CallyNoon posted:Need Advice on Filling Empty Corner Space in Powder Room
I would also extend the pantry into that space, so the powder room is an L shape. Can you show a bit more of what the pantry area looks like?
I…
CallyNoon posted:Is this a fair cost for a build?
We are finalising a quote with a builder and the cost is quite a bit more than we expected, even removing all upgrades, although they say their standard inclusions are…
CallyNoon posted:Costs of knock down rebuild in Melbourne 2024
That is a very good price, we are at about $750k for 220m2... that doesn't include demo, landscaping and services but does include the council costs.
I'm now looking at what…
CallyNoon posted:uPVC or Thermally Broken windows
I thought uPVC is more expensive. Maybe thats changed?
I've lived with uPVC overseas and it was fantastic. However I've always worried about the harsh sun in Australia. It can probably…
CallyNoon posted:Volume Builder DA requesting tree removal
In my council in Vic, before even starting on the plans my builder asked me to engage the council about a tree on the footpath that was in the way…
CallyNoon posted:Risk of signing contract before soil test
Oh ok, we had soil test done before demolition.
CallyNoon posted:Risk of signing contract before soil test
Whats the hurry? I just had soil tests done, along with surveyor and I can't remember off the top of my head what else, it was done in no time.…
CallyNoon posted:Flood zone block - 1 in 100year
As someone else asked, did it have an existing house on it beforehand?
We bought a house and in the time we've owned it, the council have had some analysis done…
CallyNoon posted:Can you cover up a window in a bathroom ?
Our house has a window thats been covered and tiled over inside, but is still just a window on the outside. Previous owners did it so I don't know the…
CallyNoon posted:Leak in wall new house
If you make sure all taps inside and out are turned off, what does the water meter show if you leave it for a while.
CallyNoon posted:Changing selections after getting bank loan
Have you gone back to HBCF, I would expect insurance to cover what was lost.
CallyNoon posted:I often get asked if now is a good time to build
Well thats a relief! The whole family is sick of waiting.
CallyNoon posted:Porter Davis
Surely the insurance can just be extend if the build goes over anyway.
CallyNoon posted:Porter Davis in liquidation
Wow that is terrible about the insurance!
I guess ideally proof of insurance should be provided prior to first deposit but I'd imagine they would refuse to be out of pocket…
CallyNoon posted:Will prices get better?
Builders folding is one thing but I thought the issue was the cost of building materials due to supply issues. Surely thats going to end eventually.
CallyNoon posted:Will prices get better?
Hearing what people paid for a new build pre-covid compared to now, and with Porter Davis going under with the reason being razor thin margins, just wondering if those more…
CallyNoon posted:Porter Davis in liquidation
I'm wondering the same thing...
Theres alot of competition in my area for the size of house we want, lots of people bidding at auctions and prices outside our range.…
CallyNoon posted:Another Builder has Encroached on Our Block
Wow that is shocking, how did it go informing the other builder?
CallyNoon posted:How realistic are the advertised prices?
Yeah I did notice that, which has me a bit cautious but I haven't been able to find anything bad about this franchise. The vic ones all round seem ok.…
CallyNoon posted:How realistic are the advertised prices?
I'm looking at doing a KDRB in Melbourne metro area and trying to get a sense of cost. I've spoken to GJ Gardner and they've said its around $500-600k for…
CallyNoon posted:Base Price for New Home
They do say on their website that inner melb and mornington has a surcharge. I'm surprised its only $27k going by the advertised prices, I'm in the very early days…
