Browse Forums Building Standards; Getting It Right! Re: Handover and final invoicing. 6Apr 08, 2015 2:43 pm Foremost Building Expert in Australia,assisting with building problems/disputes, building stage inspections,pre-contract review advice for peace of mind 200 blogs http://www.buildingexpert.net.au/blog Re: Handover and final invoicing. 10Apr 11, 2015 8:36 am Foremost Building Expert in Australia,assisting with building problems/disputes, building stage inspections,pre-contract review advice for peace of mind 200 blogs http://www.buildingexpert.net.au/blog Re: Handover and final invoicing. 12Apr 14, 2015 7:00 am Foremost Building Expert in Australia,assisting with building problems/disputes, building stage inspections,pre-contract review advice for peace of mind 200 blogs http://www.buildingexpert.net.au/blog Re: Handover and final invoicing. 15Apr 15, 2015 6:49 am Foremost Building Expert in Australia,assisting with building problems/disputes, building stage inspections,pre-contract review advice for peace of mind 200 blogs http://www.buildingexpert.net.au/blog Re: Handover and final invoicing. 16Apr 15, 2015 2:26 pm 33amc Have you ever signed a building contract before? Nope, never seen one that I thought was acceptable, hence why I owner build. building-expert Great question, doubt you will get an answer. You should be careful voicing your doubts, they could be proven wrong very easily. Re: Handover and final invoicing. 17Apr 15, 2015 4:13 pm It's great to have your answer but it does not solve the problem for thousands of others who have no time or aptitude or are just too busy in their own jobs to owner build. They have the choice of either standard industry contracts or architect administered custom build at greater cost. Foremost Building Expert in Australia,assisting with building problems/disputes, building stage inspections,pre-contract review advice for peace of mind 200 blogs http://www.buildingexpert.net.au/blog Re: Handover and final invoicing. 18Apr 28, 2015 8:03 am If using the Std HIA building contract I draw your attention to the section " List of Defects and Final Payment". Basically, you are to give the builder a list of all defects at the nominated Completion date. The list is to be signed by both parties. When all defects have been rectified, the builder is to provide the owner with written confirmation. You then have 7 days to pay the final claim. This is just a snapshot of the clause but I suggest you read over it in more detail if under that contract type. Hi Need to read your contract about when final payment is received. Clearly outlines what happens. In vic, known defects or incomplete work must be completed before… 3 1788 Hi, I am approaching end of the build. My final invoice will be given to me soon to pay. Some context before I ask my question. 1. My builder wont do the landscaping or… 0 4134 regardless, your contract stipulates a payments schedule and SOPA doesn't give provision to that scenario. Your contractual terms appear to stand. Hence get a lawyer, it… 4 12421 |