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) You talk about deletions, are they variations or PS and PC adjustments? pleas list them 1 16558 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 7226 Thank you so much. This has been very helpful. We definitely wish to settle and get these people out of our life. They are trying to charge us interest on late… 7 14266 |