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13 years13 yearsSpArKLyStArSpArKLyStAr posted:
How long does it take to build a house ?

They did the plaster our house (yes much smaller than yours) in a week.

13 years13 yearsSpArKLyStArSpArKLyStAr posted:
How long does it take to build a house ?

Wellllllll.... we started on July 6, 15 square (plus garage) single story home, just had plaster put in last week.

13 years13 yearsSpArKLyStArSpArKLyStAr posted:
Slab down how long to lockup

we're fingers crossing for xmas too! Just building a little house, with an independent (small) builder, so it's taking a bit longer.
As of today, we're roof on, windows in, bricks…

13 years13 yearsSpArKLyStArSpArKLyStAr posted:
Awful smell from neighbours dogs

are they allowed to have 4 dogs? In my council area you are only allowed 2 unless you're a registered breeder.

13 years13 yearsSpArKLyStArSpArKLyStAr posted:
Slab down how long to lockup

We had a site start date on 29 June, and I think our slab was two weeks after that.
We're at our very last bricking now - they should be done…

13 years13 yearsSpArKLyStArSpArKLyStAr posted:
builders trespassing on your land without consent

We had a similar situation.
Luckily, the site supervisors (on either side mind you!) were relatively decent.
We also bought some star pickets and red and white checkered tape and taped around…

13 years13 yearsSpArKLyStArSpArKLyStAr posted:
Land deposit count as savings?

yep ours was also counted.

13 years13 yearsSpArKLyStArSpArKLyStAr posted:
Clearance for fencing??

we're going to have the exact same problem I fear... so I would be interested in responses :)

13 years13 yearsSpArKLyStArSpArKLyStAr posted:
CHRISTMAS SHUTDOWN

my husband works in the industry, and their shutdown is two weeks.

13 years13 yearsSpArKLyStArSpArKLyStAr posted:
Our little home....

Thanks everyone :)
Could every be so kind to point me in the direction of being up to upload photos etc?
Thanks :)

13 years13 yearsSpArKLyStArSpArKLyStAr posted:
Our little home....

Hey team,
Thought it's about time that we start our own blog.
We bought a block of land in Geelong about 15 months ago, and finally started on site this week.
We're building…

13 years13 yearsSpArKLyStArSpArKLyStAr posted:
How green is Colorbond Woodland Grey?

Our bricks are Selkirk Muskat Haze (which is kind of red-dish), and hte tile guy said in comparison it would definitely look green-ish. If that's of any help...lol

13 years13 yearsSpArKLyStArSpArKLyStAr posted:
monument vs woodland grey?

Yep our roof guy also said that woodland has a green tinge to it.

13 years13 yearsSpArKLyStArSpArKLyStAr posted:
Our Henley (Cooper) build - Geelong

Looks awesome Steve!
We're actually in Marshall :) Waiting on building permits atm...

13 years13 yearsSpArKLyStArSpArKLyStAr posted:
Our Henley (Cooper) build - Geelong

Hey Steve, where in Geelong are you guys building? We're in Geelong too...

13 years13 yearsSpArKLyStArSpArKLyStAr posted:
anyone building in armstrong creek?

ha! I went there on Saturday.... much quieter than the Belmont one!

13 years13 yearsSpArKLyStArSpArKLyStAr posted:
anyone building in armstrong creek?

Hey,.... I'm not in armstrong creek, but just down the road in Marshall. We've just titled... waiting on permits atm. Goodluck!

13 years13 yearsSpArKLyStArSpArKLyStAr posted:
How much of your income is spent on loan repayments?

Our combined is about 23%

13 years13 yearsSpArKLyStArSpArKLyStAr posted:
Surprise ! We have bad soil

Where are you building?

13 years13 yearsSpArKLyStArSpArKLyStAr posted:
Heritage Springs bought new land a year ago.

I'm not in your area... but feel your pain. We 'purchased' our block in February 2010 - still waiting!

13 years13 yearsSpArKLyStArSpArKLyStAr posted:
Anyone built with National Builders Group in Highton Geelong

I haven't, but I'm in Geelong too.... just thought i'd pop my head in, off no use really :)

13 years13 yearsSpArKLyStArSpArKLyStAr posted:
Land title delays Heritage Spring Pakenham

Yep, i'm in Geelong and we're also 6 months late.... and we're still waiting!

14 years14 yearsSpArKLyStArSpArKLyStAr posted:
Estuary leopold

we're considering building with Vinmar, but haven't signed contracts yet.

14 years14 yearsSpArKLyStArSpArKLyStAr posted:
Estuary leopold

Nope - looking at titles early next year... so they tell us!

14 years14 yearsSpArKLyStArSpArKLyStAr posted:
Estuary leopold

Hiya,
I'm not in Leopold, but over in Marshall.
Who are you building with?

14 years14 yearsSpArKLyStArSpArKLyStAr posted:
LG or Westinghouse Fridges???

I have an LG fridge and it's been fine! Had it maybe two years now?

14 years14 yearsSpArKLyStArSpArKLyStAr posted:
site cost problem??

you can't wait until you have your soil test before signing?

14 years14 yearsSpArKLyStArSpArKLyStAr posted:
Can you help installing towel/hand rails - Melbourne ?

there's those hire a hubby franchises around too...

14 years14 yearsSpArKLyStArSpArKLyStAr posted:
ensuite: how much added value?

Hello hello,
We're in the process of finalising our plans, hopefully beginning to build in October.
Now, we're first home buyers, planning on building a very modest 13 square (plus garage on…

14 years14 yearsSpArKLyStArSpArKLyStAr posted:
Checklist for building home?

Not sure if this is what you're after..... but i contacted consumer affairs and they posted me a really good booklet

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