Contracts
Contract Security Clauses
Did you realise that there are clauses about a ‘Security Account’ in a Standard Building Contract? No mortgage? If you aren’t planning on a mortgage because You are downsizing, or Got a house loss insurance payout, or Getting a bank loan….
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Do You Need A Lawyer?
I hear a lot of people suggesting they get a lawyer to review their house building contract. I”m not that sure that is a great idea, and its going to cost a fair bit of money. Issues using a lawyer…
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Why You Might Not Find A Builder Rating
Can’t find a quality rating for your builder? Perhaps you should check your contract before you sign it. Apparently some builders require customers to sign a contract that: ‘Prohibits them from publishing anything about the builder without the builders express…
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Obtaining Quotes 2
I recently posted about using ‘Get Quotes Services’. As a follow up here is my experiences with 2 different companies we asked for quotes from, for our air conditioning. ( We did contact 3 companies but only 2 responded) Staycool…
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Obtaining Quotes 1
I recently moved into a new house and wanted both solar power and reverse cycle split air conditioning so I decided to try a couple of those ‘We will get you quotes’ services with mixed results. Solar Quotes – Reasonable…
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Unfair Contracts
Did you know that there is legislation in Australia that protects you from unfair contracts? Fair Contracts The two most common house building contracts are: The HIA Standard Contract. The Master Builders Association Standard Contract. Both these contracts are considered…
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When Did Your Construction Contract Start?
If there has been delays in a house building contract the question of compensation comes up (see this link: Liquidated Damages ) A key factor in assessing damages is knowing when the construction contract started; as it isn’t written in the signed contract. In order to avoid…
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Protecting the Footpath
An issue that can result in grief from the Local Council and additional costs to you is damage to the footpath. Legally The last time I built any damage was covered by the Clause which says “The Builder must indemnify the…
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Builder’s Christmas Shutdown
Every Year I hear complaints of “Everything has stopped on my House Build for a month” What can make it worse is when the builder ‘Tries’ to claim an ‘Extension of Time’ for the Build. What Does The Contract Say?…
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Paying Contractors
Sponsored by CheckVault The advice you always get about paying contractors is “Don’t pay until the works are complete.” Easy to say. . . . . but most small contractors want payments up front! Why Contractors Want Up-Front Payment I…
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