Don't get too hung up on Bimboys comments, he's an alarmist and often suggests unrealistic courses of action to first time builders. Don't get overwhelmed by it.
While there are provisions…

Hi TroyFWX,
I understand where you are coming from, you’re nervous that that some of the things that have been promised by your sales person are not included in the PPA…

Hi,
I have compared both and I decided to go with Carlisle they have positive reviews also doing promotions and giving so much extra inclusions and mainly the house design and…

couple things to consider:
FHOG eligibility is not lost if you build an investment property and don't access FHOG. You can access it in the future (if its around at the…

Hi awkwajena
One option is, you could sell the land and look to build your dream home elsewhere.
Cheers,
John

Changing the contract to include that term would be an uphill battle with most project builders.
Many new home owners are pressured to fast sign the contract but having a…

Whoever you choose, check the actual builds in your area for a truer picture of what to expect, a good inspector such as this forums building expert is a…

You need to consider the Urban Heat Island Effect and also much stronger winds. A warming Antarctic is weakening the pressure gradient between the South Pole and the Equator, drawing…

Hello there. I currently live Geelong too. With my experience (with Volume builders), I consider the customer service to be of most importance. Sherridan Homes from 5…

You will lose the grant on this one (not sure if it will make you ineligible for the future). You'll also be up for stamp duty if you flip straight…

Previously owning land doesn't exclude you from the fhog, I owned a block back when I was 18 and it wasn't an issue.
It does affect eligibility for the first home…

Also maybe look at other builders too, you don't have to use volume builders to get economical build, and some other buildrs might be more accomodating to fitting a house…

Thanks oklouise, but for me it's not a matter of what the suggested alterations are.
The thing is, I told SR that I was not willing to lose any internal…

what a nightmare!! can you post a copy of the plans and suggested alterations and what is the width of the block?

I'm really surprised that those setbacks can't be relaxed (for a fee).
Over here that lot would go under small lot category. We're currently building on 392m lot and setbacks are…

Just keep in mind that pursuing legal action might cost you a lot, with no guranteed result. A lawyer will probably tell you that in your initial appointment. Even initial…