A relative is in an area where there is a single story covenant and her block is only 300sqm (widow not wanting the maintenance of a large block). Unfortunately…

I've got a Monument garage door and hate it. I wish I had gone Paperbark like I have out in my alfresco area as the Monument shows all the…

I built with Burbank and they wouldn't let me change the kitchen sink when I was at slab stage - was told no changes whatsoever once building started. They…

Did you get final approval from the Bank? You should have received a letter of offer from them stating what terms the loan was approved on and what the…

Put it in writing with a deadline stating that if things aren't fixed by then you will have no option but to take the matter to the media.

Hi, a couple of things :
The powder room near the front entrance seems very small - is there a handbasin in there? If not it is a long walk…

No definitely not Californian Bungalow - see link attached.
http://www.zrealestate.com.au/a-guide-to-housing-styles-the-californian-bungalow
I would think maybe 50's or 60's.

Hi Mrs P, I think I might have prompted this thread so thought I better contribute some ideas!!
Not knowing what aspect your block has and what you intend…

I would widen the family/dining room as I think with the amount of windows you have in this area it will make it hard to place the furniture without it…

Volume builders make their profit by having minimal changes to their standard floor plans. If you want the flexibility to make changes as you go the best bet would…

Wouldn't they also have to repair plaster and repaint if the switches are in the wrong spot??

I presume so, doors were all on.
Just had a kitchen delivered yesterday to one out the back that still hasn't had brickwork done. Looked like labourers there today moving…

Hi, just looking out the back of my house at a new estate and I can see three houses plastered but not bricked at the moment. There was one…

My builder connected it and paid for it up until handover. When I signed the contract I also signed paperwork to have the account transferred into my name upon…

Contract person at head office

Do you know how the fence ended up where it is or was that before your time? Good on you for getting the council out - I'd be watching…

Was speaking to somebody the other day who said they had just been quoted $650 psm.

I was also with CBA and when I checked last year found that Budget Direct were substantially cheaper on both the home and contents and my car. I haven't…

I agree with 'little buddy'. I sold my 1950's weatherboard almost 2 years ago (in Melbourne) and sold it totally unrenovated inside - only restumping and the roof had…

They usually put scaffolding up so that they can reach and would do it all in one hit.

I think Matt Walker had a problem with his hot water - try searching his posts.

Agree with above comment. Fight it all the way if you have to as it appears that you had no knowledge of this possibility prior to purchasing your block.
Good…

Personally I would move it across about 2 metres so that it blended in more with the garden area. I think it sticks out a bit in the view…

Hi,
Technically they can build the brick wall without removing the fence by laying the bricks from the inside but it is more time consuming and a bit fiddly to do…

No I don't think that was around when I signed up, I think it was August 2008. That month was when the Commonwealth Games were on so it was…

Yes that is how mine is - it is often referred to as a shared driveway, even though they are separate, due to the crossover all being one large section…

Aren't the mouldings rendered? If not, what are they made of?

I just had a look at the Henley website and the A&L site. I assume it is a burgundy render that you are talking about as the surrounding frame…

What is the burgundy in relation to?

It really depends on what technical experience you have. Visual checks on finishes etc. are okay as long as you take your time and check everything from all angles.…