Browse Forums General Discussion Re: 'Off the plan' VS 'building contract' 13Jul 01, 2009 5:36 pm We signed a contract for an off the plan unit 18 months ago. The sunset clause expired and we renewed the deposit bond as we were still happy with the area & the external look of the building as it went up. Out of the blue we recieve a letter from the developers soliciter telling us that plans for an aditional floor on the building had been approved. We are still awaiting a copy of the plans to be forwarded to us. While waiting we have viewed the plans at the local council. Our reading of the plans shows the insertion of a fire stairwell to the aditional level directly above us leaves a 'foot-print' on our floor space (@2x3metres). The result of this is the whole internal space has been reconfigured - most noticably - the ensuite bathroom has been removed. We are still interested in purchasing. We like the area and the building and think we have got reasonable price on our unit. What is the point of looking at a brochure or floor plan if it can be changed to such a great extent after you have entered the contract? I put the above out as a comment on the pitfalls of OTP purchase. I am also after suggestions as to what we should do next. We think there is a loss of amentity. You talk about deletions, are they variations or PS and PC adjustments? pleas list them 1 16571 I've decided, after a period of confusion (my building broker told me it's probably not worth it to use a lawyer, but others have said it is a must) that I definitely will… 7 27958 |