I live a townhouse complex which was built in 2008/2009 (first handover 2008, last handover 2009).
We have a drain in the communal driveway which the concrete around is crumbling away.…

I'm not sure about the compressor, the fan on the outside unit is going.
How can I tell if the compressor is going?

My aircon is blowing out air but not cooling. I'm getting an error message on my Actron Air Conditioner which when I look up the faul codes it says -…

My fav is Peters of Kensington
http://www.petersofkensington.com.au/Home/
I've bought from them a few times.

I want to do something to our verge area. Its currently just weeds and mud.
Can anyone suggest some very hardy plants that might work? I live in a set…

Who would I speak to about moving letterboxes? Australia Post, Council?
Basically, I live in a block of 24 townhouses with communal letterboxes, but we each have an individual house number…

tpin, whose your supervisor / CSC? I built with Rossdale about 18 months ago.
I found going to my CSC before my supervisor was the only way things got accomplished. She…

I think in regards to payment that may depend on your contract.
I had a HIA contract and I can't remember the exact wording but I think that if there were…

I did and I wouldn't again.
However my situation was a bit different.
I built in a new complex, house & land package (it was a special deal). Was told by the…

Has anyone heard of Tap N Go laminate flooring?
I'm trying to see if they have a website to find out who stocks it.
I found it in one store, but I…

I've built in a new development and have been told by the builder that we have to pay for water and electricity during construction. I've been told this after handover.
Theres…

If pricing isn't too much different, in the long run it might be easier to get it done with through the builder. I'm using an external company and we've discovered…

I can't comment on which ones are good, as my builder isn't on the list. But I can definately NOT recommend sterling.
Friends are currently building with them and having…

That sounds easier to accomplish then my idea.
Thanks

I'm not 100% sure on this, but doesn't the Institute of Architects have a dispute resolution service (assuming this person is a member of the institute)? Maybe try contacting them…

I've just discovered this issue when looking at flooring on the weekend. I really wanted timber, but on the advice of the flooring people I'm going laminate. Not just for…

I have a very small (6m x 2.4m) front yard (which is my only yard) and the first thing you see when you walk in is the wall with my…

But what about carpet burn?

I'm finally ready to get flooring installed.
Does anyone know if there are any auction houses in Adelaide like *** Auctions in Vic?
Also, I'm considering using recyled timber, whereabouts would you…

I've had handover of my unit, but haven't finished installing the HWS. On recommendation of the builder, I got the bottom (the tank?) bit installed but not the top half…

Its got plumbing etc in it. I tried to have shelves put in there but they said it can't be done cause of the plumbing.

I think that might have to be the option. I'll need to go out and measure how much room there is.
Otherwise I might look at just a freestanding single cupboard…

Not huge, more like an apartment.

Ps Thanks for fixing the pics, realised I was selecting URL instead of img.

After seeing my neighbours unit (exactly like mine) who has added a pantry in, its given me inspiration to do the same, but the difference is they did it during…

All the items were noted as not done and I signed something saying this on the day of handover.
They were all supposed to be fixed last week. If it doesn't…

I just need to vent my frustrations to people that understand.
I had handover on my property on 30/6. Really shouldn't have accepted handover as some items weren't done, but I…

I bought an oregon scientific clock / radio / weather station from the US last year and It seems to be going by the US moon phases or something cause…

I rang the council and they said they do it, but it'll take approx a week depending on the weather. As this is a development I would've thought the builders…

I have handover today and I'm hoping someone knows whether these things not being done mean I can refuse handover.
My house is in a development of 24, mine being the…

This is great. I could never work out MVH.
Altho, its made me realise I'm wanting to have way to much furniture for my tiny apartment. I can't find anywhere to…