Browse Forums Kitchen Corner Re: Question on payment schedule for new kitchen 3Aug 21, 2018 3:49 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: Question on payment schedule for new kitchen 6Aug 21, 2018 4:11 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 Question on payment schedule for new kitchen 7Aug 21, 2018 4:15 pm CathyG I rang him and he said it's a standard HIA contract which I will check out myself later. I do feel comfortable with the business so that is something. Not sure about the contract, but to me it is all about the relationship. That comes down to comfort, communications and trust. Re: Question on payment schedule for new kitchen 8Aug 22, 2018 10:37 am Yes we all have to trust but also have to be careful. Being careful means not to pay too much up front. Even the most reputable companies can fail and when they do there is no warning and if you have paid too much upfront you will loose. I would try to renegotiate terms for comfort. 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: Question on payment schedule for new kitchen 9Aug 29, 2018 12:23 pm I would be wary of paying 85% before even seeing your kitchen. This should be all outlined in the contract before paying the deposit. When we do kitchens our payment structure is, 10% Deposit 20% Progress payment on site measure/ordering 50% Progress on installation of cabinets 20% Final payment once everything is finished Cutting Edge Kitchens and Cabinet Making http://cuttingedgekitchens.net.au http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cutting-Edge-Kitchens/290484196676 Mobile : 0419 430 575 PH: 9452 4772 Fax :9452 4772 cuttingedgekitchens@outlook.com regardless, your contract stipulates a payments schedule and SOPA doesn't give provision to that scenario. Your contractual terms appear to stand. Hence get a lawyer, it… 4 8972 nothing to do with salespeole. you'd do well to read and ccomprehend the post before bashing away at the keys with some negative comment again. 4 5065 There is no reason why building contract reconciliation cannot be done prior to handover, if the builder won't do it get someone to do it for you. Why would you pay for… 3 5024 |