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Best Home Building Web Site of 2008 to be Named by Web Marketing Association in Annual WebAward Competition
The Web Marketing Association announces the call for entries for its 12th annual international WebAward Competition for Web site development at www.webaward08.org. The Web Marketing Association will once again name the Best Home Building Web site of 2008.
Best Home Building Websites Trends Detailed in New Report from the Web Marketing Association
New Web Marketing Association' Internet Standards Assessment Report Includes Historical Data Derived from a Decade of Hosting Internet Award Competition, WebAwards, and Provides Best Practices for Home Builder Web Design
Why You Should Direct Your Home Repair To Your Garage
Garage remodeling is probably the quickest way to add much needed space to your home. If you?re considering any sort of home repair this may just be the one that should be first on your list. If you?re not using your garage for an area to park your car, then expanding the living space of your home can be quite easily achieved by making this change. As well, you?ll feel like your home and life are much more organized when you stop storing everything in this area.
Licenses, Certificates & Permits Under Home Building Act
The word "Gold" is no longer associated with a licence. Instead it is now called a contractor licence. To obtain licences or certificates, you need to hold necessary qualifications approved by the Office of Fair Trading ("OFT"). Industry experience or the "20 year rule" is no longer applicable.
Real Estate Center Economist: Significant Drop in Home Building Needed
Texas' new-home market could face a long period of decline unless home building drops significantly, says Dr. Mark Dotzour with the Real Estate Center at Texas A&M University.
Unique Home Building Incentive Drives Successful Property Offering on Charleston's Daniel Island
Daniel Island Real Estate's offering last week of 48 new homesites located on and near the Wando River has caught the attention of prospective buyers. Just five days after the release, 26 of the sites -- representing more than half of the offering -- are spoken for. The homesites are located in Old Landing, a special enclave within the island's popular and conveniently-located Smythe Park neighborhood. Old Landing is the only new property offering planned for Charleston's Daniel Island this year.
Home Repair - Kitchen Cabinets And Kitchen Renovations
One of the most important rooms in your home is your kitchen, and nowadays it is much more than simply a place to prepare and cook food. Today most people use it for relaxation, eating and entertaining, a major reason why most opt for home improvement and home repair by using kitchen remodeling and utilizing the various options of ideas and designs. Kitchen remodeling lets you get the fresh look you want, and dependent on your budget and personal needs, you will be able to make a marked difference to your special room. Redesigning a kitchen can be a valued form of home improvement that benefits you two ways: you have the pleasure of using it while you live there; and your home?s value increases. Most buyers do put great weight on the ki...
Repair-Home.com Answers Winter Home Repair Questions
Repair-Home.com, an online, interactive home repair source, provides a public forum for homeowners to get essential information about winter repairs for their homes. Visitors can ask questions, share advice and secure professional assistance on winter home maintenance problems ranging from leaking windows and chimneys to roof repair and frozen pipes.
Buy A Chain Saw For Home Repair
If you need to do some tree trimming, cut fire wood, trim brush in your yard, or make log furniture then you?ll want to own a good chain saw. You can buy chain saws in many different styles and for many different uses. If you want a good style from a good brand then you should consider several factors before you buy one.
Using A Loan For Home Repair
No matter how much you love your new home when you purchase it, the odds are that at some point in the future you will want to think about some kind of home improvement project, whether it is remodeling or making an addition. Upgrading a kitchen, adding a swimming pool, extending a wing of the house to include a study and another bedroom, or putting up a new fence are all common projects undertaken by home owners to improve both the look and the value of their homes. The problem is, all of these tasks cost money.
The StarvingCarpenter.com Launches Website To Help Remodeling and Home Repair Contractors Manage and Grow Their Business
With millions of contractors to choose from, many lacking basic business and follow up skills, The Starving Carpenter.com seeks to elevate small businesses from the fold through customer focus and business planning
Home Warranty & Other Insurance In Home Building
Home Warranty Insurance
Best Home Building Websites Trends Detailed in New Report from Web Marketing Association
Updated Web Marketing Association' Internet Standards Assessment Report Includes Historical Data Derived from a Decade of Hosting Internet Award Competition, WebAwards, and Provides Best Practices for Home Builder Web Design
Disputes & Claims Under Home Building Act
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Requirement
The Home Building Act 1989 (NSW) ("the Act") requires that all residential building work which costs over a $1,000.00 (inclusive of labour and material) should be done pursuant to a written contract.
Contents of the Contract
The Act and the Home Building Regulation 2004 (NSW) ("the Regulation") prescribe that the contract should be a written document and should have at least the following:
- the date of the contract - signatures of the parties to the contract - names of the parties, including the exact name of the holder of the contractor licence - the contractor licence number - description of the work to be performed under the contract - any plans and specifications attached to it - price, if known, prominently noted on the first page and if the price is not known or may be varied, then a warning to that effect - applicable statutory warranties - information as to the cooling-off rights - a note in respect to home warranty insurance - all work to be carried out under the contract is subject to the Building Code of Australia and other relevant legislations, codes, standards and specifications - a checklist for the owners entering into the building contract together with the necessary caution
Other Information
Most of the time, the contractor will require a deposit to be paid before commencing work. If the contract price is up to $20,000.00, then a maximum of 10% deposit can be requested. If the contract price is more than $20,000.00, the deposit will be 5%.
The contractor is not required to have home warranty insurance if the work is less than $12,000.00. Where home warranty insurance is required, then the deposit should only be paid after the contractor has provided a certificate of insurance.
Together with the contract, the contractor should provide a copy of a guide prepared by the Office of Fair Trading.
The contractor is also required to give the owner a copy of the signed contract within 5 days of signing. The owner also has the right to rescind the contract during the cooling-off period.
It is illegal for a contractor to carry out work without a written contract meeting the legislative requirements and the contractor is not able to seek compensation or enforce any other remedy against the owner for any work done.
There are a number of standard form contracts available all of which favour the builder, thus in these circumstances it would be advisable to consult a solicitor to explain the contract to you and draft any amendments prior to signing it. In the majority of cases which come before us the home owner ends up signing a document they do not understand and when problems arise they are put to considerable expense to obtain a remedy.
Irrespective of your circumstances call LAC Lawyers for an appointment to obtain proper advice whether you are at the pre-contract stage or after any problem has arisen following commencement of works.
Manoj Narsey is a solicitor employed at LAC Lawyers Sydney http://www.laclawyers.com.au. He has nearly 12 years experience as a lawyer.