Hi Norfolk, I spoke to my brother in-law about this and he said in basic terms so I could understood, that back in 2017 the vba changed the law so…

Hi vickieee, thanks for your reply. I now my legal rights and I know true values too. It is all documented in the building contract, which references the Australian standards,…

Hi Norfolk, as per the building contracts act once the building surveyor appointed to my home gives approval for the stage completion the invoice for that stage is issued and…

Hi Yunyun,
My bank has accepted my contract at the increased base stage and decreased lockup stage. I have been told that they only get concerned with this if the total…

Hi Norfolk, a lot of my friends have built with mimosa homes. A high majority of them have had big problems that mimosa refused to fix so they had…

Thank you Norfolk, I will certainly take this advise. Appreciate your input based on experience
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Hi Norfolk, I do agree with you, maybe I should've requested a higher amount for the liquidated damages but I am happy with it now as it is too late…

Hi Dga, item 12 is actually part of the standard HIA contract. It is on page 6 of 40. On the same page as item 9, agreed damages for late…

Hi Dga, I am looking at my contract now during my lunch break as you have me worried. However, item12 agreed damages for delays which references clause 34.3 says the…

Hi Norfolk, there is limited access to the site and I will have times when I can have my inspector conduct his review. This will be pre slab, steel, base…

Hi Norfolk, I agree with you but the only issue is that liquidated damages works both ways not just if the builder is in breach but also if I don't…

Hi lightrei, I'll share my contract with you soon so you can see what to expect. This far they have lived up to my expectations and there reviews. Especially after…

Hi Norfolk, the only thing I was concern about in the contract was that they increased the base stage % from the standard 10% to 15%. However, my lawyer said…

Hi lightrei, I have been real busy at work lately and haven't had time to update my experience.
I have finished my colour selections and contract signing already and now…

Thanks for everyone's response. After months of comparing builders, inclusions and pricing I have chosen to build my first home with True Value. Up till this point (new home order,…

Hi Ramee, lovely home! I have only just joined but have been following your thread since it started.
Although my concern is why you get your home handed over to you…

Thank you Yunyun for your reply. A lifetime structural guarantee is something I would prefer also.
Please keep me informed if your price changes from what you signed up on to…

Hello there, I am currently short listing builders for my new home in Woodlea and true value is one of them. I have some questions to ask because my…