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Joined 13 March 2023
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3 months3 monthsCallyNoonCallyNoon 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…

Need Advice on Filling Empty Corner Space in Powder Room
3 months3 monthsCallyNoonCallyNoon 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…

4 months4 monthsCallyNoonCallyNoon 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…

4 months4 monthsCallyNoonCallyNoon 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…

4 months4 monthsCallyNoonCallyNoon 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…

4 months4 monthsCallyNoonCallyNoon posted:
Risk of signing contract before soil test

Oh ok, we had soil test done before demolition.

4 months4 monthsCallyNoonCallyNoon 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.…

10 months10 monthsCallyNoonCallyNoon 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…

1 year1 yearCallyNoonCallyNoon 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…

1 year1 yearCallyNoonCallyNoon 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.

1 year1 yearCallyNoonCallyNoon posted:
Changing selections after getting bank loan

Have you gone back to HBCF, I would expect insurance to cover what was lost.

1 year1 yearCallyNoonCallyNoon posted:
I often get asked if now is a good time to build

Well thats a relief! The whole family is sick of waiting.

2 years2 yearsCallyNoonCallyNoon posted:
Porter Davis

Surely the insurance can just be extend if the build goes over anyway.

2 years2 yearsCallyNoonCallyNoon 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…

2 years2 yearsCallyNoonCallyNoon 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.

2 years2 yearsCallyNoonCallyNoon 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…

2 years2 yearsCallyNoonCallyNoon 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.…

2 years2 yearsCallyNoonCallyNoon posted:
Another Builder has Encroached on Our Block

Wow that is shocking, how did it go informing the other builder?

2 years2 yearsCallyNoonCallyNoon 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.…

2 years2 yearsCallyNoonCallyNoon 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…

2 years2 yearsCallyNoonCallyNoon 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…

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