I am trying to find lighting for kitchen, dining areas but looking online, I don’t know if there are specific details I should be looking at to make sure any…

I’m loving the potential versatility and practicality of a bench seat in a shower. Anyone had one of these done recently? Not sure if they are straight forward and easy…

I just visited a Caesarstone showroom/warehouse in Yatala and they now have a whole line of low silica products as well as the porcelain products, so looks like all will…

Thank you! Very interesting Thanks for sharing!

I've decided, after a period of confusion (my building broker told me it's probably not worth it to use a lawyer, but others have said it is a must) that…

So this topic was created a loooong time ago! (Back when I first met my husband and our son is now 10! Haha) but it is very relevant to me.…

Hi Obiwon
Thanks for that. Good to hear it isn't such a big deal, I just wish I knew why to-date I've had such differing…

I’ve always wanted one of these - since I was a kid!! But getting to your question, it half depends on how many people you expect to need to walk…

Hi all,
*Yet to get an answer from my building broker about this (must be very busy!)* but we are looking at the site positioning options for our yet-to-be-selected…

Can I just say - thank you SO much for sharing your timeline and experience! I have found it a bit hard to find adequate information on each step that…

Personally I'd be wanting to visit site as often as possible to see progress, and to see if there is anything that appears to not match the plans. Of course…

Yep, very good point. I’ll do more research and see what figures I get. Thank you!

Wow! That is great to hear! Very interesting, will look into it further, thank you ☺️

I’m trying to avoid being quoted high because the builder thinks you are invested too much with them to leave.
Not sure whether a custom builder is a better option than…

Would love to know who your builder is?

This mostly matches up with what I’ve read on the QBCC website (they use the term building certifier).
The only thing that gets me a little bit confused is that…

Sorry if I didn’t make it clear in my question.
I have the feeling there is different terminology for different states (please Queenslanders, correct me if I’m wrong) but I…

I wonder what people will be choosing now that it (engineered stone) is being banned? I’m very keen to find out what will be replacing the standard inclusion of Caesarstone…

I’m in Queensland - so it may be different here (probably not though), but what do people do if they use a private building inspector but the report holds no…

I’ve recently discovered a popular YouTube channel of a building inspector highlighting newly built houses that are non-compliant and requiring rectification.
This scares the bajeezus out of me as I…

Haha thank you - yes, I think best to be on the safe side for sure! ☺️

I’m curious about how you went with this. We are planning a KDRB and considering Plantation Homes as a builder. I’m aware that after the demolition another soil test is…

I’m also very keen to find a reputable independent building inspector for Brisbane for our future build. Seeing all of these short-cuts and questionable building practices has me very worried…

Thank you,
That is very interesting and along the lines of what I thought. Cheers!

Wow interesting to hear - good to get a (2020) perspective!
I tend to always round up and expect the worst so we are budgeting for $100,000 site costs, but…

Hi Simon,
We are also investigating this idea. We’ve been told by a few builders that they would be willing to do it as long as it is fenced off and…

No issue yet - other than being unsure if we should use a construction lawyer to review a building contract and suggest additions/removal of clauses before we sign. I don’t…

I’m also looking at KDRB, haven’t chosen a builder yet, but 3 builders have told me about the 2 soil tests, so I think it comes down to your actual…