My inspector's feedback was:
Waterproofing
Smoke alarms
Rain run-off needs to away from the house
Door seals

As the owner builder you can subcontract work to a builder who can take you part or all of the way. Ultimately all permits and responsibility are yours.

Unfortunately there aren't enough happy stories in this building adventure. Maybe our expectations are too high or builders just don't make enough money out of this industry to please their…

Thanks, have you had to repaint it since?

Sorry there is one more worth mentioning which Bowen's seem to stock. This is called: Permatimber

HI, looking to build most of our facade with cladding running vertically at the front and part of the side of our home. Whilst both products will not rot nor…

So did a little more research. I am interested in a multi split system. However I like the look of vents and would prefer if possible to avoid the head…

I'm in a similar situation and would also be interested in the suggestions shown here. My void is not as big as the one in the plan and its at…

Thanks, which one from the Daikin range should I be looking at?

Yep this is what I am investigating now as well. Moving away from ducted options and looking at split systems like this.
Haven't looked at the costs yet.

Good feedback. I will do something similar. I have done most of the pricing research but haven't selected all tradies as yet. Good to know the steps you took.

I guess I better start talking to them earlier than later to understand what they need in terms of paper work and quotes.

Pricing varies a lot between architects. I had some tell me $60k, others $30k and others $10k. Then some want a commission on any external services they bring in. Others…

Not yet still evaluating our options. I am speaking to about 4 of them and continue to do so.

Yep, brick up top is about $10k. Yep Julian and Gabe are both nice people and easy to talk to.

We have spoken to them as well. The work seems nice however there are different starting price points if you want one of their designs (with mods) or want true…

ok great, I have been working through their spec and I found that the base price is low but the upgrades are significant. I will look through the thread to…

Hi there nice outcome. Did you need to upgrade much from the Premium Plus Inclusions set?

is this the builder?

thanks for the feedback. I hope they have sorted the issues for you.

In the same boat and the going price is about $550k with volume builder and some customisations. A custom build in Melbourne with 40 to 41 sq home expect $650+.

Any updates on the flooring?

The work looks good

what was your thoughts on Rawdon Hill, has anyone done any custom work with them. I am interested in the fact that they do split levels and can custom with…

Evaluating if an owner builder with a project manager is a good option for me. We are looking to build a home in south east suburbs of Melbourne. KDR. Whilst…

Can anyone recommend a project manager in melbourne? South East Suburbs

There is plenty of talk about site managers in this forum. I did some work with L37 (previous job) and they had all site vehicles installed with GPS tracking to…

Our land is very similar to yours, slopes to the back and up to right corner. 4m end to end and about 2m on the build area. A L37 starts…