Thanks mgilla...now I am feeling assured. First time build makes you really anxious about little things but everyone here is so helpful... I am so glad I found this…

Thanks for the reply dragonchild. I think the pipe is the drain for the bath tub.

Thanks for the reply mgilla.
It's not free standing so it must be hob mounted bath. I googled 'hob mounted' and I am sure that is what we will have.(First build…

Thanks Forg...I do not know anything about the sealing requirements. I will have to ask my builder.

Hi all,
Once again, i need your all kind advice on the following.
Recently the gyprock has been completed at our place and I have noticed big large hole in the bathroom…

Thanks a lot everyone for replying and providing your valuable input which has put my mind at ease ☺.

Thanks for the helpful replies. I have now edited my post to add the photos. Please have a look and let me know what you all think?
Thanks

Thanks a lot! This was super helpful

Hi all,
Another query from my home build. Is it normal to have the slab surface uneven around the area where the storm and sewer pipes are? Tha slab looks pretty…

Congratulations for your land. We are in stage 1. Our registration was also delayed by aprrox 4 months.
Yes, the FHOG still applies. See here http://www.osr.nsw.gov.au/grants/complete/fhog
I think the builders will use…

Hi,
I have finally paid extra to my builder as Mirvac said that they just had a conduit in the original plan not the actual power line to the front of…

Okay, so an update on this topic. The developer has replied and unfortunately I will have to foot the bill here. Below is the reply I got:
"As per our recent…

Yes, this is what I suspect now that the developers have it on their plan but have not completed the work or have not provided electrical/power at the front of…

Hi everyone,
I have my block in stage 1 and the construction has just started. I received a post contract variation from my builder just now stating:
" Provide an electrical mains…

Thanks all for the replies.
Now the confusion for me is: that the land is in a new estate; The land development company's service plan shows electricity/power line being available at…

Hi all,
We have a fixed price contract with our builder and the construction work has started. However, I received a post contract variation just now stating:
" Provide an electrical mains…

Hey Azure7,
Its been a long time since your post. Sorry, for my late reply. How is your build going? What stage the build is now? Wow...must be exciting for you.…

Congrats Rayster! Are you building a double or single level?
I have sent my email in PM. Yes, It would be fantastic to know someone in the neighbourhood

Hi OurHome_2015,
We are in stage 1. It is estimated to be registered in FEB 2014. We still haven't signed the contracts yet but will soon do it.
I am still confused…

I like your floorplan. Its really nice. Just wondering...are these mockup's created using some software? I would love to create such for my lot.

Its good to know you are also at the Avenue. I am excited for this new area and now I know one of the neighbour already

Thanks everyone for your reply. We finally decided to go ahead with Elderton and have paid our deposit for the tender. I am happy until now and looking forward to…

Hi Everyone,
I am confused for my first new build We already have a block of land at The avenue, Schofields). I am finding…

Hi everyone,
I am after some advice about a solicitor. We are in the process of buying a land from Mirvac at Schofields. The land is not registered yet and will…

Thanks a lot for your reply.
Our duplex is on Hemsworth Ave, I believe you must be on the same street as well because this is the only street closest…

Hello all,
I'm new here and stumbled across this forum by chance. I have to say, all of you are such wonderful people and have given some excellent advice here.
We…