Agent wants my credit card number just to make an offer
This was our experience - For the first block of land we were interested in we gave a 1k deposit when we made our offer. The agent mentioned it was…
** Urgent Mirror/Bathroom Help please **
I went to a house open for inspection last year. Beautifully built, minimalist style - their bathroom was tiled floor to ceiling with bathroom mirror recessed so it sat flush…
Very slow progress - Any ideas/advice on a new approach?
It's not "lots of work"...the changes requested are reasonable. One such example is the spotted gum staircase. Although the pricing reflects a spotted gum staircase, the wording states "oak". Quite…
Very slow progress - Any ideas/advice on a new approach?
It certainly feels like that. The salesman has taken us to see some of their work and on all occasions we have given positive feedback, expressing interest to progress further…
Very slow progress - Any ideas/advice on a new approach?
For the past year, we’ve been in contact with a number of custom builders in regards to building our home. We have found that our initial enquiries go well but…
Very slow progress - Any ideas/advice on a new approach?
We have a plan & soil test and currently waiting on revised wording on some paperwork to more accurately reflect the extras to be included as we feel it's important…
Very slow progress - Any ideas/advice on a new approach?
We're in Melbourne
Owner builder seeking services of a project manager
Hi Johnson, thanks for your comments. Ideally, I'd like to go with a builder and I'd like to believe that going with a builder will guarantee quality workmanship and a…
Owner builder seeking services of a project manager
Hi Greenify,
Thanks for your reply! We are currently in the early stages of exploring this option. I understand there is lots to take into consideration and I've never been one…
Owner builder seeking services of a project manager
We're looking into the idea of owner building but looking to engage the services and expertise of a project manager to oversee and ensure the building process runs as smoothly…
Recommendation for a draftsman - Melbourne
Any other reccommendations? Prompt, accurate, attention to detail?
Custom Builder Recommendations - MELBOURNE
Thanks for the advice. I am aware of this. We certainly have been taking our time in signing up with a builder. I've met up with some custom builders through…
Clothes line dilemma - anyone got any ideas?
Hi all, just working on our house plan and trying to work out the layout of our backyard. Stuck with where the clothes line should go. I've ruled out putting…
Double storey home - L/W foam/polystyrene for first floor?
Hello, a builder mentioned to me they generally use lightweight foam/polystyrene for the first floor of their double storey homes. Anybody out there have their double storey home built this…
What would you do with this foyer?
I'm actually having issues with the hallway being too wide on our house plan at the moment. We are working to reduce this so when I saw your link I…
What would you do with this foyer?
What struck me are the high ceilings yet the door frames and entrance to alfresco look low and out of proportion. Also, the kitchen space, not sure if it's just…
Has anyone had any dealings with Alpha Building Group?
They are on my list of builders to consider. Anyone out there built with these guys?
outdoor bath.
This looks like a cute project http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/10444005 ... lvaged-Tub