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    Builder forcing to have a ducted aircon based on DA and Noise report.

    Point taken. I will reach out to builder and let you know how it pans out...:confused::confused::confused:
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    Builder forcing to have a ducted aircon based on DA and Noise report.

    Perp, if the builder contract has put in a variation for $115. Then its his mistake right ?. Why should i step for this mistake ?. So the Fixed Contract is no more fixed is it ?. if its A builder mistake then should he be responsible ?.
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    Builder forcing to have a ducted aircon based on DA and Noise report.

    Builder has put in Lesser Glass instead of Recommended. Monday Morning. I using the same thread instead of posting a new one since this issue is also related to the same noise report issue. I'm looking for advise on what to do next for the below issue. Quick history: Since the house was...
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    Builder forcing to have a ducted aircon based on DA and Noise report.

    Scott, What is a reasonable time frame that a certifier would allow to get a fill OC ?.Can i install this just before the resale and get the full OC , let says a time frame of 5 yrs. ?
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    NSW building Contract

    Here is my builder % breakup . Does this sound reasonable for bank to approve. Or should i request builder to draft different %. your opinions on this . Concrete Raft slab - 15 % Frame window and timber& Window erection - 26% Wall linings fixed excluding Cornice - 25 % Kitchen Cupboard...
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    NSW building Contract

    I'm getting a contract signed with a builder. And would like to know if there are certain things to watch out for in the NSW residential building contract for New buildings ?. Whats are critical things to watch out such as delay /Dispute/progress payment /insurance /Risks from the builder ...
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    Builder forcing to have a ducted aircon based on DA and Noise report.

    Apologies,Let me ask the question again. From the DA consent letter: 6. Acoustic Requirements The recommendations of the Acoustic Assessment and Report prepared by Noise and Sound Services, referenced as nssxxx19 - xxx, dated April 2014 and submitted as part of the Development...
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    Builder forcing to have a ducted aircon based on DA and Noise report.

    Thanks Perp, Splits are much more cheaper( 1500-2000/per system) install and run than ducted ( 8000-1000 for 15KW ). But the bank doesn't value as addition to home value for split . But surprisingly they take ducted to be value Add .:confused: Considering the Occupation certificate , Does the...
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    Builder forcing to have a ducted aircon based on DA and Noise report.

    Ventilation Specific ventilation requirements are outside of our scope of expertise; however an acoustically insulated building must be kept virtually air tight to exclude external noise. Therefore mechanical ventilation or air-conditioning is needed to provide fresh air to control odours...
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    Builder forcing to have a ducted aircon based on DA and Noise report.

    Sorry for the typo in the post. Basically i want to know if Council based on noise report recommendation, can force you to have a Ducted aircon ?. Have anyone heard of this ?. I'm doing the basic stuff such as thicker plasterboard & Thicker Glazing window.
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    Builder forcing to have a ducted aircon based on DA and Noise report.

    Hi All. I got the DA approval from Baulkham Council. Since this Block is backing on to Main road . I was asked to submit a Road noise report which recommendation as below. From the DA consent letter: 6. Acoustic Requirements The recommendations of the Acoustic Assessment and Report...
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    wall sconce lighting for bedroom

    Thanks Mitch. Much appericated. Putting led provision :D like you mentioned. Not in favor fan with lamp. Atleast not my thing:)
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    wall sconce lighting for bedroom

    Hi Guys, Constructing a PPOR in sydney. This is our first build. Need some views of the Wall scone lighting for bedroom instead of Ceiling lights. I'm planing to put in Wall light such as below . kids bedroom and guest are not really big 3.4m * 2.8m and we are putting in a Ceiling Fan as...
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    Fixed loan and looking towards future.

    Forgive my ignorance, if its fixed rate can't I access equity?. I always thought once property had some capital appreciation, use can get a line of credit or equity loan to purchase next property.
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    Fixed loan and looking towards future.

    So does everyone think the rates are going north from this year end. From the reply I understand that 3-5 years is a good horizon. Does anybody recommend to go at max 5 years at the current rate, of course thinking the rates to climb back up ?.. Or the rates would rates would be steady for...
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    Fixed loan and looking towards future.

    Good Evening All, I'm currently with the Newcastle Permanent Building Society Ltd for my first PPOR . Currently in building phase for my first house and have loan running for the land with them. I'm planning to fix the land part since the progressive loan towards the construction can't be...
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    Increasing the Ceiling height Or going for stone bench top

    Being a FHOG builder and PPOR . Shopped around for the cheapest in Sydney. Finalised on Beechwood and A Builder . Went with A builder since we liked the design and 10K lesser. The Drop edge beam was due to objection filed by neighbour. We though could do with the retaining wall. But cheapest...
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    Increasing the Ceiling height Or going for stone bench top

    overwhelming verdict in favour of the ceiling height than the caeserstone benchtop. checked with the project builder. He says there is no separate living area heights.So i would have to with 2.6 meters for whole house. Will let you how much these housing mob charges extra for 2750 ...
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    Increasing the Ceiling height Or going for stone bench top

    Builder has 2600 instead of 2750 that others offer . And charges 5k to increase 2600. I was told that 2750 is still more expensive. Thinking of the cost does 6k ( including the redraw) makes up for the increase of 20 Cms ?. Does it makes sense ?. one of my Mates , who has gone with premium...
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