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2 years2 yearsluxbuildluxbuild posted:
Reporting an issue we've sen on site but shouldn't go onsite

Its in your interest to get it done now. Once you move in you need to be able to use the bathrooms, not having to schedule a time for…

2 years2 yearsluxbuildluxbuild posted:
Does this bricking look right!

It doesn't look like you have will have a step around the bottom of the windows (post #2), but presumably finished flush like the house in post #11?

3 years3 yearsluxbuildluxbuild posted:
NBN unconnected at handover

It depends on what you want.. NBN ready for a HFC connection might just mean a coax port (and power point) in the garage.
You don't need them to install an…

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3 years3 yearsluxbuildluxbuild posted:
Waiver form - Works during construction (Before Handover)

I'd put in more clarification about who decides what damage is the result of the fencing work. ie: an independent building inspector, and who pays for that survey.

3 years3 yearsluxbuildluxbuild posted:
Rawson Homes - General Thread

I'd say over 20k as a ballpark, but it really depends on what you are doing.
If you do upgrade stairs, check and get every element documented. I also recommend you…

3 years3 yearsluxbuildluxbuild posted:
Rawson Homes - General Thread

I think house and land packages are different then say a knock down rebuild, and they'll give you a couple of styles to choose from.
I think some estates might…

3 years3 yearsluxbuildluxbuild posted:
Rawson Homes - General Thread

Depending on the design they might need to add steel beams to support the extra weight of the bricks.
Your choice of bricks could also significantly add to the cost.
So yes,…

3 years3 yearsluxbuildluxbuild posted:
Rawson Homes - General Thread

You can only go by the preconstruction plans etc and your specific plan documents. The contract states marketing material isn't part of the contract.
So if there is something missing you…

3 years3 yearsluxbuildluxbuild posted:
KDR - Rawson Balmoral (Modified) Sydney NSW

Check the first page, it has his selections listed.

3 years3 yearsluxbuildluxbuild posted:
Bricks issue - need assistance please

Why is the first course on the alfresco *not* a full brick height?
edt: sorry left out "not".

4 years4 yearsluxbuildluxbuild posted:
Homebuilder Grant Scheme - Shocking outcome!!

I saw in the news a very small number approved, about 250? so they might relax the ruling to get better take up.

4 years4 yearsluxbuildluxbuild posted:
Homebuilder Grant Scheme - Shocking outcome!!

Yeah, I hope you get it as what you are doing is in the spirit of the grant.
I'm sure you've gone through everything but can you present a tender document…

4 years4 yearsluxbuildluxbuild posted:
Homebuilder Grant Scheme - Shocking outcome!!

Crazy as it sounds, just make sure it's all worth it and the builder doesn't suck it all up in commission/margin.

4 years4 yearsluxbuildluxbuild posted:
Checking contract

I agree that you personally need to be aware of the contents of the contract to avoid problems during the build. The contract can be reviewed for legality etc, but…

4 years4 yearsluxbuildluxbuild posted:
When do the colour selections and other choices happen

Im not sure who you are building with, but in my experience you need to know what you have chosen before the internal/external selection appointments, the builder only allows enough…

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4 years4 yearsluxbuildluxbuild posted:
HGWA $80,000 Luxury Range inclusions

Make sure its included in your tender as the builder may add a clause in the contract that marketing material or emails do not form part of the contract (seen…

4 years4 yearsluxbuildluxbuild posted:
When do the colour selections and other choices happen

I guess it comes down to your preapproval amount and how much you add during selections, but all the adjustments you make during the selection process should be covered by…

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4 years4 yearsluxbuildluxbuild posted:
Inspection of brand New Home without exit clause

I'd ignore the fact that its a new build and treat it as buying any other house. Would you recommend buying a car without getting it checked out? Who knows…

4 years4 yearsluxbuildluxbuild posted:
Inspection of brand New Home without exit clause

If your brother isn't building it with a practical completion inspection etc, I would think of it as just buying any other house, you don't know how it was built…

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4 years4 yearsluxbuildluxbuild posted:
windows out of plumb by 5mm

I've just seen your other posts and see you are past when they would have done frame straightening etc.
Has the builder shown you proof its in tolerance?
I agree that…

4 years4 yearsluxbuildluxbuild posted:
windows out of plumb by 5mm

What building stage are you at?
Have they done frame straightening etc?

4 years4 yearsluxbuildluxbuild posted:
KDR complications

With a CDC build you just tell the the neighbors "we are knocking down the house and building a 2 story dwelling and its going to get approved in 14…

4 years4 yearsluxbuildluxbuild posted:
KDR complications

Yeah it depends if its a CDC or DA.
Build under CDC regulations and the neighbors will just get notified before the start of the work.
Build as a DA and…

4 years4 yearsluxbuildluxbuild posted:
Rawson Seaview 36 - Schofields

H Vin,
Yes speak to your site supervisor about both those locations, they should be happy to discuss any concerns or questions you have. Im not saying its wrong but something…

4 years4 yearsluxbuildluxbuild posted:
Rawson Seaview 36 - Schofields

Ask them about this circled pipe on the edge. Looks like its the stack pipe for your upstairs bathroom.
It probably would have been easier to be a bit from the…

Rawson Seaview 36 - Schofields
4 years4 yearsluxbuildluxbuild posted:
Site too wet to cut

Is the slab designed for these conditions?

4 years4 yearsluxbuildluxbuild posted:
Funky Smell Mystery

Can you cover one with plastic and seal it with tape and see if the smell disappears?

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