I've found this forum to be an amazing source of information over the past months so thought I'd jump in.
Our story so far...
We paid deposit on 1/2 acre block in November last year. Sold our house 1.5 hours after going on the market and we are now living with my parents while build happens.
We looked seriously at a couple of different builders then Maximus from this forum advised us to look into the custom builder he was using. ( Thanks Maximus). We did and have been really pleased with the inclusions and communication. Our house is 39 squares, 2 storey with main living and master bedroom at rear to take advantage of the river frontage.
Will post plans once I work out how:)
We selected our external colours on Saturday:
Bricks - PGH- blue steel flash
Windows- monument
Roof- colourbond monument
Fascia - dune
Garage door - dune - flatline design
Render features at front - dulux bear suit
We are still waiting on land to be registered but will be ready to go to council as soon as that happens.