More frustration as big Perth builder slams brakes on work

Hopeful owners have reacted to news that certainly one of Perth’s greatest builders has slammed the brakes on new gross sales “to absolute minimum levels”.

The determination to curb gross sales follows scores of complaints from present BGC prospects sad with agonisingly gradual builds.

Reacting to a publish on The West Australian’s unique story, many stated they have been annoyed, however not shocked.

“I would not even get them to build my coffin,” one particular person wrote on Facebook.

Some wrote that BGC was nonetheless accepting contacts, regardless of being unable to fulfil the work.

“Apparently, if you ring their sales office they’re still selling,” one particular person stated.

The builder is going through a possible class motion from some irate homebuyers who’ve engaged Morgan Alteruthemeyer Legal Group.

“Due to ongoing severe labour shortages across WA, BGC Housing Group has significantly restricted its intake of new home sales to absolute minimum levels,” a spokesman for the corporate stated.

BGC claims its determination permits it to “direct all its resources and attention to completing the builds for our existing customers”.

“Our focus is entirely on delivery of the houses we have on the ground,” the spokesman stated.

BGC Housing Group consists of a number of large manufacturers — Aussie Living Homes, Homestart, Smart Homes for Living, Now Living, Terrace and Ventura South West.

To hear what disgruntled prospects stated, go to The West Australian.

Frustration amongst prospects is so dangerous, that Facebook teams have been arrange for them to vent.

Last week, one buyer who was determined to get out of her contract after delays wrote within the group: “Can anyone recommend a lawyer who could give me some advice about my build/contract?

“I’m building a two-storey townhouse with BGC (Terrace)… my contract states 350-day completion.

“I went into the BGC office last week demanding an update on my build… told them my build time had exceeded the 350-day completion specified in my contract. They then sent me a letter of extension this morning with a further 389-day delay, with no prior communication. All I want is to get out of this contract.”