It appears you are getting conflicting information from a number of salespeople/ builders.
I suggest you arm yourself with all relevant information (ie , your own rough Floor plan,…

The engineering Drawings forms part of the building contract documents.. you should have initialled them and received copies ?
BTW, your Local Council Building department should have a complete set of…

I think you are confusing Stock Standard builders/drafting elevation details to engineers structural details
The plans you are looking for should have the following
The engineers name and details stamped on the…

Look at the structural Drawings/Details and not at the display as the builder can change minor structural details without consulting you
OT when I see that I start to wonder what…

Ok, Buy an established house on a larger block, look at future subdivision and the potential growth closer to the city
There are some real bargains out there being snapped…

Excessive Home loan repayments/ mortgage stress, followed by a forced bank sale, is not my idea of a lifestyle choice
30 + Years ago there was no internet, data and warnings
Caveat…

Check sales prices of new display home in the estate.. you're in for a shock

Hey Zoltaire
Good to see someones thinking through the problems out loud
All the data is supporting a building slow down, property price drops…

Ask for both Bore and lab tests results
Alternatively, get another test (approx $600) and compare ... maybe 3rd time lucky
BTW, builders are reluctant to divulge how they come up…

So you can see how easy it is to miss critical information... guys on site overlook that information all the time.. It's not a hanging offence
The saving grace is that…

Hey Antonio7hS
It's alway good to put up your location, site classification, photos and as much information you can
Most queries start with the…

Hey lisa06
This maybe a bit too late to help you but it will definitely help others
1.On highly reactive soils they should be…

Hey Montu
That's illegal in most states , lodge a compliant It's an issue between the energy commission and builder
Of course if…

Hey kai_7918 Welcome to the forum
Here you might find this post informative
A similar block with certified Engineering Bim retaining solutions
Step
1.Get your own design,…

Unfortunately that's what happens, make the rooms a bit bigger, add another garage and whola (Like magic) the prices go up a further $100K (disproportionately) ..and you haven't even upgraded…

Lizzabeta
Make sure you have all the correct engineering documentation ie geotech report, engineering footings/ slab classification, compaction certificated?
Ask your Builder for a…

LOL, The govt and legislators fail to mediate between builders and owners...Brokers have no show whatsoever
100%.. agreed
Cheers
Chris

So you're locked in with the broker and the Builder?
BTW Builders honour sales commissions to Brokers all they require is a client lead ie name ,contact
Don't get me wrong if…

Hey stefcia Welcome to the Forum
The $64K question is " did your Builder make provisions for possible upper floor extensions on…

Welcome to the forum
correct and properly place reinforcement and concrete doesn't crack in that way,
It sounds like they did a poor job, did you have it properly inspected during the…

Hey Albert142 Welcome to the forum
I think you'll find brokers will be replaced by autodesk 3D Bim technology. ie, virtual homes, zen desks,…

Hey Mcal247 Welcome to the forum
A basic Garage/House extension is here

Once you have the 1st Stage Quants, Data Rates and Pricing can…

How is it more expensive, the builder can't do the design/engineering and survey they require licensed professionals which they charge you for?
If you get the builder to arrange everything, how…

Hi Shon_rider welcome to the forum
I suggest you first focus on a geotech report, Contour survey and preliminary engineering on your sketch (own…

Take possession of the build after handover and do whatever you want
4 times (cost) is the general rule... if you want it pay up, or go without, or do it…

In case you haven't noticed they were the first to be replaced by apps along with Car salesman,
property data that they (salesman) sprook is readily available/accessible over the internet.
If…

Hey goodtogo Welcome to the forum
Try a local geotech service for a site report
A surveyor for the contour survey
An engineer for the footing…

Hey Savill Welcome to the forum
It wasn't that long ago I saw a builder nudge the client out the front door and basically…

Two bore test holes are generally enough under the house pad area, The bore hole logs and drill location should be on the geotech report If they don't match then…