For those wondering, the answer from the OFT:
The builder must purchase HMI for work over $12k, but they can't pass on the charge unless it's agreed to.
IANAL, so please contact…

Hi,
I know of potentially awkward situation whereby building work valued over 12k has been completed without contract or home warranty insurance.
This issue has been raised with the OFT, but I…

Thanks for all the help guys. I'll ensure that we don't pay for his (or his subcontractors) mistakes.
However, he seems to be trying to charge us for 'administration' as we…

Okay - thats fair enough, but is charging for mistakes and picking up supplies reasonable?
Unluckily, we don't have anything that defines billable hours. I'm concerned we may just have to…

Hey guys,
I've lurked here for a while but would love your opinions on something currently going on.
We recruited a licenced builder to manage some renovations to our home and up…