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Internal and External Home SelectionsInternal and External Home Selections


October 4, 2022October 4, 2022 | 0 Comment

Kitchen Polyurethane (2pac) is charged per lineal meter. Thermolaminate is charged per door. Laminate Polyurethane (2pac) Thermolaminate Cost Charged per lineal meter Charged per door Colours Limited colours (Polytec or

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Getting InspirationGetting Inspiration


September 21, 2022September 21, 2022 | 0 Comment

Display Homes There are many display villages in the various areas which include builders from different companies. Oran Park Town Virtual Tours A lot of builders have virtual tours that

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House PlansHouse Plans


September 9, 2022September 9, 2022 | 0 Comment

There are 2 options here, one where you go with a builders floorplan which is normally one they’ve built many times before or you can engage the relevant professional to

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Knowing what you can buildKnowing what you can build


August 18, 2022August 18, 2022 | 0 Comment

There are 2 options to first consider when knowing what you can build and that is to go through CDC (Complying Development Certificate) or DA (Development Application). CDC is more

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How to save on costsHow to save on costs


June 27, 2022June 27, 2022 | 0 Comment

Before Paying Anything Contour Survey It costs about $1200 for a contour survey and if you intend to tender through multiple builders its a cost you may want to minimise.

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Great Sources of Information for building a New HomeGreat Sources of Information for building a New Home


June 27, 2022June 27, 2022 | 0 Comment

Social Media Facebook Builder Groups These are a small list of groups that have lots of customers that comment about how their builds are progressing, ask questions about inclusions, photos

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Structural ConsiderationsStructural Considerations


March 27, 2022March 27, 2022 | 0 Comment

External walls Hebel vs Brick vs Cladding Windows Glazing Type Impact Composition Cost Consideration Alternative Double Glazing Heating + Cooling + Sound Thickness of glass panes Above +- 80kg you

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