We had a $21k allowance for our 320m2 house. We didn't go over this. Looking at ours, we had 450 deep footings, so I would assume the $28k allowance for…

Those footings are very reasonable and the footing costs won't be too high for you. Our first house required 1100 deep footings, so double your depth. Our current house they…

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Just looking through my email chain, seemed like it was about 3 weeks from paying the initial deposit and receiving the first draft plans.
Yes, so the P classification is pretty…

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The tiling itself to the ceiling wasn't too much more, it was the fact that they were large rectified tiles that altered…

I think those curtains would look excellent, especially in a bedroom environment, and you are correct, the narrow vertical windows will suit those curtains along with the larger window on…

PASandridge
Here is a photo of our friends bedroom (well until they sold it, I have attached a link from realestate.com of their house, scroll through to see their bedroom) This…

Addressing the secondary frontage on a corner block is sometimes quite difficult. We didn't have to deal with this issue, but my sister who is about to commence building also…

They are very nice sinks, we liked them, but we ended up choosing the rectangular countertop basins (named Adelaide). Probably would be a similar cost upgrade I would assume, and…

Valid point, but the oven that Homestead offers has a kick panel so nothing can go under it.
https://www.westinghouse.com.au/freesta ... s/wfe914sa
Also, cabinets either side of my…

The changes you have made look great and sensible! Noticed you have made the alfresco smaller, any reason for this??
We also upgraded to the 900 freestanding oven package, it is…

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Very nice home design also! Just looked at the plan online, did you change anything from the standard design?

Hi PASandridge
Congrats on signing with Homestead.
We have built with Homestead twice now, back in 2010, and last year, moved in just before Christmas. Had an excellent experience both times, from…

We paid our deposit once we were happy with their quote in January last year, and then the block was cut in June last year. So approximately 6 months from…

Yeh, that is what I figured from what I have read on here and the reviews on the web about Fairmont. Things happen a little slower than other builds. I…

Thanks for the info, much appreciated.
I think she will go ahead with the build, just sorting out some finances.
Interesting what you say about the build time, they are telling her…

Bobbin
I have also built with Homestead twice. First build was 5 years ago, my last one was only last year and we moved in a couple of weeks before Christmas.…

I was wondering if anyone can help me out with a query about the Horizon development.
My Sister is thinking about buying a block that she currently has on hold. As…

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You definitely will want it through the cavity walls, pre gyprock stage, and even before internal insulation as it will be easier then. Is a lot easier to do it…

I have mine also in the garage, on the back wall (opposite wall to the garage roller door)
It is at about eye level, all the NBN equipment is stored in…

Yeh, when we had our siteworks plan given to us, we had a 100 TK, just a reference point on our street frontage. Then I was given both our neighbours…

Just confirming that I understand what you are saying.....
You have already done earthworks on your block by bringing in your own fill and done your own retaining? This has already…

TomCat
Most councils on their websites you can view development applications.
If you go to your local council's website, you should be able to do a search of your address and then…

I had the same email from our builder a couple of days ago about the same product. Supposedly a national shortage....
They have suggested we choose Laminex Espresso Ligna in the…

That AC quote from Sekisui seems quite reasonable, but saying that, I would still wait til after handover to organise. You will also then know how much money you have…

Thanks everyone for their help and tips
Debra, had a quick look at your blog, the exposed aggregate looks great, and I quite like the saw cuts also, does look like…

yeh, that is the general feedback I am currently getting, so maybe in an area like the alfresco it isn't a great idea where I would intend on walking with…

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I am wondering if anyone could help and offer any advice, or maybe post some pics.
We are currently building a new house, in which we have a decent size alfresco…

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