gogo65 posted:Our McDonald Jones Bronte Build
Plans look great,
Good luck with getting power to your block!
gogo65 posted:First Time Land Buyer/Builder Needing Advice!
Generally the additional fees are carried by the bank, not the individual.
We recently refinanced with a broker through NAB, the interest was lower through the broker than what we could…
gogo65 posted:Quality of brickwork under render - what is acceptable?
In regards to asking for credit for cheaper bricks, no you are not entitiled to it, the builder would have costed the job, using commons and render.
gogo65 posted:Metricon Denver 45
No not building with Metricon, I liked the Denver but Metricon have such a bad name in Sydney I quickly removed them from my list.
We will most likely build a…
gogo65 posted:Metricon Denver 45
Looks great, we will be embarking on an acreage build shortly, so will follow with interest 
gogo65 posted:Bryan & Petersen Build in Regional Victoria
You’re so lucky having great trades, it will definitely pay off
gogo65 posted:Custom build Sydney Hills with attached granny flat
Gablesrocks agree the Instagram world seems to be lots of excited builders sharing ideas etc.
I’m just waiting to have something concrete to post before I start.
Hillsbuilds thanks for the info,…
gogo65 posted:Custom build Sydney Hills with attached granny flat
Good to see some progress Hillsbuilds, can I ask about the benefits of RBV? Do you have outside bricks as well? So like double brick? Have started seeing a few…
gogo65 posted:McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread
For that little push pin on the bathroom doors??really!! Wow!
gogo65 posted:Owner/ Builder -Architect Build PM'd by Rehaan Builders
Alexp79, I have to agree with others, anyone can google and become an expert,
Have a look at this webpage http://www.build.com.au/bricks
It clearly states ‘Solid brick homes…
gogo65 posted:McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread
We are currently renting a brand new MDJ and we have these locks in each bathroom, they’d have to be included! I can’t imagine they wouldn’t include a lock on…
gogo65 posted:Our McDonald Jones Bronte Build
Haha no gogomobile, it’s my initials and something to do with my date of birth 😩.
Bronte is a great design, we had planned on using the master bed layout of…
gogo65 posted:Our McDonald Jones Bronte Build
Hi S&J, welcome to the forum!
Your land looks amazing, we have just bought a much smaller block (5600sqm) in Glenorie.
We are still deciding on builders, have gone back and forth…
gogo65 posted:Owner/ Builder -Architect Build PM'd by Rehaan Builders
Thanks gablesrocks, Ive got a little time before i make a decision, so hopefully will see your home all finished first!
gogo65 posted:Owner/ Builder -Architect Build PM'd by Rehaan Builders
Thanks gablesrocks, I’ve been thinking about monument or black windows but like basalt for gutters and fascia as well, have been a little worried there might not be enough contrast,…
gogo65 posted:Looking for suggestions to choose the best builder
Aston is a significantly smaller home, so it’s difficult to compare. 7 squares equates to approximately $70000, Probably best to work our cost cost per sqm(or square), then look…
gogo65 posted:Owner/ Builder -Architect Build PM'd by Rehaan Builders
Is the cladding like a hebel product??
We’ve been turned off hebel cladding by a builder, we are considering acrylic rendering over brick but would consider other cladding if its more…
gogo65 posted:Outdoor kitchen BBQ
We had ceaserstone outside and it became very dull, so if you use stone make sure its ok for outdoor use (ceaserstone say that it isn’t recommended for outdoors)
We just…
gogo65 posted:Shadowline Cornice and skirting
We had shadow line in our last house and had half splayed, it was a nice contemporary look.
Our next house will be the same.
I’m not sure that shadowline cornice leans…
gogo65 posted:Layout planning
I’m with the others here, I think the hallway to the minor bedrooms is very wasteful, when bedrooms are so small it seems silly to be wasting that huge space.…
gogo65 posted:Build Feed: Hallmark Homes - Vouge 298 - Caboolture QLD
Look forward to following your build, your plan looks great.
We’ve just purchased 5600sqm block in north west Sydney, still in planning phase, love following acreage builds
gogo65 posted:Upgrade cost Off-White mortar
I’m not sure why you think that, the colour is changed by the colour of sand mixed with the cement.
Off white looks much nicer than basic natural grey mortar. The…
gogo65 posted:Building a Metricon Glendale 42 Limited Edition in Melbourne
It’s a physical barrier, you dont need to do anything else once it’s installed, if you dont have this then you’ll have a chemical termite system, which means you have…
gogo65 posted:Building a Metricon Glendale 42 Limited Edition in Melbourne
It’s the termite protection!
gogo65 posted:Custom build on acerage in Ipswich QLD
Agree with KT, place your house on the block where it works for you, particularly when site costs, retaining walls, your views etc all need to be taken into consideration.
Looks…
gogo65 posted:Project home builder in NSW
They’ve all got specials/deals at the moment, they inflate the price to give you a discount.
I’d just go to a few display homes and find a few you like and…
gogo65 posted:Custom build Sydney Hills with attached granny flat
Looks good, looks huge! Maybe the colour makes it look bigger? Or maybe its just big😂
In regards to your question about cladding before windows, my expert opinion (which is not…
