Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Cancelling build contract before any work is done. 4May 19, 2020 1:19 pm Foremost Building Expert in Australia,assisting with building problems/disputes, building stage inspections,pre-contract review advice for peace of mind 200 blogs http://www.buildingexpert.net.au/blog Re: Cancelling build contract before any work is done. 9May 19, 2020 9:26 pm Sound advice. A experienced building solicitor with reduce your stress and risk of making an expensive mistake. They will be a cool strategic head, and will know all the builders tactics. The will work with you to develop a strategy and specific actions to negotiate the best result for your circumstance. It can be effective to send to speak with and the letters yourself with the solicitor checking them in the background, sort of a less formal 'iron fist in a velvet glove' approach. Your builder may cooperate if you 'play a straight bat' and don't escalate, approaching the negotiation cooperatively in this way. Give the builder a reasonable opportunity to do the right thing. Your solicitor will recommend the best approach, however. Expect them to cost about $500 per hour. 1) I had requested R6 ceiling insualtion batts, however I noticed that on some areas there are huge gaps which will allow hot air to sweep in, and also noticed black/grey… 0 3597 I am in the same situation, would you be able to give some insights in to this? I am in SA 8 17047 Thank you so much everyone. This all makes a lot of sense. I guess when you talk to a builder who butters up everything to look very polished, you get to start believing… 7 17591 |