Met the SS on site this morning. Everything was pretty much rectified. 1 of the window that they have to replace hasn't been replaced because they brought the wrong type of window. They brought in normal window while the one we have is double glazed.
Didn't check the ceiling insulation. Only went to the roof cavity after the hand over, they still haven't put additional insulation, the insulation stops about 20-30cm from the side top plates. Emailed the CSC & SS, they said they'll get CSR to fix it in the new year.
Hand Over went smoothly. We gave them the bank cheque & they gave us the keys.
We put up the temporary blinds today & I also managed to do the grout seal for the showers in the ensuite & bathroom. Have to do the rest of the tiles area next time, it took me much longer than I anticipated.
Removalists have been booked for Monday, 27 December 2010. The landlord has been notified that we'll terminate the lease 3 months earlier. Hopefully they can find a new tenant very soon.
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Day 147: Notice to PD of intent to claim Damages
Hand over is scheduled for tomorrow morning. I went to check house & found out the windows haven't been fixed & there's no traces of insulation been fixed.
Sent my CSC an email notifying them of my intention to claim damages if hand over doesn't happen tomorrow:
"We refer to your letters dated 28 July 2010 and 10 September 2010.
Based on the above mentioned letters, the building works is supposed to be completed in 140 days. Calculating from the start date of 28 July 2010, 140 days would fall on Tuesday, 14 December 2010 (inclusive of both 28 July 2010 & 14 December 2010).
We refer to the signed HIA Building Contract Schedule 4 'Special Conditions' and Clause 1.0 'Definitions' which define the meaning of "Completion".
During the hand over inspection on Thursday, 16 December 2010, we have discovered the building works had not been completed as per definition of completion mentioned in the above paragraph. We have therefore decided to defer the hand over until the building works is completed, which is supposed to be Wednesday, 22 December 2010.
A hand over inspection has been arranged for Wednesday, 22 December 2010 at 9.00 am. We are hoping that all the items to be rectified have been rectified so that we can have a completion of building works.
We refer to the signed HIA Building Contract Schedule 1 '9. Agreed damages for late completion of Building Works' and Clause 40.0 'Owner's Claim for Agreed Damages'.
We wish to advise that should the building works is yet to be completed by the hand over inspection tomorrow, Wednesday, 22 December 2010 at 9 am, we are going to claim for damages for late completion of building works with effect from 15 December 2010 until the completion of building works.
We will deduct the amount of the damages from the Final Payment as per Clause 40.1."
And the following is the reply I received from the CSC:
"Please be advised that the final cheque must be the same amount as your final invoice.
We can raise a Variation for you if we do go over Construction days when that so occurs."
And the following is my reply to the CSC's email:
"You've gone over the construction days. As per my email, 127 + 13 days = 140 days which was Tuesday 15 December 2010.
And as per signed HIA Building Contract Clause 40.1 the damages is to be deducted of the Final Payment."
And finally this is from the CSC:
"I will ask Management if we are able to process your payment in this way and get back to you tomorrow."
Will be an interesting day tomorrow. I do intent to claim the damages & if they are asking for extension of time, I'll object to that.
Sent my CSC an email notifying them of my intention to claim damages if hand over doesn't happen tomorrow:
"We refer to your letters dated 28 July 2010 and 10 September 2010.
Based on the above mentioned letters, the building works is supposed to be completed in 140 days. Calculating from the start date of 28 July 2010, 140 days would fall on Tuesday, 14 December 2010 (inclusive of both 28 July 2010 & 14 December 2010).
We refer to the signed HIA Building Contract Schedule 4 'Special Conditions' and Clause 1.0 'Definitions' which define the meaning of "Completion".
During the hand over inspection on Thursday, 16 December 2010, we have discovered the building works had not been completed as per definition of completion mentioned in the above paragraph. We have therefore decided to defer the hand over until the building works is completed, which is supposed to be Wednesday, 22 December 2010.
A hand over inspection has been arranged for Wednesday, 22 December 2010 at 9.00 am. We are hoping that all the items to be rectified have been rectified so that we can have a completion of building works.
We refer to the signed HIA Building Contract Schedule 1 '9. Agreed damages for late completion of Building Works' and Clause 40.0 'Owner's Claim for Agreed Damages'.
We wish to advise that should the building works is yet to be completed by the hand over inspection tomorrow, Wednesday, 22 December 2010 at 9 am, we are going to claim for damages for late completion of building works with effect from 15 December 2010 until the completion of building works.
We will deduct the amount of the damages from the Final Payment as per Clause 40.1."
And the following is the reply I received from the CSC:
"Please be advised that the final cheque must be the same amount as your final invoice.
We can raise a Variation for you if we do go over Construction days when that so occurs."
And the following is my reply to the CSC's email:
"You've gone over the construction days. As per my email, 127 + 13 days = 140 days which was Tuesday 15 December 2010.
And as per signed HIA Building Contract Clause 40.1 the damages is to be deducted of the Final Payment."
And finally this is from the CSC:
"I will ask Management if we are able to process your payment in this way and get back to you tomorrow."
Will be an interesting day tomorrow. I do intent to claim the damages & if they are asking for extension of time, I'll object to that.
Monday, December 20, 2010
Day 146: Feature Walls Painted & Hand Over is Schedule for Wednesday, 22nd December 2010
Feature walls were painted over the weekend. The colour didn't turn out the way we wanted, way too light & almost can't be seen as feature walls, might have to repaint it ourselves after hand over.
I emailed the SS yesterday asking him whether we are still on schedule to have the hand over on Wednesday. Received his reply this morning & he said that everything will be rectified by Wednesday & we'll have a hand over on Wednesday.
I emailed the SS yesterday asking him whether we are still on schedule to have the hand over on Wednesday. Received his reply this morning & he said that everything will be rectified by Wednesday & we'll have a hand over on Wednesday.
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Day 142: Hand Over Day - Delayed
Hand Over is supposed to be today but it has been delayed because PD cannot rectify everything that were listed in PCI & Independent Report. Hand Over will now be on Wednesday, 22 Dec. They can't delay it again this time because if they do then they'll be responsible for the house during the holiday period & it seems that they are trying hard for that not to happen.
Monday, December 13, 2010
Day 139: Garage Door
Garage door was installed today.
Nothing else been done to rectify the PCI, makes me wonder whether we'll on schedule for the hand over on Thursday.
Floor Board was installed last Friday
Nothing else been done to rectify the PCI, makes me wonder whether we'll on schedule for the hand over on Thursday.
Floor Board was installed last Friday
Day 139: Floor Board Installed & Hand Over is scheduled for Thursday
Floating Floor Board was installed last Friday,unfortunately we cannot get in to take photos of it.
Hand Over is scheduled for this Thursday morning. I've informed the bank last week & they are going to get their valuation done early this week. Hopefully they have enough time to process the bank cheque & send it to us from Sydney. Unfortunately our bank doesn't have a branch in Melbourne & they are pretty slow in the first place when it comes to home loan.
Hand Over is scheduled for this Thursday morning. I've informed the bank last week & they are going to get their valuation done early this week. Hopefully they have enough time to process the bank cheque & send it to us from Sydney. Unfortunately our bank doesn't have a branch in Melbourne & they are pretty slow in the first place when it comes to home loan.
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Day 135: Pre Hand Over Inspection & PCI
Had our Pre Hand Over Inspection at noon today & everything went well. No major problems & nothing that can't be fixed within few days. Will get the report tonight.
Then later on in the afternoon, we had our PCI. Lotsa paint touch up to be made, I won't even bother with 75% of it but the SS put the dots everywhere & wanted to make sure they are fixed. Other things to be rectified are:
Chip to Pot Drawer
Rangehood not level
Window glazing is short to the dining room window
Bathroom window rubber is coming off
Toilet is not working properly - can't refill the empty tank.
Overall I think the quality is pretty good.
Hand over is scheduled for Thursday next week. Hopefully the bank will be able to issue the cheque in time.
Then later on in the afternoon, we had our PCI. Lotsa paint touch up to be made, I won't even bother with 75% of it but the SS put the dots everywhere & wanted to make sure they are fixed. Other things to be rectified are:
Chip to Pot Drawer
Rangehood not level
Window glazing is short to the dining room window
Bathroom window rubber is coming off
Toilet is not working properly - can't refill the empty tank.
Overall I think the quality is pretty good.
Hand over is scheduled for Thursday next week. Hopefully the bank will be able to issue the cheque in time.
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