Browse Forums Building A New House Re: My Aveling Build 222Nov 14, 2013 12:00 pm Our thread: https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=64272 Purchased land August '12 Titles Jan 27 '13 Prestart - Jan '13 Re: My Aveling Build 224Nov 14, 2013 11:33 pm Hope your build goes well Builder - Aveling Homes Type - Luxury collection 4x3 Design - Chicago My build viewtopic.php?f=31&t=64958&p=1024362#p1024362 Re: My Aveling Build 226Nov 15, 2013 6:37 pm Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Managed to get just enough room for rear access Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Plenty of beer to be had under here, the window closest is my bi-fold for the theatre, then a bi-fold door to open up the lounge and dining, furthest away is the bi-fold for a servery with provision for three small glass door fridges below (beer/wine/soft) Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ View from other corner..... Hope your build goes well Builder - Aveling Homes Type - Luxury collection 4x3 Design - Chicago My build viewtopic.php?f=31&t=64958&p=1024362#p1024362 Re: My Aveling Build 228Nov 16, 2013 9:32 am Wow, it's really taking shape isn't it? Our RedInk Build Thread - viewtopic.php?f=31&t=64118&p=1004131#p1004131 ** Timeline Page 1 Moved In - 19.12.13 Re: My Aveling Build 229Nov 16, 2013 12:23 pm Looking fantastic, it will be beautiful once complete, can't wait to see that Re: My Aveling Build 230Nov 16, 2013 12:24 pm Getting there now. Saw the first of our colour choices today, the missus is freaking out a little, as am I but we know we chose them to look good together, they may look strange until everything is done Hope your build goes well Builder - Aveling Homes Type - Luxury collection 4x3 Design - Chicago My build viewtopic.php?f=31&t=64958&p=1024362#p1024362 Re: My Aveling Build 231Nov 16, 2013 2:42 pm Were you there about an hour ago? I thought I saw someone leaving your place as I was driving past. Looks ready for tiles/colorbond to go on. Re: My Aveling Build 232Nov 18, 2013 9:10 am colorbond and chasing walls now I think Hope your build goes well Builder - Aveling Homes Type - Luxury collection 4x3 Design - Chicago My build viewtopic.php?f=31&t=64958&p=1024362#p1024362 Re: My Aveling Build 233Dec 03, 2013 5:44 pm UPDATE Aveling is at it again, they asked for a progress payment on friday, I wrote to them and explained how they were not up to that part of the build as there were outstanding items not completed. Got an email today admitting things are not done, demanding we pay anyway as they should get these items sorted by handover. Feel free to PM me if you think this is something a company wouldn't do and I can PM you the letter. Hope your build goes well Builder - Aveling Homes Type - Luxury collection 4x3 Design - Chicago My build viewtopic.php?f=31&t=64958&p=1024362#p1024362 Re: My Aveling Build 234Dec 03, 2013 5:49 pm Dont pay. How cheeky, my builders never even sent my invoices until things were complete. Except final invoice as i made them give that one too me haha Re: My Aveling Build 236Dec 03, 2013 7:04 pm The same as every one else. Taken from HIA contract "Other than in relation to the final payment, a progress payment is on account only and the Owner has no right of set-off." So it doesn't matter who you are, if they demand payment, for argument roof cover, the builder can pretty much demand payment and you have to pay even if the roof is not on. I guess the HIA contract was written by builders for builders because anyone who reads it will quickly realize the builder can do pretty much whatever it wants and the client has to suck it up and pay anyway. The HIA contract is designed to keep the client locked in a box while the builder runs free. Thank you Australian government for making this possible......because if you don't sign this piece of garbage no one will build for you. I will PM the response to you LeanneR SO can someone tell me what is the point of a progress payment if your not allowed to hold payment if they have not progressed the house to a certain point???????????????????? Very confused and very tempted to post the email Hope your build goes well Builder - Aveling Homes Type - Luxury collection 4x3 Design - Chicago My build viewtopic.php?f=31&t=64958&p=1024362#p1024362 Re: My Aveling Build 237Dec 03, 2013 7:18 pm If they want payment at a certain point then they should just say they want payment at xweeks then xx weeks etc and not call it a "roof payment" , then i guess you won't feel like your paying for something you haven't got yet. There is a lady with a thread on here that is butting heads with the builder over incomplete and poor workmanship, she has stopped payments till its fixed and they have stopped building till she pays - endless vicious cycle really and no one wins. Hope you can get it sorted SslayerR and that you don't end up in that predicament . Re: My Aveling Build 238Dec 03, 2013 7:29 pm Well after reading the contract from the devil...I mean HIA I will release funds, not happy but don't want to be building this time next year. Its not the fact it's a roof payment as such, more a progress payment......but the contract states if they ask for it I have to pay regardless if any progress has been made. ON a good note, visiting the site tomorrow and hopefully progress and new pics. Hope your build goes well Builder - Aveling Homes Type - Luxury collection 4x3 Design - Chicago My build viewtopic.php?f=31&t=64958&p=1024362#p1024362 Re: My Aveling Build 239Dec 03, 2013 7:38 pm That is unbelievable. What would they say if you told them. "I've not made the payment yet but I should do before handover" SslayerR I guess the HIA contract was written by builders for builders because anyone who reads it will quickly realize the builder can do pretty much whatever it wants and the client has to suck it up and pay anyway. The HIA? It's amazing how they sell themselves as a consumer protection body when they are a private company owned by building companies and they allow contracts like these. SslayerR The HIA contract is designed to keep the client locked in a box while the builder runs free. Oh yes! It's funny that the HIA's code of ethics has these as the requirements for memebership; The HIA The HIA National Code of Ethics ALL MEMBERS OF THE HOUSING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION HAVE AGREED TO BE BOUND BY THE HIA NATIONAL CODE OF ETHICS, UNDER WHICH THEY SHALL AT ALL TIMES CONDUCT THEIR BUSINESS SO AS TO: 1. Provide products and services with competence, fairness, value, honesty and integrity. 2. Ensure that all products and services they provide are delivered as advertised, and that all claims made are genuine. 3. Ensure that standards of workmanship are provided as promised to the customer, in accordance with the appropriate industry practice for the class of work concerned, and in a manner which shall enhance the reputation of the industry. Anyone short of horse manure? The HIA have it by the truckload! Re: My Aveling Build 240Dec 03, 2013 7:41 pm I love the bit where the left over material is the builders......unless the builder considers it rubbish because then its yours lol I had over 2500 bricks left over, wonder who got a free house. Maybe I am complaining too much, let me know what you think of the PM i sent you oncewerefurriers Hope your build goes well Builder - Aveling Homes Type - Luxury collection 4x3 Design - Chicago My build viewtopic.php?f=31&t=64958&p=1024362#p1024362 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 18310 Hi We have finally decided to complete a KDR on our corner plot in NE Melbourne suburbs. Given its a corner plot approx. 400 sqm just a standard design may not fit the… 0 8813 |