for the ones who have moved in to somerfield, how are the internet speeds like?
i was previously with tpg adsl2+ and was getting speeds of 16000kbps. telstra velocity has two…

Hi trav987,
Which independent inspector will you be using?

Can you guys give recommendations for a home building inspector?
I only know of homebuildinginspectors.com.au as someone has used them before in this thread. Would like to use them but they…

Yeah sorry what I meant was the paint has already been applied, but you can still see the plaster joins lines over the paint on an angle in light.

Hi guys,
We just did the first walk-through of our home. I've noticed on the walls along the kitchen area and hallway, there is an uneven tone in paint color, as…

Hi guys,
We just did the first walk-through of our home. I've noticed on the walls along the kitchen area and hallway, there is an uneven tone in paint color, as…

Hi guys,
Just after some contacts to do the driveway and landscaping for the front yard. Can you guys please kindly provide me with numbers and the amount you got it…

Are we Somerfielders still locked in to using Telstra Velocity or are there other internet service providers we can choose from?
Just had a look at Telstra Velocity plan prices -…

Oh okay. Thanks for clearing that up
Edit: Does anybody have the email regarding the driveway requirements? I think I remember reading that it doesn't have…

Hi guys,
Have received the water bill. Says the next meter reading is in July.
I thought we start paying for it once we move in?

Soil test was done again because we are going with a different builder now (not sure if they could have used the previous one)?
I'm thinking if the heavy rainfall a…

Hi all,
We are in 1J and have just got our soil reports back and it is classified as class H. A quick google search shows that class H soil is…

Our recent visit to our block, someone had dumped about 1 - 2m of concrete on our land!
Should we have this removed before the soil test is done/builder starts building?

This amount is paid to our builder.
Thanks for all the response guys. I guess it's different for each builder.

I didn't think so too. Interested to see if anyone else got charged this amount?

Hi guys,
Just wondering how much you guys have been charged for plumbing for the recycled water? We are being charged $1995 for connection to 2 toilets and 1 garden tap…

May I please ask what other people are paying to build a 24 - 26sq home?
Edit: 18 - 19sq living

That's good to know
If you can get away with only adding around 20k to the base price, you are doing well.

Hi all,
Have been reading a few threads on this forum. Just after peoples opinions and looking for advice. This is our first time building a house so we're still learning…