Thanks! I know there will still be a wait for the build as Metricon are still doing drawings. But we are moving at least.
Tbh, we haven’t priced solar…

As frames are now nearly complete, finally got some time to plan for the "Zero Emission" Objective. The goal is not to make the building process "Zero Emission" but to…

Just wondering Solar panel for water heating provided by Metricon is enough? Also is it worth getting solar electric panels fro Metricon OR can it be done easily after handover?…

Hi Luxbuild,
Yes they are AJ, Articulation Joint. I found issues with 5 to 6 AJ, one is fully missed, one is half height done, few are not continued at the…

Hi Brett,
Thanks for taking time to reply
With Boutique I'm getting double glazed windows as standard. Since this is a new estate I'm pretty…

I'm probably going to throw a spanner in the works, but I'd go for neither option.
OPTION C: Larger solar PV post-build, some type of electric hot water.
I wouldn't be getting…

Thanks for your very thorough reply!! I am sure it will be helpful to anyone else who stumbles over this thread.
Hopefully you are out of quarantine now

Congrats on your start date🥂 - the day before ANZAC! Hopefully it will be easy peasy from here and i hope you get a good SS!!!
P.s - your garden plan…

Firstbuild20 I expect once you have made the progress payment the builder plans to fix the plaster on ASAP to hide these defects!…

I'm about to sign a contract with a volume builder for a new home and noticed that nothing is mentioned about allowing access to a building inspector. I will…

Hi all update on termite protection. The CSC confirmed M will be installing a termite reticulation system around the slab, we will be given a certificate and instruction on maintenance…

In your original application whatever is on the list you have to complete. Eg for us retaining walls. It will all be in your docs from man jones in a…

Finished my timeline update on the first page
20th June 2015 - Put Offer in for Land and Accepted
20th July 2015 - Pay for Tender and Plans
10th August 2015 - Settled…

Just when I think we are getting on top of things everything goes pear shaped.
For the 6th week in a row we asked for the interim OC, the CSo…

Woohoo!
Yes we have huge hole for both electricity and NBN. Another example of different standards... our holes are not filled at all, but you guys have conduit for electricity. My…

It wasn't cheap, and differs based on house design/floor space, but for me it was a worthwhile investment, and one that had to be done during construction. Yes we did…

Thanks building expert .
Do I have to do with that company every year ? or I can do pest control with any company and just get a certificate from…

Hi all. Just wondering if anyone here has had experience of pulling out land and building contract? I desperately need advice. Thank you so much.

Hi there
We were all set to build however due to the market and financial reasons we needed to terminate our contract with our builder.
According to our HIA contract,…

What is everyone's thoughts on starting a new build with COVID-19 around at the moment.