It was suggested I speak to the company I work for regarding using their buying power to fund our owner build job, and despite launching a good argument the word…

Hi Mick,
I have been enjoying the posts, and just wanted to ask what you meant by design faults as told by the chippy...
Also, regarding the comment about stress ect, I…

Yes I do work in New Homes...not sure I know the supervisor THAT well, but maybe... We actually used Darbecca when we built and we thought about getting him to…

Wind versus solar stats very interesting! We are leaning towards a windmill and have had one contractor out so far. He is suggesting "SOuthren Cross" brand windmill, with…

THank you Guy! I will take advise on board, and I really appreciate the time taken to respond.
UPDATE:
Have been looking at getting a bore so we have water.
So far…

UPDATE:
Owner Building:
We have started the process on our acreage and as we have creek frontage have been looking into pumping rights for the creek. It is looking quite promising.
Also…

You dont need neighbours approval to build the garage on the boundary but you will need to ensure the guttering does not overhang onto the neighbours side of the property.…

Sorry to confuse everyone...
Feature awning windows refers to the facade windows which are brick above windows. The cememt "coloured" infills over windows and doors everywhere else including garage... no…

Brick infills are not standard in Daffodil above garage or side windows and doors...only the facade will have full brick above windows...

Ceiling fans are about $300...I wouldnt like your chances providing your own as Burbank dont permit you to use anything they have not provided them selves...OHS and warrantee issues I…

Good stuff...you'll be right with Darren...

We used Darbecca....the man loves his work! Has no trouble giving the SS hell where needed!!

Hi Borg and Dirk
Thank you for the answers...
I am a new poster and never joined a forum.
I was recommended a Draftie which is great so I will give…

We have 120 acres in Kilmore and hope to engage a good draftie to help us with tweaking the design and creating working drawings. We know what we want!!!…

P class means "problem" and they are not cheap and can mean piers and additional engineering on the slab.
The treed site will have piers to make sure the roots…

Most building companies including M will give you an indication of being able to provide a build contract by the grant deadline. M usually "close the gates" well prior…

Hi Again,
I work in new home sales and understand the process pretty well. Developers sell land with an expected title release, in your case December. Then the site works are…

Hi There,
Does your block have trees next to it or on it?
Is the site a tight fit with the house?
The P class slab could also indicate fill on the site…

THe builder cannot proceed till the land is titled, and all estates are running behind. THe issues are as follows:
The builder can push up the price of the contract and…

Hi all, I just joined the forum after committing to owner build on our 120 acres in Kilmore. Although I work in industry, (New Home Sales) I would really…

Hello All posters...
I logged on to this site after searching for a draftie... Ive been impressed with the content and decided I would love to utilise and contribute to the…