Building A New House

Clean

16 h

Beaumont Tiles Pricing

I just want to update on tiling journey. Discounts that BmT say would not impact pricing when you bargain. I got a discount of around 45%. May be it depends on the quantity.

Ryan2007

16 h

Coral Homes general build thread

We had a stool actually fall on one it really cracked like it was hollow underneath tbh I’ll just get fair trading out for an inspection if they say no then that all…

Melbournevic

23 h

Things you forget - summary page 32

Just an update that the request to move the wall has been declined. I was told that no structural change in the production. Anyway, I should be happy for what it is now.…

MrsAJ

Yesterday

Manhattan 21 heavily modified - Coral Homes Sunshine Coast

Thank you for the advice. I will surely make a note and tell them about it. Yes we are using steel frames. If we ask the supervisor to add extra noggings will he do it??

GarethB

18 February

Coral Homes – Lisbon 25, Hervey Bay / QLD

blackcat20

18 February

G.J Gardner build - Week 20 - Fitoff

We managed to bust our garage door a mere 3 weeks after we moved in, so I feel your pain.

javonanka

18 February

About to sign contract - Seeking feedback on plans/layout

Hi, Thanks, good ideas. Will have a thinks about the ensuite door, can see a use for some more vanity space. Funny thing about the wip, change already made . cheers Johan

Zebinc

18 February

Coral Homes / Milan 24 / South Brisbane - First build

Yeah, we are having that argument with them now. it's $1500 to have a 100x100 post or $4600 to have the cornerless. We love the cornerless but can't justify $3000 more…

ahoythere

18 February

Home Building Blogs

MrsAJ

18 February

Madison 35 by Clarendon Homes - framing

We have a slab! We got lucky with the weather and they managed to pour it on Thursday 7 February. They're now running our build in tandem with the one…

MrsAJ

17 February

Our First Build: Vantage Homes Sunshine Coast

Hi, how are you doing? Construction started??

sweetswisssteel

17 February

Valeco homes

r_13

16 February

Metricon Merricks 42 Clarion - Melbourne

Thank for your reply SaveH2O - your questions are on point, and I'm glad to answer: We are indeed planning to have retaining walls, and I had not previously seen the…

alymei

16 February

Custom build on acerage in Ipswich QLD

brokenstick

11 February

How often do you visit your site?

Agree completely, I regularly point out things as I see them. My SS has grumbled a little bit but I have explained to him the benefits to both of us - I would rather point…

Mec06

10 February

Trinity Lux Q1 - Plantation Homes QLD

I’ve seen different people be told various amounts from other builders, for us though it was 2.7m

TiredHalo

8 February

Clarendon Homes | QLD | Sheridan 41

dvkent

8 February

Meridian 30 Brighton Homes

jlawrie

7 February

Metricon - Savannah 34 build in Brisbane

Wow!!! Thank you so much for sharing these pictures it is nicer to see how the rooms flow and the sizing. Your house looks absolutely amazing. We were tossing up the…

Irish16

7 February

Building with Ausbuild at Harrington Estate, Bridgeman Downs

Thank you!!! Davenatjack, tiles are Atlantis Ghiaccio from the National tiles, both floor and walls. Benchtop is Silestone Marengo. Cabinets are Laminex Mushrooms linea.

alymei

6 February

Austral Wilderness Grey Gum

Lance58

5 February

Has anyone built with JKW Constructions in Brisbane?

Hello…

dvkent

3 February

Miami 31- Brighton Homes- Northern Gold Coast

Nublette

2 February

Redbank Plains Custom Build: Homes by CMA

Hi Rob, sorry about the delay in replying I've had a helluva January haha. I haven't updated this one in a while but I've been slightly better with my instagram…

RenuJadhav

2 February

Developers soil test versus builders test

Material testing is very important before starting the construction process. If you have doubt on builders and developers testing report you must take advice from the…

Kuma15

1 February

Relaxation of boundary clearance QLD

HI Louise, Can you please elaborate a little bit more. I have to go through the same process in getting my front set back reduce from 6m to max I can, not sure if it is…

Lisastokoe

29 January

New Colorbond Colours

Hi there, I have the basalt on my garage and guttering but its looking almost a navy blue? Is that normal?? Thanks Lisa

iTool

27 January

Cost to install water meter QUU

QUU's fees and charges are published here: https://www.urbanutilities.com.au/devel ... nd-charges They charged me ~$2,600 in Brisbane a couple of years ago. The existing…

mrs.jessica

27 January

Coral Homes - Modified Grange 29

Your house looks amazing. We are also thinking of oyster bench tops and your pictures were great in showing the different views

TheBee2

24 January

Show us your facade...

chrismjack2

18 January

Don't build with Nu Trend Homes / Ultra Living Homes

I don't recommend building with this company at all. Peter Nastrom ripped us off by over promising and not delivering. As soon as it went pear shaped, his true colours…

onlyann

16 January

Building with CJ Homes

The 4 hours colour consultation took place this week. We had a vague idea of what we wanted and the consultant has been very helpful. We also discussed some minor…

pandibabi

16 January

G Development in Bris - Form 21 04/12 awaiting handover

Yes! it was stressful and painful - we did flooring, paid removalists to move furniture and clean the old property. Due to the xmas shut down, I had to wait for my…

John Pierpoint

16 January

Building post and beam house

BuLe

13 January

Gas bottle prices - Brisbane. How much do you pay?

Great info, thanks for the research and for sharing

alexp79

11 January

Building a new home with Rammed Earth - Experiences

I guess this one will be helpful: http://www.yourhome.gov.au/materials/rammed-earth The main problems: 1) looks. Certainly not for everyone. 2) high thermal mass but…

KatrinaH

6 January

Stellabella's second build...Final floor plan, contract!

Did your house get completed Stellabella? Or did you get caught up in the mess?

BuLe

2 January

Building with Ausbuild @ Bridgeman Downs

Green Dream

1 January

Building a new home with DC Living - QLD

Hi, just wondering how your build experience was?

Green Dream

1 January

DC Builders Experiences

Did you end up going with DC?

mpricecs

29 December 2018

Coral Homes – Grange 29 (St Kilda façade) HB/QLD

Footing, block work and steps $12k. Render $4.5k. Tiling/tiles $3.5k.

4218

24 December 2018

Escape Homes and Developments

Escape Homes & Developments Coomera, have been building 4 town houses for me and they poured the concrete driveway without the gas mains being installed, and that's not…

Musashi2000

13 December 2018

Breezeway House (was: New build.....starting at last!)

Thanks for your extensive response, really appreciate it, we will be contacting Breezeway for sure! Hope you are enjoying your home. Cheers, K&D

Nancymerimba

27 November 2018

Ceiling Height - Opinions?

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WowBingo

22 November 2018

Coral Homes Modified Manhattan 23 in Brookhaven Estate

Cool idea for colours Hope all goes well with the build

building bug

22 November 2018

Building a modified Grange 25 - Coral Homes - Brisbane

Thank you 😊 I can’t wait to get started

Jodla

21 November 2018

Is anyone building with PERRY HOMES in QLD or Northern NSW??

My questions about perry homes are: does anyone know if this company build on a square meterage rate? If so what is it? Did anyone receive tenders with a certain price…

AlCaLuJo2

20 November 2018

Harrington - AusBuild

Kitchen will be all black - tap ware also. Cant wait to see the finished product. Second pour is for the alfresco as we are getting it decked (needed to be separate from…

cory

19 November 2018

SETTLING IN - Valeco - Polished Concrete + Monochrome

Are u happy with the polished concrete floor? High maintenance? We just paid a deposit with Valeco and an thinking abt polished concrete.