Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Jun 23, 2009 10:06 am Hi everyone, Just wondering if anyone knows if settlement can be the same day as handover? I've been told by my builder that handover will be mid august but that settlement usually takes up to 2 weeks after this. I cant wait to FINALLY move in and would love settlement to be the same day or a couple of days after handover.. has anybody done this or know if it can be done?? Re: Can settlement be the same day as handover?? 2Jun 23, 2009 5:38 pm Isn't handover when the house is ... err ... handed over? That is, you can move it straight away. I assume settlement is when you make the final payment. No hurry for that. Demolition August 2009, Construction Started September 2009, Completed December 2010 4 6823 yes it does, you've just not understood it. theres a difference. 4 5322 you need to understand the breakdown of warranties. 90 warranty is considered as minor defects rectification period where as the longer ones are more major/structural… 1 5339 |