Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Building Contract Issues 3Feb 09, 2017 10:33 am Ouch - that's not a good situation to be in. At face value, though, it sounds like McDonald Jones might be trying to claim excessive termination costs - these should generally be limited to reasonable losses incurred, not as penalties. Have you spoken to a solicitor at any stage, either now or at contract signing? Re: Building Contract Issues 4Feb 09, 2017 10:34 am TashPaul I honestly don't know what to tell you but I think that you need to get some advice from a property lawyer. I know that will cost money but it may save you a lot in the long run. The involvement of a solicitor may scare them - at the moment they think they have the upper hand. It could take a simple meeting and then the solicitor writing a letter to the builder to get them to make a better offer. Good luck, I feel sorry for you and your situation. Agreed - I suspect they're trying to scare/pressure you into going ahead with them. If you haven't already had a solicitor review your contract, please do so now. It will save you a lot of stress and money. 12 5334 You talk about deletions, are they variations or PS and PC adjustments? pleas list them 1 16568 Industry type domestic contracts are prepared by industry bodies for the benefit of the builders. This means that if you are the owner watch out. One of the points is… 0 3235 |