Hi,
Check Bluescope Colorbond warranty document or your product warranty. There is a size limit for touch up paint and then product needs to be replaced.
Any painting on Colorbond requires “permission”…

Ambiguity has been a constant in these lockdowns. Going by the rules, if you're beyond 5KM from your house you could be fined but at the same time renters are…

I think a concern of some forum members currently in the construction phase is that, due to some builders‘ COVID-19 site restrictions, they will be unable to inspect their homes,…

Its part of my job to change that mentality of the project builders

Hi Guys, new release from the government. I hope this will give some relief to the ones whose property is under construction.
Released on 2nd Apr.
"Construction sites can now…

GrahamB HIA contracts state that the owner must be provided access to the building works at reasonable times and after giving reasonable prior…

Norts33 This document may help you to challenge your builder to find a safe solution: HIA Guideline 27.03.2020 - Principles...

Hey Norts33
A high proportion just hand over the extra money and watch it fly away... 💸... 💸... 💸
so glad you stood your ground..…

Yeah that does seem convenient for them to stop owners from accessing the jobsite and finding faults.
TBH if we didnt have regular meetings onsite there would have been a lot…

Rawson cannot just deny you reasonable access for inspection. That’s a breach of the contract. Ask them to show you the HIA guidelines to members about this.

Got it, sorry to incorrectly quote Rawson

I'm laughing at it. Absolute amateurs!
Norts33...when you reply to a quote, can you please write your reply outside the box at the bottom?
Their…

Darbecca were pretty good. We did all inspections and they found quite a few things, many of which were minor. UE responded to each item on each report and fixed…

There are very real reasons why legislation was passed that prohibited Victorian builders from appointing the building surveyor.
The change to the contract as described would come under the definition of…

A lawyer needs to have building industry experience, it involves more than just looking over the bones. Suitable product specifications and compliance also need to be understood.
I am surprised thar…

For liquidated damages you need to consider your full weekly costs of a delay in moving in like rent and interest, storage etc. In Sydney and Melbourne for example…