Cool, thanks for that

Thanks Draco76. Seems packers are the way to go. I'm looking forward to starting this project and will definitely be posting pics.
One other thing Draco. What size masonry anchors did…

Humble,
That is the better option and the way I would've liked to do it. The thing stopping me is the space between the slab and the back door height. just…

Thanks Bashworth. I think I'll probably go with your idea of joists on the slab with packers underneath and then extend it out to bearers and joists over the soil…

Thanks Bashworth,
I'll need some bearers as the deck is expanding past the concrete slab. I thought of using steel as a bearer but wasn't sure if it would work. What…

Hi all,
I'm looking at building a timber deck out of treated pine over my concrete slabbed Alfresco. The deck will also extend out past the slab by two metres over…

Oh well that makes sense. Personally, I'd go to a solicitor and not a Conveyancing agency. Most solicitors offices would have a conveyancing section within them and they're much more…

Hi Mingles,
Congrats on the purchase of your new land and may it settle soon. Question for you and excuse my ignorance, but why would you need a land surveyor? Especially…

Thanks for that MmmmBalf. I wasn't 100% certain.

Hi all,
Hoping someone knows the answer to my question. Are overhead cupboards in the laundry a standard item or an extra charge?
Thanks.

Yes, that clause does exist. But you will find that after 6 months the base price of the house will definitely go up by $2000. For example, we had $3000…

Conratulations FlipFlop. I hope you enjoy the quality workmanship CH have provided you. All the best.

Hi Dan,
We haven't moved our Meter Box, however I see the issue. It would be difficult for the Meter Reader to gain access and this may eventually become a nuisance…

Believe it's 1.5 walls and 2.5 ceiling. That's for 5 star. Not sure about their new 6 star homes though.

Yep, you're right about that Jason. Wasn't sure if I could say that though

Thanks Paul for your advice.
The bottom line is (pun intended) it would be difficult to compare the two speakers as they are in different retail shops. I'll try and take…

Hooray! Got the finance approved.
Congrats buddy!!

Come on guys. No takers at all?

Manoj,
Our Bank took 2 weeks to register us on title.
Bill.

Hello everyone,
A little update; our frame stage is complete! Our independent inspector (NHI) was also impressed with Carlisle Homes work. He even commented that CH ticked most boxes that other…

Hi all,
I need help with my Home Theatre setup. I have two options from two separate retailers which follow and need suggestions on which is better.
My room size is 3.7mx3.9m.…

Hi Yamanoj,
I would say it would be. The valuer would usually add your land purchase price on top of your building price and leave it at that. They may also…

Hi Madison,
I'm not 100% sure about the answer to your question. The only advice I would give you is to check with the intercom brand that you will eventually be…

Hi CKR,
I see two options here. Either go through Carlisle for the wiring and pay a premium for it, or talk to your SS during construction about letting a sub-contractor…

CKR,
As far as I know, you cannot post a photo directly to the forum. You will have to provide a link to a site so we can click on and…

Thanks CKR,
I would be interested to know what the sales office tells you about the $825 for the Design Review Committee. They refuse to talk to us as we didn't…

Congrats Titch
Our little lady came into the world 3 months ago. They grow fast. Enjoy the sleepless nights

Hi Madison,
You're probably better off ringing Hume Council direct.

Our site costs have been fixed but only after soil tests were performed.
Your block's 28m deep. Minus 4m front setback and assuming 3m back easement. This leaves you with 21m…

CKR,
It would be interesting to see if you can get a quote for site costs from another builder. In saying that though, they may want to charge you $1k or…