GinaUK posted:Building in WA - double brick question
We changed our plans so that garage is now double-brick instead of single brick, because we were worried about possible damp (we had a single brick porch on a previous…
GinaUK posted:Builder asking to sign the contract before prestart(WA)
To get the FHOG with boost, you need to sign the contract before 30 June. Construction must start within 26 weeks from the date of signing the contract (that means…
GinaUK posted:Recommendations for a solicitor in Perth.
Kevin Burgoyne. Ph 9456 3791 email: burgoyne@iinet.net.au
He is a solicitor and also an architect. We used him to go over our contract.
Gina
GinaUK posted:Welcome to WA !
Congratulations on your new home 
.
Could you please let me know who your independent inspectors were and their contact details? We are just about to start…
GinaUK posted:IKEA PAX Wardrobe Systems - Fantastic
Could you possibly post the link to the room planner? I've searched the Ikea site but could only find a kitchen planner.
Thanks
Gina
GinaUK posted:[WA] Step one....choosing the builder
Just for info: "Homebuyers Centre" and "Dale Alcock" are part of the same company: ABN Group. This also includes APG and Webb Brown Neaves. http://www.abngroup.com.au/Residential-Building/
It means…
GinaUK posted:Advice on roof tiles
Also consider that with a dark tile your roof will be hotter inside than with a light tile. Depending on your location that might matter.
GinaUK posted:Sarking (under roof tiles)
Could a kind soul please explain to me whether sarking under roof tiles is a good thing to have?
Our specification originally included sarking to the entire roof. We have…
GinaUK posted:Welcome to WA !
We are building a two-storey house with APG. They are part of the ABN group, which includes Dale Alcock and Webb Brown Neaves.
We are still at the preliminary stage, but…
GinaUK posted:Question about when FHOG gets paid?
You may feel you've applied at the time of the loan because that's when you filled in/signed the forms given to you by your bank. But it's the bank who…
GinaUK posted:Question about when FHOG gets paid?
If you look on the FHOG website it says there that the grant is paid after you've made sufficient payments to the builder (excluding the initial deposit) exceeding the amount…
GinaUK posted:What to look out for in final construction drawings?
Don't know if there is a standard, but our set of construction drawings has 12 pages:
1. Downstairs floor plan
2. Upstairs floorplan
3. Elevations
4. More elevations
5. Detailed drawings of eaves and other…
GinaUK posted:Has anyone installed a solatube or similar skylight?
If you phone them, you'll find out that the Solatube comes in two sizes: ordinary, or with an extension (if the roof is higher). If you don't know which one…
GinaUK posted:Has anyone installed a solatube or similar skylight?
I don't understand why you can't get any info on the cost. Why don't you phone Solatube and ask them???
I phoned them several months ago and it was $505 without…
GinaUK posted:Welcome to WA !
Thank you very much, Sooty. That is really helpful.
Gina
GinaUK posted:3 Phase Power?
Roof strenghtening and ducts has nothing to do with a 3-phase power upgrade. Maybe that's for the air-con?
As others have said for an upgrade to 3-phase power in a metro…
GinaUK posted:LIST of Everything which Should/Could be included with House
Good list. Here are some additional points:
- ducted air-conditioning (also provides heat in winter)
- skirting
- nosings (=internal window sills)
- cavity wall insulation (if building with double-brick construction)
- anticon…
GinaUK posted:First Home Owner Grant (FHOG) & First Home Bonus (FHB) -
It has nothing to do with applying direct yourself or doing it through an agent (e.g. your bank). The boost is only available if contracts are signed within the dates.
Quote…
GinaUK posted:Local double-glazing supplier
I guess that it means with reveals, but have no clue what's KD.
So compared to local WA, maybe similar, but compared to importing into Vic, we would be cheaper.
The only…
GinaUK posted:In wall cistern systems - advice and where can I buy them?
"Caroma" is one company that makes them. Have a look on their website: www.caroma.com.au
Also have a look at "Tradelink": www.tradelink.com.au …
GinaUK posted:Looking for a Perth builder
We are building with APG. They are part of the ABN group which includes Dale Alcock and Webb Brown Neaves.
We are still in the preliminary stage but hope it won't…
GinaUK posted:First Home Owners Grant
Don't know if there are variations to the rules for the different states, but here in WA there are only three conditions to get the FHOG boost:
1. You must sign…
GinaUK posted:Tiles or glass splashback
We are also in Perth . Opted for the glass splashback because I think it looks so much nicer. We got it through our builder, so…
