How Our Building Contract Review Works
You send us your HIA contract and any related documents. This includes the building specifications, plans, and any special conditions the builder has proposed. We accept documents via email or through our secure upload portal.
Within 48 hours, you receive a comprehensive written report. This isn't a generic checklist. Your HIA building contract lawyer reviews every clause and explains what it means for you in practical terms. We highlight the specific risks in your contract, not theoretical problems that might apply to some contracts somewhere.
What Your Report Includes
Our HIA contract legal advice covers the entire agreement. We start with the contract price structure. Are the provisional sums reasonable? What happens if material costs increase? How are variations priced and approved?
We then examine the construction timeline. What completion date has the builder committed to? Under what circumstances can they extend? What penalties apply if they run late, and are those penalties meaningful?
Payment terms receive detailed attention. We compare your progress payment schedule against the percentage of work completed at each stage. Many HIA contracts front-load payments, leaving home owners with limited leverage if problems emerge later in the build.
Defects and warranty provisions matter enormously. We explain your rights if work is substandard, how long you have to report issues, and what the builder must do to rectify problems. The statutory warranties under Australian Consumer Law interact with your contract terms in ways that aren't always obvious.
Practical Recommendations You Can Use
Every report concludes with specific, actionable recommendations. We don't just identify problems. We tell you exactly what amendments to request and provide suggested wording where appropriate. Some changes are standard requests that builders routinely accept. Others may require negotiation.
We also indicate which issues are critical and which are lower priority. Not every unfavourable clause justifies holding up your project. Our building contract review solicitors help you focus your negotiating energy where it matters most.
Fixed Fee Pricing with No Surprises
You'll know the legal contract review cost before we begin. Our fixed fee covers the complete review and written report. If you have questions after receiving your report, we're available to clarify any points at no additional charge. Many clients also choose to have us review the amended contract once negotiations conclude.
