No underlay would eliminate the noise they definitely reduce them. I have laminate(10mm) flooring with Dunlop Acoustic premium underlay done by CarpetCall in Sydney. If noise is a concern go…

Hi Vlad, everything is not a negative for steel frames else the matkwt woukd nit have so many Steel Frame houses and mind you till a few years back and…

Hi Sunny,
Just moved into a Clarendon 35, 3 days back. Happy with the finished product and process though would have loved the build time to be atleast 4weeks shorter. I…

I had a similar situation and I have done a platanation box to the rear and retaining walls to the side...and the levelled with soil.

Hey mate I would suggest going to 2 other banks. If the 3 of them come back $25k shirt then ask them for a price review...push them I know they…

Hi JenCal, did you find someone? TIA

It could be an issue with the plug-in doorbell. I have noticed the doorbell go off during the day when I was standing at the door myself...coukd be a power…

Yes, I was called by the Construction Customer Service Consultant, this is a different person to the Contract/Sales CSC.
Most of the updates come over the email (I actually prefer it),…

Hi Lolz,
Not sure which area you are in. But I got released to construction last Friday.
They have just finished laying the slab for me today, it could be that quick.
If…

This is with Blacktown Council...

I just got my DA approval on Friday. It took just 6 working days effectively, everyone is surprised.
Sam_Syd, the tiles at tile direct…

Also check Eufycam, no storage subscription fee and the battery runs through for a year before requiring recharge.

Hi pnagella,
Do you mind my asking very high level details of the build-up area/ house size and the range the base price is coming out to be thanks. I am…

Hi Hkhome,
Yes I upgraded to Fujitsu, as it is an inverter technology with a ramp down function. Check EER of Temperzone and since its non-inverter tge compreswor will run at…

I may be wrong here but the standard double garage is 5.6X 5.5m...I got it extend by 0.5m and ran the extension all through the house and it came out…

Hi Lolz,
So its a repeat..
You have done well so far...yes Benchtop is exorbitant.
I was upset because they will charge me $150 X 2 for putting a join on the benchtop…

Hi Lozsyd & Chellos,
Apologies I should have mentioned that the cost for AC is an upgrade to standard Temperzone.
Chellos, how much did you…

Hi Lozsyd,
The experience is odd but expected.
You see all tge marketing gimmicks being pkayed right in front of you.
Here are the charges:
$870 for shifting the doubke bowl sink from kitchen…

Hi lozsyd,
This is how they play with us under the context of 'standard contract'. My house is 386 sqm with the changes and the contract says 42 weeks. I am…

Hi Lozsyd,
That is great. Regarding the progress payments the banks don't have an issue it's business for them but the 4th payment states payment on commencement and not completion, never…

Check Bellriver too. They made my house though there are obvious flaws...its when I started looking around I realised they wernt that bad afterall. These guys have good plans for…

Yes thats true if you are happy with everything...for a every change that is done on the contract during the discussions, the elevations are reprinted for you to sign.

Hi Lozsyd,
Thanks for checking in and sharing the details. I am building in Northwest Sydney. Yes a new land release. Thats a lot of money for 7cm. What design have…

Hi I am in advanced stages to sign a contract with Clarendon for Boston 35 + 5...effectively a 40SQ house...where are you building?
What are the pitfalls to be aware of…

Hi All, I am building Boston 35 with Clarendon and wanted to share ideas and learnings with folks having exp. with Clarend on.
My Journey so far:
17/06/19 - $1000 deposit for…

Hello All,
Anybody here who has booked a house and land package with bellriver in the Alex Avenue area?
Cheers