Cost Plus - Residential

Cost Plus (Residential) New South Wales

CONTENTS Warning

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The Agreement and Particulars of Contract

Owner’s Checklist and Questions under the Home Building Act 1989 Schedule 1 – Cost of Works, Builder’s Fees & GST Schedule 2 – Contract details to be completed by parties

Schedule 3 – Contract work details Schedule 4 – Special Conditions

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Responsibilities of Builder and Results of Construction

2. Owner’s Responsibilities Concerning the Works – Pre Construction & During Construction

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Joint Responsibilities of the Builder and Owner

3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.

Contract Documentation

Discrepancies and Ambiguities

Approval of Works by Relevant Authorities

Termite Treatment and Maintenance – Residential Building Work Only

Lending Authority Procedures

Possession of the Site, Access and Site Meetings

Quality and Availability of Materials

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Date for Commencement and Time for Completion

Delays and Extensions of Time

Compliance with the Requirements of Local and Other Authorities The Site is Presumed Suitable for and able to Support the Works Variations – Changes to Scope of Works Post Contract Date

Assignment and Subletting

Insurance Responsibilities Concerning the Works

Payment

GST – Its Impact on Work, Goods and Services

Suspension of Work Practical Completion

Payment on Practical Completion

Defects Liability Period

Owner’s Maintenance Obligations After Practical Completion

Dispute Resolution

25. Details Required to Support Notices of Dispute or to Substantiate a Dispute

Termination by the Owner Termination by the Builder

Charge on Land Service of Notices Estimate for Owner

Definitions

Notice of Practical Completion of Works NSW Fair Trading Consumer Building Guide