Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Masterton Homes - The next thread 4.0 14165Sep 18, 2017 8:36 pm KDR Masterton Harmony Elite + custom granny flat Aug 2015 - Deposit paid Dec 2015 - Contracts signed Feb 2016 - Colours appointments Mar 2016 - DA submitted Jun 2016 - DA approved Re: Masterton Homes - The next thread 4.0 14173Sep 20, 2017 7:07 am Sevenths shiraz_elite Hi all, we were close to signing the contact but were unhappy with the Additional Special Conditions part of the contract. Has anyone ever changed any parts of the contract. -I am particularly concerned about the clause that states at PCI the builder does not have to rectify any problems if they don't see a problem with it. -I am also worried about the Liquidation damages being at $50 seeing that it doesn't even cover rent and going over time seems to be a common theme with them. The contracts manager basically told us to go bugger off and that they won't budge. Should we just cut our losses and go elsewhere? Hi Shiraz They will definetly go over time as I don't know any being completed on time. We are 11 months in and we don't even have the roof completed or gyprock. Just remember you have consumer rights under consumer law and can't contract yourself out of those, irrespective of what a contract says. You need to be comfortable in your decision and only you can make that decision. Best of luck! Thanks for that. Re: Masterton Homes - The next thread 4.0 14174Sep 20, 2017 7:47 am shiraz_elite Hi all, we were close to signing the contact but were unhappy with the Additional Special Conditions part of the contract. Has anyone ever changed any parts of the contract. -I am particularly concerned about the clause that states at PCI the builder does not have to rectify any problems if they don't see a problem with it. -I am also worried about the Liquidation damages being at $50 seeing that it doesn't even cover rent and going over time seems to be a common theme with them. The contracts manager basically told us to go bugger off and that they won't budge. Should we just cut our losses and go elsewhere? We are in a similar situation and still have some questions to be addressed before signing. In summary with all the rain days, extra days and shutdown periods if you plan for Builds Days + 50% you wont be disappointed. Having said that the area your in, availability of trades and the allocation of good site supervisor could be the difference of coming in under the build days or adding another 50% on. I think the $50 per working day is highly unlikely to be seen so you should budget the extra rent yourself and see if the numbers add up. I've requested M to provide me with details of houses in our area that are mid way through construction so i can see how they have progressed but to date M haven't provided anything. I've also requested in writing details of how the rain days will be calculated as this isnt in the contract either. Personally i wont be worried about rectifying problems as im sure there are Australian standard they have to comply with regardless. Re: Masterton Homes - The next thread 4.0 14175Sep 20, 2017 8:21 am For those at the start of the journey... Our build was contracted to be completed in Feb & here we are in Sept trying to get M to install the last of our appliances. The industry standard for liquidated damages is $1 a day, so the $50 a day from M is comparatively generous. I doubt anyone will get M to change their standard contract. They build over a thousand houses a year, if you threaten to go elsewhere they aren't likely to miss your business. So for us the main frustration has been the really slow progress & M's customer service leaves a lot to be desired. However on the positive side - the house design was perfect for what we wanted & overall the build quality has been great. Our private inspector said our house had the least number of issues he's seen and they were all minor. In my opinion all builders will cause you grief! It's not an easy process. I wouldn't go out of my way to recommend M, but then again I wouldn't tell you to not build with them. It will cost more, take longer and require more of your time and effort than you think. However in the end you'll have a great home. Good luck on the journey. Villina Lane 11/14 $3900 08/15 Contract 11/15 DA Approval 02/16 Demolition 03/16 Peg out 06/16 Slab 06/16 Ground floor frame 07/16 1st floor frame & windows 09-12/16 Bricks blog Re: Masterton Homes - The next thread 4.0 14176Sep 20, 2017 9:48 am Sevenths shiraz_elite Hi all, we were close to signing the contact but were unhappy with the Additional Special Conditions part of the contract. Has anyone ever changed any parts of the contract. -I am particularly concerned about the clause that states at PCI the builder does not have to rectify any problems if they don't see a problem with it. -I am also worried about the Liquidation damages being at $50 seeing that it doesn't even cover rent and going over time seems to be a common theme with them. The contracts manager basically told us to go bugger off and that they won't budge. Should we just cut our losses and go elsewhere? Hi Shiraz They will definetly go over time as I don't know any being completed on time. We are 11 months in and we don't even have the roof completed or gyprock. Just remember you have consumer rights under consumer law and can't contract yourself out of those, irrespective of what a contract says. You need to be comfortable in your decision and only you can make that decision. Best of luck! We are 6 weeks from finishing and 5 Months under contract date. http://preludehome.tumblr.com/ Re: Masterton Homes - The next thread 4.0 14177Sep 20, 2017 11:27 am Hi Shiraz Elite only you can make that call about what to do, I personally would not recommend Masterton and we had the same bad feelings in the beginning and even started to look elsewhere. You have to do what's right for you and your family! Here's our experience: https://mandgbuildatmulgoarise.wordpress.com/ Re: Masterton Homes - The next thread 4.0 14178Sep 20, 2017 1:29 pm Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Floor tiles are being done today!! http://preludehome.tumblr.com/ Re: Masterton Homes - The next thread 4.0 14179Sep 20, 2017 1:40 pm Gibson Hi Home_n_all, that looks like something they could fill and paint. Thanks Gibson. Re: Masterton Homes - The next thread 4.0 14180Sep 20, 2017 3:15 pm Hi everyone, We're thinking of signing with M for the sanctuary elite to be built on lower north shore - Lane Cove. From signing initial deposit to move in, how long should we allow? Does anyone have a list of current upgrade costs? TIA 4 16708 i imagine you also have another contract with an architect? and yeah, whatever other's said about special conditions and appendices 16 15980 Hi all I am looking to run a water line under my concrete footpath which is directly next to my home, was seeing if this is possible without cutting the entire section… 0 20166 |