Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Potential problems with WA HIA building contracts 4Oct 19, 2015 6:58 pm I wish we had read these reviews before we signed up with In-Vogue. We were also hit with the increase in building costs, we did not argue as we had made a few alterations to the plan. If we had known this was their standard practice certainly would argued. Word of warning sit down with their representative and go through each paragraph and condition prior to signing. Just because you have sat and discussed all your changes and they say that it has been included you still need to read through everything with them before you sign. We are going through a variation at the moment that we had thought was included in the build, costs for work they need to carry out seem incredibly high and surprise surprise will take up a large bite out of the credit they need to pass on. I hope we are judging them unfairly and they will restore our faith at the end of these discussions, but they have been dragging out now for over 5 weeks ... Will keep you updated All 3 items listed are defects and are of concern. Please seek qualified independent inspector and/or legal advice for your state. 1 8229 Just removed 40 liters of water in the span of 2 hours. Water fills up the hole just above the seepage point and doesn't overflow. 1 738 Industry type domestic contracts are prepared by industry bodies for the benefit of the builders. This means that if you are the owner watch out. One of the points is… 0 3229 |