The biggest problem for you is that the builder is not following specification, either deliberately as cost saving or through lack of quality control. This should rise red flags…

Good advice and don't forget to get your own inspector to look over critical stages of your build.

I think you are between a rock and a hard place and its all your own doing. Why on earth did you not get someone independent to review your contract…

Firstly there are no penalties in building contract, it's called liquidated damages and they are applied if the builder has exceeded construction time after proper allowances for extensions of time.…

You don't need square set if you tile first and then glue on cornice

google victorian building regulations then go to the schedule of exempts buildings

You definitely need your own inspector, google to find out who is servicing the area then check their references and more importantly their qualifications.
I choose not to work In Tasmania…

Check building regulations schedule of exemptions, if exempt you won't need a building permit but you may still require council planning permit. Your council should give you accurate advice for…

As a builder I can tell you that on industry type housing contracts you have no control over timing, builder can do what he likes and there is nothing you…

If the plumbing pipes are filled with building debris and you have not contributed to the problem then it is a building defect under builder's warranty. Builder is responsible, warranty…

Money is just plastic trash, they are printing it by the truckloads everywhere in the world. It means it loses its value. If you want to retain your wealth keep…

Your biggest problem is that you will be the second builder interfering with first builder's work. It may place you in a position of blame if something goes wrong…

Building permit is in the name of the owner, paid by the owner and owner has all rights
Builder is merely agent for the owner and has no rights to withhold…

Don't believe it, they know exactly how to read the contract and are experts at taking and banking your money. If they don't know how to read the contract they…

This is the law in Victoria
I am not familiar with NSW but would expect it to be much the same
The bottom line is that PS is not builder's money it's…

I have done many building stage inspections for people building with builders. I recommend pre contract review then four inspections during construction, pre slab, frame , pre plaster and pre…

In Victoria the function of Relevant Building Surveyor (RBS) is building control through administration of Building Act 1993, and the Building regulations. This is supposed to be independent administration however…

The most important thing to know is that swimming pools are children's drowning risk, even when well designed, well protected and well maintained, more so when not.
As pre purchase property…

You most likely have interfered with termite management system and voided your warranty. Termites can breach or avoid barriers.
Get Flick back to re treat

How do you know the cost is 20% too high or is it just your wish list it should be lower.
The best cost estimate is economic reality, what the builders…

Yes they are just as strong but I was talking about bounce

It depends, bounce in bedrooms or lounge may not matter but you don’t want your plates and glasses rattling in the kitchen when you walk.
It depends on design, spans and…

450 centres but engineered timber joists for some reason have greater dynamic deflection than solid timber. Most builders and engineers are not aware of it. I know because we had…

My experience with engineered joists and LVL is that they have greater bounce
I have used engineered joists throughout my home 14M span over several walls but in the kitchen I…

Yes most likely but if one side of the house has subsided it will have same effect.

I don't often agree with StructuralBIMGuy but this time he is absolutely right. He says:
"It affects people that go on and inadvertently purchase that non-compliant structure/building" perfectly said.
Engineering is for…

It is most likely your house has a truss roof and the wall with damaged cornice is internal non load bearing wall. If you have slab heave or edge subsidence…

Lucky you, it's a beautiful beach, breathtaking really. When I was looking 8 years ago there was a absolute beachfront beach house there on my shortlist. I was going to…

Just for clarification
In Victoria Building surveyor is responsible for building control under Building Act and Building Regulations. Building surveyor will receive applications for building permits from owners or builders acting…

There is nothing preventing owner executing standard HIA building contract with the builder using own independently prepared plans and specifications, however in vast majority of cases project builders use them…