Thanks for your response and that's good to hear.
I will definitely leave the façade to the experts, and focus my efforts on the internals.

Hi,
I wanted to get some thoughts on some design ideas I am considering.
For a number of reasons, we need to build the façade of our new two storey build in…

Definitely understand where you are coming from and we all want the best house possible.
If you're getting them to replace a piece of gyprock, you will have a number…

So to understand this. Do you expect them to rip out the whole ceiling in that room, including cornice, fix, set and paint, instead of patching over three holes? With…

Looking great. I can't believe how fast it's all going up. You've picked a great time to get out of the ground with all this great weather we're having.

Those lights in the void are amazing.
Out of interest, where did you get them from as there is a heap of variability in price.
It's hard to tell from…

Looks good.
Only point. The direct line of sight to the toilet. You'd walk in the house and look straight into it as you come into the living room.
What's…

Only one topcoat? I would have thought two was standard?

Mine will come to a bit over 14 without appliances.
6 metre cabinetry wall to wall part 2pac and part timber look laminex. Island is 4 x 1(2 different heights…

Great to hear you've found a builder who you can work with(and seems to be flexible with changes early on) - I'm increasing realising having a builder you can communicate…

Hi Leksie,
All looks great. Who are you building with in Newcastle?

Any updates on this one. Must be getting close to finished now. Pics!

380sqm is a big house.
If you get that completed for under $1000 a sqm(380k) anywhere in the country I'd be very surprised. And you would be looking at very low…

Love the design. That curved entry foyer should make quite a statement...
Good luck with your build.

Just sent you a PM.

Hi,
As part of a new house build, DA approved plans and Working Plans(CC) have been send to engineer for slab design, bracing, retaining etc.
I'm interested to know what is…

What an amazing design! Who's the architect. Love to see some more of the 3d renders if you have them.
Make sure you keep us posted on the updates.

Thanks everyone. I think that all makes lots of sense and I should persist with the getting the details documented.

Thanks Ponzu,
Thats the sort of thing I needed to know. But its how prescriptive do you get. ie. do I get down the specifics of whats in the slab, that…

I'm in the process of a custom build - have a number of tenders and one stands out.
The problem is that the tender does not expressly include everything I need…

Thanks for the advice. Looks like the general consensus is 3.

I have my plans drawn up for a new house build and its time to contact builders. What are your thoughts on what is a reasonable number of builders to…

Thankyou for the advice. I will ensure that this clause is put into the building contract. And as you said, if they don't want to add it, there are plenty…

Hi,
We're in the process of a new custom build, and we're debating between two builders. There is about a 5-10% cost difference between the two, but one markets themselves as…

Hi All,
We're looking at building a custom designed home in the newcastle area. We're pretty keen to find a custom builder who does the design and build process and come…

Hi,
I'm building soon, custom design. We're debating between two designs. Modern two storey design or a 3 storey design(where the bottom level is a garage only). Very much leaning towards…

Thanks guys.
Re costs: it's definitely something I have noticed too. Initial DA comes in without a builder listed, at say, 400k, but then when they submit the CC a few…