Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Site Works 2Sep 08, 2018 8:39 pm Have you signed building contract? 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: Site Works 4Sep 09, 2018 8:57 am MnMPerth 1. My question - is this normal practice from a builder, we feel the builder has been disingenuous from the start and gave us a false price of the cost to build to get us to sign up with them. 2. Is anyone able to recommend a company that specializes in stump homes. Thank you I could provide these reasons a. This Often happens when the builder has no idea what they are doing b.They will quote low to get your interest and then as the documentation & Engineering is finalised the price creeps higher. c.Some builders charge 5-8 % of the contract amount for preparation of plans & Engineering, clients are reluctant to cancel once they have paid for preparation of plan Agreements (PPAs) d. the builder can still dump you as a client, anytime up until he physically starts on site and you're out of pocket 2. Perth is predominantly Slab on ground & Double brick..stumped homes come at a premium. You will need to provide a geotech report, Contour & More info for a considered answer Cheers Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: Site Works 5Sep 09, 2018 4:59 pm Move on, you've hardly spent anything. Cut your losses, dodged a bullet, lucky. Re: Site Works 6Sep 09, 2018 6:17 pm sweetswisssteel I think 15K is a lot of money, but you're right we probably dodged a bullet. Re: Site Works 7Sep 09, 2018 9:50 pm Sorry if I sounded too abrupt, I genuinely am relieved for you and wish you well on your journey. Just keep positive, it will work out Re: Site Works 8Sep 10, 2018 8:42 am I agree $15k is a lot of money and that's $15k less you can spend on your home You should have spent a fraction of that and armed yourself with your own sketches, Data & Costs and used that in evaluating 3 builders quotes. Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs MBA and HIA both have sub contract agreements, check them out 2 7315 I want to build a bigger driveway (without a nature strip) than has been approved under my CDC. I’ve also had a DA approved to build a deck. It looks like I can do this… 0 4810 Fair Trading can issue orders to rectify and complete but once the matter goes to NCAT these orders are automatically vacated. You will have to terminate contract and sue… 21 29717 |