, 5

No worries at all! Yes of course I will! Good luck with everything, I hope your experience is as pleasant as ours was. :z:

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gootza
Jan 19, 2016 7:17 pm
gootza
Vertisol
Vertisol
19 January 2016

Anybody building at Googong ?

Anybody building at Googong ?
NSW
1 ... 108, 109, 110

Can't wait to move in to Googong and start crossfit training at my new garage gym

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Vertisol
Jan 19, 2016 2:31 pm
BH86
BH86
19 January 2016

Which builder is better?? For QLD

Which builder is better?? For QLD
QLD

We have built our first home with AMT Homes, they are based around the Rochedale area and we were delighted with the service price and quality Mick the director was an…

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BH86
Jan 19, 2016 11:19 am
fnt0603
fnt0603
19 January 2016

Land for sale 10.5 x 26.5 mickleham Annadale $130k

Land for sale 10.5 x 26.5 mickleham Annadale $130k
VIC

Hi Guys Just putting this out there, Last year my partner and I purchased a block of land up north at Mickleham in the Annadale Estate stage 5, but the land wasn't going…

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fnt0603
Jan 19, 2016 1:11 am
TomCat
TomCat
18 January 2016

Standard Rangehood or retractable?

Standard Rangehood or retractable?
WA

I got retractable and paid similar amount for two spice cupboards (all they're good for). I didn't mind as I really dislike the look of the exposed spout.

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TomCat
Jan 18, 2016 11:46 pm
TomCat
shellby
shellby
18 January 2016

Cost of transformer

Cost of transformer
NSW

My question is, was the land advertise as having power ready to be connected? Or did you assume power was there ready to be connected because you saw the power lines and…

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shellby
Jan 18, 2016 5:27 pm
shellby
Kim-Monash
Kim-Monash
18 January 2016

Gas and Electricity Abolition timeframe

Gas and Electricity Abolition timeframe
VIC

Thank you for your advice.

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Kim-Monash
Jan 18, 2016 5:24 pm
Building4my3tots
Building4my3tots
18 January 2016

CSR / Bradford ‘standard builders wrap’?

CSR / Bradford ‘standard builders wrap’?
VIC

Hi My builder thinks that wall wraps are 'rubbish', and not comfortable in installing them, 1. He thinks that he cannot clean the bricks on the other side, 2. How can the…

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Building4my3tots
Jan 18, 2016 10:35 am
Building4my3tots
1st time
1st time
17 January 2016

BUILDING IN MANOOKA VALLEY CURRANS HILL

BUILDING IN MANOOKA VALLEY CURRANS HILL
NSW
1 ... 43, 44, 45

Hi all we are trying to get some quotes for our fencing and retaining walls. who have people used, and any feedback would be great! have tried to contact Good Fencing,…

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1st time
Jan 17, 2016 8:00 pm
Alexxdavid
Alexxdavid
17 January 2016

Opinion on this floor plan

Opinion on this floor plan
WA

We are having 4 metres from the media extended under the eaves as this will be used as the recess for the projector screen. The other 3x6 metres from the "rumpus" lol will…

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Alexxdavid
Jan 17, 2016 7:42 pm
TomCat
TomCat
17 January 2016

Building in Adelaide - furnishings

Building in Adelaide - furnishings
SA

Hi peeps! Interested to share supplier/trade advice? I'm looking for furniture. Know where to find quality furniture that's not 'on trend'. Eg 'House of Java' Unley Road…

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TomCat
Jan 17, 2016 11:16 am
TomCat
1st-timers
1st-timers
17 January 2016

How Many Bricks? One For The Maths Experts

How Many Bricks? One For The Maths Experts
QLD

Thanks for that, I now have a much better idea of how much extra upgrading our mortar colour will cost.

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1st-timers
Jan 17, 2016 10:17 am
1st-timers
1st-timers
16 January 2016

So Much Uncompliance In Our Subdivision

So Much Uncompliance In Our Subdivision
QLD

'Our' bin has now moved to the neighbours vacant lot but this time we did notice that the builder across the road who we thought was the owner of the bin, has one on his…

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1st-timers
Jan 16, 2016 7:28 pm
philsmith72
philsmith72
15 January 2016

Large ~30mm Gap Above Window Between Brickwork

Large ~30mm Gap Above Window Between Brickwork
VIC

They will cover it with a trim, standard practice for most builders, something to do with the brick heights around the windows, will look ok once done,they are called…

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philsmith72
Jan 15, 2016 8:06 pm
Megera
Megera
15 January 2016

Contact with Site supervisor

Contact with Site supervisor
NSW

We met ours when we went in to sign our final construction drawings. While we were there he asked us not to go on site without him and any time we wanted on site all we…

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Megera
Jan 15, 2016 4:18 pm
Megera
Ponzu
Ponzu
15 January 2016

Ducted AC advice

Ducted AC advice
NSW

Daikin are considered by some as the best if that helps. The actron heat exchanger has fans on the top instead of on the side, which is useful depending on where they are…

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Ponzu
Jan 15, 2016 12:44 pm
psyherin
psyherin
15 January 2016

Wendy Way / Butterfly Boulevard / Bethany Road Tarneit

Wendy Way / Butterfly Boulevard / Bethany Road Tarneit
VIC

Hi RickP, Our LOT no. 632. :) . I dont have the vendors conveyancer no. I only had the email address which i got it of the contract page 2. I have PM you the details

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psyherin
Jan 15, 2016 9:54 am
psyherin
mcrowley
mcrowley
15 January 2016

Construction Fence and Sediment Control Fence

Construction Fence and Sediment Control Fence
NSW

i have solution for that. when my home was on under construction i preferred which block noise like magic.i buyed it from soundbarrierfence.really bestest and quality…

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mcrowley
Jan 15, 2016 8:54 am
mcrowley
mcrowley
15 January 2016

DA - Utility Provider Requirements

DA - Utility Provider Requirements
NSW

Hi Deejay08 Thanks, issue in this case is builder is not appointed yet and I am acting temporarily as an owner builder to ensure my DA doesn't lapse and this is a…

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mcrowley
Jan 15, 2016 8:53 am
perthgirl16
perthgirl16
15 January 2016

Our BTH Build in Doubleview

Our BTH Build in Doubleview
WA
1 ... 9, 10, 11

OMG - we've had inspections at brickwork/ lockup and PCI - they have saved us -backed up what we knew to be a cr&ppy job and picked up so many more problems. Please ,…

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perthgirl16
Jan 15, 2016 1:25 am
perthgirl16
perthgirl16
15 January 2016

Anyone else regret building a new home?

Anyone else regret building a new home?
QLD
1, 2, 3

No progress as yet, however our case is at the lawyers and "being reasonable" or "being seen to be reasonable" even though you know they don't give a flying cr&p means…

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perthgirl16
Jan 15, 2016 1:23 am

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