Browse Forums General Discussion 1 Aug 17, 2009 7:13 pm Hi. I have just cancelled with my current builder. I am prepared to lose my deposit of $1000. But I am getting harassed by them telling me they have put weeks of work into it. Its probably been 2 hours. Now they want me to come in the office and sign of on everything, at first I agreed then I cancelled. Anyone had any similar situations. Re: Cancelling Preliminary Agreement 2Aug 17, 2009 8:25 pm All you should have to pay for is what they can prove they have done on it.. and the deposit. Still go ahead with the cancelling, they just don't want to lose your business. Built with New Generation (Summit Homes) We own land!... with a slab on it! Plus a shell of a house with stuff inside ! Re: Cancelling Preliminary Agreement 3Aug 17, 2009 9:23 pm mate Im pretty sure you only have to forego your deposit, I myself did the same thing a few weeks ago and had to forego $1500. Read through what you signed when you gave the deposit, I think you should be able to just tell them thanks but no thanks and part ways... In NSW the maximum deposit for building work is 5% until the builder provides HBCF insurance 1 4813 Hi All, We signed a prelim agreement last year (May 2022) and paid deposit to a builder. However, we didn't go ahead with them and never signed a contract. We ended going… 0 2286 You need to respond to the Builder within 10 business day advising of your rejection of claim as per SoPA on a payment Schedule, Do not miss this deadline. 3 7251 |