Turning out very nice, I imagine you are in by now?

Great info there thanks, I didn't think to divide into zones, that will sort any pressure issue out. Will do something similar I think off the rainwater tank/mains crossover, I…

That's going to be a great spot out on the patio looking out over the pool and that view, they sure can put a house together quick.

Looking at putting in an irrigation system for my lawn and gardens, asap as its been a pretty miserable wet up north. Wondering if anyone's put one in themselves lately…

One tip before you sign, get absolutely everything selected and sorted, you have bargaining power if you haven't signed the contract yet, and check everything over and over again.

Good to hear, have you finalized your plans and selections? Do they do the pool or have they/you contracted somebody to do it?

I'm interested to see the elevations of the roof. It looks very complex, I'm wondering if they would extend the patio out to meet the lounge room wall for you…

Its based on planned development over the next 5 years apparently, so I reckon you'll be ok there with a C1.

Yes good time to start building at the end of the wet, minimal rain days and finished on time. That colours thing must be annoying, didn't realise that was the…

The big possible difference in price here will be what your soil and wind rating come back at, so long as its S class and C1, I should think that…

Hmm it actually seems a little expensive to me, in the end my build came in at $830/m2, which for the quality and inclusions, I was over the moon about!…

Not at all, pick away. Couple issues but not big ones, just a few changes that I made which didn't get noticed, to be expected doing a project of this…

Thousands, went to the site everyday to check things and take photos, this helped a lot in getting things right the first time.The photos, of the frame especially, have helped…

Congrats, I finished building on the northen beaches with Austart a few months back, was very happy overall with the build. Will be following your build with interest, was a…

yep they're all the same

Unless the rules changed with the new grant, I was unable to claim the builders boost or fhog until I had a final inspection certificate, ie. home finished. Been in…

I made a small retaining wall similar to what you are considering a few months back, used 100x2400 pine sleepers from bunnings, with vertical sleepers cut to height and concreted…

My garden is slowly relocating into my gutters because of 2 stubborn minor birds that are determined to relocate it there. Any one got a way to get rid of…

I was hoping to discuss boundary fences and the developers obligations with contributing toward its construction and peoples experiences.
I am currently building within an new estate and nearing completion…

How easily do the lighter colour grout seal's discolour? I wanted white grout on the floors but I was strongly advised against it as it never stays white for long,…