Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Recommendation for a solicitor to look at the contract ? 2May 18, 2009 12:47 pm 'A bottle of wine contains more philosophy than all the books in the world.' Louis Pasteur Vegie garden: viewtopic.php?f=19&t=27637&start=0 My Backyard Adventure Re: Recommendation for a solicitor to look at the contract ? 4May 18, 2009 1:50 pm ---------------------------------------- Building the PD Lisbon 24 http://www.porterdavis.com.au/#homeviewer/lisbon/24 Blog of our progress. http://lisbon24.blogspot.com/ Homeone build thread https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=28665 Re: Recommendation for a solicitor to look at the contract ? 7May 18, 2009 2:49 pm ---------------------------------------- Building the PD Lisbon 24 http://www.porterdavis.com.au/#homeviewer/lisbon/24 Blog of our progress. http://lisbon24.blogspot.com/ Homeone build thread https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=28665 Re: Recommendation for a solicitor to look at the contract ? 11May 18, 2009 11:39 pm I also think ( know ) it’s best to have a solicitor look it over. Hey, most people get a 15 k second hand car checked over by the RACV or a mechanic. This is a 300k or around that purchase, the biggest purchase you will make in you life. And people try to save $200 bucks on a solicitor. Not only that, its not if there are “trying” to rip you off, people make mistakes. The contract maybe a standard HIA or what ever. But you need a solicitor to look at what’s not in it. The company/Builder puts what they want in it, and then expect you to agree, nod your head & sign. But hey you employ the solicitor to act for you, they will explain the content of the contract and how it could affect you. You put a buffer between you and the other party. You can tell your solicitor about the things that you want included & they will contact the company for you. Instead of the sales person telling you what they are told to tell you. As I said it’s not what’s in it It’s what’s not in it that matters most. Any way that’s my view on the matter. Regards King Willy………….. “It's just as unpleasant to get more than you bargain for as to get less” George Bernard Shaw. You talk about deletions, are they variations or PS and PC adjustments? pleas list them 1 16455 If you need to pay for a project manager you would be well advised to just engage a builder who would take full responsibility for the build. As opposed to you OB where… 5 15024 It's all about wireless, self install now. The cost/benefit of wired setups for the house are no longer what they used to be. Lots of wireless options. Eufy, Arlo and… 2 9768 |