Browse Forums General Discussion 1 Nov 21, 2020 8:04 am I spent almost 2 months speaking to my builder regarding a house and land package and signed building contract early October. The bank told me I couldn't get the loan because it was a split contract the other week so I had to let it go. Since I got the decline letter from the bank I gave him a call same day to advise this and sent the letter to him Tuesday night 10th. He said he'd do reconcilations and send me a form to fill out. Friday 13th I made 2 phone calls and he didnt pick up Emailed 13th got a response back he'd be in touch following week Mid week Wednesday 18th havent heard anything so called the builder twice no pick up Thursday 19th called him and was told he'll look into it afternoon when back in office and get back to me and advised he's been really busy leading up to Christmas, I finished work rang twice no pick up. Friday 20th (yesterday) I sent an email in the morning no response, called after work twice no pick up also. I was very pleased with his service and talked highly of this smaller builder until all of this happened so I'm really disappointed and I don't know how much more time I should give him to resolve the problem. He was pretty responsive most of the time. Like just take 1-2k I dont care, I paid 11.5k and if I have to pay for time and work spent getting quotes etc it's fine. I've built a good relationship with him that I wanted to use him as my builder for my next project but I don't it's happening anymore. I've been really nice and understanding all this time in terms of following up on things and giving him time knowing he's busy. What should I do now? Re: HELP! Builder won't refund deposit and dodging calls 2Nov 21, 2020 11:52 am I'd contact your solicitor pronto. Forget your relationship with him. By dodging your calls he has already burnt you and your goodwill. A well worded letter from your legal guy may make things happen. Stewie Re: HELP! Builder won't refund deposit and dodging calls 3Nov 23, 2020 1:31 pm Didn't you get pre approval before signing up? you spent 2 months of his time, from his perspective his probably thinking ill keep the deposit for wasting my time. Which is not right.
Get onto the blower and call your solicitor. Re: HELP! Builder won't refund deposit and dodging calls 4Nov 23, 2020 2:03 pm Revinator Didn't you get pre approval before signing up? you spent 2 months of his time, from his perspective his probably thinking ill keep the deposit for wasting my time. Which is not right. Get onto the blower and can your solicitor. I did have a preapproval. Checked and it was roughly 2 weeks worth of emails going back and forth. How disappointing that things had to get this far. If I dont hear back anytime soon I'll probably have to speak to a solicitor next. In NSW the maximum deposit for building work is 5% until the builder provides HBCF insurance 1 4857 Hi Mofflepop, I would recommend finding a building designer to prepare plans, they should design to your specified budget. The benefit is you can tender the project out… 9 20465 |