Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Building contract 5Jun 11, 2012 11:03 am I am having the same issue. We will be attending the appointment but not signing that day. Different builder. Building the Denver by Metricon on acreage Land settlement: 24/8/15 Contracts: 8/7/16 Finance approved: 5/8/16 Council approval.....? viewtopic.php?f=31&t=79213 Re: Building contract 6Jun 11, 2012 11:19 am You have a cooling off period after signing, which I understand is waived if a solicitor has examined the contract prior. Our builder provided a copy of the HIA contract but not our contract until the day. We signed on the day, but you can take it away and sign later. Re: Building contract 7Jun 11, 2012 2:40 pm There is no contract until you sign the contract, so you have the power of walking away. don't be intimidated and yes you have the right to read the proposed contract at your leisure. It's very unprofessional of the builder to be intimidating you. Foremost Building Expert in Australia,assisting with building problems/disputes, building stage inspections,pre-contract review advice for peace of mind 200 blogs http://www.buildingexpert.net.au/blog Re: Building contract 8Apr 25, 2013 7:21 pm Hi Caz76 how did it go? did you able to bring the contract home and review it or do you need to sign on the day? i am building with simonds as well and the admin lady told me the same thing that they can not provide the contract before hand. Re: Building contract 9Apr 28, 2013 7:02 pm We recently asked for a copy of a preliminary contract when we signed with Celebrations they did not supply us with a copy until i asked for it about 8 weeks after they were signed, they were not given to us, I remember asking on the day but was promised they would be sent out the following week You talk about deletions, are they variations or PS and PC adjustments? pleas list them 1 16677 I've decided, after a period of confusion (my building broker told me it's probably not worth it to use a lawyer, but others have said it is a must) that I definitely will… 7 27978 |