Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Aug 12, 2021 7:17 pm We had a false start under the grants to build our next home. We pulled out at the contract stage due to broken promises (increased prices) and a lack of confidence the builder would meet their obligations to get the grants. Our place is a knock over and rebuild, and we don't currently live there. We both rent and rent out the place to be built on, with a net difference (deficit) of about $800 a month. So given the progression of the grant builds through the pipeline, is it an ok time to start conversations with builders? or are prices sky high still and service horrible as it was before? Re: Is it an ok time to start the building process in WA 2Aug 13, 2021 4:00 pm It's a difficult question to answer, and there might not be an answer to it. It's the same as asking if it's a good time to buy a property. Looking back 5 years, would it have been a good time to buy back then? Some people probably wish they had purchased rather than waiting 5 years ago. I apologise for any confusion, but your understanding is correct. We approached our situation differently based on advice from… 11 53226 Thanks very much! And would the landscaper/contractor generally involve the engineer or is that something the client would do? Thanks for your help 2 10036 The most definitive answer to your question James is this taken from the James Hardie Axon Cladding Installation Guide - i just happen to have it… 5 3690 |