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Grakat
Grakat
23 April 2015

Buying acres for building dream home

Buying acres for building dream home
NSW

Hi everybody, On the back of this, we are in the early stages of buying a 2.5 acre block of land which is supposed to register with council by the end of August. Power is…

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Grakat
Apr 23, 2015 2:58 pm
rahul
rahul
15 April 2015

Box Hill Sydney vs Jordan Springs

Box Hill Sydney vs Jordan Springs
NSW

Hi Lily123456, First of all, congratulations. Great decision, I must say. I have been to Jordan Springs, and love the area myself as well. But the prices have gone up…

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rahul
Apr 15, 2015 7:10 pm
aloenyx
aloenyx
11 April 2015

Holding deposit on land

Holding deposit on land
NSW

3 months might be too long for a holding deposit. Most want something signed in a week or two, but you never know. Can't hurt to ask? You should still look for land, a lot…

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aloenyx
Apr 11, 2015 7:20 pm
aloenyx
Daljon
Daljon
19 March 2015

Your journey has begun

Your journey has begun
NSW

Congratulations Lot 105...your journey has started. The machines are working on your block at this very moment.

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Daljon
Mar 19, 2015 11:59 am
mim_feher
mim_feher
22 February 2015

Purchasing CROWN land

Purchasing CROWN land
NSW

I am from NSW, however unfortantly I need to own the land as I require it to put some of my house on other the block is only 450m2. I am hoping that it won't take forever…

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mim_feher
Feb 22, 2015 7:54 pm
Matt1
Matt1
21 January 2015

Developer Rescinded / Withdrew from the contract! A scam?

Developer Rescinded / Withdrew from the contract! A scam?
NSW

Sounds like a scam to me. We bought in the Kellyville area last year and prices went up $100k in six months and before the land was registered. Luckily our developer was…

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Matt1
Jan 21, 2015 8:01 pm
Matt1
dann
dann
15 November 2014

HELP!!! Buying Untitled Land

HELP!!! Buying Untitled Land
NSW

I bought unregistered 2 months ago, they wanted 10% deposit of $22,200 however my solicitor negotiated that down to 5%. The land is due to be registered in February…

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dann
Nov 15, 2014 8:15 pm
bashworth
bashworth
5 October 2014

Confirm block dimensions after registration

Confirm block dimensions after registration
NSW

It should all be on your title plan. This is a link to understanding the plan http://www.anewhouse.com.au/2012/01/und ... tle-plans/

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bashworth
Oct 05, 2014 7:13 am
bashworth
trooper79
trooper79
2 October 2014

Land Sales List, North Kellyville

Land Sales List, North Kellyville
NSW

Just heard that the RBA will move to curtail investment using the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority. See the thread I started for more info and discussion

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trooper79
Oct 02, 2014 2:15 pm
robbie55
robbie55
31 July 2014

"Immoral Developments" and unregistered land

"Immoral Developments" and unregistered land
NSW

I think the link below is important to share for anyone buying unregistered land and worthwhile bringing to your solicitor or conveyancer to get advice on before signing…

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robbie55
Jul 31, 2014 1:10 pm
robbie55
catjim
catjim
25 June 2014

Fencing ezy clip

Fencing ezy clip
NSW

You need to be saying where you are because nobody's got any idea from your posts

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catjim
Jun 25, 2014 10:06 pm
Bluesuede
Bluesuede
24 June 2014

Great place to live

Great place to live
NSW

Burning Hell and Ghastly Remains?

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Bluesuede
Jun 24, 2014 3:59 pm
Bluesuede
bashworth
bashworth
12 June 2014

Subdivision Certificate (Linen Release) - What does it mean?

Subdivision Certificate (Linen Release) - What does it mean?
NSW

When I was a young trainee in the old Days (1970's) the final drawings were done on a linen stabilised drawing material. Prior to that stage draft plans were done on…

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bashworth
Jun 12, 2014 4:35 pm
bashworth
jenathome
jenathome
4 April 2014

Hello for the first time!

Hello for the first time!
NSW

Hi Smuscat4, Very exciting times for you. To answer your question about timing when you mention stage 2 and 3 and DA , do you mean the DA for the land you have bought,…

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jenathome
Apr 04, 2014 9:44 am
jenathome
Smuscat4
Smuscat4
3 April 2014

Hello for the first time!

Hello for the first time!
NSW

This forum has been great for keeping us updated. We have purchased Lot 208. Things have been very hectic for my husband and I the last few months. We've sold our home, in…

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Smuscat4
Apr 03, 2014 8:35 pm
1sttimebuilding2012
1sttimebuilding2012
14 March 2014

Mine Subsidence areas - are they a problem?

Mine Subsidence areas - are they a problem?
NSW

My old house was a display home 30 years ago... We had problems with movement in our home which would require the foundations under pinning in several areas....

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1sttimebuilding2012
Mar 14, 2014 7:37 pm
kazzaw
kazzaw
23 February 2014

Building with Rawson homes in Camden The hermitage

Building with Rawson homes in Camden The hermitage
NSW
1, 2, 3

Hi Matt We are in Gabriel's run 2. Sounds like you had a different process to buy the land than us. How did they give out priority numbers. We are set to register in…

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kazzaw
Feb 23, 2014 7:03 am
lovepub
lovepub
19 September 2013

Which block of land?! HELP!

Which block of land?! HELP!
NSW

Thanks for the help guys! We have decided to go with block 1 due to the ease of build and is being restricted with funds as first home buyers.…

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lovepub
Sep 19, 2013 12:49 am
JTM
JTM
27 March 2013

Holding Deposit paid... now what???

Holding Deposit paid... now what???
NSW

ok.. so we have paid the 10% deposit on the land and exchanged contracts subject to finance. Got our tender, and now the stupid bank valuer has undervalued the land/house…

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JTM
Mar 27, 2013 2:24 pm
JTM
our dream home
our dream home
17 September 2012

Made An Offer On Land

Made An Offer On Land
NSW

Congratulations on the land, we were in a 14 sq house with one loo.. Not as cramped as you by the sounds of things, but it was the reason for selling up. Now the fun…

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our dream home
Sep 17, 2012 6:18 pm
atom_ute
atom_ute
13 August 2012

How long is too long

How long is too long
NSW

My advice to new buyers is take what the developer tells you, add 12 months and you may be pleasantly surprised if it titles "early" :roll:

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atom_ute
Aug 13, 2012 2:36 pm
atom_ute
scotty78
scotty78
18 June 2012

Fairway Drive - no Linen Plan

Fairway Drive - no Linen Plan
NSW

Oh well just think of it as another few weeks you can save up for more stuff to add to your house!

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scotty78
Jun 18, 2012 6:27 pm
bigted
bigted
5 June 2012

I need some advice on land, please HELP!

I need some advice on land, please HELP!
NSW

If you want to get on to the blocks just walk around/crawl under the fences - that's what we did! The latest release still has some flat blocks available - a bit more…

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bigted
Jun 05, 2012 4:56 pm
wildewombat
wildewombat
18 March 2012

Can you submit DA plans before your land is registered?

Can you submit DA plans before your land is registered?
NSW

Well we had a sort of in between step, once the land was registered we were able to submit our DA under the land developers name whilst settlement was occurring, it saved…

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wildewombat
Mar 18, 2012 1:51 pm
daveinthehills
daveinthehills
30 January 2012

rezoning blitz going to flood market?

rezoning blitz going to flood market?
NSW

Hey all, read this today in SMH: http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/rezoning-blit ... 1qo29.html looks like the state govt planning department is making some noise here and there,…

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daveinthehills
Jan 30, 2012 6:30 am
MissReid
MissReid
23 January 2012

$$ of HITTING ROCK - Need URGENT Help/Advice/Info

$$ of HITTING ROCK - Need URGENT Help/Advice/Info
NSW

Hi there B&D! My partner & I are first time building too :S There is a lot of rock in the area where we bought our land, and as we suspected the soil test turned up…

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MissReid
Jan 23, 2012 1:02 pm
MissReid
bradsom
bradsom
18 October 2011

Buying a block requiring pier build

Buying a block requiring pier build
NSW

Where can I find info on houses to build on piers or how to get a block approved to slab build when coumcil says I must raise floor height 600mm above current height due…

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bradsom
Oct 18, 2011 7:42 am
hey_katie
hey_katie
20 July 2011

Jordan Springs new land release

Jordan Springs new land release
NSW

My partner and I are planning on purchasing a block in the new release at Jordan Springs (which I believe will be soon!)... Anyone else buying in the second stage?

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hey_katie
Jul 20, 2011 12:05 am
Amadio
Amadio
20 June 2011

block with trees wyoming

block with trees wyoming
NSW

Just ask the Gosford council. A block near us full of established gum trees was recently sold. The new owners are now going to build and have permission to cut almost…

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Amadio
Jun 20, 2011 8:15 am
NEWLYWEDS
NEWLYWEDS
1 June 2011

when do i pay stamp duty? NSW

when do i pay stamp duty? NSW
NSW

Yeah probably different in Vic.. Not 100% sure but.

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NEWLYWEDS
Jun 01, 2011 9:12 am
hparis
hparis
22 May 2011

Stonecutters Ridge

Stonecutters Ridge
NSW

Hi Griffiths, That thread is 37 pages…

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hparis
May 22, 2011 7:24 am
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budgnbear
May 06, 2011 3:47 pm
gogo65
gogo65
7 April 2011

Buying Land in Astoria Park Baulkham Hills and building

Buying Land in Astoria Park Baulkham Hills and building
NSW

They only have two OC classes, the other 6 or so or normal claasses, I do know that when we lived in Bella Vista kids went to Crestwood but once Kellyville high opened…

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gogo65
Apr 07, 2011 10:11 pm
gogo65
Vee
Vee
5 June 2008

Anyone building in New Rouse Hill

Anyone building in New Rouse Hill
NSW

Hi Nube08I think you've done yourself well buying at the New Rouse Hill.  We have bought land right around the corner in a new suburb "The Ponds" which is right adjacent…

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Vee
Jun 05, 2008 11:42 pm

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