Browse Forums Owner Builder Forum Re: cancel old building application 4Mar 05, 2024 7:41 am Thanks for the response! However, it has been sorted. But for others benefit here is what we had to do. Unfortunately, it's not straightforward. BCC washed their hands off saying they can't cancel without the certifier cancelling it (as they lodged it on behalf of the builder whom we engaged & paid). Certifier gets business from the builder and didn't oblige to cancel but directed us to the builder who held us ransom until we paid them what they wanted. It was a very stressful period of our life. The system is so flawed that being the owner you don't have any right once you engage a builder even though you don't proceed to the contract with the builder. Tip to future myself. Lodge the application without the builder and engage them to just build the house. Hope it helps someone! Hi All, We signed a prelim agreement last year (May 2022) and paid deposit to a builder. However, we didn't go ahead with them and never signed a contract. We ended going… 0 2412 Thanks Chippy,I do have one that I levered out. I'll try to find a brand name on the windows then do some searching. Here is a photo where you can see how worn they are. 2 8169 Hi I bought an old cupboard that is in desperate need of some TLC. I was seeking some advice as to the best product to use to give it an oil but also bring it to life a… 0 3542 |