Hi Shilda,
I am building in the Briars - flat block on engineered fill (make sure you get a copy of the compaction report), our builder included H class slab…

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I am building with Arban - about 3weeks off finishing. Quality has been good, only complaint so far has been the time it has taken (all the other houses seem…

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Where are you located, if in Melbourne, happy to pass on the details of the guy doing ours - found him to be quite reasonable

Nathan from smartwiring aust. is doing our wiring, alarm and theatre room, came in a few thousand dollars cheaper than other quotes and seem quite nice.... also building just around…

Hi all,
I am currently in a double story rental, the rangehood is vented to outside ( not sure how) but something to also consider is where the vent is…

Hi priti,
Neighbours have built with silkwood - diaster to say the least, we almost signed due to inclusions and price, happy to pay more not to have the problems…

Hi Saga,
We have done " the great house and land search" and to say it was frustrating would be nice.... I suggest taking a drive and spend a few…

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We had enquired with Abode - pricing and plans were wonderful, however our current neighbour who we have since became great friends with built with silkwood last yearand the…

Hi Rowan,
My neighbour has just had his garden done by Tropical Gardens Nursery located on Mcdonalds rd South Morang ( just near Westfield), he was happy with the price…

Hi Sarah,
I am also in the Briars - Ambleside release ( if it ever gets released, have been told every week since April that it will be next week).…

Hi Sarah,
I am not building with NBG, but I am building in Laurimar, you might want to check if you are in a fibre optic part of the estate -…

Dealing with Lorenzo too,
I actually went past a arban house under construction today in Craigieburn, looked pretty good. So far haven't heard anything too bad - contract/quote waiting is…

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We were told starting at H class you would be looking at an additional 5k, scaffolding for roof tilers safety etc ( 9ft ceilings and 25 deg pitch roof), temp…

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It's tough when you narrow down to 2 designs - oh which to choose and will I make the right decision..... headaches before the build even starts.....
I really like the…

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We too spoke with alot of builders re site costs, and have friends building in various estates from south morang- mernda to doreen. We all have different blocks - between…

Hi Gabriel,
I am building with Arban, quote took a while - a few factors and one was us adding and removing things all the time, another was the "rush…

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I am also building in Laurimar - The Briars. We are having our wiring done by Smart Wiring Australia, their basic packs start from about $700 - well worth…

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I am also building in Laurimar and need smart wiring, there seems to be alot of confusion on wiring for Telstra Velocity - if you don't have the wiring…

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I am also building in the north - Laurimar ( Doreen). I am building with Arban who mainly do custom design homes. There pricing and inclusions have been quite…

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I am currently building in Laurimar - land title due 22nd May, love the area it's beautifully lined with trees etc and the people we have met have all…

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we are having our smart wiring done with Smart Wiring Australia - their quote was very reasonable, but as pugs advised plans are required.
Mel

WOW,
New to this blogging thing but very impressed with your build.... We have just signed with our builder and land "should" be titled in May ( fingers crossed as…

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I am building with arban, small builder who has plans for narrow blocks and also custom builds, may be worth having a look at. The sales rep has posted…

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Done the whole trail as well ( such fun- brain almost exploded ) , I found alot of the "big builders" weren't flexible and their promos while looked great…