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strannik
strannik
23 August 2021

After Paying Deposit for Land

After Paying Deposit for Land

At some point your contract will go unconditional, and then it's just waiting until it's registered and you can settle. The 'sold' sign goes up whenever developer feels…

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strannik
Aug 23, 2021 8:49 am
kxtu
kxtu
15 August 2021

Looking for advice on the expired sunset date

Looking for advice on the expired sunset date

Hi, Has anyone bought any lot from the land (1105 Camden Valley Way, Leppington NSW) in 2017 ? The land is part of the Leppington precinct stage 5 and recently the…

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kxtu
Aug 15, 2021 1:23 pm
lisahello
lisahello
30 July 2021

Land with 2.1m fall

Land with 2.1m fall

The only problem you don't know your site costs or if there is rock - its all a matter of risk!

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lisahello
Jul 30, 2021 3:59 pm
ph4ntom
ph4ntom
28 July 2021

Slope in land

Slope in land

Hi Paul, Did you go ahead with that land? If you did what was the site cost? I am currently looking at something similar, that land has 2.1m fall from front right to…

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ph4ntom
Jul 29, 2021 12:33 am

Developer lets us down, need advice

Developer lets us down, need advice
VIC

Probably worthwhile reading your contract for your options.

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Contracts-Specialist
Jul 26, 2021 12:16 am
Contracts-Specialist
hamzie11
hamzie11
15 July 2021

NSW - FREEMANS RIDGE ESTATE, CARNES HILL COMMUNITY

NSW - FREEMANS RIDGE ESTATE, CARNES HILL COMMUNITY
NSW
1, 2, 3, 4

Anyone building in the newly registered freemans ridge

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hamzie11
Jul 16, 2021 12:31 am
Lalit
Lalit
5 July 2021

Value of Vacant land in Leppington

Value of Vacant land in Leppington
NSW

I bought in march 2020 and good news today Land got registered today and now it time for settlement

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Lalit
Jul 05, 2021 9:48 pm
Vijay1
Vijay1
24 June 2021

Gables Box Hill- Massive transmission tower

Gables Box Hill- Massive transmission tower

HI SEAN How did you go with buying land /?did you end up buy-in this land which you are mentioning above ?

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Vijay1
Jun 24, 2021 8:15 pm
praveenmeherath
praveenmeherath
16 June 2021

True North Greenvale

True North Greenvale
VIC
1 ... 4, 5, 6

Hi All, I am planning to build in stage 19. Have signed up with Henley for build contract. Land is 448sqm. I have got variable site cost due to elevation in land being…

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praveenmeherath
Jun 16, 2021 9:33 pm
Leona33
Leona33
7 June 2021

North Facing corner plot

North Facing corner plot

Choosing a property is a big decision. I would recommend you to take advice from people who are experts in this field. I would like to recommend you the Best Property…

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Leona33
Jun 07, 2021 6:37 pm
janz
janz
22 May 2021

Hamilton Rise - South Morang

Hamilton Rise - South Morang
VIC
1, 2, 3, 4

Hi vtris, We have the same issue but we had to add the water tank. We asked the builder, developer, our conveyancer and lastly the council and they said as long as it is…

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janz
May 22, 2021 9:33 pm
lailaabdou
lailaabdou
11 May 2021

Stamp Duty

Stamp Duty

Hi, I have just recently put a deposit on unregistered land. In NSW I think land under 400k is exempt from stamp duty until July 2021. We will be paying 398k but I am…

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lailaabdou
May 11, 2021 9:21 pm
Redlands Jim
Redlands Jim
10 May 2021

What is happening with PARC development in Redlands?

What is happening with PARC development in Redlands?

Hi! Does anyone know what is going on with PARC development in Redlands, QLD? I've been looking at it for more than a year now. First, according to RE listings in…

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Redlands Jim
May 10, 2021 12:06 pm
Vasanth
Vasanth
3 May 2021

Newbrook - Airds

Newbrook - Airds

Hey Sakthivel, Not sure if this still matters to you! I booked a land directly with Newbrook - Landcom is the developer. H&L packages are generally sold by Builders…

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Vasanth
May 03, 2021 5:20 pm
Masc
Masc
20 April 2021

Land valuation in Lara- Coridale estate- VIC

Land valuation in Lara- Coridale estate- VIC

Hello all, We recently put a deposit for a lot (Stage 6) in Coridale estate in Lara which is expected to title in Q2 2021. From my research, I can see that Villawood has…

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Masc
Apr 20, 2021 11:25 am

Hey, has anyone had any troubles with building on dispersive soil ? We have a block pending a few things . The whole subdevision is the same soil so it wouldnt of been…

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Danb12345
Apr 16, 2021 7:12 pm
cookes
cookes
15 April 2021

stonefields wollert

stonefields wollert
1 ... 4, 5, 6

Thanks for an update. June or July but still it’s not confirmed.. It’s taking forever!!

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cookes
Apr 15, 2021 1:00 pm
gangster441
gangster441
26 March 2021

Olivine Estate at Donnybrook

Olivine Estate at Donnybrook

Hi Pooja, That's great. In stage 15, 448smq (14 x 32) went for $329k. How much did you get it for if you don't mind me asking? Also, my block has 900mm fall. Not…

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gangster441
Mar 26, 2021 11:56 am
Noname
Noname
24 March 2021

A bit of frustration (or a lot, actually)

A bit of frustration (or a lot, actually)

there was some uncertainty in property markets during parts of last year because of covid. That resulte din some flattening of demant and as a result of sales and prices.…

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Noname
Mar 24, 2021 2:51 pm
Ipsita
Ipsita
23 March 2021

Is Austral a good suburb to invest in nsw

Is Austral a good suburb to invest in nsw

Currently austral is selling house+ land packages which are selling pretty fast. But austral has several flood warnings around. Is it a good place to buy property for investment?

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Ipsita
Mar 23, 2021 10:11 pm
Ushib
Ushib
20 March 2021

Minta farm valuation

Minta farm valuation

Hi all Im In the process of buying a lot from Minta farm. While I was speaking with few brokers, I have been told some customers got their lands under valued in Minta…

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Ushib
Mar 20, 2021 10:26 am
Noname
Noname
18 March 2021

Buying Land that needs clearing - worth it?

Buying Land that needs clearing - worth it?

also worth considering what you want to build on it. and what siteworks may be required. But be aware, there's usually a reason why those blocks are cheap.

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Noname
Mar 18, 2021 11:08 am
nithi
nithi
16 March 2021

350sqm land Elara, Marsden Park

350sqm land Elara, Marsden Park

Hi , I'm interested and snt you a PM for details. Thanks.

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nithi
Mar 16, 2021 11:30 pm
Karar
Karar
6 March 2021

Stockland lands

Stockland lands

No fees to be paid to Stockland, only council fees like any other home in old suburb.

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Karar
Mar 06, 2021 7:28 pm
bluberry
bluberry
27 February 2021

Buying land before finished developed-site fees

Buying land before finished developed-site fees

The real estate was insisting that a subject to soil test would not be allowed once we paid the deposit, but i managed to get her to agree to let us soil test to check for rocks.

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bluberry
Feb 27, 2021 7:52 pm
iknowitsserious
iknowitsserious
27 February 2021

cost to connect sewrage and power in Brisbane?

cost to connect sewrage and power in Brisbane?
QLD

I think it's a good idea to find a builder who suits you and ask. That way you're getting the info direct from the builder and they'll be able to work all of that out for you.

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iknowitsserious
Feb 27, 2021 10:34 am
stephanievella21
stephanievella21
19 February 2021

Crest at Gledswood Hills

Crest at Gledswood Hills
NSW
1 ... 5, 6, 7

I feel like it’s the whole building process! Where building with Kurmond homes and both the land sale and the building process have not been enjoyable at all

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stephanievella21
Feb 19, 2021 4:29 am
mansfieldqld
mansfieldqld
18 February 2021

Sewer Manholes and setbacks

Sewer Manholes and setbacks
QLD

If anyone can give there 2c worth, it would be appreciated. Looking at a block in SE Brisbane Council and unable to get clear answers from agent. Q1: How close to a…

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mansfieldqld
Feb 18, 2021 9:56 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
17 February 2021

New house on an old slab

New house on an old slab

These days labour is the big ticket item, in Perth you wouldn't consider anything other than brickwork hth

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StructuralBIMGuy
Feb 17, 2021 9:24 am
StructuralBIMGuy
Prat29
Prat29
16 February 2021

Gables- Box hill new land release

Gables- Box hill new land release

Hi I am looking for big block of land in gables 700sqm block , is this still available??

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Prat29
Feb 16, 2021 12:46 pm
Mintee2
Mintee2
14 February 2021

Fraser Rise / Plumpton

Fraser Rise / Plumpton

Hello!, Sorry it took me so long to reply, I forgot my password and now this silly site wont let me log in. After extensively researching the area and plans, I actually…

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Mintee2
Feb 14, 2021 2:04 pm
Arleness
Arleness
14 February 2021

Fraser rise estates

Fraser rise estates

I personally liked westwood better because their 350sqm is 10-15k cheaper. Also, westwood has sold out all other stages and now selling lands which will title on end of…

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Arleness
Feb 14, 2021 10:19 am
bashworth
bashworth
13 February 2021

land and soil type

land and soil type
QLD

There are a lot of variables so although a test may give an indication no builder will accept that a test from an adjacent lot will be accurate.

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bashworth
Feb 13, 2021 1:18 pm
bashworth
Realthing
Realthing
9 February 2021

Oran park land release

Oran park land release
NSW

We bought land there, but that was in august 2020. Oran parks latest release was pretty expensive. I paid 437k for 505sqm. The latest release has 500sqm for 523k. i think…

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Realthing
Feb 09, 2021 7:33 pm
toughgamer
toughgamer
9 February 2021

Buying land in Kellyville

Buying land in Kellyville

Yeah we are actually looking at Box Hill now as the new lands in Kellyville are all under 300m2 might as well live in a shoebox :D

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toughgamer
Feb 09, 2021 1:47 pm
KARTHICK
KARTHICK
5 February 2021

Any one dealt with Realty1 pty ltd? or Rob Mackie?

Any one dealt with Realty1 pty ltd? or Rob Mackie?
NSW

All, We are dealing with Realty1 as they are the developer in one of our projects in Schofields? Just wanted to understand how they are? We are dealing with Rob Mackie in…

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KARTHICK
Feb 05, 2021 2:39 pm
pptech
pptech
1 February 2021

Home Loans

Home Loans

Hi Guys Please let me know if you need any help with 1. home loans and/or refinancing your loans, consolidating loans, turn around with-in 24 hours with pre-approval. 2.…

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pptech
Feb 01, 2021 7:17 pm
Khawaja
Khawaja
31 January 2021

Fall of a block

Fall of a block

Hello Everyone I know this has been asked a couples of time before on the forum but will really appreciate if someone can tell me whether the fall can be calculated for this block.

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Khawaja
Jan 31, 2021 2:42 pm
ranjanadangol
ranjanadangol
31 January 2021

Confusion Between Willowdale & Emerald Hills

Confusion Between Willowdale & Emerald Hills

I am thinking to buy a H & L package in either Willowdale or Emerald Hills but I am confused. So which area do you think is a good buy? I would like to know your thoughts…

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ranjanadangol
Jan 31, 2021 11:37 am
LPJ
LPJ
27 January 2021

Power lines high above property - is that a problem?

Power lines high above property - is that a problem?

Most people I know wouldn't want to live near or underneath power lines so I think it would affect your resale value. I know that having a view of the Ocean will…

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LPJ
Jan 27, 2021 4:35 pm
Cooky
Cooky
20 January 2021

Building in Bardia - 1/4 acre lots bad?

Building in Bardia - 1/4 acre lots bad?

We looked into these lots but ultimately found it to be not worthwhile for the following reasons: - Restricted land use - Backs onto M5. The noise is not an issue for me…

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Cooky
Jan 20, 2021 6:50 pm
Cooky
Cris
Cris
11 January 2021

Mirvac crest - delayed settlement

Mirvac crest - delayed settlement

Hi Chris, did you buy the land from Mirvac? And did your contract have the two year clause in it? Yes from Mirvac . No 2 year clause . Otherwise…

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Cris
Jan 11, 2021 10:41 pm
E.Wing
E.Wing
4 January 2021

Will these lots cost a lot to build on?

Will these lots cost a lot to build on?

Hi everyone, Recently thinking about buying land to build our home on. Have done a fair bit of research on site cost should the build is on a sloped block, etc. So far…

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E.Wing
Jan 04, 2021 3:59 pm
RyanG87
RyanG87
28 December 2020

Soil and Survey - Brisbane

Soil and Survey - Brisbane

Hi All, Have recently purchased land in Bellbowrie, (Brisbane suburb) Queensland and looking to get our soil tests and survey done to start the new year. Looking for…

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RyanG87
Dec 28, 2020 7:24 am
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1sttimebuilding
Nov 30, 2020 11:41 am
Cris
Cris
14 November 2020

Anyone who has off the plan purchase at the crest Mirvac

Anyone who has off the plan purchase at the crest Mirvac

I have bought off the plan with Mirvac at gledwoods hills until now we are waiting for the land to get registered

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Cris
Nov 14, 2020 8:18 am
Kiwi_in_NZ
Kiwi_in_NZ
2 November 2020

Schofields Akuna Vista

Schofields Akuna Vista
1, 2, 3

What sort of land size are you looking at buying?

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Kiwi_in_NZ
Nov 02, 2020 4:33 pm
adlingaWay
adlingaWay
2 November 2020

Katandra Rise

Katandra Rise

Hi! We plan to build in Katandra too. I spoke to the agent very recently and unfortunately, he said late Dec or January for the titling of stage15 lots. I am a bit…

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adlingaWay
Nov 02, 2020 11:49 am
Berlin
Berlin
16 October 2020

Oxbridge - Real estate agency

Oxbridge - Real estate agency

Hi guys, just trying to find if anyone has dealt with them. Never heard of them before, but they are selling a land we are interested in(Leppington) They wouldn't give us…

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Berlin
Oct 16, 2020 5:10 pm
fhbnewbie
fhbnewbie
16 October 2020

Best suburb to build in Sydney?

Best suburb to build in Sydney?

Which suburb meets the below criteria? This is for a PPOR, hopefully a forever home. - Not in a flood zone - Not in a bushfire zone - Structurally sound (i.e., not…

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fhbnewbie
Oct 16, 2020 8:38 am

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