bashworth posted:Not Happy with Valuation
It's not unusual to find banks won't provide the finance for the full cost of the build.
There is some background at this link:
bashworth posted:Driveway Placement
It's probably just to allow deliveries without getting bogged.
There are probably going to be a few trenches dug before anyone is ready to construct a driveway.
bashworth posted:Selecting a House & Land Package - Selecting separately?
They might be cost effective but they're frequently poor blocks which can mean the house can be harder to sell in the future.
Check out this link
Also I do remember…
bashworth posted:Driveway
Within your land you may be able to go to 25% if you have enough space for transition sections;
See this link http://www.elvingroup.com.au/wp-content ... veways.pdf
If your garage is…
bashworth posted:Choice of gyprock/pasterboard?
Yes there are several types of plasterboard.
Here are some alternatives for reducing sound transmission
For more info check this product range link ww.gyprock.com.au/Pages/Products/Plasterboard.aspx
bashworth posted:Dry creek bed
I did one around 10 years ago (see this link ; for some views of the garden after 6years)
I excavated the stream bed using a self drive hired…
bashworth posted:Our land has been cut into.. Standard?
Its more normal, and proper, to keep the excavation within the limits of the block rather than cross the boundary.
The main issue is that even if the ground is replaced…
bashworth posted:Shared sewer line - not on my property. Who pays?
No Links. . . . just 40 years experience in the water and sewerage industry.
bashworth posted:Driveway thickness question
You never know when a truck may back down a driveway so a thicker construction is recommended. . . . especially if you are planning more construction work.
bashworth posted:Shared sewer line - not on my property. Who pays?
The first thing you need to do is check your title documents to see what they say.
Although I have no experience in NSW the normal procedure everywhere else has been…
bashworth posted:New Driveway what is peeling?
Could well be a curing membrane.
See this link:
bashworth posted:Price negotiations
Once you have signed the building contract any opportunity to negotiate is gone.
Builders regard post signing upgrades as the 'cream' where they make the most of their profit.
The following link…
bashworth posted:Storm water Legal point of discharge
It really depends on what your council allows and often how big you are going to build.
The following link has some more information
bashworth posted:Private Inspections
Although the penalties seem high at first glance you are only paying them on the value of the progress payment not the entire contract.
You could also reduce the penalties by…
bashworth posted:Front Cladding Nails Sticking Out
Go and look at the builders display home.......that is the standard you should expect.
bashworth posted:PCI with Coral
There are some hints at this link: http://anewhouse.com.au/2012/01/practic ... -12-hints/
bashworth posted:Storm Water Solution
There are a range of issues with stormwater which can all add to the cost.
Can the property still be made to drain to the street by a charged system?
Can it…
bashworth posted:Storm Water Solution
A have seen similar prices for blocks around Sydney.
bashworth posted:Building with Simonds - What to expect at contract appt?
There is some advice at the following link that applies to all contract meetings:
bashworth posted:Interim occupation certificate
The builder is responsible,
Here is a guide to what it includes: http://anewhouse.com.au/2012/01/occupan ... s-it-mean/
bashworth posted:When should a "start date" officially take place?
My view is when the fence/site toilet is installed.
Check this link for more background.
http://anewhouse.com.au/2015/09/when-di ... act-start/
bashworth posted:Cap & Seal of Sewer at demo stage
Dig down to connection point, install a cap to seal and backfill . . . I suppose it depends on the depth. . . . couple of blokes plus…
bashworth posted:Driveway thickness under 100 mm
In answer to your questions;
1. Done lots of concrete repairs but can't think of any way finish up with a strong driveway.
2.You could always drill through the slab and see…
bashworth posted:Court with Alfresco, Passive Solar Heating
You will get minimal passive heating in the dining room in winter as the living room is in the way of the sun.
In winter the sun typically rises at an…
bashworth posted:HIA contract and development application
The typical house block in Australia comes with development approval, which is part of the developer creating a sub-division.
The only time a house needs development approval is if you…
bashworth posted:First time building - conflicting information... stressed!
When you are starting out one of the first things to understand is the basic builders price should say FROM $x
If you go around a builders display home and want…
bashworth posted:An alternative to Gyprock that is just as cheap?
Fibre cement sheet is still fairly cheap (but twice the price of gyproc) and much more resistant to water damage than gyproc.
bashworth posted:Attaching kids swing to side of house - is this ok?
It's hard to make a comment without a lot more information but . . . .If I was doing this I would be fixing a substantial vertical timber against the…
bashworth posted:Bathroom Traps
Normally the traps are directly under the basin even with floating vanities.
If the underside of the basin is exposed a compact chrome trap is often preferred like the ones at…
bashworth posted:Ducted AC & separate Gas Heating. Worthwhile having both?
We had 2 reverse cycle air conditioning individual units installed in the existing 2 bedroom unit we bought. We haven't used the gas heating yet this year and can't see…
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