Hi, while some builders may say that they "own" the site during the building process, they don't. They do have 'charge' over the site, whereby they have a responsibility for…

Hi, ask to see the original invoices from the earthworks company just to make sure that they aren't charging you twice for the same job. Our builder did this on…

Hi, just my 2c worth, you are paying the builder to build your house as agreed to, and required in the plans and specifications. If the builder fails to do…

Hi, If you are already having disagreements about the interpretation of clauses and meanings, you really need to ask yourself what the building process would be like with this builder.…

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It seems what this builder wants is a 'cost plus contract' rather than a 'fixed price' contract.
If a builder signs a legally binding contract to provide a…

Hi, this guy should be reported to the state engineer registering authority, and the tax department. His behaviour is unethical, unprofessional and illegal (everyone else pays taxes, why shouldn't he?).…

Hi Zenith, I think that most reasonable people realise that some conditions cannot be forseen in a building project. These could be rock under the surface, highly reactive soils etc.,…

Hi, the best advice is, if you don't understand the contract, get a solicitor to look over it and answer all the questions you have. They should explain it to…

Hi nonie, if it's contract related, go see a solicitor. If you signed a 'fixed price' contract then it should be fixed except for pc items and provisional amounts. Imagine…

Hi, for those in Queensland experiencing the excuse of 'can't get tradies' as resons for 'incalculable delays', an interesting article is in the Winter 2005 edition of Building Links, published…

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In Quensland, and I would think most other states, legislation sets out what information must be provided by the builder when requesting variations or payments for variations. Might…

It's not only the large builders that know how to treat customers. Going through the process with a small builder and haven't spoken with them for about 12 weeks.…

Hi all, HIA contract was used and there is no cost escalation clause. I think that's why he tried to put it through as a variation. When I look at…

Hi all,
Is it just me or have other people had their builder try to claim an increase in the cost of materials as a 'variation'? I thought that a variation…

Solicitors fees to deal with builder when things go bad.
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Why does this happen? Some builders might be great at swinging a hammer, but when it comes to customer relations or understanding the legal obligations of both parties, they turn…

It would be worth checking the legislation in your state regarding the legality of a builder lodging a claim over your land. The legislation in Queensland is the Domestic Building…

Hi all,
What is it with some of these builders? If they paid $14g for a new car and the paint work was scratched and flaking off would they be happy…

Hi, Has anyone had their builder give them a 'variation' part way through construction for the cost of materials going up? The house was started before the strat and price…

Hi, I don't think it's any dramas with concrete strength for putting the frame up after 2 to 3 days. I waited 5 weeks before the builder started on the…

Hi, new to forum. I have a question with regard to the tern "commencement and price review date" as used in the HIA contract in Queensland. Is this the date…