Browse Forums Building A New House Re: New house tender questions, for those who've done it bef 2Apr 08, 2012 1:37 pm Built the Seaview 36 with Rawson Homes - Read about it on my blog http://lamaisondemorgan.blogspot.com.au/ Re: New house tender questions, for those who've done it bef 4Apr 08, 2012 9:28 pm SunshineT's Build: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=34585 Designs start: 4/12/09 DA: 5/7/11 Demo: 22/12/11 Slab: 24/2/12 Keys: 31/8/12 Re: New house tender questions, for those who've done it bef 7Apr 09, 2012 5:25 am We paid $10k. We also found through the tendering/ enquiry process that it is not unique just our builder. It is annoying, but I guess it depends on how much you want them to build your house.....We got the same responses as you. Out of area "contigency" for difficult councils and getting tradesman to work at the location. I agree with charging the customer something, but we also found $10,000 a bit excessive...we paid it though. Re: New house tender questions, for those who've done it bef 8Apr 10, 2012 2:03 pm Thanks for all the suggestions and ideas. We have been told that a charge listed on our tender as "Out of Area Charge" is for the likely increase in costs when the carbon tax is introduced ... and that most other companies do it / are doing it. To us, this sounds like simply a way of being able to recoup money which is supposedly discounted from the cost of the house." Any thoughts on what they have now told us ? Thanks Re: New house tender questions, for those who've done it bef 9Apr 10, 2012 2:44 pm magical Thanks for all the suggestions and ideas. We have been told that a charge listed on our tender as "Out of Area Charge" is for the likely increase in costs when the carbon tax is introduced ... and that most other companies do it / are doing it. To us, this sounds like simply a way of being able to recoup money which is supposedly discounted from the cost of the house." Any thoughts on what they have now told us ? Thanks Sounds like someone doesn't know what they are talking about and a weak excuse to charge more money. They should call it "Carbon Costs" instead then. Even then, I can't see how it would apply, or even if the introduction would be effective during your build time. Sounds like a bank when they increase fees. Rubbish. SunshineT's Build: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=34585 Designs start: 4/12/09 DA: 5/7/11 Demo: 22/12/11 Slab: 24/2/12 Keys: 31/8/12 Re: New house tender questions, for those who've done it bef 10Apr 10, 2012 3:02 pm magical Thanks for all the suggestions and ideas. We have been told that a charge listed on our tender as "Out of Area Charge" is for the likely increase in costs when the carbon tax is introduced ... and that most other companies do it / are doing it. To us, this sounds like simply a way of being able to recoup money which is supposedly discounted from the cost of the house." Any thoughts on what they have now told us ? Thanks In my final contract which was signed just a few months ago, there was a clause relating to “Variations to state or commonwealth laws about tax changes that occur during the build process (clause 22.0 on page 26)”. So I asked my builder the following question “Given that all of these are already known for the estimated build time, can these costs be added to the contract value now, or to state any tax laws/changes that are not currently announced or expected to happen during 2012.” And their answer a few months ago was The government has not brought in any new taxes and this contract is only subject to GST (which is included in the contract price). So unless the government creates some new tax applicable to new house construction you won’t be paying any more money. PS. Carbon tax cannot be passed on to consumers so this will not affect you when it is introduced. So basically the carbon tax cannot be passed onto consumers and your builder is talking out their arses and treating you like an idiot, for which they can be heavily fined by the ACCC. I’d be asking for them to take it out just for their deceitfulness to you or you’ll take your business elsewhere. Re: New house tender questions, for those who've done it bef 11Apr 10, 2012 3:26 pm I have been charged an out of area zone allowance $8000 but I am building at Scone, which really is a bit out of the way. i have no problem with this fee. Some builders wouldn't even come to Scone. Re: New house tender questions, for those who've done it bef 12Apr 10, 2012 4:57 pm Jester magical I’d be asking for them to take it out just for their deceitfulness to you or you’ll take your business elsewhere. Agree with the above. As for DRG - Scone is a long way out, so that fee is understandable. (Whereas my $14K fee seemed outrageous when they have built properties 300metres away from our house recently!). SunshineT's Build: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=34585 Designs start: 4/12/09 DA: 5/7/11 Demo: 22/12/11 Slab: 24/2/12 Keys: 31/8/12 I am in the same situation, would you be able to give some insights in to this? I am in SA 8 17586 Ardo That is so funny! I wonder how many people know who Larry Haun is these days. I have a couple of young guys we call Mo 1 & Mo 2 who run a crew of 6 boys and… 9 15775 You should check your detail drawings, it may show downpipe within brick pier. 14 14486 |