Thanks Michelle. Wasn't sure about a dark coloured garage door but have seen some pictures and it looks great when the lawn is green!

Michelle,
Roof is charcoal.
Cheers,
Trent

Can't attach the file because the board attachment quota has been reached.
The link to the boral site:
http://boral.com.au/brick_selector/CB.asp?AUD=contractorBuilder_Home
If you select VIC --> Horizon --> Riverside it's the first brick on the…

Hi Michelle,
Thanks for the quick reply.
Apologies - yes it is Colorbond ironstone
The bricks are from Boral.
I'll try and attach a picture.
Hope it works.
Thanks for your help!

Hi Michelle,
We've recently had our colour appointment and am having doubts with our external colour choices.
In summary:
Brick: Boral Kurrajong
Mortar: Off white (flush)
Gutters: Colorbond Ironbark
Fascia: Colorbond Dune
Front Portico Render: Ironbark
Panel Garage…

We have a raked ceiling in the kitchen and i'm thinking about putting pendant lights over the island. Has anyone seen any pendant lights which might look ok with…

Hi Mick,
I'm not sure about the set up costs but the running costs for an electric system is quite high. we had a small townhouse with the lower floor…

nesspop - WOW! That's a great looking garden. Can't wait for the final pictures.
I am creatively challenged so will probably need a landscaper to put ideas in my…

Hi there McKinnon,
Congrats on your decision to build. We just handed over for a deposit on the weekend and are waiting for soil tests to come back.
I was very…

Thanks Chris. It's kind of concerning that the council can peek in my backyard anytime they want... Must buy nice undies from now on....

Thanks Chris. It's kind of concerning that the council can peek in my backyard anytime they want... Must buy nice undies from now on....

We are going to demo an old house as well so thanks for the heads up.
If you leave the trees off the application and the demo guys "accidently" cut all…

My choice of builder wasn't really about the size of the builder but what styles each builder provided.
I am about to sign a contract with a small builder…

Hi fredstar,
Great to hear your experience with Homexellence is good and that everything is on track. I am interested in the Beaufort and will be checking it out this…

Hi leonda,
Great to hear that your are enjoying your new house.
We are also going to demolish an existing house. What kind of issues did you have with the council?…

Hi Stormy,
Sorry to hear things haven't gone that smoothly. That's the kind of thing that makes me uncomfortable about building. I know there are going to be delays…

Hi Blackrain,
Sorry to be a noobie but what does SS and CM stand for?
The independent inspector i think is a no brainer (especially for someone like me who can't even…

Hi,
We've just bought an established house which i intend to demolish/sell and build. I've looked at a few reviews but can not find one that recommends any builder. …

Reaver - where does the side fence - begin/end. How mych of the side is exposed? Is there a fence to block out the alfresco from the main…

Just wanted to say a big thank you to everyone for their advice. I am starting to picture what kind of a house might be suitable for a corner…

Thanks Reaver. Does the garage face the main street or did you have to move the garage?
The driveway of the block i want is on the secondary…

Hi Southies,
I'm in Melbourne and looking at a block in Mulgrave. The street side is to the right and front of the house.

Hi Woodsey - thatnks for the quick reply. Are there other costs associated with having a cnr block? I've heard council rates are more expensive!

Hi stonecutter - i am planning to demolish and existing house in an established area so hopefully won't have facade issues.
I haven't lived on a cnr block before…

Hi,
My first post on this great website. So much information.
Can someone give me suggestions for builders that have designs for corner blocks? Is it a matter…