Mofflepop posted:HIA Contract ‘execution’ date
Hi all, I’ll be querying this with my building broker and my solicitor, but just wanted to get people’s thoughts on this special condition:
“This contract is valid for 120…
Mofflepop posted:Help please... Contract
I watched a video last night on You Tube from a builder (channel is Making it with Myles), they stated that any variation, whether be by owner or builder, must…
Mofflepop posted:Building with CJ Homes
I agree! I have found reading this so helpful! But it stopped at ‘fixing’ stage? What happened next?
Also, I’d love to know who was your first private inspector and…
Mofflepop posted:Electric sliding gate at driveway
Hello all,
After some recommendations for Brisbane or SE Qld companies who do electric sliding gates. I have no idea what my limitations are (block width is 15 metres though, with…
Mofflepop posted:How often do you visit your site?
Is this something you have to organise ahead of time? Or get permission for? Or have had put in your contract? I've heard stories of the builder not wanting owner…
Mofflepop posted:Choosing lighting pendants that will comply with standards
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…
Mofflepop posted:Anyone recently put in a new shower with bench seat?
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…
Mofflepop posted:Cesearstone Alternatives
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…
Mofflepop posted:Custom Build, Pool Tiling pics 21/6/2024
Thank you! Very interesting 
Thanks for sharing!
Mofflepop posted:Should a building contract be checked by lawyers?
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…
Mofflepop posted:Dig pool now or later?
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.…
Mofflepop posted:Building over sewer pipe in Queensland
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…
Mofflepop posted:Porte cochère - separate pedestrian gate/path?
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…
Mofflepop posted:Building over sewer pipe in Queensland
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…
Mofflepop posted:Custom Build, Pool Tiling pics 21/6/2024
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…
Mofflepop posted:How often do you visit your site?
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…
Mofflepop posted:Custom builder or pay for own floor plan and take to builder
Yep, very good point. I’ll do more research and see what figures I get. Thank you!
Mofflepop posted:Custom builder or pay for own floor plan and take to builder
Wow! That is great to hear! Very interesting, will look into it further, thank you ☺️
Mofflepop posted:Custom builder or pay for own floor plan and take to builder
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…
Mofflepop posted:Building Surveyor and Inspections
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…
Mofflepop posted:What have been your experiences with building inspections?
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…
Mofflepop posted:Cesearstone Alternatives
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…
Mofflepop posted:Building Surveyor and Inspections
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…
Mofflepop posted:What have been your experiences with building inspections?
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…
Mofflepop posted:Building inspections
Haha thank you - yes, I think best to be on the safe side for sure! ☺️
Mofflepop posted:Building with Plantation homes - start time?
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…
Mofflepop posted:Building inspections
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…
