We had an appointment from 9am until 1pm to check everything & then sign away.
They won't let you take the contract until you sign
Meln
They won't let you take the contract till you PAY the DEPOSIT
Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Porter Davis homes 1426Mar 20, 2011 12:28 pm Site cut: 2 June 2010 Slab Poured: 2 Oct 2010 Frame Stage: 12 Oct 2010 Lock up: Dec 2010 Fixing Stage: March 2011 http://karasdreamhome.blogspot.com/ Re: Porter Davis homes 1431Mar 20, 2011 4:25 pm If anyone would like to know who the other builder is may I kindly ask that you PM me and I'll let you know, as I don't believe it is right to potentially "advertise" other builders on the PD thread.. Just my personal view..... TIMING OF BUILD 25Feb - Site Start 25Mar - Base Stage Complete 31Mar - Frame Completed 11Apr - Roof Tiles 20Apr - Brickwork Started Re: Porter Davis homes 1432Mar 20, 2011 6:12 pm Hi Chorlton, Is there anything that PD did better than your neighbour? __________________________________________ Built Camberwell 29 with PD - Hand Over was on 22/12/10 http://ssazcamberwell29.blogspot.com/ Re: Porter Davis homes 1433Mar 20, 2011 7:43 pm SSAZ Hi Chorlton, Is there anything that PD did better than your neighbour? Hi SSAZ, Firstly, for all those who are interested in reading my ongoing posts, I'd just like to clearly state that I do intend to provide as accurate & honest a comparison between my build and that of my Neighbour as I can. Obviously, we have put our faith (and money) into PD delivering us a great home (just like the PD display home we visited all those months ago) so of course we want PD to produce us a home which is at least equal to that of our neighbours. With this in mind, we have our fingers crossed that our ongoing comments about PD will be nothing but positive !!! However, in answer to your specific question, at this particular time given where we and our Neighbours are, I would unfortunately have to say that there isn't anything which PD have definately done better. Hope this clarifies, Chorlton TIMING OF BUILD 25Feb - Site Start 25Mar - Base Stage Complete 31Mar - Frame Completed 11Apr - Roof Tiles 20Apr - Brickwork Started Re: Porter Davis homes 1434Mar 21, 2011 8:55 am baronx Team PD.. On our contract appointment, we were give two type of contracts to sign; the HIA contract and the Porter Davis specific contract containing the drawings, tender variations, soil tests etc. We had already gone through the HIA contract at home as a blank copy was provided to us during tender appointment. But the Porter Davis contract needed to be read and the drawings checked thoroughly. So, when I asked my admin if we could take them home to read, she said that it's the policy to not let the customers take the documents without signing the contract. It was mentioned to us that there’s a 5 day cooling-off period if something’s wrong. But, I think it’s much easier to get things rectified earlier rather than later. In the end, we had to come back home without signing the contract as there wasn't much time left to check everything and will have to go back again.. adding to the frustration It’s completely unfair if PD has a policy like this.. Can you please comment on this? And is this even legal? Saying that, I must add that our admin has been the most co-operative, to which I’m very thankful, but this time she wouldn’t budge (I tried ... a lot!). Hi baronx, I'm sorry you felt pressured in any way during your contract signing. I assure you it's not PD's aim to bully or pressure clients, which is why we allow clients to book additional appointments if they wish and allow for the 5 day cooling off period. For now all I can suggest is to keep in contact with your CSA & highlight to them any questions you have regarding the contract - they're the best person to help guide you through the process. Regards, Jess. Porter Davis Homes Questions? Call 1800PORTER Mon - Fri 9am-8pm Sat - Sun 10am-4pm info@porterdavis.com.au http://blog.porterdavis.com.au/ http://www.porterdavishomes.com.au Re: Porter Davis homes 1435Mar 21, 2011 9:09 am Team PD baronx Team PD.. On our contract appointment, we were give two type of contracts to sign; the HIA contract and the Porter Davis specific contract containing the drawings, tender variations, soil tests etc. We had already gone through the HIA contract at home as a blank copy was provided to us during tender appointment. But the Porter Davis contract needed to be read and the drawings checked thoroughly. So, when I asked my admin if we could take them home to read, she said that it's the policy to not let the customers take the documents without signing the contract. It was mentioned to us that there’s a 5 day cooling-off period if something’s wrong. But, I think it’s much easier to get things rectified earlier rather than later. In the end, we had to come back home without signing the contract as there wasn't much time left to check everything and will have to go back again.. adding to the frustration It’s completely unfair if PD has a policy like this.. Can you please comment on this? And is this even legal? Saying that, I must add that our admin has been the most co-operative, to which I’m very thankful, but this time she wouldn’t budge (I tried ... a lot!). Hi baronx, I'm sorry you felt pressured in any way during your contract signing. I assure you it's not PD's aim to bully or pressure clients, which is why we allow clients to book additional appointments if they wish and allow for the 5 day cooling off period. For now all I can suggest is to keep in contact with your CSA & highlight to them any questions you have regarding the contract - they're the best person to help guide you through the process. Regards, Jess. Jess, in our case we wanted to do some reviews and be sure if our selections were good ... and in an appointment we have a few hours ... to think it over booking more appointments, post contract variations etc etc are all fine .... but not all of us have all the time in the world to travel to the PD office. if tenders are emailed out with no issues whats wrong with mailing the contract draft? Well, is PD unsure of its quote? Re: Porter Davis homes 1436Mar 21, 2011 12:45 pm Jess the discussion about contracts makes me nervous. I'm the sort of person who sits down, reads, rereads and gets out my red pen to highlight things I don't understand. I don't retain information well if I've not learned it properly. If I'm sitting in someones' office while paying a babysitter to watch the kids I'll be nervous, I'll be watching the clock and I won't understand what I am reading. It is in both of our best interests to have me understand the contract. If I understand the contract because I've read it properly I'll have less questions for the SS and CSA - freeing them up to get on with their job. It may not be PD's aim to pressure clients by this policy, so what is the aim? What does it set out to achieve? And is there another way to achieve this? A compromise position perhaps? Re: Porter Davis homes 1437Mar 21, 2011 3:09 pm Team PD Hi baronx, I'm sorry you felt pressured in any way during your contract signing. I assure you it's not PD's aim to bully or pressure clients, which is why we allow clients to book additional appointments if they wish and allow for the 5 day cooling off period. For now all I can suggest is to keep in contact with your CSA & highlight to them any questions you have regarding the contract - they're the best person to help guide you through the process. Regards, Jess. This is why PDs policy is not fair. It is bully tactics... saying to a client “you have 1hr to review the contracts then sign. If you’re not happy take more time off and attend another contract appointment”. You know what most people will do, sign the bloody contract because they cant afford to take more time off.... You cannot expect people to take time off work, hire baby sitters, etc etc to attend additional appointments to read over the contract. This is ridiculous. It would save everyone time, money and stress if PD just sent the contract/colour selections/drawings for review. Other builders do this. What is there to hide??? Using the 5day cooling off period as a tool for people to read over the contract and find issues is not on. This period is supposed to be for unforeseen circumstances and should not be abused. Maybe if PD stopped wasting peoples time and instead invested time into the improving procedures, clients would be happier. At the end of the day, it’s the clients that make the business. Think about it. No clients = no jobs. Keep ******* people off and see what happens Re: Porter Davis homes 1438Mar 22, 2011 12:25 pm Team PD baronx Team PD.. On our contract appointment, we were give two type of contracts to sign; the HIA contract and the Porter Davis specific contract containing the drawings, tender variations, soil tests etc. We had already gone through the HIA contract at home as a blank copy was provided to us during tender appointment. But the Porter Davis contract needed to be read and the drawings checked thoroughly. So, when I asked my admin if we could take them home to read, she said that it's the policy to not let the customers take the documents without signing the contract. It was mentioned to us that there’s a 5 day cooling-off period if something’s wrong. But, I think it’s much easier to get things rectified earlier rather than later. In the end, we had to come back home without signing the contract as there wasn't much time left to check everything and will have to go back again.. adding to the frustration It’s completely unfair if PD has a policy like this.. Can you please comment on this? And is this even legal? Saying that, I must add that our admin has been the most co-operative, to which I’m very thankful, but this time she wouldn’t budge (I tried ... a lot!). Hi baronx, I'm sorry you felt pressured in any way during your contract signing. I assure you it's not PD's aim to bully or pressure clients, which is why we allow clients to book additional appointments if they wish and allow for the 5 day cooling off period. For now all I can suggest is to keep in contact with your CSA & highlight to them any questions you have regarding the contract - they're the best person to help guide you through the process. Regards, Jess. Team PD, User "lastone" in the reply above have put it very nicely why it's not a preferred option to read & check the contract at the PD offices. Moreover, every time we have to come there, we have to take time off from our work. That's the money we are loosing just because PD won't allow us to read and check the contract & drawings in our own time. For the money we'll be paying PD for building our homes, that's not asking too much... Is it ?? People need to be sure of what they are getting into before signing their contracts. In my view cooling off periods can't be used to rectify mistakes in drawings etc and should only be used to end contracts ! Re: Porter Davis homes 1439Mar 22, 2011 1:03 pm baronx User "lastone" in the reply above have put it very nicely why it's not a preferred option to read & check the contract at the PD offices. Moreover, every time we have to come there, we have to take time off from our work. That's the money we are loosing just because PD won't allow us to read and check the contract & drawings in our own time. For the money we'll be paying PD for building our homes, that's not asking too much... Is it ?? People need to be sure of what they are getting into before signing their contracts. In my view cooling off periods can't be used to rectify mistakes in drawings etc and should only be used to end contracts ! +1 Re: Porter Davis homes 1440Mar 22, 2011 2:53 pm Hey All! I am building the Cannonvale... Is anybody eles? Or has anyone else? Very Excited, by the looks of things we have one hell of a ride on our hands hahaha Any feedback is appreiciated Mishell =) Three options 1 Ask the liquidator 2 Find another PD customer and ask the source of their report 3 Pay for new report 3 12182 Ask for references and speak to them. If they are defensive or try to avoid the request, walk. 1 74220 I would never build with Fowler homes. I built with them in 2021 and till date maintenance issues are pending. All their existing trades and businesses don't work with… 14 105134 |