I would like to seek some advice for an issue that I'm currently having with a off-the-plan townhouse which I've purchased.
We did a final inspection yesterday and there were quite a number of things not completed as per the contract. Settlement day is tomorrow and I don't think I should pay the vendor as the building is complete.
However, my solicitor has advised me that according to the Special Conditions in the contract it states that:
If any dispute arises as to any matter referred to in this Special Condition and in particular , the quality or standard of finish of the Common Property, the Purchaser cannot delay or postpone settlement or request or demand the holding back or retention of any part of the Price as security for the satisfactory completion of the Works, or claim compensation, damages or an indemnity and must proceed to settlement as required by the contract.
Can someone please advise what options I have here to get either the builder or vendor to fix up this after settlement ? The vendor has also refused to carry out the works of some rendering and matrix cladding for the top floor which was specified in the contract. Is he breaching the contract here and what can I do to ensure these will be done within reasonable timeframes.
Many thanks everyone.
We did a final inspection yesterday and there were quite a number of things not completed as per the contract. Settlement day is tomorrow and I don't think I should pay the vendor as the building is complete.
However, my solicitor has advised me that according to the Special Conditions in the contract it states that:
If any dispute arises as to any matter referred to in this Special Condition and in particular , the quality or standard of finish of the Common Property, the Purchaser cannot delay or postpone settlement or request or demand the holding back or retention of any part of the Price as security for the satisfactory completion of the Works, or claim compensation, damages or an indemnity and must proceed to settlement as required by the contract.
Can someone please advise what options I have here to get either the builder or vendor to fix up this after settlement ? The vendor has also refused to carry out the works of some rendering and matrix cladding for the top floor which was specified in the contract. Is he breaching the contract here and what can I do to ensure these will be done within reasonable timeframes.
Many thanks everyone.