Browse Forums Building A New House Re: HIA Contract for new home 11Jul 20, 2018 11:51 pm jai.m Hello Jay. Can you explain more about it please... we are build custom home design 31 sq. My builder put 210 when we sign our contract. Now he add 14 + 14 + 14 = 42 days more... is these right thing they done after we sign our contract. So all together 255 days for single storey home to build. Re: HIA Contract for new home 12Jul 22, 2018 4:25 am Manic We're at contract stage and are considering whether it's worth paying for a 'professional' contract review to make sure we are covered contractually. Our builder is using a standard HIA contract as a basis, however, I was wondering what clauses we should look out for and any considerations in general re: the contract? An item I would like to negotiate is: agreed damages for completion of building works (clause 40): $250 I'd like this beefed up to cover the rent we're paying while the place is being built. There is a clause around 'inclement' weather and a provision of 5 days. This seems reasonable. There is a 20% charge 'if contract is ended' by the customer to cover profit and costs of the builder for work performed to date. I assume this is reasonable? We have no intention of cancelling however. Any other tips? We just went through the exact same decision that you are contemplating. For peace of mind we got a solicitor to review the contract. It's funny how the all say its just a standard HIA contract but all the builders seem to have different stuff in it. Anyway we paid and submitted our concerns to Rawson that the solicitor highlighted. There was only two from memory but in the end Rawson just said, "we won't be changing anything in the contract." So its go with it or don't. I'm not sure if the $250 you are talking about is for works not completed after the build date has expired but if it is $250 is very good, ours is not even $100 I don't think. You talk about deletions, are they variations or PS and PC adjustments? pleas list them 1 16455 10 12210 Unless there is something in special conditions the builder does not have to give you timeline. If your demolition contractor has not removed Asbestos and it was found… 12 28690 |