Pretty disgraceful Hudson Homes have kept all of your $25k deposit.
The least they should do is refund less costs incurred. No way their costs are $25k without any…

Do you mind sharing which clause in MBA or HIA contract that states this?

So if I understand correctly, the price in the contract means nothing and asking for a price increase is not a breach of contract?
When price goes down, builder keeps the…

There is just too much ridiculous red tape in Australia.
If I want something from overseas, I will just order it and install it myself.
Once its finished, no one is going…

Hi Simeon, just wanted to say thank you for taking the time to make these posts.
As someone who would like to build in the next 2-3 years, but in no…

Hi Everyone,
I have been doing some deep thinking on this issue over the past few months as I live and breathe it every day and am around people in this…

Yeah, you would be aware that the general costs of materials and labour is not included as part of 12.1. 'Circumstances beyond the Builder's control' refers to things like fire,…

I wouldn't mind seeing these clauses. From what I have read these are not allowed in Victoria
https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/licensi ... g-contract
Here are relevant clauses in a standard HIA…

How can anyone expect them to compromise if he can't afford it? What if the cash isn't available? Someone cant just fork out an extra 100k out of thin air.…

So if the OP does have a frank chat to their builder and work out a compromise is it still no guarantee that they will not go insolvent or finish…