I also used independent inspections during my build and it was the best insurance policy you can have.
I got caught up in two bad situations where the builder did not…

Thanks. I am sure I will love the house.
The builders were refusing to address a lot of the issues and I really had to argue with them over so…

Thanks Dee I hope so too.
Fighting over the slab issues caused major delays but didn't have a choice.
When it was investigated found plumber had cut through mesh, used under sized…

Thought it was about time for an update...
Managed to get the local builder to quote on the remaining work and his quote came in much cheaper. VMIA accepted his…

I know. It has been 12 months now since any builders were on site. Just over it all and hoping I can be in by Christmas.

So long since the last update....
Problems getting engineer to design a fix in a timely manner so vmia got another engineer out to quote and design a fix with a…

Report back from engineer is that location of pipes being moved in kitchen not a concern. However where the pipes were moved in the laundry are.
Meeting with a builder…

Hopefully not having to deal with building insurance again, getting the house finally finished after no building for the last 8 months and actually being able to live in the…

Quote from second builder is finalised and I am picking it up later tonight.
Hoping things will start to move again soon.....

Since still no action house wise.....
Photos of the new two kittens the breeder is giving me since Ivan and Sasha had to both be put down with wet FIP.
Introducing Feliks

and…

Meeting with structural engineer on Friday at the house. Good news that there is no need to demolish house!!!
They think the pipes may have been near some foundation beams…

Meeting set up for Friday morning with structural engineers to discuss the moving of pipes and if it has affected the integrity of the slab. Also to design a…

Still waiting for final quote and will ring the builder tomorrow to get an update (he said he would need two weeks).
One builder I recontacted about quote sent through more…

Getting my quotes was not as bad as I thought. I had always heard that some builders would be reluctant to take on an insurance job.
One guy contacted a…

I know at least things are moving a bit but it is horribly slow.
Things mentioned to inspector not on list so have to do a second claim form for those…

Building Insurance have now agreed the retaining fence is defective and have agreed and added to the schedule of works that the retaining fence should be built as per the…

I cannot believe how much building insurance try to avoid fixing issues...
Firstly the plumbing leak. They decide to replace water damaged skirting board but not investigate the plumbing leak.…

Thanks for the feedback everyone. I really appreciate it.

The breeder is offering me two kittens to replace the ones I lost at no charge.
Getting back to house news I met with a builder yesterday to arrange for the…

There is supposed to be underlay included as well and I definitely saw underlay was delivered to site with the carpet.

Hi,
I have been experiencing a horrible build after my builder went bust, my building inspector was deregistered by the building commission and have moved on to the next painful step…

Breeder is struggling for answers.
The mother of Ivan and Sacha has been put down and is going to get the dad desexed.
Breeder has contacted my vet and spoken to them…

I hope everything works out for you....
Been a horrible day today. My other kitten was taken to the vet this morning with trouble breathing. Xray showed fluid in…

I think you have already registered with ASIC for notices lodged by the company.
I would start downloading the insurance paperwork and start getting the claim ready so it can be…

Amazing pantry and so ordered.
My problem would be keeping it that clean and ordered.
We had a similar problem with hot water leaking at the last house but it was going…

Still waiting on building insurance to respond regarding retaining fence and some other issues.
Still need to email them about some of the other issues that were missed and will try…

This whole process is so slow and annoying. It's crazy how you have to justify everything.
Received list from insurance covering items rejected, items classed as defective to be corrected…

Hope to be in by Easter at the latest!!!
But insurance companies work slowly....

Was going to make contact but boxing day was game of golf, catch up with a cousin, out for tea and then cards in the evening. No free time....
Received…