Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Jul 31, 2017 8:22 pm Hi All I final settled on my land this week and now its tie to build . I have a copy of the contract but have found so many loopholes . By loopholes I mean . on the inclusion list it states that they going to install a split system ... and in the same contract further down in a another paragraph it says up to builders discretion , not only that the system by what I can tell is too small 1.1kw for around 40m2.... no way that's going to cool on 40 degree day penalty rates and damages if I am late with a payment slugged 14% but if the builder is late its only 250 a week.... Just wondering I someone could give me some advise who could have a read of it and find all the loopholes for me? thanks for help Mario Re: BUILDING CONTRACT LOOPHOLES 2Jul 31, 2017 8:56 pm There are two issues in your question.
The Harder You Try - the Luckier You Get ! Web site http://www.anewhouse.com.au Informative, Amusing, and Opinionated Blog - Over 600 posts on all aspects of building a new house. BUILDING CONTRACT LOOPHOLES 3Aug 01, 2017 5:08 pm I had a solicitor that specialises in building contracts look at mine. She told us not to sign it unless the builder made some changes, they wouldn't do we walked away. Very difficult situation. The main ones were that they could force us to pay instalments even if the scheduled work wasn't completed. The terms were all in their favour - delay payments etc There were a few others that for us were show stoppers and hence we walked away and went to a different builder You talk about deletions, are they variations or PS and PC adjustments? pleas list them 1 12041 i wouldn't be worried, you'll definitely miss something, no matter how many times you review. we've spent close to 5 months ensuring everything got reflected in the… 5 9457 I've decided, after a period of confusion (my building broker told me it's probably not worth it to use a lawyer, but others have said it is a must) that I definitely will… 7 26373 |