Browse Forums General Discussion Re: Advice / Help - Building Contract 10Apr 12, 2020 9:29 am I think you are asking for trouble. Doozer1905 is right. If you have known the builder for 30 years why is there no licence? Maybe it was cancelled for misconduct. In any case licence borrowing is illegal anywhere and also in Victoria. If the builder is prepared to act illegally before you sign the contract what honesty do you expect during your build? Without builder's registration your builder cannot get HOW insurance and without insurance there is no building permit. Reputation means nothing. You are only as good as your last job. Make your enquiries. Good builder is more than just good work, its also running a good business and ticking all the boxes. "Good builder may not have financial stability to complete the job. Cashflow from your job may just prolong inevitable if there is already insolvency. What if your house is nearly finished and it burns down and builder has no contract works insurance and your loan is drawn down? Your pre contract review is the most important inspection. Get experienced building consultant to assist you Foremost Building Expert in Australia,assisting with building problems/disputes, building stage inspections,pre-contract review advice for peace of mind 200 blogs http://www.buildingexpert.net.au/blog You talk about deletions, are they variations or PS and PC adjustments? pleas list them 1 16436 There is no reason why building contract reconciliation cannot be done prior to handover, if the builder won't do it get someone to do it for you. Why would you pay for… 3 6630 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 27892 |