Introductions Please!

Hi all,

Yes, I joined quite some time ago but life got in the way of my lurking so it's been a while LOL.

We're in Lara (just outside Geelong) and currently live in an early 70s BV which we bought almost 10 years ago intending to renovate and then after 5-8 years make a decision to stay or sell and buy/build elsewhere in town. One bathroom and 80% of the kitchen/dining later, we've realised that:
a) we don't really like renovating.
b) previous owners' alterations and renovations have been done by ******* Bros Inc so everything is more complicated and expensive than it needs to be.
c) to get it how we picture it in our heads, we'd be looking at $120K plus (plus plus plus...).

The block itself has some issues (relatively wide and shallow at 21m frontage x 31m deep; north-facing front; can't move driveway crossover due to stormwater drain; 2m easement across rear boundary; current 7 m setback though hoping to reduce to 4.5-5 m) but overall we love the location - I grew up here and Mum & Dad are only 1km away. Land is very scarce except in the giant new estate at the other end of town and we really don't like the covenants the developer has set (nor that the price of a smaller block is more than what we paid for this place).

SOOO it's looking more and more likely that we'll head down the knock down and rebuild road in the next two to three years. Lots of research and "discussions" with DH ahead, I feel.

You've come to the right place; plenty of info here.

Hi - We (DH and myself) are starting a new building adventure and I am enjoying reading all the threads and getting some awesome ideas.

We are in WA and looking to build in Hammond Park SOR in Perth.

Current house was built with Impressions but we are finding the layout of our existing home is missing some elements which are too hard to renovate into existence.

Builder: TBA - Scott Park, Summit and Switch are all in front atm
Land: Eden Green estate, Hammond Park
Land Settlement: 28 June 2011

Exciting times indeed!

Hi all, I assumed a thread like this would exist, I just had to find it

After 20yrs living in Sydney, and owning our own home for 11yrs we're moving away (well, slightly) to the Central Coast to build a house and escape the hussle/bussle. Our house goes on the market within the next few weeks and then we're off.

This forum looks great so far, but I'll be doing lots more reading than posting initially.

Hi name is Marie

We have just purchased a block of land at The Ponds, hopefully our house will be starting in a couple of months



Anyone know how to post a picture, I'm new to this site.
Thanks

Hello all,

Ive been on this forum for a while now but have never really introduced myself.

My partner and I are building a house in Stage 10 of Aubin Gardens in Aubin Grove, WA.

We are now 4 months into our build (18 months since we started looking for a block!).

We have about 3 months to go till the build is finished and all the other jobs start

HomeOne has been a huuuuuge asset and i feel very lucky to have found it!

Hi,
My name is Nigel, my wife and I have just recently built our second house in 11 years, the Masterton Manhattan 37 with a few additions. I recently scored myself a new job and career in Pool sales and installation for a Wollongong Based Pool company, about which I am very excited.

I have been a long time looker so thanks to all the posters who have made decisions for the wife and I easier. I look forward to now being able to give first hand accounts of my experience building again and renovating our older house.

hi my name is dalan
my fiance and i are looking at buying a little bit of land and put a house on it but have no idea on how to go about it so hoping this forum helps out a little.

Hi, I've been using this site to learn a bit more about the build process before I take the plunge into building or buying my first home. I've found heaps of useful info here so far. It's been interesting to read through some of your experiences. It certainly seems to be an exciting process! This site is certainly going to help me on my journey.