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MandyandPete

Alice Springs - Building on Sunshine Coast
Joined 25 January 2009
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15 years15 yearsMandyandPeteMandyandPete posted:
An odd fencing question?

Have they started building yet? If not, fences are probably the last thing on their mind! And they would probably expect the fence to go up without their input.

15 years15 yearsMandyandPeteMandyandPete posted:
White colour scheme...charcoal blinds?

I've got 5 'skinny' windows in our bedroom, 1 1200x1800 in each of the other bedrooms, an 1800x1500 in the study, 2 full size windows 1800x1800 and a sliding door…

15 years15 yearsMandyandPeteMandyandPete posted:
White colour scheme...charcoal blinds?

Thanks for that. It's so hard to try and imagine it without being there! I think I'll ask the builder to send me some photos and I'll 'paint' some on.…

15 years15 yearsMandyandPeteMandyandPete posted:
White colour scheme...charcoal blinds?

Hi there,
I have had a search on here and haven't found anything to help me. If I've missed it, please point me in the right direction!
Our new home is almost…

15 years15 yearsMandyandPeteMandyandPete posted:
Building in Caloundra - help choosing between 4 builders!

Hi simo_b,
We spent ages comparing builders on the sunny coast. We had narrowed it down to stylemaster but decided to go with a smaller builder at the last minute. Stylemaster…

15 years15 yearsMandyandPeteMandyandPete posted:
Low Maintenance Front Garden - ideas please!!

Hi there!
We have decided to do our landscaping ourselves, and have to submit our plans to the developer for covenent approval...
I have been looking on the internet for plants that…

15 years15 yearsMandyandPeteMandyandPete posted:
Purple splashback

Thanks buzz,
We've decided that we will go for it. =) We love the colour too and its definately cheaper than glass! Just want it to be finished now!!

15 years15 yearsMandyandPeteMandyandPete posted:
Round Vs Rectangular basins

I like both. We went with the Caroma Liano too - square - because we had to have a countertop basin and I thought the square looked nicer with the…

15 years15 yearsMandyandPeteMandyandPete posted:
Purple splashback

Hi there,
We have just got our quote for our house (!! Yay!!) and our builder thinks we could find a cheaper alternative for the splashback we have chosen for kitchen/laundry.
We…

15 years15 yearsMandyandPeteMandyandPete posted:
Hey! About time I introduced myself!!

Hey thanks, no we haven't started building yet. We are going back to the coast this week to meet with the builder and finalise everything *hopefully* =)

15 years15 yearsMandyandPeteMandyandPete posted:
Hey! About time I introduced myself!!

Hi there! I have been hanging around for awhile; we bought a block of land on the Sunshine Coast in December and have just been waiting to build. We live…

15 years15 yearsMandyandPeteMandyandPete posted:
Total NEWBIE Guide to Building your First Home available ??

When I was first looking at building, I downloaded the 'Home Buyers Guide'. It doesn't cover everything you asked for but is a good start.
It is available from

15 years15 yearsMandyandPeteMandyandPete posted:
CBA ... unconditional approval .. How long does it take?

We received unconditional approval from CBA very quickly - within a week - but I have heard that if you go through CBA with a broker, that you actually go…

15 years15 yearsMandyandPeteMandyandPete posted:
North facing house

I thought your builder was supposed to be the one to point all that out to you!?? :? That's a real shame that they didn't…

15 years15 yearsMandyandPeteMandyandPete posted:
North facing house

I thought your builder was supposed to be the one to point all that out to you!?? :? That's a real shame that they didn't…

15 years15 yearsMandyandPeteMandyandPete posted:
Sunshine Coast - Plantation Homes

I have been under the impression that as long as the building contract has been signed before june 30, you're eligible for the FHOG. Can anyone confirm this?

15 years15 yearsMandyandPeteMandyandPete posted:
Who Builds the cheapest homes?

I am not sure if they build in other states, but friends of mine built a 4 bedroom home - completely finished (landscaping and everything)- for less then $150000 with…

15 years15 yearsMandyandPeteMandyandPete posted:
Samsung Series 9 OR Sony XBR OR Sony "Z" Series??

We bought a W series SONY bravia full hd 14months ago and we LOVE it! Just a little opinion from a sony fan. Picture is great in the light -…

15 years15 yearsMandyandPeteMandyandPete posted:
Sunshine Coast - Plantation Homes

Hi Dave 'from the coast'. We also talked to Tony when we were first looking at building. Our quote for the Marlo was $230000, so looks like you guys have…

15 years15 yearsMandyandPeteMandyandPete posted:
Questions regarding financing while building...?

Hi,
As far as I know (We haven't signed a building contract yet) you start paying your mortgage as soon as your first payment comes out. Hopefully your build doesn't take…

15 years15 yearsMandyandPeteMandyandPete posted:
Do we really need 4 bedrooms?

I am in two minds about this one. I think it's important to build what you want but also think about the market if you plan to sell it in…

15 years15 yearsMandyandPeteMandyandPete posted:
Which house to build on a 20m wide block?

We are building through Scoble Developments - www.scobledevelopments.com.au
We also had a look through an Orbit home, they are quite reasonable, price wise. They have a good…

15 years15 yearsMandyandPeteMandyandPete posted:
Which house to build on a 20m wide block?

Hi Edin,
You are right, this is a great site!
Where are you? We had the same problem when we were looking at houses to fit our 22m frontage block in…

15 years15 yearsMandyandPeteMandyandPete posted:
Metricon (QLD) Price Rise

I hope not. I just told the M.. sales rep that we weren't going to make a decision til the end of next week, and she didn't mention anything. I…

15 years15 yearsMandyandPeteMandyandPete posted:
Does SIZE matter?

Wallacetai, I have been asking myself the same question - build a bigger house with all the inclusions with a project builder or a smaller house with basic inclusions -but…

15 years15 yearsMandyandPeteMandyandPete posted:
Anyone using Stylemaster Homes? Or feedback?

Hi,
We are also looking at Stylemaster - Lakeview 27. I found they offer the best value for money, but I've had to look very carefully at the inclusions and add…

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