Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Builder hasn't applied for Permit 9Nov 29, 2021 4:25 pm Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: Builder hasn't applied for Permit 10Nov 29, 2021 4:40 pm Hey structuralBIMGuy Thanks, but to be fair I signed in December to get the homebuilder grant, we had initial plans drawn up and then looking to do changes and colour selection later on. So after signing in December, I had colour selection in Feb and then my changes rounds. Everything was going on track until the government extended the homebuilder grant, then from May everything kind of slowed down for me. Plus all the lockdowns and restrictions in Vic didn't help. I finally finished all my plan changes by August and signed off on the changes, then was told about the 60 day hold for the release of my building permit.. I was expecting to get to site before the end of the year, but not to be..., I'm pretty upset and frustrated but I know their isn't much that can be done, as long as I can start by Jan and have a good build it will be worth it. EDIT - also forgot to mention, I have it in writing that they have waved the $5k "materials" price increase. So I'll be even more annoyed if I do end up copping more price increases during the build Re: Builder hasn't applied for Permit 11Nov 29, 2021 4:45 pm Fingers crossed are they honouring the contract price without price increase? It would be worth getting that in writing...just in case there are further push backs and they start blaming others...keep us informed Cheers Chris Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: Builder hasn't applied for Permit 12Nov 29, 2021 4:52 pm StructuralBIMGuy Fingers crossed are they honouring the contract price without price increase? It would be worth getting that in writing...just in case there are further push backs and they start blaming others...keep us informed Cheers Chris I do have it in writing that they will be waiving the $5k price increase that would have been applicable due to material pricing increases. If that is different from another price increase then I'm not sure. Re: Builder hasn't applied for Permit 13Nov 29, 2021 5:14 pm kennyc StructuralBIMGuy Fingers crossed are they honouring the contract price without price increase? It would be worth getting that in writing...just in case there are further push backs and they start blaming others...keep us informed Cheers Chris If that is different from another price increase then I'm not sure. Please get them to qualify that in writing A waiver is generally for minor time delays with Creeping Inflation , Sorry, I wouldn't call 12 month delay minor, inflationary build costs have been huge with a Galloping Inflation How much have construction Costs Increased in 2021? Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: Builder hasn't applied for Permit 15Nov 29, 2021 8:43 pm luca.321 @kennyc are we talking about the same builder? Which area are you building in? Not sure, which builder you talking about? Mine is not the same builder as the person who start this thread. I'm building in Vic, near Warragul/Drouin If so what were the "special circumstances" under which it was granted? "Note: If the development consent is for 'dual occupancy' an owner-builder permit can only be… 0 13986 Looking to start the journey of becoming an owner builder in SA. Feeling pretty (overly) confident on the building and construction details, but really struggling to find… 0 8366 You wont need a permit to put in non loading partition but you will need a licensed plumber and a licensed electrician 1 6630 |