I would recommend using a private inspector. It’s better to be safe than sorry.

I am currently building with Henley, and the building experience so far hasn’t been satisfactory. The administration side is top notch; sad that can’t be said about actual build.

But your site classification shows P class.

We are currently building with Henley. My experiences with them so far have been mixed. They are very professional with all the paperworks and administration side of things. Same I…

I thought if you stand inside the house and look towards the front door and it faces North, the house orientation is said to be North facing.

Does structural engineer inspect the piers, and slab reinforcement in Victoria?

I can not answer your question but our building contract was a standard HIA contract which had 50 pages; First 8 pages being cover, table of contents etc and last…

My builder did soil testing the day after my initial deposit of 1K with them. Previous day, I had paid deposit for land to the developer.

We are using Darbecca.

Is it possible or feasible to change facade after build? I don’t think so but that it only my opinion.

Hi KameGame,
Did builder changed payment schedule in your case? I recently had payment schedule not accepted by bank.
Yes, get the letter from your broker/lender requesting a modification of the Progress…

Hi KameGame,
Did builder changed payment schedule in your case? I recently had payment schedule not accepted by bank.

Didn’t your neighbour contacted you before installing fence? You are legally bound to pay half of the fencing cost.

Is it true?

More pictures please

Do you have to build that close to easement? I would prefer to leave more room in case in future Council needs to excavate around stormwater pipe; I would be…

I believe 1.0m offset from council asset means setback from the stormwater pipe which council owns. I would suggest you ring City of Casey and talk to someone from engineering…

The fixed site cost was actually 10.5K, while Council & OH&S costs were $1.7K. Water connection cost was included. By developers requirements, if you meant Opticomm/ NBN connection, recycled water…

Just wondering did you end up hiring one for the review?

When we signed up for our build with Henley, our quote included 10K for site cost on top of the base price. Our land had 275 mm fall.

Have you looked at what their inclusions are like? Some of the things that falls under builder’s range may not be palatable to you; hence need to upgrade which will…

Hi nayammd, where are you building in Melbourne? What soil classification came, and how much footing and site costs were you charged?

Why have you used two types of bricks?

What flooring are these? Looks nice.

Which facade is this?

We are also building with Henley. We have chosen Mannagum from Austral bricks. Still undecided about the mortar though. Hope this helps.

Thank you for the information.

Hi Vinnie, how did you go? Were you able to get rebate from the developer, or went with another bank? I am in same situation, and would like to know…

I think encroachment of the land is civil matter, and hence council will not be involved. But that’s just my opinion. Talk to your solicitor; they should be providing appropriate…

I am also interested to know this. Same happened to me during land settlement.