Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Electricity bills 2May 27, 2010 12:50 pm 26/2 - Sales 23/3 - Colours 31/3 - Tender 14/4 - Contract 7/5 - Taps 12/6 - Site start 15/6 - Slab 27/6 - Frame 1/8 - Lockup/Fixing 29/9 - PCI 25/10 - Handover Re: Electricity bills 5May 27, 2010 1:34 pm Built a Tribeca 44 with the Big M Sales Accept 15/06/09, Contract Signed 24/09/09, Site Start 23/11/09, Slab 11/12/09, Frame 12/01/10, Roof 20/01/10, Lock-up 30/03/10, Fixing 30/04/10, Handover 27/08/10. Re: Electricity bills 6May 27, 2010 2:04 pm My builder connected it and paid for it up until handover. When I signed the contract I also signed paperwork to have the account transferred into my name upon handover. If I then wanted to change suppliers it was up to me to do so. Re: Electricity bills 7May 27, 2010 7:18 pm It's standard in Vic for the builder to pay - of course, the cost will be built into the contract price. Nothing's free... I have no idea what the go is in other states, but if your contract doesn't specify, you could call Consumer Affairs for some advice. http://www.buildadelaide.com.au/advice/resolve.html They should be able to point you in the direction of state regulations and standards. |