Browse Forums Buying Land 1 Sep 12, 2015 2:42 pm We're in the process of purchasing new land in Mernda and have just been told by the developer that Telstra/NBN need more space to put in cables, etc, at the front of our property. As a result, our land is being made 50cm shorter. Do you think we'd be entitled to a discount on the purchase price? The reduction is approx. 6sqm, which based on the purchase price is valued at ~$3000. Re: The size of our lot has shrunk... 4Sep 14, 2015 7:52 pm You will need to check your contract. Usually... And this is usually the developer will have a special condition in the contract to have at least 5% difference in land size.. That could be 5%bigger or 5% smaller. Re: The size of our lot has shrunk... 5Nov 13, 2015 6:22 pm Wow. So today we received a letter telling us there was an "error" and the easement at the back of our property is actually 3m wide, not 2m. We would not have purchased the block had we known this were the case, we may not even have space for the clothesline! Anyone dealt with a similar experience? Surely now we'd have cause for compensation, though at the moment we'd rather tear up the contract and buy elsewhere. Nothing but disappointments so far, it feels like we've scammed! Re: The size of our lot has shrunk... 6Nov 14, 2015 12:23 am I would argue that the block is materially different to what was contracted and ask for either a different block that suits or a refund. Would anyone on this forum know of a builder/company in Brisbane with house designs for a shallow block. I have a block 20 x 20 so with front and rear set backs I need a… 0 3284 You must be new to the internet. You're also the only person anyone here has ever heard of washing their garage wall. I hate to break it to you, there are insects and… 6 3408 I am building in claymore NSW and this is shown in the building envelope plan. … 0 4991 |