But I think (a guess here) in your situation Southies that possilbly like me the rainwater tank is connected to your cold water tap at the washing machine.
The surefire way…

Also in NSW (I'm not sure though but correct me if required) at the near the washing machine area there are supposed to be three taps for the washing machine…

Dear homeone forum members,
I require some SOS assistance! If anyone has a picture of their three washing machine taps (hot, cold & rainwater) can you please upload and post in…

Congrats on the handover, ebyelyakov. Can't wait to see the finished floors!
If you don't mind me asking a few questions regarding your PCI with Clarendon:
- Did you use an…

The vacant lot last year.

Absolutely awesome. Congrats Max.

Hey all. Long time no post in my thread. Apologies
Just to update on my saga (or drama):
Excavation started in November 2009
Concrete base in December 2009.
Framework…

Can anyone recommend someone in Western Sydney? Please?

Long time, no post. I hope to catch up and read all these posts!
I need help. Seriously.
To cut a long story short, Council requires that my vacant lot installs (or…

Congratulations HellDad!
Hope to see more pics when all of it is finally completed!

Depends on your home (as well as how many people in your household), your cooking needs, and obviously the state you live in.
My…

Two words that nearly every worker* in the electricity distribution industry say:
Go gas

*only because they have gas as an option and heard one too many complaints from fellow workers saying…

Good to know that your house is progressing! And they are replacing the stairs!

You gotta love these contingency costs they need to have. Question is, would they have refunded the…

Thank goodness for that, I will be bringing that up when before I sign my tender and/or contract.

Apologies if this has been asked before (and for bumping this thread):
If I'm having a "charged system" (building with Cl@rendon) built in with my house, does it have to be…

Thank goodness for that!
*puts feet up on desk and lights a cigarette*

It's bollocks. I've spoken with people who have built with Cl@rendon and they've told me it's approx $40 for an batten additional holder only. The standard points should be part…

We'll know after the Budget announcement this month.

News has been running wild about extending the FHOB, but here's the a snippet from the Daily Telegraph:

That's my prediction:
$7k - FHOG
$3k - FHOB
$3k - FHOB NSW supplement
after the 30/06/09 deadline has expired.
Just like when they doubled the FHOG to $14k in 2003 (or was it 2004?).…

This is my prediction:

Hurry while you can.
PRIME Minister Kevin Rudd has confirmed the first home buyers grant will not be extended past its deadline of June 30.
"We've indicated that that will conclude…

PRIME Minister Kevin Rudd has confirmed the first home buyers grant will not be extended past its deadline of June 30.
"We've indicated that that will conclude in a very…

Please have the website up soon. Especially for those who are rushing to beat the expiry of the $21k deadline.
Rachelle: Any updates?

I will bring these questions up at my tender meeting.
Thanks for your input.

What are my chances of getting clauses changed in the HIA contract if I go with a major builder?
is the million dollar question.
I might as well buy a copy…

To use a famous quote:
"The game is rigged"
Having read through this thread and other linked threads (and given the fall of Westminster) I'm suddenly having reservations in building a new…

I know.
When you deviate from Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) it makes me worry.
Are there any questions I should ask cl@rendon when I go to the tender appointment? Especially with this…

Sure are.

But these '8 steps to building in NSW' with cl@rendon make you sign the contract after council approval.
Signing before submitting to council is one good reason to build in QLD.…