Tricky Building Situation
This week I went through a strategy for a client who is building a house and has some issues with his builder, including: Variations not being writing – which will make it difficult for the builder to claim for those changes; The builder has tried to claim for installation and delivery costs in relation to […]
Upcoming Debt Collection Kit
We have two builders testing our Building Contract Management Kit. We are busy finalising the latest version of a DIY Debt Collection Kit which will include: suggested template letters and telephone scripts for contacting the client; step by step approach to commencing Minor Claims matters in the Magistrates Court for debts under $10,000; step by […]
Building Contract Management Kit
We are now ready to release our New Building Contract Management Kit for builders, consisting of: a contract for residential buildings a contract for commercial buildings a variation agreement a various notices in relation to: Practical completion Delay and extension of time; Intension to suspend works Dispute Termination an instruction manual One unique feature of […]
Property Development
Michael saw an old client this week. He’s had his builder’s ticket for 4 years and is about to start his own building company. He owns a property with his 2 brothers. They are not interested in funding a development, so he is going to finance the demolition of the old house and the construction […]