Hi msresearcher,
We chose Krono Swiss Aquastop 12mm laminate flooring on all living areas with 5mm thick underlay (all 2nd floor, stairs, study, guest and theatre) .
Pros: We found more…

We have the keys but haven't moved in yet. We want to sort out everything first. Handover was Jan28. Outsourced flooring done Feb3-4. Plantation shutters were installed Feb10. Driveway and…

We had Demolition. Would NOT recommend them. We got surprises with the ceiling insulation and slabs. We were not informed of the possible blow up from 20k to 30k. They…

We have the keys but haven't moved in yet. We want to sort out everything first. Handover was Jan28. Outsourced flooring done Feb3-4. Plantation shutters were installed Feb10. Driveway and…

Looking good Zen!

Finally, in lock up as of Nov 1!

We are building in the Norwest area, Malibu.
We had JT then RF and now MS.

Hi vic, thanks for your interest, so far so good. Last week (week 19) in the walkthrough, they have finished the internal walls (gyprock/plasterboard) all over the house. Also, there…

Hi nikp, we are building Elyse in Stanhope Gardens 😁

Great progress tand!
We are in week 8 of our build, will post pictures when I find time 😁

Hi guys, we are in the contract stage. Any thoughts on what to keep an eye on?
Thanks in advance for your help

Hi Amanda_Ly, our drawers (9x) cost ~$1.5k. Imagine the cooktop bench/side, we have fridge on one end and a tall/high cabinet on the other. The stovetop is in the center.…

Those dimensions are the same dimensions of the theatre but orientation is different: 1 is landscape and the other is portrait. Think how your family uses space or based from…

Hi Boro, we are planning to build Elyse 36 and prefer to have all in one row, theatre at the back. This layout works for us better as 1 big…

Hi Amanda_Ly, we have upgraded into drawers for the side of the cooktop but not door finish.

hi, do you consider ordering oversea flooring? That will be much cheap in flooring, however longing time for delivery time, need installing by self. If you do not hurry in…

Has anyone here outsourced the flooring? Would you please share your experiences even in a private message? Thank you

Thanks for sharing photos Le_Pip!
Did you hire Houspect as that is the popular independent inspector here?
We had a similar idea about toaster and kettle but ours has a tray to…

Congratulations Le_Pip! It looks amazing!
Di you hire an independent inspector after stages or before handover?
I'm curious as to your kitchen cabinetry as you have mentioned about a hidden open storage…

Looking great kjane!
What is the brick you chose?

Thanks Malibu for the response.
Democorp, Macarthur Excavation and Eco Demo are the quotes I have. Did you go with any?
Just looking into Democorp because they came out the cheapest.

Hi guys, has anyone hired Democorp to do the knock down? How are they? Thanks

Hi kjane, we are still waiting for plan presentation. Building Elyse too but traditional facade

Great progress kjane!
By the way, what are you building?
I can see a classic Elyse but I'm wondering why the alfresco is not in line with the theatre/family room?
Cheers!

Congratulations BabyMichelle! Exciting days are coming.
Are you going CDC or DA?

Great progress kjane!

kjane, Norwest area.
BabyMichelle, waiting for call to schedule.

Thanks kjane.
Awaiting tender presentation anytime now.

Hoping to join this H&H community soon.
Very helpful comments and feedbacks.