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22 July 2022

Re: Builder’s extra charges on fixed-price contractGeneral Discussion

Jul 22, 2022 1:08 pm

Hello Except in a few circumstances, unless your building contract allows for it, a builder may not pass on material and labour price increases to the owner in a fixed-price building contract. I have an article on this point exactly if anyone is interested - https://stonegatelegal.com.au/price-incr...

Thanks for taking the time to post here and also publishing the article on your website. The legal advice I received wa...

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theshack

13 June 2022

Re: Ending building contractBuilding A New House

Jun 13, 2022 8:47 pm

Get legal advice from somebody with building contract experience. Standard building contracts typically have time limits such as time for builder to obtain building permit from time of signing contract commence construction from time of issue of building permit These clauses will give you leverage t...

Get legal advice from somebody with building contract experience. Standard building contracts typically have time limits...

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theshack

4 June 2022

Re: Fence appeared without any consultation??Building A New House

Jun 04, 2022 7:19 pm

You can image our surprise that a new dividing fence has just been built between us and our neighbour. No communication, no quote, no contact or consultation. Has anybody had to navigate this awkward situation before? Previously no notice was required unless a contribution was requested but this ha...

Previously no notice was required unless a contribution was requested but this has changed now and a notice should gene...

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theshack

30 May 2022

Re: Builder is increasing the priceBuilding A New House

May 30, 2022 5:13 pm

... So make a rational economic decision even though your builder may have not right to that variation. It is survival of the fittest at the moment. ... Yes, some very good points there. Nobody wins if a builder goes broke, can't pay their creditors and can't complete a build. I do think builders n...

Yes, some very good points there. Nobody wins if a builder goes broke, can't pay their creditors and can't complete a b...

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theshack

30 May 2022

Re: Builder is increasing the priceBuilding A New House

May 30, 2022 5:03 pm

This is POST 2 years after the fact. Pre that, Pandemic is included in the list of unforseeable events well into early mid pandemic. The changes to interpretation applies more recently. Just atke a look at the dates of your article. I KNOW this because an insuere i worked tried this on in the early...

Again @Noname there is no need for the attitude simple because somebody else has a different opinion to you.

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theshack

30 May 2022

Re: Builder is increasing the priceBuilding A New House

May 30, 2022 3:56 pm

Do I give you the impression that I could give two $hits what you think about my attitude? I'm literally having to explain basic contract terms to people who have signed stuff they evidently DONT understand and think they know what they are talking about. Its like dealing with walking dunning-kreug...

Case in point. Also covered in your contract. LoL, I already have had several variations triggered by Clause 12.1 so I ...

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theshack

30 May 2022

Re: Builder is increasing the priceBuilding A New House

May 30, 2022 3:35 pm

to be honest i could care less to argue with you about these clauses too. Go and argue with your builder. Take it to court if you want. let me know how you all get on. And to be honest I don't care for your attitude. BTW what is a variation ...

And to be honest I don't care for your attitude. BTW what is a variation ...

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theshack

30 May 2022

Re: Builder is increasing the priceBuilding A New House

May 30, 2022 2:08 pm

There is. The contract stipulate a %amount of the contract price is eligible to be claimed for price increases (yes, even in fixed price ones) I wouldn't mind seeing these clauses. From what I have read these are not allowed in Victoria https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/licensing-and-registration/bui...

I wouldn't mind seeing these clauses. From what I have read these are not allowed in Victoria https://www.consumer.vic....

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theshack

29 May 2022

Re: Builder is increasing the priceBuilding A New House

May 29, 2022 9:34 pm

For the benefit of others here is what the HIA is telling builders about increasing prices https://hia.com.au/-/media/files/qanda-managing-price-increases-and-delays.pdf https://hia.com.au/-/media/files/managing-price-increases-and-delays.pdf https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WUGHfN4BPpo

For the benefit of others here is what the HIA is telling builders about increasing prices https://hia.com.au/-/media/fi...

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theshack

2 July 2021

Re: EV charging point location in garageBuilding A New House

Jul 02, 2021 8:14 pm

For my new home build I'm covering all bases... A 3 Phase 32A Circuit on the back wall of the garage and 1 Phase 32A Circuits on either side towards the front of the garage. On either side of the house I also have 15A GPO's. Probably excessive but I do like my toys.

For my new home build I'm covering all bases... A 3 Phase 32A Circuit on the back wall of the garage and 1 Phase 32A Cir...

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theshack

27 November 2020

Re: Timber vs Steel Structural PostsGeneral Discussion

Nov 27, 2020 6:18 pm

Unfortunately, we live in an age where clever Software engineers can make your impractical dreams appear as reality in Fake Rendered Images with no structural supports Artists, Designers and Software engineer can't Certify the structure, Society has left that to Structural Engineers Make sure you t...

As a person who is both a qualified Civil/Structural Engineer and a Software Engineer I have no idea what you are on ab...

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theshack

11 November 2020

Re: Cladding or Render?General Discussion

Nov 11, 2020 2:44 am

For framed house, I would still go with 75 mm Hebel panels + vapour permeable wrap + 2.5 R batts in timber frame throughout for the best R value and noise insulation. I don't think there is any better option available on Australian market as of now. You wouldn't go for 2.7R batts ? What's your crit...

You wouldn't go for 2.7R batts ? What's your criteria for best option ?

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theshack

6 November 2020

Re: Cladding or Render?General Discussion

Nov 06, 2020 12:30 am

~0.49 higher R value with the Hebel based wall according to this page http://hebel.com.au/r-values-mean-home-building-decisions/ Upgrading your wall insulation where the Scyon fibre cement cladding is used is an option.

~0.49 higher R value with the Hebel based wall according to this page http://hebel.com.au/r-values-mean-home- ... decisi...

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theshack

4 November 2020

Re: Builder bringing in someone to our build for viewingGeneral Discussion

Nov 04, 2020 7:42 pm

Note the Councils warning if you choose to download and steal copyright plans to use... then they have your IP address LoL do Councils have actually have staff with the skills to actually configure and monitor IP addresses. In any case who doesn't use a VPN to protect their privacy these days.

LoL do Councils have actually have staff with the skills to actually configure and monitor IP addresses. In any case wh...

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theshack

4 November 2020

Re: Builder bringing in someone to our build for viewingGeneral Discussion

Nov 04, 2020 7:37 pm

Thank you so much and appreciate your kind words. I can understand your concerns. One of the reasons I avoided exceeding my 7.0m height restriction was to sidestep planning approval and publishing of plans for planning permit. I do expect our builder to walk potential clients through my property bu...

I can understand your concerns. One of the reasons I avoided exceeding my 7.0m height restriction was to sidestep plann...

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theshack

4 November 2020

anybody used underdeckGeneral Discussion

Nov 04, 2020 7:15 pm

I'm looking to waterproof underneath my proposed deck / balcony. Has anybody used http://www.underdeck.com.au/ Is there anything else similar in the market. How else can I provide for a waterproof (really just weatherproof) area under my proposed deck / balcony. I'm just finalising my house plans no...

I'm looking to waterproof underneath my proposed deck / balcony. Has anybody used http://www.underdeck.com.au/ Is there ...

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theshack

27 September 2020

Re: How to know fall in land and how much would it cost extrBuilding A New House

Sep 27, 2020 9:15 pm

I'm sorry, but now I with a similar problem. Maybe anybody can send me some manuals on how can I check the levels properly with my own laser level? Or it necessary to call a registered surveyor? A licensed surveyor is required to determine title boundaries. As others have said anybody can use dumpy...

A licensed surveyor is required to determine title boundaries. As others have said anybody can use dumpy level or laser...

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theshack

27 September 2020

Re: Will metricon do this?Building A New House

Sep 27, 2020 7:43 pm

Has anyone had any experience or success in using a plan outside of the residing state and having metricon build to that? When I spoke to Metricon here in Victoria they said they couldn't access the designs from another state. Having said that given the Vantage 46 is available in NSW I can't see wh...

When I spoke to Metricon here in Victoria they said they couldn't access the designs from another state. Having said th...

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theshack

21 September 2020

Re: Slab heave nightmare. I don't know what to do- please heGeneral Discussion

Sep 21, 2020 10:59 am

Australian Standards have no legal standing unless they have been legislated or referenced in a contract. As to what part/parts of AS 2870 applies to your contract and construction needs to be perused by the solicitor. This is important. State variations can also override the NCC and AS. The NCC so...

Wow SaveH20, its no wonder there is the ongoing problem of slab heave when there is such a convoluted approach ... Why ...

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theshack

20 September 2020

Re: Slab heave nightmare. I don't know what to do- please heGeneral Discussion

Sep 20, 2020 8:31 pm

Sorry, this is the best AS2870 I have https://forum.homeone.com.au/u/74503_1600597894.png https://forum.homeone.com.au/u/74503_1600598135.png https://forum.homeone.com.au/u/74503_1600598260.png

Sorry, this is the best AS2870 I have