4 December 2009

Early morning negotiations with the real estate agent dude to discuss possible amendment of said troublesome clause...

The clause effectively meant that should there be any delays in the start of the building process, the builder has the right to increase the price of the building by 1% per month, and if the delay was dragged on for years, it could be a costly exercise for us. As you can see, it is a very unfair cause because I have absolutely no control over when the building can begin, that part of the process is completely in the hands of others, (particularly, the local council and we all know they can take years making a decision) so I find it hugely disgusting that I will be penalised for something that I have absolutely no control over.

Fortunately, the vendors were happy to strike the clause out completely!
Woo hoo, RESULT!
That was definitely the best possible outcome for us at this point.
They have agreed that it will be a fixed cost building.

Huge sigh of relief and the plans are still going ahead!
Thank goodness.

Now, just waiting on finance to come through *fingers crossed*