Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Jan 21, 2022 10:51 pm Hi Everyone! Looking to build the Franklin 40 with Metricon soon. Does anyone have tips on what I should request to be changed on the contract? I will definitely still engage a solicitor before signing but wanted to gauge peoples experience! E.g. A friend was able to change the charge payable by the builder from $30 per day to $100 per day delayed. Thanks in advance! Re: Contract Tips Before Signing 2Jan 23, 2022 4:00 pm Hey dvan I wrote a blog with 11 things you can look out for. Feel free to ask any questions also - would be happy to help out! Regards, Colin Operations Director Homebuildguide.com.au Click Here For A Free eBook About Custom Home Building Re: Contract Tips Before Signing 3Jan 25, 2022 3:20 pm Hi @Homebuildguide-Colin We are in Victoria and going to sign the HIA Contract soon. But there are some changes and variations that need to be in that contract. Ex: delete the flooring - 25K Adding extra lights /Taps, changing the front door, etc. When I ask to remove this from the contract, they are saying not to worry and sign the contract they will include this as a variation and adjust it from the final contract signing? is this normal? I have sent these changes/variations last year. What should I do now? if I have not signed my base price will go up ( 270 days pass from the Initial deposit) Been in a similar position and we decided to let the builder go. Some of the PSA money goes to engineering so we at least got those documents and they actually refunded us… 2 6014 You talk about deletions, are they variations or PS and PC adjustments? pleas list them 1 16455 Just be careful with building stability during construction, that is when the structure may be weakened, refer to your engineering drawings for stability methodology. 1 7199 |