Thanks. I am familiar with the setback requirements in the legislation and I have contacted council (not very helpful) and the guy who approved the complying development. All refuse to…

My neighbour has subdivided their single block into three blocks.
One of the blocks is irregularly shaped in that it has five sides.
They are now starting to build and…

I could not sleep last night so I thought I would catch up on the forum. It has been a long time and I have a lot of catching up…

Hi,
I am looking to purchase some travertine pavers (600x400x30) for around our pool and alfresco area.
I am a bit confused about the whole 'quality' of the pavers. Prices seem to…

Hi,
The DCP does allow for smaller lots but only 25% of the whole estate and they have already been allocated.
There is also a maximum lot yield identified in the…

Can anyone offer advice please.
I purchased my land in May 2013. At that time, it was made clear to all purchases that there was to be no subdivision…

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Hi all, especially the newbies starting out with M.
I had some trouble sleeping last night but the up side is I have caught up on everything here. I was…

Our bathrooms are sealed including along where all of the walls meet. Not sure about the laundry as I am not home.
There is sufficient fall in our shower with…

You can request mitred waterfall edges and this was discussed with us in colours.
Our showers and the recesses are all siliconed. Colour matching too which was a nice touch.…

They kind of live in their own little inflation bubble. Too bad my pay rise does not follow the same curve.
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Our pendants are Mercador brand so stocked by any lighting shop. They are called Viktor and we have a mini Viktor in the corner of our great room.
The tiled…

My upgrade list....
1) kitchen: polyurethane in the kitchen. Semi gloss, no finger prints, lovely and smooth and the tiles for my Splashback. The tiles were one of my favourite upgrades…

We took a big gamble and ordered our shutters direct from China. We figured that is where most come from anyway. Lucky my hubby is pretty handy. We fit the…

Cello you house looks amazing!!! I am a big fan of the fireplace feature wall, shadows cast by the pendant lights and all the colours you have chosen. My favourite…

Thanks VE.
Merry Christmas to you too.
Just think, next Christmas you will be in your new home. I hope your Christmas list includes lots of nice new things to turn your…

We did want them submitted before the break. The stress was caused by them promising it would get done and then emailing us 2 days before shut down and saying…

Hi MNT91.
You can either go through council to have your plans approved or through a certifier (CDC).
Certifiers require the house to be compliant with set standard and the council…

It has been a long time between posts for me and too much to catch up on for me to comment.
Welcome to the newcomers. I am a little jealous…

With electrical talk started again... Has anyone asked about Masterton fitting off plug bases at each downlight point? Then you can buy your own downlight and simply plug them in.…

The hot water system is keeping up with us and I love my showers HOT!!!
We have the double shower in the ensuite and I was worried about water pressure as…

Looking forward to our first Halloween at VP. I have heard it is a bit of an event here.
Trick or Treating will be on Saturday night (01/11/14) to allow…

Your house is looking great Cello. I love the portico feature and am a little jealous of your massive rear doors.
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Driveway day : )
It is as exciting as port a loo day (don't worry, one day you will all understand).

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PCI was 22/09/14, keys were 03/10/14 and carpet, oven, dishwasher, hot water were installed 09/10/14.
M won't give over the keys until they receive the final payment so get them…

Photo time...
Kitchen with the new fridge
WIP (the bar was the first thing I unpacked)
Great Room
Study with the last of the boxes. These need to be unpacked to set up the…

I think Masterton needs to give you a free house Gilly to apologise for all their stuff ups.
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Our downlights do three different colours. Daylight, warm and cool daylight.
I find the daylight is a bit blue as you thought. Looks a bit clinical. My walls are a…

Exhausted and now can't sleep. Typical.
We had a big week of moving and cleaning. A few boxes left to go and we are done.
Very happy with our…

Thanks everyone.
Feel free to say Hi but be warned I may make you unpack a box : )
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