Thanks Simeon.
I asked several owners and their contracts are all the same like that, either MBA or HIA. I went through my own one with my solicitor and he…

Attached are the sample HIA and MBA contracts from two different builders in Canberra.
See Clause 13 in the MBA and Clause 22 in the HIA
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Thanks Simeon,
Even in the HIA contract, there is a clause similar. This is in Canberra though.
Clause 22. Delays and extensions of time
1. The completion time will be extended if the…

Hi Simeon and all,
Isn't there is a clause in a MBA standard contract to allow the builders to pass the increased cost to the owners? How can the builders get…

Correct. I think 1M can give you a decent customed double story house 350m2 in total (~2,800-2,9000/m2). With mid-range inclusions, it is $2,600/m2 already. That is what I was quoted…

How can it be super cheap like this? Is it a single story or a double story? If a builder offers this price for a standard house, then even we…

Thank you diepiggy and Ashington Homes for the very helpful information. I checked also many posts from Ashington Homes and was grateful for the generosity of sharing the costs and…

Dear all, for a new build, within the same house footprint, how much would 1 extra ensuite (~4-4.5 m2, mid-range finish) likely cost? I mean, without changing the total area…

Hi Zoebunny,
Look like we have a similar idea about the house design, especially the balcony!
I've asked 2 custom builders, and they both gave me ~2,600/m2. The garage, balcony, porch, alfresco…

Thanks heaps for that. May I ask a few more questions?
+ Is it one or two story house and does it have a balcony? As I'd love watching the sun…

Hi all, I’m starting to build a double story house. My plan is around 300m2 (including everything: living, garage, port, balcony), traditional facade, with a medium level of finish (tiles…