Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Jul 01, 2009 10:14 am Hey Everyone, I got 2 Questions 1.)Has anyone gone with a builder promising first home buyers grants upfront and if so have you had any trouble? Going through a nightmare at the moment. 2.)How long is the 'normal' for getting a building permit? I Settled on my land back at the end of Feb. We signed our Building contracts for the house also back in feb, still waiting for the Building Permit.They tell me the Building surveyor has all the info they need and should respond within a week or 2. Once the permit is issued it says 21 days to start construction in the contract. So hopefully soon (fingers and toes crossed) Thanks for reading Re: First Home Buyers grants 2Jul 01, 2009 11:00 am If they are in fact promising FHOG at the get go, then obviously they're intending to be out of pocket straight up. Never heard of this. Quite a clever marketing ploy if the builder's bank can provide the cash advance. Make sure it's in the contract. Something to the effect that the contract is conditional upon payment of FHOG. Where payment is not made, you reserve right to rescind contract. So you should see a lawyer? Good luck Re: First Home Buyers grants 3Jul 01, 2009 6:43 pm Do you mean they gave you a cash advance? Does it say anything about it in the contracts? I second seeing a lawyer. So it looks like we finally have some movement on site! Definitely later than expected, but I'll take any progress at this point. I'll drop by over the weekend to get… 5 27738 We already paid for somfy motors for the blinds. The quote above was purely for “pre-wiring” so the blinds company can install the motors and blinds. That’s why we… 5 16289 11 41671 |