Last time I wrote, I mentioned that the Builder would be meeting with us to go through what was outstanding. I am pleased to say, we did meet! It really was quite overwhelming to see progress and tradies onsite again.
Admittedly, Dear Husband and I are still very concerned about all the work to be completed (and to the standard expected) by Friday.
That is, tomorrow. So, I have asked to take the day off. I'll either be ecstatic .. or cranky. Either way, possibly too disruptive to work with (squealing is really not appropriate in an office environment) or too foul to go near!
My Builder didn't call today to let me know whether they're actually ready for tomorrow (surprised, really?). And I have no idea what time to even turn up (I do have other plans and won't be just sitting about!). I know our bank isn't ready but there is still a bit of negotiation left to do with regards to the outstanding variations and liquidated damages - being 56 days overdue. The builder has advised me that this handover is more to do with our acceptance - reading between the lines: that we're happy enough to accept/pay their practical completion bill.
It seems it doesn't really matter if we're not though - I re-read the contract the other night and reviewed the dispute resolution procedure and our requirement to pay the total invoiced amount owing regardless - the process being that we pay the builder an amount minus the disputed figure and that disputed figure goes into a trust account until the dispute is resolved.
Building certainly teaches you a lot!
I will be sure to update you all tomorrow, hopefully with good news and photos of a completed house.
Suz x
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