Kia Ora!
Plans look AH-MAZING!
Following on with interest. Why do councils drag their heels?
Hope the build journey is as fab as those sketches.
cheers

I was concerned when reading your post, but the diagrams are clear, leave it as it is.
You have enough room, as the Alfresco and pool are diagonally opposite, not on…

I have my electrical appointment in 2 weeks.
do I simply ask if switches have a neutral wire?
I don't want to engage in "upgrade chit chat" at this elec meeting,…

We waited for 6 weeks for a plan after paying a deposit (which was actually more than what you paid), already had our own surveys and soils from our initial…

Hi builditup
We paid a deposit to them to design us a Custom House, after walking away from another builder who was farcical with timeframes, costs and communication. As we…

Termite protection?
for an exposed ag driveway, porch and path?
Think this contractor is being a little bit "shady". ???

Hi bhupi
I would swap the laundry off the north wall.
Use this area as your meals, and move the laundry to back on to bathroom, as previously suggested. Still keeps…

Hi Bespoke
While my teenage daughter would LOVVVVE the ikea option, it's a definite no from me!
Happy to get something custom done and pay the price, just not pay custom price…

Ask for details.
State that you are more than happy to comply, but to who exactly?

Hey
Our pool is also going in before construction, roughly the same size too at 8.2 x 6.5.
Our builder has said that the cover must meet OH & S guidelines -…

Hey again Superfly
Not exactly sure how they can say it's unforeseen, when 12.5 was clearly noted prior by all parties.
I'd be insisting the extra costs are paid for from the…

HA!
I'm 5 foot 4.....

OK
So you knew it was BAL 12.5, and they knew it was BAL 12.5 prior to Tender and contract signing. All costs worked out for 12.5?
So what is the…

Hey chippy,
At this stage opting for the blank canvas at this stage.
I don't mind getting dressed out of boxes for the first couple of weeks.
With the shelf above the rail,…

Ok,
Here is where I got to.
With regard to the BAL,
home.vic.gob.au under Building and planning -
The BAL is not a pre determined system, but rather the onus appears to…

Wow, that's definitely a win.
Nothing like dealing direct and cutting out the middle man, and the middle margin!
What area, and what builder, may I ask?

Hi all,
So, we are at wardrobes. I've looked at (and been disappointed by) plenty.
Seems most builders want to install a single hanging rail at around 1800 height, and walk…

Oohhh this will be interesting......
I saw on this forum only a couple of weeks ago, that PD were introducing into their contracts, a "clause" that if you used Darbecca, you…

Roughly similar.
Building metro Melbourne.
Same BR, study, ceiling heights to downstairs etc
What alters the price DRAMATICALLY is
Tiling (and whether all bathrooms are tiled to ceiling)
Flooring
Joinery
Heating and Cooling
Our block slopes about a…

INSURANCE!!!!!!!! Unless you have it already covered in the build.
Update all your new furniture, art, appliances etc. Contents!

Think everyone has a "story" about a builder or another.
Take it on board, assess it's relevance (or lack thereof) and make your decision.

This is all looking fabulous Sabre, am trying to work out exactly which course you abut, Bayside neighbour!
We are building imminently (block is clear, yay!) same sort of drop in…

ahem, think you forgot
Item A - celebrate.
beers or bubbles, choice is yours

Don't just walk away - RUN!
The reason why "they're no comfortable discussing costs" is that everything is marked up to the hilt. There is no way known a company…

was just thinking that myself......

I know a few in this forum were/are building with Inspired/Como Homes as a custom build option. Think ben888 had a blog going about a corner block build. …

We have chosen custom. cost is now circa 650k for 41 sq, we have upgraded what was vital, made informed decisions on other items, and "provision" for the rest…

Hi
Are you just looking at the cost of the house? Or total build cost etc? What area are you looking at building, is the site flat and ready to…