Browse Forums General Discussion 1 Aug 16, 2017 6:51 pm I hope someone can give me answers on this. We bought a piece of land under the HAF program in Rosemeadow in NSW. There were previous housing dwellings in the area but now has been sold to the public at reduced price. My house is almost complete. The builder started the house in December and the handover date was on the 27th July. It is almost overdue by a month now. The problem I am facing is that apparently there is no water connection at the property. The builder says that there is no connection at the property and implies that it is my responsibility to get connected. I have consulted with my conveyancer and they have no idea. The mediating real estate says it is not their problem. Tried contacting DSS (department of social services), got passed around ten different people finally got told that it is not their responsibility. contacted Sydney water and they told me that I need to organize a plumber to get connected to the mains. I am confused no one can give me answers for the questions I have. 1. there was dwelling there before so how was the water connected? 2. who is responsible for water? The builder says developer. there is no developer. Then the DSS should be responsible 3. How come all the land under the same program all around me have water connections at the front not mine? 3. is it legal to sell residential property without water connections. 4. if it is as simple as getting a plumber to connect to the main then why can't the builder use their plumber to connect. 5. Why is the builder insisting that the water is my problem? Everyone one I talked to tell me that it is the builder who should be responsible to water connection. I don't know if anyone has faced similar problem as this. I would appreciate anyone sharing their knowledge and know how. can't afford mortgage and rent at the same time anymore. Re: Water Connections 4Aug 16, 2017 9:05 pm Oops my bad. I am in a regional NSW so had to connect water via council. I m guessing maybe the land was subdivided and the developer did not connect water in your land. But also funny because the builder should have known the issue and let you know in advance, not close to the completion! Wonders how he supplied all the water he needed during the construction. If it is not part of the contract, you will need to apply for a new connection as Sydney water advised. Building Standards; Getting It Right! It's all good. You can get both wye piece and the coupling with or without thread. The cost difference is negligible and means the plumber only has to carry the single… 1 4916 18 90477 From what I know about water tanks (I've been working with a client on them for a few years now) is this - The concrete can last a lifetime if they don't crack for some… 2 10629 |