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AlexLawyer
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2 February
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Feb 02, 2025 11:20 am
I recently finished my build with a major builder in NSW. As per the contract I was offered some money ($4500) as the liquidated damages. But my question is. The build for 4 bedroom house took around 16 months to finish and the contract period was 44 weeks. (Build period Nov 2022-March 2024) 1)When...
The builder isn't entitled to relief from liquidated damages for those delays unless it submitted an Extension of Time ...
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AlexLawyer
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21 January
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Jan 21, 2025 6:43 pm
Standard contracts are a rubbish written in favour of builders. As of 24th April 2024 new changes are in forse which means all unfair contract clauses must be removed from all contracts as stated in the new domestic building contract act. If builders are caught not removing the unfair contract clau...
Well said! Property owners don't need to go it alone - it's pretty easy for an experienced construction owner to advise...
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AlexLawyer
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18 January
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Jan 18, 2025 2:03 pm
Hi all, just wondering if it is worth chasing an ex builder for outstanding amounts following a domestic building insurance claim where the DBI doesn't quite cover the full amount that could be claimed for in court, because of the limited coverage of the DBI. Let's assume the builder declared insol...
If the builder went insolvent (which means it was a company), then there's no more builder to pursue. Instead, you'd ne...
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AlexLawyer
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12 January
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Jan 12, 2025 5:45 pm
If anyone has any recc's or advice, would be great. Thank you! Hi, not a direct answer to your question about demolition costs, but I've got experience helping clients who are building with Boutique Homes. Make sure to ask the builder to see their draft contracts and their terms and conditions for ...
Hi, not a direct answer to your question about demolition costs, but I've got experience helping clients who are buildi...
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AlexLawyer
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12 January
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Jan 12, 2025 4:23 pm
Please let me know if there are any other costs that might come up. Thanks You're going to be asked to sign a lot of documents with various different parties that have legal implications (such as demolition contracts, architect engagements, building contract, geotech. reports, town planning reports...
You're going to be asked to sign a lot of documents with various different parties that have legal implications (such a...
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AlexLawyer
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12 January
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Jan 12, 2025 7:52 am
Hi Peter, fid you get a resolution to your issue. The same thing has happened to me and I found out that the builder has not paid the suppliers and this is why I can't get the certificates. There seems to be nobody to enforce the contract., unless you take the builder to court. I am trying Fair Tra...
Hi Beechey, you're right about that. Despite all the consumer protection agencies and building watchdogs out there, the...
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AlexLawyer
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11 January
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Jan 11, 2025 4:50 pm
If you're going to represent yourself, make sure you familiarise yourself with the requirements at SACAT for preparing and filing an application (including the required contents of the Application itself). In particular, while the defects may seem obvious to you, you'll need to present your case and...
If you're going to represent yourself, make sure you familiarise yourself with the requirements at SACAT for preparing a...
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AlexLawyer
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11 January
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Jan 11, 2025 6:54 am
Hello, building lawyer here. Much of what has been said above is spot on: the builder won't like departing from the standard terms of the HIA contract (but it doesn't hurt to ask). The big thing to what out for is the builder attaching their "special conditions" (or similar such document) ...
Hello, building lawyer here. Much of what has been said above is spot on: the builder won't like departing from the stan...
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