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Joined 4 March 2010
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14 years14 yearsNikiNiki posted:
Builder broker: did you use one?

Hi alfa beta,
I am a builder broker but I am from Victoria so I cnnot really help you but I will explain the benefits. What we do…

14 years14 yearsNikiNiki posted:
New Home builders

Do not be afraid to ask questions. Try making them give you prices before signing anything. Let them know you are happy to walk as there is no…

14 years14 yearsNikiNiki posted:
Truganina

Hi miffers,
RiverGum Constructions do house and land packages there. Where are you looking to build, what size block and what size house are you looking for? They are…

14 years14 yearsNikiNiki posted:
L-shape wooden bifold doors - Do they let in drafts?

I have bifold doours and they do not let i a draught as they have the rubber piping around each door.

14 years14 yearsNikiNiki posted:
Would you go back to the drawing board?

I had signed with a builder who quoted me around 16K for the sit costs and it took them 4 months to come up with the real cost which was…

14 years14 yearsNikiNiki posted:
Anyone been caught on site?

They just don't want anyone getting hurt and sueing them. Just do it quietly and leave things as hey were after checking that their work is up to scratch.…

14 years14 yearsNikiNiki posted:
East West Homes - Melbourne West

Hi Homedream.
The first time I built, before singing anything or handing over any money I asked him to give me details of 3 happy customers. He did and everything…

14 years14 yearsNikiNiki posted:
Is my builder very slow?

I have built twice and both times it was stipulated in the contract that I would receive $250 per week of delays. It should be somewhere in yours too.

14 years14 yearsNikiNiki posted:
ARDEN ESTATE PAKENHAM

Have you considered RedGum Constructions, they have 27 square single story homes for around $173,000 and they come with all the shiny stuff that sucks us into building and they…

14 years14 yearsNikiNiki posted:
Tarneit Gardens

Hi Manu,
Have you found a builder yet?

14 years14 yearsNikiNiki posted:
Our tender has expired ... please help !

Look at what other builders have to offer and that way you can tell your builder either come to the party or | am walking. We a deposit deposit…

14 years14 yearsNikiNiki posted:
Anyone renting while they build?

We have 2 dogs and a cat so offered to pay 6 months rent in advance. We got the dump, had soooo many issues with the landlord, went to…

14 years14 yearsNikiNiki posted:
The Avenue at Casey

Funny you should mention about the aboriginals. The first home we built was in Narre Warren and all through the build time and while we were living there I…

14 years14 yearsNikiNiki posted:
Our one off build in Point Cook - WE ARE IN!

What a gorgeous plan GSK I am really impressed. Hopefully it will all go smoothly.

14 years14 yearsNikiNiki posted:
info on bridging loans???

Call echoice or some other mortgage broker and see what they have to say. They know all the banks' products and who is best for you. Do you have…

14 years14 yearsNikiNiki posted:
Any guide book for beginners?

Hi Gunman,
I have not heard of such a book but I am sire there is one out there. My advice to you is,,,,, if you do not understand something…

14 years14 yearsNikiNiki posted:
Tarneit Gardens

Hi Manu82,
The quotes you have ben given for the site costs are estimates. You will only get the correct one after you have paid a deposit to the builder…

14 years14 yearsNikiNiki posted:
Quick Question - Bigger Blanco or Smaller Smeg?

I have had both and Blanco cooks much and size does matter when it comes to ovens.
Niki

14 years14 yearsNikiNiki posted:
Can I legally cable up my own home?

If you are a qualified electrician some builders will agree to hire you for your job so ask the builders you talk to.

14 years14 yearsNikiNiki posted:
Is this acceptable????

Get yourself a copy of the Building tolerances to see what is allowed. I am not sure where to get it but ask any builder and they should tell…

14 years14 yearsNikiNiki posted:
Need some advice about choosing a design

Hi again,
There are a few builders with narrow homes and Rivergum Constructions has 3 such homes. Their base price ranges fron $162,500 to $166,000 and they are all 4 bedrooms,…

14 years14 yearsNikiNiki posted:
Need some advice about choosing a design

Yes the width is a problem so you might have to cosider a double story. There are however builders who will build to your specifications and are still competitive.…

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