The builder I am actively considering, uses Omega kitchen stuff. I think it is Italian. Have people used this gear and are they satisfied with it? Any…

I have just heard a broadcast on ABC Radio News advising that Kleenmaid has gone into administration with debts of $12million. The link is below:
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You really need to choose a builder together with, a design. Your decision should be based on the values that are important to you. If you get that…

Budget night is Tuesday 12th May. Some financial commentators are saying that the FHBG is distorting the market and should be discontinued. They are saying that inflation is…

I hope you achieve your objectives.

The usual timing estimate is about 9 months.

Check out the "Special Conditions" in the contract. These are the additions to the standard contract clauses.

You may wish to consult the ACCC website.
http://www.accc.gov.au/content/index.ph ... mId/617265

From a legal standpoint, tricky means difficult to understand to the layperson. Builders have an advantage in this instance. They deal with many contracts in any given year.…

These are the conditions that are additional to those seen in the standard contract. The "tricky stuff" is a reference from a legal standpoint.

Advise from Fair Trading NSW
"get legal advice before you make a change to a standard contract or if the builder or tradesperson has amended a standard contract, or included any…

Allworth are on my inspection list. It would be good to have feedback on their service, quality and timeliness.

I got a quote at Lake Macquarie for a large gum tree. $2450 all up for removal, stump grinding and leaving the mulched remains on site. Sydney…

It now seems up to the bank. They may decide to fund continued operations or potentially take an $8 million haircut.
Sorry to hear about your situation. It…

The following was reported on ABC news this evening:
"The directors of building company Wincrest Homes have announced the company is going into voluntary administration.
Wincrest has about 100 homes under construction,…

Thanks for the replies.

Has anyone used this builder?

Sounds to me like we have a cartel. Where is the ACCC? If more buyers refuse, there will be a change. The government in these situations…

Thanks Megsy. We are getting the "sign up now" or there will be a price increase. We are ready to walk away. 3K down the drain but…

From my experience, if it is not in the contract, it does not exist. You may see something in the provisional allowances. A clause you may wish to…

We have just received a HIA contract with the "Sign Here" stickers. Whilst I am not a lawyer, I have administered complex legislation for many years, so I know…

Have been luking for a while and have got to contract stage. The builder wants a sign off on the electrical plan prior to any discussion. Is this…