I have a question - does anyone know if the aluminium louvres can be fitted to a timber frame? We have a fairly new pergola made of treated pine. When…

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I'm looking at getting ducted gas heating with the option of adding the integrated cooling down the track (we already have a couple of split systems we will do for…

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We finished an extension and reno on our 30s art deco home a year ago:
1. 64sqm (kitchen, dining, 2nd living area) inside ground floor extension , plus deck and pergola…

Hi Flis - you should look into the Archicentre's design concept service. For about $1700 they match you with an architect who knows your area/council, they meet with you to…

We started with the Archicentre Cost Guide, and agree that $2500 is probably more realistic. We're planning a renovation and extension on our home in Adelaide (architect finalising plans now…

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Does anyone know approximate costs for a conveyancer? I am selling a unit in South Australia, and just trying to work out what I'll have left after all the…

Do you know many extra square metres you'd be adding? I'm in Adelaide, adding 64sqm plus deck (kitchen, dining, family room), plus making some alterations to existing structure (moving kitchen…

With older established houses corner blocks seem to be a selling point...?

We've just listed our unit for sale. Our agent came to us recommended from a friend who sold their place with her, so she said she gave us her discounted…

DH and I lived with a couple in London who were friends of ours in Australia for 18 months. We lived in a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment. No way…

We had a design concept done with the Archicentre last month, which included a cost esimate for 65sqm extension of between $2000 - 2500 psm in Adelaide for the building…

I don't think a shower over a bath is such a bad thing in a small space. It's very common in places like the UK. I lived in a new…

We are in the process of renovating and extending a 1930s house, and will be putting the laundry in what will become the family bathroom (in the space which is…

I'd heard that many lenders aren't lending over 90% in general anymore (since the global financial crisis), no matter what the amount is.

As far as cost, I think we had 4 quotes from builders and they were all in the $2000 - $2500 per sqm price range. I think there was about…

Thanks so much for all your replies. That has really helped me confirm our decision. It seems like the best area to cut back $ on. I'll make sure I…

I assume totally flat, but it's still early stages of the design. We're having a flat ceiling inside, yes, but the ceilings will be the same height as the rest…

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I'm in the design development stages of an extension. The architect asked us if we wanted flat or pitched roof for the extension, and we're going for flat. All up…

We've been on this package since we bought our first place in 2003, and have had no problems with it. I can't honestly say I'm that familar with all the…

Thanks Lee. Will def check out St Clair at some stage.
We went to Blackwood Park today - wow, that place is huge!!! Didn't even get through half of it, but…

Thanks, will check out Blackwood Park.
Artur - I was looking for recommendations. Don't want to drive to the back of beyond to find that there's only 4 display homes to…

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I'm wondering if anyone can recommend some good display houses to look at in Adelaide. DH and I are in the early stages of our renovation and we're looking…

hi cherub - the roof will be flat and i think connected to the eaves.

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DH and I are planning an extension on our home. The deck will face west, not ideal, but that's what we have to work with.
We met with our architect…

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I've been snooping around here for awhile so I thought I'd better introduce myself
DH and I are in the very early planning…

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I'm new to this forum and would love any advice anyone could give me on the best sort of trees to put in my west facing backyard to try…