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Emzy

Lalor, Victoria
Joined 9 April 2009
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14 years14 yearsEmzyEmzy posted:
Liability Insurancs

FD Beck and Sons

14 years14 yearsEmzyEmzy posted:
Is this worth it? Buy an investment property first?

I would rather buy land in an area where I wanted to build in future than the investment property.
Like you said, what happens if that land is gone by the…

14 years14 yearsEmzyEmzy posted:
Opinions on use of floor space

Room size for sure. You have enough rooms that you can just enlarge them as opposed to adding another room. Might be more handy in the long run!

14 years14 yearsEmzyEmzy posted:
Building Surveyor - City of Whittlesea

I PM'd ya.
need to give you his number.

14 years14 yearsEmzyEmzy posted:
Phoenix tapware-Vivid range....where to get them cheaper?

They look fantastic and they look like quality to me!
As they all say though, you pay for the name more than you do for the actual product but they are…

14 years14 yearsEmzyEmzy posted:
Carlingford Estate

Its Lot 96.

14 years14 yearsEmzyEmzy posted:
Carlingford Estate

Plumbing inside being done....still to cover tthe external walls. Taking a bit slow but as we are Owner builders, that tends to be the case. Not in any rush though,…

14 years14 yearsEmzyEmzy posted:
Carlingford Estate

The one with no bricks; just frame :)

14 years14 yearsEmzyEmzy posted:
Phoenix tapware-Vivid range....where to get them cheaper?

Thanks!!
I went down to Plumbcorp and was given some good prices. Still need to make final negotiations but the cheapest I have come across so far.

14 years14 yearsEmzyEmzy posted:
Phoenix tapware-Vivid range....where to get them cheaper?

Hey all,
I have chosen taps for my house; Phoenix brand tapware-Vivid range which are HOT!!
They cost btw $200-$300 per piece and I want to know if anyone knows where to…

14 years14 yearsEmzyEmzy posted:
Carlingford Estate

Wow! There are so many of you guys here from Carlingford!
I AM ONE TOOOOOOOO :)
My and my partner's house is being built on Doherty; double storey....Roof…

15 years15 yearsEmzyEmzy posted:
I NEED HELP!! MY ELECTRICITY IS BEING USED BY METR*CON

Its become more than the money; its the principle of it.
After we specifically locked the box, and they cut the chain and padlock to get it, thats when my blood…

15 years15 yearsEmzyEmzy posted:
I NEED HELP!! MY ELECTRICITY IS BEING USED BY METR*CON

LOL ::wornout::
THAT IS HILARIOUS! ITS A JOKE. Sorry to laugh but I can't believe they would do that :?/
Im…

15 years15 yearsEmzyEmzy posted:
I NEED HELP!! MY ELECTRICITY IS BEING USED BY METR*CON

They sure are ****** "Mrs G". Problem is: I have no idea who the site supervisor is (there is no name on the board out the front).
I just spoke…

15 years15 yearsEmzyEmzy posted:
I NEED HELP!! MY ELECTRICITY IS BEING USED BY METR*CON

Very good ideas guys.
I might try all options starting with contacting the police and seeing what they say.
Then I can go to Metricon and pass on the news from the…

15 years15 yearsEmzyEmzy posted:
I NEED HELP!! MY ELECTRICITY IS BEING USED BY METR*CON

Hi guys,
I have a major issue as an OB!!
The site next door to my site is building with Metr*con and they have started building on their slab. The problem is…

15 years15 yearsEmzyEmzy posted:
Roof tile costs for OB's?

and whats the extra cost for someone to install them?

15 years15 yearsEmzyEmzy posted:
Roof tile costs for OB's?

its 19m long by 12 metres wide.
I though it might be in the $20K vicinity.

15 years15 yearsEmzyEmzy posted:
Roof tile costs for OB's?

Hi all,
What have your roof tiles cost come to as an owner builder?
My house is double story with 22 or 25 degree pitch (i think).
Thinking of going with Bristile in…

15 years15 yearsEmzyEmzy posted:
Owner builder race against time for the FHOG boost

Hahahah I thought so!
As long as we don't miss out coz we handed it in later, I dnt mind waiting.
Just collect receipts etc and cert of occupancy and apply within…

15 years15 yearsEmzyEmzy posted:
Owner builder race against time for the FHOG boost

so once u start building as owner builder; when would be a good time to submit the FHOG paperwork?
At the end when you move in and have the certifcate? I…

15 years15 yearsEmzyEmzy posted:
Best place to buy lights (cheaper?);Melb-any ideas will do!!

:)
Is there a place to view them?

15 years15 yearsEmzyEmzy posted:
Best place to buy lights (cheaper?);Melb-any ideas will do!!

Hi guys,
Need some ideas for places to buy lights cheaper....or at least a decent price? Have been to Beacon and they seem a tad expensive. We are going to need…

15 years15 yearsEmzyEmzy posted:
Timber House framing quotes? (OB)

Heya,
In the process of getting quotes for the timber framing for our double storey house-37 sqz.
What sort of price have you been quoted for a double storey house and what…

15 years15 yearsEmzyEmzy posted:
How long for your Owner Builders Permit?

We got ours in 4 weeks max (Victoria).

15 years15 yearsEmzyEmzy posted:
Owner builder race against time for the FHOG boost

As JB said, get the invoice registered at prior to the 30th, if possible.
I am going through the same thing; trying to sneak in prior to the next 2 days…

15 years15 yearsEmzyEmzy posted:
Owner builder insurance? Who have you gone with?

Thanks for the great referrals.
I have decided to go with FD Beck as they provided me with the cheapeset quote. I had never heard of them prior to your referrals.…

15 years15 yearsEmzyEmzy posted:
Owner builder insurance? Who have you gone with?

hahahah I get what you are saying. I was thinking the same thing. There are 2 lots of fees for similar things and the levies and brokerage fees. I was…

15 years15 yearsEmzyEmzy posted:
Hebel as feature fence posts

Hebel is great. Using them for my house and front garden!

15 years15 yearsEmzyEmzy posted:
Owner builder insurance? Who have you gone with?

Hi,
I need some help with good companies that offer OB insurance during the construction stage.
Who have you signed up with and what price did they quote you?
I am contacting Build…

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