Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Aug 13, 2018 8:48 pm Re: Building with Metricon in Sydney 13Oct 02, 2018 10:38 pm Hi Dany, Thanks heaps for the input. Can we ask them to add below clauses in the contract and would they listen ? Few things I tell anyone building with Metricon- 1) Check HIA contract and ask for more compensation for delays. 2) There are 5 progress payments, ask for 4 equal payments so there is incentive for M finish construction on time. 3) Ask for a confirmed confirmation date depending on house configuration. Because the compensation is only $30 they tend to take their own sweet time. 4) Ask for walkthrough at every stage of build Re: Building with Metricon in Sydney 14Oct 03, 2018 9:36 am contract is between two parties ( home owner ) and ( builder ) so if there is anything you want to add or change as per law you can request that so treat it as negotiation . 1. Liquidated Damages = by default it is $1 which is just unacceptable. You should request what is reasonable in your opinion. If you have a reference what other home owners are getting , take that into account. If you are renting a place , consider that so keep everything in perspective and then request an amount. 2. Progress Payment Schedule = Yes , you can request for 4 or even 10 in my opinion. See builders like to put 4 big chunks as it benefits them but does it benefit a home owner , i dont think so . There is no law or standard to have 4 or 5 . It should be what suits both parties. If i had known i would have requested 6 or 7 logical phases and keep a good chunk towards the end . Having a 10% in the end has no incentive for the builder and thats where the major defects are seen. 3. Clause 12 : Commencing the Building Works - so as per contract the builder should start the work within 20 working days as soon as Clause 45 ( special conditions ) are met . So , if you look at special conditions it has a long list of things that needs to be done, most of which you have no control over it . Such as final plans , colour selection etc . Basically, this is a way to start the project when the builder is ready so instead of putting a date they have put an exhaustive list in special conditions which you have no control over and therefore no fixed date can be given. If i had known this before, i would request to change special conditions or put dates in special conditions so that they are liable to meet those deadlines and wont leave that blank. 4. You can ask for walkthrough it is your right , your home but they don't put that in writing you have to discuss it with the site supervisor . My suggestion, ask them in advance get it in writing on email , phone conversation and what you are requesting is in all sense justifiable. Re: Building with Metricon in Sydney 16Oct 03, 2018 10:18 am After being on here a few years, and following a bunch of Metricon builds. I would definitely steer clear of Metricon NSW. Don't think a single build has been up to standard in a timely manor. No idea what other builders are like in that state, but Metricon seem to be horrible. Re: Building with Metricon in Sydney 17Oct 03, 2018 11:04 am dulie After being on here a few years, and following a bunch of Metricon builds. I would definitely steer clear of Metricon NSW. Don't think a single build has been up to standard in a timely manor. No idea what other builders are like in that state, but Metricon seem to be horrible. Guys , after going through their back office and admin they have spoilt the relationship. I sometimes feel that Metricon brings the worst in you . I doubt if the top management knows how the people in their regional offices are handling the customers. They don't show respect or consideration . It is obvious they only care for their checklist. Re: Building with Metricon in Sydney 18Dec 15, 2018 8:47 pm Re: Building with Metricon in Sydney 19Dec 15, 2018 8:52 pm Re: Building with Metricon in Sydney 20Dec 15, 2018 9:14 pm Studio M Selection : The selection process was a disaster , the consultant was not able to show any colour schemes or combinations. Kitchen Selection : Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ the Bathroom Selection Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Powder Room Selection Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ No idea about the driveway question, but your price for a house that size including landscaping seems very good! 1 6174 Hi, First of all, thank you to this community for sharing your thoughts and opinions. We are in early days of our pre-contract stage for Metricon Doulton and we are… 0 10759 Hello All 🙂 We are planning to start our journey of construction our first home. We zeroed down on Metricon and henley homes based on design suitable for our lot and… 0 8214 |