You will have to go and look for yourself. You might have a different opinion. I thought I will have to wait at least 2 more years before I can…

That door is west facing but the room delves get enough light. The door is double glazed with an internal venetian blind which is great for killing the western sun…

Hi all,
I've got a bit of a dilemma on my hands. I've had a contract signed since Feb last year. The land has had registration delayed since signing the contract…

Hi buildingwithash
We only just got the keys 2 months ago to our new McDonald Jones Home which we built up the NSW Mid North Coast also. We built at…

Hi buildingwithash
We only just got the keys 2 months ago to our new McDonald Jones Home which we built up the NSW Mid North Coast also. We built at…

Hi,
Thanks @jayeebee for the pricing. Could any of help me with the pricing for the following.
1. 2.7 high ceiling
2. High door to match high ceiling
3. Wider - Larger windows -…

Note here this was done in June '14..... (so long ago!!!)
Kitchen:
1. $3800 Laminex Crystal Gloss
2. $2060 40mm bench tops (no waterfall)
3. didn't get this
4. $500 in Crystal Glass
5. $790 External…

if you want to save money just get them to put batten holders instead of downlights then put downlights there yourselves later.

Hi Folks,
Getting a bit frustrated with rain delays. Slab was finished 2 weeks ago and since then we ahve had lots of deliverieds, frame, windows and the plumbing done but…

Hi all,
It looks like a lot of people have issues with bricks, I'll be sure to keep and eye out when the time comes.
The Badger, welcome to this thread, we…

Prior to signing the contract I queried about access for a building inspector to get access throughout the build. I was assured both in email prior to contract signing and…

Riverstone Station is still the most accessible train station at the moment. In 2018 the Schofields Station is very close.

Regarding EBH throw this question to the forum . …

Building contracts are pretty standard, but there are somethings like Sunset dates and Compensations around missing completion dates worth a review. There is very small chance those will be amended…

Contract to sell (land) needs to be reviewed by a solicitor for your own protection. Make sure that your solicitor explain to you all important clauses.
Your building contract on…

Thanks kaycee, so this is pretty standard is it? And can you still get loan approval for a construction loan without the contract? My solicitor and broker are both…

Hi Everyone
I am new to this forum and to Elara community too. First of all thanks to everyone for sharing your experiences, it was worth reading all your posts.
I have…

Oh I'm so sorry, didn't realise that it was unreadable. Thanks gdmonty. I'm in stage 16

@Kazi: I always go for the tried and tested. I will always prefer bricks all over if that is possible.

Guys any recommendation for builder? How much it approximately cost to build double story on 350sqm lot

Next step would now be to find a house plan that you like and enquire as much as you can, maybe secure a 1 year lock-in price tender etc
So you…