Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Jan 09, 2011 10:20 pm What's the deal here usually? Will my builder give me access before the handover? I'll ask but wanted some opinions first? The bank is expecting the place to be landscaped and i dont think they will release last payment until it's done. The catch-22 is I have a feeling the builder won't let me onsite to do the work! Re: Access to site to do my own landscaping 2Jan 09, 2011 10:54 pm the bank will only expect landscaping if its in your contract (which would imply the builder is responsible for it) If its a small builder you might have a shot, large volume builder I dont like your chances Re: Access to site to do my own landscaping 3Jan 10, 2011 7:58 am Hi, Why do you think the Bank wont release payment until the landscaping is done? Perhaps people can be explain it better based on your thinking? As the last poster stated, the bank will be basing it off the building contract. Thats what they are paying for. If it states in the contract that your builder will provide landscaping, then your builder has to do the landscaping, before they will get paid. If it states that landscaping will be completed by the owner after handover, or there is no mention of it, then your Bank wont have a problem. Milesy For reference, this is the Austlii reference. My take on this is, that they would be breaking the law denying access to a homeowner in Victoria, or their agent from having… 1 9093 The only thing to add to these comments is that where possible it's always good to try and work with people than just say "no" because you can. Having someone… 4 17148 |