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    November 29, 2004 - 5:14 am

    Hi helpful friends
    I am looking to build a new investment property in Melbourne and am going to use one of the big spec home builders.(Metricon Simonds Henly etc.)
    Has anyone had a bad experience that I should know about before I choose a builder.You see so many things on TV about poor quality, no service, structual defects.

    I would appreciate if anyone had some feedback

    Rossolot

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    November 30, 2004 - 4:26 am

    Hi Rossolot,
    I don’t know anyone who HASN’T had a problem building through those types of companies…..good luck with it.
    Personally, I’d do it myself. (Project manage)
    Cheers,
    Sue [biggrin]

    “Be careful not to step on the flowers when you’re reaching for the stars”

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    November 30, 2004 - 4:41 am

    I agree with diclem. A friend got Henley to build their family home and it doesn’t take a building inspector to pick out the cheap materials used, also poor workmanship.

    I would shop around. Maybe pay a little extra and get something which isn’t going to tip over once out of warranty. Also, try and find people who have used a certain builder, get their recommendations and see whether or not they are happy with their job.

    Regards,
    Ozi

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