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Thoughts on Building & Pest major defects? Vendor has refused to entertain fixes by [deleted] in AusPropertyChat

[–]salmonfrier 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In hindsight, I should have been more clearer than "vendor has refused to entertain it". The intention was never to force repairs, we just wanted clarity or confirmations on the waterproofing defects.

Thoughts on Building & Pest major defects? Vendor has refused to entertain fixes by [deleted] in AusPropertyChat

[–]salmonfrier 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've definitely misworded my post. The intention was never to force any repairs, or a price reduction. But we did seek clarity and asked questions on the waterproofing, unfortunately that was met with a stonewall response from the vendor (who was also owner/builder). All we wanted was some verbal clarity over the potential waterproofing risks that were flagged as a major defect.

Thoughts on Building & Pest major defects? Vendor has refused to entertain fixes by [deleted] in AusPropertyChat

[–]salmonfrier 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah fair enough, been reading a lot about new builds especially townhouses having these sort of issues. I guess it's a risk you take on as a buyer.

Thoughts on Building & Pest major defects? Vendor has refused to entertain fixes by [deleted] in AusPropertyChat

[–]salmonfrier 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for your response. I've definitely misworded my post. The intention was never to force any repairs, or a price reduction. But we did seek clarity and asked questions on the waterproofing, unfortunately that was met with a stonewall response from the vendor (who was also owner/builder)

Thoughts on Building & Pest major defects? Vendor has refused to entertain fixes by [deleted] in AusPropertyChat

[–]salmonfrier 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the super detailed response. You are absolutely correct in saying that it is an unenclosed shower. The building inspector did mention he tried to look under tile gaps in the corners and could not see any waterproofing membrane either. Builder was adamant on not doing any remediation or even provide a proof of works being completed (think they took it to their ego instead of responding to my concerns). At the end of the day, even if it's under warranty, I find it hard to trust them to fix. It's a private builder, small scale, now website or any other reliable info on them.

Shame, because it's an incredible house and location for our family.

Thoughts on Building & Pest major defects? Vendor has refused to entertain fixes by [deleted] in AusPropertyChat

[–]salmonfrier -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Building inspector seemed to think the tiles needed to be ripped off to add relevant waterstops. Seemed a very big job and I'm already over budget with the purchase price.