Browse Forums General Discussion 1 Mar 05, 2010 6:32 pm Hi does anyone know when you sign the building contract when the bit about " "Time of Commence" actualy start from. e.g is it from when you sign the contract, or from pre start or maybe scheduling. Thanks My building thread viewtopic.php?f=1&t=25279 NEARLY DONE. KEYS ON 5/11 AT 1PM Re: BUILDING CONTRACT 3Mar 05, 2010 10:59 pm Nope, just says "time of commence' 60 DAYS My building thread viewtopic.php?f=1&t=25279 NEARLY DONE. KEYS ON 5/11 AT 1PM Re: BUILDING CONTRACT 4Mar 05, 2010 11:10 pm camyperth Nope, just says "time of commence' 60 DAYS Hi camyperth mine is saying - time to commence 30 working days time to complete works 220 working days and yes does anybody know what exacly this means? I'm assuming that the time to commence is from when the builder signs the contract which is the official date of the contract starting. I will ask the builder tomorrow anyway but just wondering... Preliminary agreement 23/11 Contract 22/03 Prestart 06/04 - finalised on 30/04 Unconditional approval 10/05 Demolition 05/07 Slab 26/08 Brickwork 13/09-06/10 Roof frame started 07/10 viewtopic.php?f=31&t=32292 Re: BUILDING CONTRACT 5Mar 05, 2010 11:18 pm I think it means that when they receive all the things necessary, like building licence, water authority and all that, they then have 60 days to start your build, and so many more like 260 days from that date to finish it in. Built with New Generation (Summit Homes) We own land!... with a slab on it! Plus a shell of a house with stuff inside ! Re: BUILDING CONTRACT 6Mar 05, 2010 11:36 pm Bagheera camyperth Nope, just says "time of commence' 60 DAYS Hi camyperth mine is saying - time to commence 30 working days time to complete works 220 working days and yes does anybody know what exacly this means? I'm assuming that the time to commence is from when the builder signs the contract which is the official date of the contract starting. I will ask the builder tomorrow anyway but just wondering... Hi Bagneera, You hit the nail on the head there. I cant work it out. all I know is we sign the building contract on the 18/10/2009, pre start 2/12/2009 and are still waiting, was told today up 6wks for something to happen on our block, So much for 60 days My building thread viewtopic.php?f=1&t=25279 NEARLY DONE. KEYS ON 5/11 AT 1PM Re: BUILDING CONTRACT 7Mar 05, 2010 11:45 pm Candylea I think it means that when they receive all the things necessary, like building licence, water authority and all that, they then have 60 days to start your build, and so many more like 260 days from that date to finish it in. Hi Candylea. I had the building licence, electricity, gas and council approvals when we went to pre start, not sure about water all I know is there is a water marker on the block, so do you think the 60 days should have started from then My building thread viewtopic.php?f=1&t=25279 NEARLY DONE. KEYS ON 5/11 AT 1PM Re: BUILDING CONTRACT 8Mar 06, 2010 12:07 am So you're just waiting for scheduling to finish? If it is working days, then they have 12 weeks to get you a site start. Maybe :p Built with New Generation (Summit Homes) We own land!... with a slab on it! Plus a shell of a house with stuff inside ! Re: BUILDING CONTRACT 9Mar 06, 2010 12:14 am Candylea So you're just waiting for scheduling to finish? If it is working days, then they have 12 weeks to get you a site start. Maybe :p Ya we are in schedling 7wks on monday 8/3 So they are saying 60 days from when you are sent to scheduling you think then.? My building thread viewtopic.php?f=1&t=25279 NEARLY DONE. KEYS ON 5/11 AT 1PM Re: BUILDING CONTRACT 10Mar 06, 2010 12:24 am camyperth Bagheera camyperth Nope, just says "time of commence' 60 DAYS Bagneera, You hit the nail on the head there. I cant work it out. all I know is we sign the building contract on the 18/10/2009, pre start 2/12/2009 and are still waiting, was told today up 6wks for something to happen on our block, So much for 60 days Just reading through my contact and if your builder is using a HIA standard contract which most of them do - check under heading 9 - time for performance - it does say that they calculate the start date as soon thereafter as may be reasonably practicable calculated from the latest of the following dates: [list]on which the Owner shall have complied with the conditions refered to Clause 2 (this refers to obtaining all your approvals) and then goes on to having the boundaries clearly marked and water and power access and the builder other insurances and approvals... If they have all of these in place I think you should insist to get an answer on why - what's the reason for the delayed start? ... if they are so overdue and have no impediments for the work to start they are in breach of the contract... it's up to you if you want to push it Preliminary agreement 23/11 Contract 22/03 Prestart 06/04 - finalised on 30/04 Unconditional approval 10/05 Demolition 05/07 Slab 26/08 Brickwork 13/09-06/10 Roof frame started 07/10 viewtopic.php?f=31&t=32292 Re: BUILDING CONTRACT 11Mar 06, 2010 12:34 am I agree... but if it is 12 weeks, they still have a few weeks to get it started, can't hurt to ask,as you are clearly concerned with how long it is taking. If it is a normal 60 days (including weekends) then that's just over 8 weeks to start. They would be pushing to get it out if it was going to run out of time. Well my work (Summit) does anyway.. so other builders should too. Built with New Generation (Summit Homes) We own land!... with a slab on it! Plus a shell of a house with stuff inside ! Re: BUILDING CONTRACT 12Mar 06, 2010 12:41 am Hi bagheera, Well this is what I am trying to find out because we agree with you it does seen to us that we are well over. We are not renting, we have to sell our house, so are waiting for a slab atleast to go down before we put it on the market, plus if it doesnt start soon we will not have finished in time for our landscaping and fencing bonus My building thread viewtopic.php?f=1&t=25279 NEARLY DONE. KEYS ON 5/11 AT 1PM Re: BUILDING CONTRACT 13Mar 06, 2010 12:48 am Candylea I agree... but if it is 12 weeks, they still have a few weeks to get it started, can't hurt to ask,as you are clearly concerned with how long it is taking. If it is a normal 60 days (including weekends) then that's just over 8 weeks to start. They would be pushing to get it out if it was going to run out of time. Well my work (Summit) does anyway.. so other builders should too. I rang them today and she said that it was going to be 2-4 wks and then something else which I didnt catch, but I assume is 2 wks after to start so that will be another 4-6 wks then from now, does that sound right to you! My building thread viewtopic.php?f=1&t=25279 NEARLY DONE. KEYS ON 5/11 AT 1PM Re: BUILDING CONTRACT 14Mar 06, 2010 1:12 am No camyperth it doesn't - you definitelly should ask for them to explain clearly how they calculate the start date Make sure you have the building licence approval date handy - this is when you've got your shire approval. Using this date you need to add exactly 60 days as your contract is not saying 60 working days (which is what Candylea is referring to as 12 weeks ) but 60 days which is 8.5 weeks - let's say 9 weeks and this should give you a more accurate idea. the builder should tell you if there are any reasons why they are so late to start. Don't be afraid to ask them to explain - and if you don't understand what they are saying - don't be afraid to ask for them to explain in simple terms as none of us are builders to understand their lingo... I tend to write emails and ask them to reply in writing... Preliminary agreement 23/11 Contract 22/03 Prestart 06/04 - finalised on 30/04 Unconditional approval 10/05 Demolition 05/07 Slab 26/08 Brickwork 13/09-06/10 Roof frame started 07/10 viewtopic.php?f=31&t=32292 Re: BUILDING CONTRACT 15Mar 06, 2010 1:14 am It has to go to someone else after scheduling has finished with it, before it gets released with a start date, maybe that's the extra 2 weeks. Too long, if you want, call on Monday and ask about the 60 days. See what they say Built with New Generation (Summit Homes) We own land!... with a slab on it! Plus a shell of a house with stuff inside ! Re: BUILDING CONTRACT 16Mar 06, 2010 1:17 am Candylea It has to go to someone else after scheduling has finished with it, before it gets released with a start date, maybe that's the extra 2 weeks. Too long, if you want, call on Monday and ask about the 60 days. See what they say Hey Candylea - you should be pretty close to the finish line... do you have a thread or blog? Preliminary agreement 23/11 Contract 22/03 Prestart 06/04 - finalised on 30/04 Unconditional approval 10/05 Demolition 05/07 Slab 26/08 Brickwork 13/09-06/10 Roof frame started 07/10 viewtopic.php?f=31&t=32292 Re: BUILDING CONTRACT 17Mar 06, 2010 1:22 am I am finished! I have a thread lurking around somewhere titled Candylea's House. Been in for 2 weeks viewtopic.php?f=31&t=19498 Built with New Generation (Summit Homes) We own land!... with a slab on it! Plus a shell of a house with stuff inside ! Re: BUILDING CONTRACT 18Mar 06, 2010 1:27 am hehehe - obviously it's not easy to get away from H1 then - hopefully I'll not get addicted... - I'll have a look at your thread... ok I'm going to bed - talk more tomorrow after the visit to the tile shop and the builder display centre and the million things we need to research... hehehehe - good night... Preliminary agreement 23/11 Contract 22/03 Prestart 06/04 - finalised on 30/04 Unconditional approval 10/05 Demolition 05/07 Slab 26/08 Brickwork 13/09-06/10 Roof frame started 07/10 viewtopic.php?f=31&t=32292 Re: BUILDING CONTRACT 19Mar 06, 2010 8:56 am Bagheera hehehe - obviously it's not easy to get away from H1 then - hopefully I'll not get addicted... - I'll have a look at your thread... ok I'm going to bed - talk more tomorrow after the visit to the tile shop and the builder display centre and the million things we need to research... hehehehe - good night... You will get addicted Bagheere (sorry to tell you) My building thread viewtopic.php?f=1&t=25279 NEARLY DONE. KEYS ON 5/11 AT 1PM You talk about deletions, are they variations or PS and PC adjustments? pleas list them 1 16455 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 27906 |