Pretty much everyone around our area is using Maz Fencing. He's been fantastic in making sure things get followed up and fixed if there's any issues, even though they…

Something rather important that we've discovered I've forgotten, now that I've moved in, was ventillation in the laundry. Unless we leave the back sliding door open - which doesn't…

I paid $520 for a 1.3m wide fence, but that was provided at cost (or at least that's what I was told) because he was doing the work for the…

Hm, I got quotes with AAMI, ANZ (OnePath) and CycleCover (Allianz) and the CertOcc never came up in discussion ever. Ended up insuring with CycleCover.

Most annoying thing during my build: 9 weeks of QA

I'm going through the process of getting things connected, and am in a similar position, so perhaps this will help.
In my situation, NBNCo's website actually list my property as not…

Hell yes.
I don't know all the AS and other building standards - and I'd expect an inspector to. You'll pick up things like scratches your self, but won't be…

A house is a tangible asset of which you have something to show.
A wedding comes and goes once with little to show for it after.

I initially spoke with the builder so that based on what I would want to buy, I could then go to the land developer and find out what was available.…

I was a little puzzled by this - I got ~$20k plus a discount on the stamp duty - someone please explain how are buyers who go in now better…

After a realllly long slog, my home is getting close to being ready for handover, but one of the first things I'll be doing is replacing the 42W globes that…

Something to consider or ask them about might be using Hebel instead of brick. This would give you a rendered effect to the entire home, in addition to other…

I've just purchased the timber-look tiles to be used on my front portico/entryway, and think they look fantastic. I would love to have them installed indoors too, but they…

I've gone with brushed metal. Personally, I like the look better.

Contract wise? Sure. Glossy-brochure and sales guy claims wise? Nope.

Not gonna lie to you - I'm building with Metr. right now and the only times during the process I can say I've been happy is during the early parts…

When I was thinking through this in my head I thought "a dark carpet will probably make the room look too dark", but then I saw that photo - it…

Yes, but you risk it getting damaged, and some builders don't want anyone else working on-site while they're doing work. If you can work with them and they're okay…

if you contact the council, they're authorised to release your neighbours contact details to you so you can arrange fencing. For lots which don't have an owner yet, or is…

Also, Sockitz are electrically disconnected when no device is plugged in. This means no leakage power draw from the transformer when there is nothing plugged in.

A 4br 27sq home with four additional rooms is going to be a very tight squeeze - and tricky on a 220k budget after you add site costs. Even…

I couldn't tell you who does the colour - but it's called "Weka" from whoever supplies Metricoblahblah. I've asked for offcuts and samples, but they've not been very helpful…

Also, really have a good think about adding a hand rail on both sides of any staircases. Many builders seem to think that just having the guard rail on…

I've had few reasons to contact my SS until recently - they were originally giving me weekly calls to update me on progress. But about four-five weeks ago (21st…

That's one hell of a list, but this one stood out.

I said volume builders.

260ish days is pretty standard - that's 52 working weeks.

I went with Hebel as due to estate requirements I was going to need to render at least the front of the house - which was going to be $12k.…

You may have to pay a bit more or less for the alternative facade - I was in a similar predicament where I essentially had +/-4k due to facade options.…

LOL, what?
I think someone's trying to ensure you don't buy elsewhere.
If the transformer is auto-sensing for 50~60Hz 100-265V AC, you're fine.