Hi njh! Happy new year!
The $7500 I mentioned is actually my total cost.
AusBuild have the refined flooring upgrade wherein you pay $2,000 to get those 'standard inclusions' but they were…

Hey Njh. Since the deadline has been extended to 14 April 2021 for ALL contracts (either June-Dec or Jan-March) then there shouldn't be a need to rush to start your…

Thanks njh81. I hope that you had a great experience with AusBuild too.

Not a problem at all - always happy to help as I know…

Hi Coatedmoney. It has been a great journey so far with me.
Mel (the home and land sales consultant) was our first point of contact and she's great to deal with.…

Shucks - wow thank you so much blueteel! We have made changes to the colours of the facade so hopefully it all works out - I'll post a photo of…

Frame is up!!

Hi neighbour!! 😂😂
Have you finished your build or one of the under construction ones too?

Hi njh81. Slab pour was last Monday - I've started my application for the Home Builder grant and the only thing missing now is the confirmation that the slab is…

Construction phase has commenced!
Land cutting/filling planned for the next few weeks.
Slab pour hopefully done before the month ends.

They are these -
Main floor -> https://www.nationaltiles.com.au/stone-code-almond-matt
Ensuite -> https://www.nationaltiles.com.au/concrete-fusion-steel

Hi njh. They are indeed matte - both tiles you're asking about.
Which tiles did you decide to go with?

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Hi all!,
Just wanted your thoughts/feedback/suggestions on my electrical and climate plan.

Note: My ducted cooling system is a 14kw Daikin. 32amp circuitry included.
Thank you in advance!!
Link to my build megathread:

I am waiting for everything to be finalised before I finish the online grant application. I believe it makes it easier and less hassle.

Blues are standard; reds are upgrades.
Excited for your selections appointment?

Electrical plan!

Very exciting!
Just fyi we were told to expect around ~$950 for hybrid flooring in the master's bedroom because the standard flooring (included in the refine flooring promo) was carpet. To…

Hi njh! I'll post my facade selections this evening. We didn't put much emphasis on brick + mortar choices because we have a fully rendered facade (freedom facade)
See below numbers…

Glad to be of help!
Did you select the enhanced kitchen layout too?
Please do share your kitchen perspectives as I might get some ideas from you too! Like

Thanks jqkamil! I'm building at Thrive, Dakabin.
Are you thinking of going with the Adina design too?

Hi njh! The appointment was really good. Emma was really helpful with the items that we were on the fence about. She was really accomodating with seeking quotes for us…

Hi Las. I asked this too. The explanation was that rectified laying of 600x600 tiles takes more time and skill compared to the straight lay.If I chose another 600x600 (say…

Hey njh! Yes I have - I believe you have to come in with a solid plan prior to the appointment as it is only 2 hours long.
I'll share my…

You'r welcome! All are in ceramic.

National Tiles appointment done!
Selections:
- Main tiles: 600x600 Stone Code Almond Matt - upgrade $2,300
- Laundry tiles: 450x450 Regina White Matt - standard
- Ensuite
Floor and standard wall: 600x600 Concrete Fusion…

What house design and facade did you choose, njh?

Hi njh! That is exactly like mine. The external wall between the ceiling level and the joinery level is fibre cement CSR cladding. I believe they are called window infills…

My site is classified P but the soil reactivity was rated at 20-40mm according to the soil test.
The P for my site is due to neighbouring trees.
The slab classification for…

Hi njh81! It's been awhile - great to hear from you again.
I changed my plans around - I've attached a photo of my plan for…

Oh wow thanks for the info enz32! Are you building with Ausbuild too?