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pauldab
pauldab
27 April 2016

Does the deposit mean the lands yous?

Does the deposit mean the lands yous?
VIC

The land is on hold only for the person who puts the money down, they then have a period of time (in my case it was 7 days) to either sign the contract or withdraw the…

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pauldab
Apr 28, 2016 12:18 am
nkv2015
nkv2015
9 May 2016

Withers on Green Estate - 1 Barry Rd Kellyville

Withers on Green Estate - 1 Barry Rd Kellyville
NSW
1, 2

What is bushfire level for these lots, has anybody got assessment done or got any information from builder. I am hearing 12.5 but nothing official yet.

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nkv2015
May 09, 2016 4:26 pm
jaslee
jaslee
21 May 2016

Wyndham Vale OR Tarneit OR Truganina

Wyndham Vale OR Tarneit OR Truganina
VIC

We are building in Werribee. Much nicer than WV, Tarneit and Trug IMO.

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jaslee
May 21, 2016 10:22 am
Leonardo_23
Leonardo_23
25 May 2016

new land home package Tarneit, VIC

new land home package Tarneit, VIC
VIC

Haven't heard of your proposed builder, but suggest you get your own soil report writer and request that he uses Appendix D of the code AS2870 in classifying your soil…

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Leonardo_23
May 25, 2016 1:41 am
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Charley
May 26, 2016 10:36 pm
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
28 May 2016

Don't know whether I should risk building on this land! Help

Don't know whether I should risk building on this land! Help
SA

I like the sound of the position. You may well have to pick the design/house for the block. Maybe a double story ? The idea of no neighbours on some sides is a good…

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Saint Mike
May 28, 2016 6:47 am
Saint Mike
strawbola
strawbola
30 May 2016

WOODLEA Stage Release Registrations...HELP!

WOODLEA Stage Release Registrations...HELP!
VIC

I am selling my 640 sq lot in woodlea,settlement gonna be in couple of weeks,can take extension, I dont want any profit,same price as i bought it, Anyone interested text…

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strawbola
May 30, 2016 11:05 am
41202
41202
8 June 2016

New land in Cranbourne

New land in Cranbourne
VIC

good 通过我的 MI NOTE Pro 上的 Tapatalk发言

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41202
Jun 08, 2016 8:28 am
41202
halogen
halogen
14 June 2016

Siteworks byford

Siteworks byford
WA

Best to check with builders as they would have built similar style homes in the area and you can get the siteworks estimates from them.

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halogen
Jun 14, 2016 12:23 pm
Sammy74
Sammy74
15 June 2016

Land registration/ titles

Land registration/ titles

Thank you so much.

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Sammy74
Jun 15, 2016 10:37 pm
Sammy74
aloenyx
aloenyx
16 June 2016

Did you have problems getting approval from your estate?

Did you have problems getting approval from your estate?
VIC

Seems like your biggest issue is getting them to agree on things they previously agreed to. Good luck! We had the same issue, lots of little things that just seemed so…

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aloenyx
Jun 16, 2016 6:39 pm
aloenyx
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Sarahcat26
Jul 10, 2016 10:53 pm
dhurl1
dhurl1
18 July 2016

Buying Land -Engineering Review

Buying Land -Engineering Review
VIC

Thanks heaps for that

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dhurl1
Jul 18, 2016 2:44 pm
PYK26
PYK26
19 July 2016

The Grange Marsden Park

The Grange Marsden Park
NSW

Hi all, congratulations for everyone as our land are now settled! Can't wait to see houses building soon!

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PYK26
Jul 19, 2016 11:00 am
MoniqueElizabeth
MoniqueElizabeth
26 July 2016

Did I rush in to my land purchase?

Did I rush in to my land purchase?
VIC

I have purchased a North facing block recently. It is not ideal but it was my only option. It is a corner, and the block behind me is a large 1400sqm block, and the house…

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MoniqueElizabeth
Jul 26, 2016 1:25 pm
smashbie
smashbie
29 July 2016

Altrove Schofields

Altrove Schofields
NSW
1, 2

Does anyone have the site plan / map of Altrove with block numbers?

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smashbie
Jul 29, 2016 4:56 pm
btx41202
btx41202
10 August 2016

how can I nominal a untitled land(officer vic) to others

how can I nominal a untitled land(officer vic) to others
VIC

I pay a 10% deposit in a untitled land in officer vic couples month ago and the land expect titled in end of 2016 but now due to the finance problem I have to stop…

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btx41202
Aug 10, 2016 3:36 pm
Jennny7
Jennny7
4 September 2016

Wilton Carrum Downs

Wilton Carrum Downs
VIC

Just wondering if anyone else has purchased land here?

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Jennny7
Sep 04, 2016 6:48 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
15 September 2016

Land encroachment whats the next step?

Land encroachment whats the next step?
VIC

You will also need to know who the builder's certifying surveyor was. Absolutely no excuse for this situation but unfortunately it happens a lot more often than you may think.

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SaveH2O
Sep 15, 2016 6:00 pm
SaveH2O
annie13
annie13
19 September 2016

somerfield estate stage 36 massive delays for title

somerfield estate stage 36 massive delays for title
VIC
1 ... 8, 9, 10

we got our bins from the council and getting our driveway done this week (the rain was not doing us any favours last week) .. we will likely go with internode for…

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annie13
Sep 19, 2016 1:55 pm
Patto22
Patto22
23 September 2016

Looking to build in Bannockburn

Looking to build in Bannockburn
VIC

Hello My wife and i are considering buying a block of land in bannokburn which is 583sq and is really cheap considering the size but the reason it's cheap is that it has a…

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Patto22
Sep 23, 2016 10:03 am
Patto22
chrismarshall3
chrismarshall3
26 September 2016

New development timeline

New development timeline
NSW

same boat here, signed in July... was meant to be done by August... now October... but still only just laying road now... All could fall through for our finance because…

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chrismarshall3
Sep 26, 2016 6:04 pm
sco77k
sco77k
20 October 2016

Custom home builders Sydney Northwest

Custom home builders Sydney Northwest
NSW

About to start building with Charleston Homes in Castle Hill. Not sure if that's your style thought? Another good custom builder based Northwest is Gremmo Homes.

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sco77k
Oct 20, 2016 1:58 pm
sco77k
Niel07
Niel07
25 October 2016

The Meadows - Schofields, Syd, NSW

The Meadows - Schofields, Syd, NSW
NSW
1, 2

Thanks for the reply mick and nice meeting you!! When do you expect your build completion?!

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Niel07
Oct 25, 2016 2:37 pm
Deguzonthemove
Deguzonthemove
16 November 2016

Land Registration- Schofields/ Riverstone NSW

Land Registration- Schofields/ Riverstone NSW
NSW

Thanks car zone....... definitely my thoughts, I am thinking April so fingers crossed it won't be much after this!!!

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Deguzonthemove
Nov 16, 2016 6:52 pm
toy12a
toy12a
3 December 2016

OAK TREE ESTATE EAST, North Kellyville

OAK TREE ESTATE EAST, North Kellyville
NSW
1, 2, 3, 4

Ha ha yeah the view should be good looking into the tree tops and listening to the bell birds of a morning and afternoon. . I just hope they dont go ahead with the…

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toy12a
Dec 03, 2016 8:33 am
Kpatto1
Kpatto1
4 December 2016

Glenrock estate picton

Glenrock estate picton
NSW

Anyone else building at Glenrock estate Picton?

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Kpatto1
Dec 04, 2016 6:56 am
upcvin
upcvin
12 January 2017

Power connection issue upper point cook

Power connection issue upper point cook
VIC

Hi There, Anyone aware of power connections to stage 11, 12 and 13 ? is that done ?

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upcvin
Jan 12, 2017 8:13 am
Bjain
Bjain
5 February 2017

Hillview Ridge Estate North Kellyville

Hillview Ridge Estate North Kellyville
NSW
1 ... 5, 6, 7

Hi all, We just paid in our 10% for a lot in stage2 . I am glad to have found this forum. we have been told the land will be registered in march. Do you guys have the same…

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Bjain
Feb 05, 2017 2:52 am
Berek
Berek
7 February 2017

Please help to understand the contour plans! Schofields

Please help to understand the contour plans! Schofields
NSW

What matters is the fall over the length of the house. Most contour plans show fall at .5 metre intervals. From reading here most builders don't add too much for fall…

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Berek
Feb 07, 2017 8:59 pm
mj2016
mj2016
12 February 2017

Quay 2

Quay 2
VIC

Anyone else purchased land in Quay 2 Torquay?

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mj2016
Feb 12, 2017 4:30 pm
faykis
faykis
14 February 2017

Building in Schofields - Please Advise Builders

Building in Schofields - Please Advise Builders
NSW

Hi Ankur who did you go with and what kinds trouble did you get?

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faykis
Feb 14, 2017 1:15 am
faykis
Emerald Hills
Emerald Hills
17 February 2017

When is the right time to buy land in Leppington?

When is the right time to buy land in Leppington?
NSW

Whilst families move into the South West Sydney community these are very exciting times for us at Emerald Hills Estaet. Our community will enjoy their own local shopping…

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Emerald Hills
Feb 17, 2017 2:20 pm
Emerald Hills
Sparkles_
Sparkles_
20 February 2017

Caledonia - North of Epping - VIC

Caledonia - North of Epping - VIC
VIC

Anyone buying land in Caledonia?

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Sparkles_
Feb 20, 2017 3:59 pm
Sparkles_
buildX
buildX
24 February 2017

First home buyer buying land

First home buyer buying land
VIC

If you are in NSW, I recommend Carol from she is a licensed conveyancer. My family and relatives hired her for house and property conveyancing before and everything went…

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buildX
Feb 24, 2017 2:21 pm
buildX
aravindaiti
aravindaiti
2 March 2017

Land with retaining walls on both sides

Land with retaining walls on both sides
NSW

Hi, this is my first time post and looking for some guidance around from other members. Booked a block of land in Oran Park(first time :))). The land is decent size of 540…

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aravindaiti
Mar 02, 2017 9:53 pm
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voz
Mar 02, 2017 11:12 pm
gummz
gummz
9 March 2017

land size

land size
NSW

I'm not in Elara Marsdenpark but when we went through our contract there was a clause saying XX% (e.g. 5%) may be used for infrastructure and other purposes. Check your…

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gummz
Mar 09, 2017 3:41 pm
LouBir
LouBir
10 March 2017

What does a solicitor/conveyancer do?

What does a solicitor/conveyancer do?
QLD

I can vouch for CS Conveyancing in Sydney as well. It was a few years ago now but the lady was really thorough with our home. First home buyers grant etc. nothing was too…

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LouBir
Mar 10, 2017 5:17 pm
LouBir
andonk
andonk
13 March 2017

Land Contract of sale

Land Contract of sale
VIC

Hi Faykis, You should mention what is the lowest soil type that is acceptable for you (in my case, I will terminate the contract if the soil test came back with E) and…

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andonk
Mar 13, 2017 8:20 pm
Andy909
Andy909
25 March 2017

Stamp Duty Payment date- NSW

Stamp Duty Payment date- NSW
NSW

Thanks maturation

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Andy909
Mar 25, 2017 7:54 pm
buildX
buildX
30 March 2017

Buying land - do I need to hire a conveyancer?

Buying land - do I need to hire a conveyancer?
VIC

Sharing our experience. We did bought a land for the very first time after deciding to get married. We had the help from a licensed conveyancer providing services in NSW.…

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buildX
Mar 30, 2017 11:29 am
buildX
Tanu Priya
Tanu Priya
3 April 2017

Has anyone bought lot in The Maple, Schofields suburb

Has anyone bought lot in The Maple, Schofields suburb
NSW
1, 2

Hey.. Do you guys have any idea on Fencing cost i.e. for the size of our land i.e. 300 sq, what would be the average cost of fencing ?

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Tanu Priya
Apr 03, 2017 4:33 pm
cozmicparadox
cozmicparadox
6 April 2017

South Siding Officer, VIC

South Siding Officer, VIC
VIC

There's a larger conversation in this thread viewtopic.php?f=66&t=83226&p=1693699#p1693699 Or the residents facebook page https://www.facebook.com/groups/SouthSiding/

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cozmicparadox
Apr 06, 2017 9:53 pm
Andy909
Andy909
15 April 2017

'Release of deposit money to the vendor' clause on OTP land

'Release of deposit money to the vendor' clause on OTP land
NSW

I have seen small builder's try to get the money in their account so that they can use it. Reputed builders put it in trust account. If you are comfortable with the…

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Andy909
Apr 15, 2017 9:22 am
Bristol26
Bristol26
20 April 2017

Willima - Pemulwuy

Willima - Pemulwuy
NSW

Hi all, Is there anyone here that is building in Pemulwuy the William release (Prospect Hill)?

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Bristol26
Apr 20, 2017 7:05 pm
D and B
D and B
23 April 2017

Cliftleigh measows

Cliftleigh measows
NSW

Ours (the previous release was 900's) was initially meant to register early November, but didn't register until mid February. We bought in mid November and all roads,…

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D and B
Apr 23, 2017 11:43 pm
D and B
faykis
faykis
26 April 2017

Anyone had any issues with respect to home construction appr

Anyone had any issues with respect to home construction appr

People can have issue with council for various reasons, like not following building/ setback guidelines, window privacy, BASIC energy issues etc etc. Elevation of a…

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faykis
Apr 27, 2017 12:55 am
faykis
naziac
naziac
28 April 2017

Berwick Waters - Land Titles

Berwick Waters - Land Titles
VIC
1 ... 10, 11, 12

Hey all, just wondering if there is a Facebook group for all Waterside residents?

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naziac
Apr 28, 2017 11:51 am

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