We have one of side of the house that will need to be fenced off and we still need to do our landscaping front, sides and back as it is…

Today's Homes under administration
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-11-23/t ... on/8048336?

Our builder has provided us with the Certificate of Occupancy application form to sign. However, when we went to our house last week, there was still electrical work, some paint,…

We were one of the last to build on our block as well. I'd recommend hiring fencing if your build is not starting for some time. Also be aware if…

We go every weekend. We work during the week so by the time we get home it is too dark to check out the build.
They began putting the roof…

I found this blog site. Thanks to the person that collated the items into categories.
http://firsthomebuildingadventure.blogs ... house.html

Avoid Michael Koundouris
http://www.canberratimes.com.au/act-new ... i7phz.html

Put locks on your external electricity outlets and water taps to ensure that your utilities aren't being used by them when you are not home. This has happened to a…

Hot and cold water tap to the alfresco, that is if you are wanting to have an outdoor kitchen with a sink. That and a gas line for a BBQ/gas…

What is a good size for a dining room for a 5 bedroom house?
It appears the latest version of our house design has a dining room that is…

They are VERY busy. They have been turning away potential work as they have lots of projects on the go at the moment. But you can always approach them to…

Avoid 4th Dimension Pty Ltd
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-01-21/m ... ms/6029568?

Avoid Sublime Constructions
http://www.canberratimes.com.au/act-news/canberra-life/act-regulator-says-sublime-constructions-clients-not-eligible-for-cover-20141017-116t8q.html
FYI. If anyone was wondering, I am posting these up as these builders may start themselves up under a new name in the future.

Avoid Rod Sheather Consultants Pty Ltd
http://www.canberratimes.com.au/business/highend-canberra-builder-rod-sheather-goes-bust-20141104-11g4gj.html

Does anyone have any feng shui consultant recommendations? Preferably someone that can assess my house plans via email as where I am located there is only one main consultant.…

Avoid D's Homes
http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/archive/2294114
http://www.canberratimes.com.au/act-news/police-and-actpla-investigate-builder-dispute-over-allegations-of-forged-contracts-20150314-13wd8z.html

Avoid Andara Homes
http://www.canberratimes.com.au/act-new ... 0926j.html

We are meeting with a draftsperson this week?
What should we prepare for this meeting? What should we bring?
Any suggestions would be appreciated as this is our first…

Great review Shirokuma. It is very useful to know about your experience.
I have a friend that also used Blackett for his house in Forde. He cannot rave about them…

What the lender probably means, is that you get finance from your bank on the condition that they retain the "grant" as part of the overall loan for your build.…

^ The sun sets in the west. You'd get the hot afternoon sun on your house from that direction. So, yes, fewer windows on that side would be better or…

We are also in the same situation, however we are looking for a double storey plan, so the upper floor will need to be on the east side of the…

Thanks Aguan for your useful advice. Very handy to know.

Gas line to the alfresco, in case you want to use the main gas line for your BBQ or outdoor kitchen.

Hi All,
My partner and I are in the process of looking for a builder to build our home on a block of land in Canberra and we will be…