when i built the SS told me i could have left overs but had to move to back corner of block and to put a sign on them "Owner…

My house was finished in June I went with Austral Dampier - please see my thread for pics

Thanks hare
Move wont be for a week or so yet....although there will be plenty happening at the house. My dad has already started the prep work for the fence and…

Had PCI on Thursday 10th June and got my Keys on 16th June.
Was really surprised at how quick keystart did their inspection and paid - given the time it…

for the phone i had the contractor come out after plate height (buy the time he got tehre the roof was done and the walls were getting the set done)…

OK i'v been incredibly slack but while I got time to kill I will give a quick update.
One day I will get around to posting some more pics but…

Booque I am almost at pci inspection stage (pci due 9/06/10 but appear to be ahead of schedule) with commodore and found whilst its nice to get opinions from here,…

I havent had a chance to get on here too much lately so here an update...no new photos as cant get in. Meeting the phone line installation guy there tomorrow…

Go toyour councils website and download the application form, this wil also show what planning is to be reqd with examples

Booque, I got a letter stating any contract after a certain date had to have the european borer treatment so signed the $750 variation and sent it back - However…

Same here Matt, love the corner block-less people to have to deal with for fencing. Meeting the neighbours is always fun, I have met most of mine (one on here)…

I think properly rendered 3D house plan would be great - especially if there is no display home. (I have tried as have many others I'm sure but failed -…

after ceiling and cornices should be windows and set, then doors for lockup then
fixing carpentry
cabinets
sanitary plumbing
tiling
electric installation
plaster patch
painting
paving
house clean
site clean
PCI inspection
at least that what the progress reports I get emailed…

I am the same as chedesha....have to organise and pay for it myself.
Council will reimburse some of the cost if it meets their regulations. I think Wanneroo council pays…

Those updates can be a little out of date - well at least mine have been but in a good way
Received one today…

Good point Linor....dont be afraid to ask the builder a question. If you think its wrong ask, if it is wrong they can fix it if its not wrong they…

Latest update
- Ceilings and cornices in
- Set started - 2 back bedrooms done
- Windows in
Received Progress Report email today that said plasterers due shortly (they are there) windows to…

inset, cause thats what i grew up with and i dont like the look of the others - personal opinion of course. I have simple tastes.

BUDGET! BUDGET! BUDGET!
Budget and cost research of upgrades etc is a must.
Budget not only house costs but mortgage and living costs etc factoring in allowances for rate rises,…

I had the builders recommended phone installer install the point and he gave me the option of digging the trench myself or paying him around $200 to dig it for…

jayw,
Nice to get a builder's perspective on the contracts, the only problem I see with upgrades is that unless its something you will do yourself after handover there may not…

I financed through keystart, and was charged penalty interest due to their delays. My settlement agent applied to keystart to cover the penalty, about a week later I received…

I work 10 min from build and go by every day after work, but not at lock up yet once locked up will probably go 1 or 2 times a…

Mae,
It is a nice area, I'm in Sunset Rise. Unfortunately graffiti pops up everywhere, I found they like to tag the builders sheds and toilets and being on a corner…

had prestart mid november 09 (final plans signed 23 november), slab was due before xmas but delayed until after break and went down 15 Jan - so about 6 weeks…

I have had my roof tiles on now for about two weeks and was wondering when the ridge tiles get secured making the roof waterproof?
Should this be done prior…

I only like going once a day for same reason dont want to annoy the tradies but because of the brick I chose I had my dad call past there…

Personally I would rebrick but I dont Like the look of render.
Two things to consider are 1) do you like the rendered look (appears to be yeas from your comments)…

Booque, only problems I have so far have been
1) No starter/support bar in alfresco pillar (not sure if standard but next door had one so I wanted one) - was…

I'm looking to do this as well on my corner block. cost will depend on how long the wall is and how many bricsk you need.
You looking and brick pillar…