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janidbest
janidbest
22 August 2015

Manor lakes Wyndham vale, Vic

Manor lakes Wyndham vale, Vic
VIC

Hmm the biggest block that they have is 500sqm

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janidbest
Aug 22, 2015 12:24 am
GreyBluePurple
GreyBluePurple
7 June 2015

Planning to buy a land in Veneto Grove in Greenvale

Planning to buy a land in Veneto Grove in Greenvale
VIC

Hi there, I hope I am taking the wind out of sails, but my settlement took 1 year in Providence. This is the second time in my life I bought a block of land the second…

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GreyBluePurple
Jun 07, 2015 8:45 am
GreyBluePurple
41202
41202
1 June 2015

land choose in norh part of melbourne

land choose in norh part of melbourne
VIC

hi everyone i am ready to purchase a land to build my home in north part of melbourne i prefer close to public transport so my choose is not further than craigiburn…

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41202
Jun 01, 2015 9:13 pm
41202
devoke
devoke
11 May 2015

Building in Ascot Place (South East VIC)

Building in Ascot Place (South East VIC)
VIC

Hi All, Just thought we could have a specific topic for Ascot Place for the owners whom may be on this forum to discuss any issues relating to this block of land. I…

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devoke
May 11, 2015 11:49 am
benhenri
benhenri
30 April 2015

Forsyth Park - Truginina

Forsyth Park - Truginina
VIC

If you are a current or future resident of Forsyth Park - Truginina, follow the below link to join this facebook Group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/417392205078999/

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benhenri
Apr 30, 2015 2:59 pm
Ran65
Ran65
13 April 2015

Land sub division in riverstone pricinct B

Land sub division in riverstone pricinct B
VIC

Hi, We own 3 lots of residential land on Melbourne Road in Riverstone pricinct B (B5). Our lots are quite close to Grantham Estate (I think near Schoffel St). I…

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Ran65
Apr 13, 2015 10:10 pm
PolkaDots
PolkaDots
13 April 2015

Selling UNTITLED land...

Selling UNTITLED land...
VIC

eeeekkkkk! I hope that's not the case. We gave our conveyancer the contract to look over on Friday, so hopefully she gets back to us today. Unfortunately the sunset…

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PolkaDots
Apr 13, 2015 7:57 am
Megera
Megera
8 April 2015

What things need to be done to get the land ready?

What things need to be done to get the land ready?
VIC

I couldn't find info on this anywhere but I'm curious if anyone knows about the process the land goes through to go from paddock to titled/ready to build on? Not…

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Megera
Apr 08, 2015 4:14 pm
Megera

Outside near the aviary, veggie gardens and chicken coop. Hidden behind screening.…

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kyton
Apr 04, 2015 2:11 pm
kyton
glendale38
glendale38
30 March 2015

Buying land that may take awhile to settle

Buying land that may take awhile to settle
VIC

Hi there... When we deposited for our land purchase, we put down $2k back in March 2014 as initially it was house and land package. At the exchange of contract stage the…

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glendale38
Mar 30, 2015 7:18 am
annielee
annielee
27 March 2015

The Boulevard, Wollert

The Boulevard, Wollert
VIC

are you serious ?? im at stage 3.. then it will be next year ??

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annielee
Mar 27, 2015 3:03 pm
Athelas
Athelas
26 March 2015

Highly Technical Question on Subdivision and Titles

Highly Technical Question on Subdivision and Titles
VIC

Found my answer already on another site. You can do a deed of assignment before settlement and apportion the land accosting to the intended subdivision. Must get a lawyer…

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Athelas
Mar 26, 2015 11:19 am
TashPaul
TashPaul
20 February 2015

Cloverlea Estate - Chirnside Park VIC (Buying Land)

Cloverlea Estate - Chirnside Park VIC (Buying Land)
VIC
1 ... 104, 105, 106

Guess I can join this thread now. Just put a holding deposit on lot 3021 and signing contracts Sat. Not too concerned…

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TashPaul
Feb 20, 2015 2:07 pm
TashPaul
Shaje
Shaje
17 February 2015

Land with fill

Land with fill
VIC

It has been noted by a poster in the other section, the fill range is actually 0mm to 600mm (60cm). Any thoughts based on the corrected fill range?

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Shaje
Feb 17, 2015 3:49 pm
Matt1
Matt1
31 January 2015

NEVER BUY UNTITLED LAND

NEVER BUY UNTITLED LAND
VIC
1, 2

We bought untitled land last May and it titled in December (was originally meant to be September ish). This is in NW Sydney and land of this size is rare so the value had…

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Matt1
Jan 31, 2015 8:09 pm
Matt1
Mondeo
Mondeo
20 November 2014

How do you find out about future land releases?

How do you find out about future land releases?
VIC

Hi!! We did indeed!! I am so pleased. Land titles in May 2015 so we will be ready to build pretty much straight away.

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Mondeo
Nov 20, 2014 12:02 pm
Mondeo
becjarrettdalton
becjarrettdalton
11 November 2014

Cost of services up driveway - Battle Axe Block

Cost of services up driveway - Battle Axe Block
VIC

HI, It has been a while since I was in this boat - and when I was the services were regulated so AGL had sole right to supply me gas etc and they ran the services for me…

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becjarrettdalton
Nov 11, 2014 10:00 am
becjarrettdalton
Leonardo_23
Leonardo_23
16 September 2014

Buying Land in Berry Lane Estate Mernda(Melbourne, VIC)

Buying Land in Berry Lane Estate Mernda(Melbourne, VIC)
VIC

Hi mitra, You're not far advanced, so make sure after you buy that you have a proper soil report carried out by yourselves, because many slabs are poorly designed. See…

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Leonardo_23
Sep 16, 2014 1:16 pm
Berstan Homes
Berstan Homes
12 September 2014

Buying land - Mernda Villages or Craigieburn Highlands

Buying land - Mernda Villages or Craigieburn Highlands
VIC

Mernda Villages has more of a rural feel than Craigieburn. Mernda Villages has a smaller shopping centre but has less people to service so is more than adequate. Mernda…

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Berstan Homes
Sep 12, 2014 1:35 pm
Berstan Homes
Berstan Homes
Berstan Homes
12 September 2014

Checklist for buying land

Checklist for buying land
VIC

I always get my clients to send me the name of the estate and I obtain the engineering and check out if there is any fill on the site. I also check the fall ( Slope ) and…

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Berstan Homes
Sep 12, 2014 1:30 pm
Berstan Homes
kexkez
kexkez
22 June 2014

Cloverlea Estate - Chirnside Park - Stage 2

Cloverlea Estate - Chirnside Park - Stage 2
VIC

Please keep to the existing thread. This thread is now locked. Any further threads created about this same estate will be removed. Kexkez Homeone support team

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kexkez
Jun 22, 2014 9:48 am
kexkez
kexkez
kexkez
22 June 2014

Access to your new block in Cloverlea

Access to your new block in Cloverlea
VIC

Please keep to the existing thread. This thread is now locked. Any further threads created about this same estate will be removed. Kexkez Homeone support team

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kexkez
Jun 22, 2014 9:34 am
kexkez
yourelink
yourelink
27 February 2014

Anyone Building In BlueStone Green, Wyndham Vale?

Anyone Building In BlueStone Green, Wyndham Vale?
VIC
1, 2, 3

correction that is BlueStone stage 18A

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yourelink
Feb 27, 2014 11:54 am
mitra
mitra
19 February 2014

Mayfield Estate, Mernda, Melbourne

Mayfield Estate, Mernda, Melbourne
VIC

Hi Ally, All the best for your building, i have couple more weeks to pick my builder, at this stage i might go with Metricon, you inputs will be much appreciated. Regards, Mitra

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mitra
Feb 19, 2014 8:23 pm
kid81
kid81
17 February 2014

Recommend a soil tester in the west

Recommend a soil tester in the west
VIC

Great to hear. They are very good.

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kid81
Feb 17, 2014 7:52 am
Cameron32
Cameron32
21 November 2013

compacted fill

compacted fill
VIC

really i dont have any idea mate, sorry

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Cameron32
Nov 21, 2013 5:46 pm
Cameron32
NickyG1990
NickyG1990
20 November 2013

Camalda - slab type and costs

Camalda - slab type and costs
VIC

Soon as you go to h or p its going to be depended on the soil report. Depth to acceptable bearing capacity etc. The block could have excessive fill etc so these slab types…

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NickyG1990
Nov 20, 2013 7:59 pm
NickyG1990
NickyG1990
20 November 2013

Soil test AFTER settlement

Soil test AFTER settlement
VIC

Technically they have a point about construction zone. However if they have no fence around their construction they are in breach anyway. Id go to the local council and…

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NickyG1990
Nov 20, 2013 7:53 pm
elemist
elemist
1 October 2013

'Gotchas' when buying land - hidden costs

'Gotchas' when buying land - hidden costs
VIC

Definately watch sloping of the block. Had a relatively level block when the contract was signed - subject to soil testing and finance. The developer obviously tested the…

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elemist
Oct 01, 2013 1:14 am
TempestSkye
TempestSkye
21 September 2013

What if land does not title within 18 months

What if land does not title within 18 months
VIC

Do this before you sign the contract. In fact look to add in or amend any of the clauses prior to signing. If they are not going to budge then…

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TempestSkye
Sep 21, 2013 12:19 am
robbie55
robbie55
24 June 2013

solar north vs magnetic north

solar north vs magnetic north
VIC

Solar north is not a term I have heard before - there is true north and magnetic north and they are essentially in the same direction - and this side of the house will…

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robbie55
Jun 24, 2013 2:43 pm
robbie55
Chris+Mary
Chris+Mary
21 March 2013

The very beginning...

The very beginning...
VIC

Hi rachi... I read your post how exciting for you and your partner. If you need help with choosing a builder I know our builder has taken over a lot of jobs from…

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Chris+Mary
Mar 21, 2013 7:17 pm
Lourance
Lourance
5 March 2013

Getting out of land contact

Getting out of land contact
VIC

Is it not subject to…

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Lourance
Mar 05, 2013 8:21 am
LittleWing
LittleWing
17 February 2013

Buying land in essence estate in Bacchus marsh VIC

Buying land in essence estate in Bacchus marsh VIC
VIC
1, 2

Wow it's really coming along! Those are some very cute lamp posts might I add! How exciting! Gosh. That commute from Werribee seems crazy. They've really got to address…

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LittleWing
Feb 17, 2013 10:14 pm
LittleWing
ugbug
ugbug
25 January 2013

How long for land to be ready?

How long for land to be ready?
VIC

We bought in Mernda. We were originally told titles were expected in June 2012. They only started earthworks in May 2012. Our and…

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ugbug
Jan 25, 2013 8:19 am
ugbug
lilith
lilith
5 January 2013

CAMALDA Estate stage 4

CAMALDA Estate stage 4
VIC

True! At least we have a bit of time up our sleeves before it has to be finalised.

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lilith
Jan 05, 2013 3:34 pm
macmaz
macmaz
8 September 2012

What info RE Agent should provide while Subdivided Land Sale

What info RE Agent should provide while Subdivided Land Sale
VIC

Hi Guys, Thanks for clicking. Met with the RE Agent today and came across two things which I want to verify if they are normal? 1. They provided me Section 32 of Big…

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macmaz
Sep 08, 2012 9:10 pm
investa
investa
21 May 2012

Cranbourne West -Casiana Grove

Cranbourne West -Casiana Grove
VIC
1 ... 5, 6, 7

Can someone recommend a good fencer? Big reds doesn't want to answer their phone or emails so might get quotes from someone else...

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investa
May 21, 2012 8:56 pm
daveinthehills
daveinthehills
18 April 2012

What is to be done so that Land can Title

What is to be done so that Land can Title
VIC

Ours is delayed cos the water board wasn't happy with the water quality. I spose its a good thing we get decent quality drinking water, but its holding up the registration…

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daveinthehills
Apr 18, 2012 9:43 pm
normalguy
normalguy
6 April 2012

Buying Land Advice

Buying Land Advice
VIC
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normalguy
Apr 06, 2012 9:26 am
hurryupandbuy
hurryupandbuy
15 March 2012

Disclosure of Easements

Disclosure of Easements
VIC

Hi All, Im at the 11th hour of purchasing a block of land at Torquay. I have had a conveyor go thru the contract of sale and section 32 and all is well. The section 32…

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hurryupandbuy
Mar 15, 2012 10:38 pm
hurryupandbuy
Sheeny
Sheeny
24 February 2012

Put a deposit on a land, now what?

Put a deposit on a land, now what?
VIC
1 ... 5, 6, 7

oh gosh Trudy - I chose Bolero after a lot of research and hard thought and am very happy with the decision. Just wanted to put that here for…

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Sheeny
Feb 24, 2012 7:21 pm
Mr_Cool
Mr_Cool
18 October 2011

Greenvale Gardens, Greenvale VIC

Greenvale Gardens, Greenvale VIC
VIC

Hi Guys, Just wandering of anyone here has bought land in the Greenvale Gardens estate in Greenvale VIC. I have purchased in the Acacia Release and thought it would be…

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Mr_Cool
Oct 18, 2011 8:21 am
theanonyuser
theanonyuser
23 September 2011

Buying Land / Building a house / finance...I need help Eeep!

Buying Land / Building a house / finance...I need help Eeep!
VIC

You paid a tax on the land, when you build the house you don't pay any duties. Except your price will include GST :) If you buy land, build and move in within 12months you…

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theanonyuser
Sep 23, 2011 9:14 pm
Jazzy4
Jazzy4
21 June 2011

False Advertising????? PLEASE HELP!

False Advertising????? PLEASE HELP!
VIC

The original land contract should have the Contours in it.. When you paid your 10k and signed the contract it would have been in it. Pm me if you have these i can read…

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Jazzy4
Jun 21, 2011 8:10 pm
Trewman
Trewman
9 June 2011

Pay land deposit with approval in principle

Pay land deposit with approval in principle
VIC

thanks everyone for the helpful replies! We have a copy of the land contract etc. We have a plan of action. Our Metricn rep has drawn a quote variation with a studio M…

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Trewman
Jun 09, 2011 5:03 pm
rajan_g4
rajan_g4
2 May 2011

Land Settlement

Land Settlement
VIC

The best thing may be to speak to your bank directly (or mortgage broker if you used…

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rajan_g4
May 02, 2011 9:35 am
rajan_g4
morox
morox
11 March 2011

Buying untitled land in Melb. - Solicitor or Conveyancer ?

Buying untitled land in Melb. - Solicitor or Conveyancer ?
VIC

We bought our block before the estate had been fully developed, so no title. We opted to use a Solicitor - purely as they were the guys we had used for the sale of our…

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morox
Mar 11, 2011 1:32 pm
Fernyhouse
Fernyhouse
18 December 2010

Land with many covenents

Land with many covenents
VIC

We are building on land with covenants and haven't found it difficult. Although I don't remember there being a timesframe but I know other blocks have gone back on the…

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Fernyhouse
Dec 18, 2010 8:26 pm

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