1. Guarantees

Lifetime Structural Guarantee

Our LIFETIME Structural Guarantee is given to YOU, the original owner named within the building contract. This Lifetime Structural Guarantee is in addition to any statutory Warranty insurance guarantee in force within the relevant state of Australia.

Subject to the terms below, this LIFETIME Structural Guarantee is not transferable to subsequent owners of the home.

This LIFETIME Structural Guarantee will cover your home from structural failure, specifically the foundation and any structural members/components of the timber wall frames & the roof framing but does exclude the following:

(a) Structural Failure due to misuse or neglect. 

Structural Failure caused by neglect and or failure on your part to properly maintain your home or by the misuse of your home will not be covered under this LIFETIME Structural Guarantee (including, without limitation any works such as excavations that affect the Foundations and/or repairs by unqualified or unauthorised personnel). In addition to other maintenance precautions, you should have regard to the relevant State footing Guide as referenced within this document (such as CSIRO’s Guide to Foundation Maintenance and Footing Performance on how to care for your new home after completion). Failure on your behalf to carry out proper maintenance or improper use of the fittings or fixtures on your land including, drains, pipes, pits, plumbing works, electrical wiring will not be covered by this LIFETIME Structural Guarantee.

(b) Structural Failure due to Environmental factors.

Failure and/or damage caused by natural forces or events, including weather, storm, fire, rain, flood, earthquake, wind and any termite damage is not covered under this LIFETIME Structural Guarantee. These forces or events can cause damage to roofs, windows, and other parts of the house, this includes adjoining/neighbouring properties with trees and surface water run off. You should consider building insurance for your home and regular termite inspections. In the event of such damage, you should contact your insurance company so that any repairs and rectification work can be put into effect as soon as possible.

(c) Structural Failure due to Natural causes & poor site drainage. 

Defects and/or damage to the footing system that arise due to abnormal site conditions and or changes to site conditions (other than seasonal changes), such as planting trees and tree species, inappropriate planting of garden beds, poorly designed landscaping and poor surface drainage will not be covered under this LIFETIME Structural Guarantee. For information and guidance on your landscaping that will help prevent a structural failure and or damage to your house you should refer to the guides as referenced in this document such as the CSIRO’s Guide to Foundation Maintenance and Footing Performance.

(d) Defects due to any modifications. 

Any structural modifications made to the existing home after handover including any additions, alterations, extensions or renovations will void this LIFETIME Structural Guarantee.

Limitations

We will rectify at our cost the structural failure of any of the following:

Any Foundation systems installed by Simonds Homes, concrete and or strip footing designs pursuant to the Building Code of Australia and all relevant Australian Standards including AS2870, Appendix B.

NOTE-Structural failure is defined as ‘Damage Category 3’ or higher (AS2870) for a structural failure to exist.

Structural timbers and steel in wall or roof framing where structural failure is defined pursuant to the Building Code of Australia and all relevant Australian Standards including AS1684.

Resultant damage to Brickwork where structural Foundation failure is defined pursuant to the Building Code of Australia and all relevant Australian Standards including AS4773.

This Structural Lifetime Guarantee is only provided to the original home owner.

Your Responsibility

You are required to maintain your own home in accordance with the documents provided to you as part of your Building contract, your approved Engineering, Handover settlement pack and any of the applicable documents referred to below specific to your relevant State. Failure to do so will void this LIFETIME Structural Guarantee.

VIC-CSIRO Guide - Foundation Maintenance and Footing Performance: A Homeowner’s Guide and the VBA Footing Guide- “Minimising foundation movement and damage to your house”.

NSW-CSIRO Guide - Foundation Maintenance and Footing Performance: A Homeowner’s Guide.

QLD-STA Document, The BSA document and The QBCC- A Guide to Preventing Structural Damage.

SA-CSIRO Guide - Foundation Maintenance and Footing Performance: A Homeowner’s Guide.

More information

For more information regarding our LIFETIME Structural Guarantee please call us on 1300 SIMONDS or visit www.simonds.com.au.

The LIFETIME Guarantee is offered to the original owners named within the signed building contract effective from 1st July 2018.

Fixed Guarantee Price

1. Simonds reserves the right to adjust the contract price, under the terms and conditions of the building contract (and any other document considered by Simonds as ancillary to the operation of the building contract) including:

(a) Where you have not provided essential information to Simonds (including proof of ownership, unconditional financial approval or any other documents required to progress construction) within the time period stipulated under the building contract;

(b) When an adjustment to the contract price is required for reasons outside of Simonds’ control (including for any requirements of a statutory authority, developer and/or any other third-party rights);

(c) When variations to the inclusions or specifications have been requested by you; or

(d) Where you are in breach of the terms and conditions of the building contract.

2. With respect to house and land packages:

(a) Simonds is only responsible for the building contract and does not accept any liability associated with the purchase of land;

(b) You are required to enter a separate contract for the purchase of land (being the subject of the building contract) with the relevant third-party;

(c) House and land package prices do not include stamp duty, legal fees or other costs charged in respect of the purchase of the land; and

(d) Simonds reserves the right to withdraw a house and land package, at any time, without notice.

3. Advertised prices are specifically in reference to the home only and do not include costs associated with site preparation, estate and covenants costs, developer guidelines or any other costs which are finalised at the time a building contract is entered between you and Simonds.

Guaranteed Site Start

1. Any date provided by Simonds, concerning the commencement and completion of work under the building contract must be read in conjunction with the terms of the building contract (and any other document considered by Simonds as ancillary to the operation of the building contract).

2. Simonds reserves the right to push back any date concerning the commencement and completion of work under the building contract, subject to the terms and conditions of the building contract.

More information

For more information regarding our LIFETIME Structural Guarantee please call us on 1300 SIMONDS or visit www.simonds.com.au.

The LIFETIME Guarantee is offered to the original owners named within the signed building contract effective from 1st July 2018.

2. Imagery

All images are for illustrative purposes only and may not represent the final product as shown and should be used as a guide only. Images include examples of upgrade items (available for additional costs), and other items not supplied by Simonds Homes (e.g. furniture, landscaping), floor plans and inclusion options that are no longer available. Please speak with our Sales Consultants for actual working drawings for available façade options and inclusions. All information shown on www.simonds.com.au is owned by Simonds Group and is subject to the Copyright Act 1968. The materials used on www.simonds.com.au should not be reproduced wholly or in part without the express written permission of Simonds Group. While every effort is made to provide accurate information, Simonds Homes does not warrant that www.simonds.com.au is free from errors or omissions, and does not accept responsibility for any loss, damage or cost associated.

3. Price holds

Elite Range Homes

12 months from date of payment of the Initial Fee

Elevate Range Homes

12 months from date of payment of the Initial Fee

Emerge Range Homes

12 months from date of payment of the Initial Fee

4. Inclusions

Elite Inclusions - "Say hello to a new standard"

Simonds Homes Elite 2024 inclusions are based on the standard house plans. Additional costs will be incurred for structural changes and the selection of some design options. Please speak to your New Home Specialist for clarification. 

Simonds Homes reserves the right to substitute the make, model or type of any of the above products in the event that Simonds Homes changes suppliers, or due to the product being unavailable or no longer being compliant. Inclusions to be read in conjunction with standard house design plans. Simonds Homes is not obligated to provide a credit where the design constraints of your selected house type do not allow for upgraded inclusions.

All photographs in this brochure and on our website are for illustration purposes only and include examples of upgrade items that are not included. Display items such as furniture, lighting fittings, security system, fireplaces, air conditioning, carpets and floor tiling (to areas other than wet areas), landscaping, fencing, driveway and paving are not included.

Simonds Homes reserves the right to withdraw or alter these inclusions without notice. Simonds Homes Elite 2024 Inclusions effective 1 May 2024. 

Elevate Inclusions - "Say hello to a new standard"

Simonds Homes Elevate 2024 inclusions are based on the standard house plans. Additional costs will be incurred for structural changes and the selection of some design options. Please speak to your New Home Specialist for clarification. 

Simonds Homes reserves the right to substitute the make, model or type of any of the above products in the event that Simonds Homes changes suppliers, or due to the product being unavailable or no longer being compliant. Inclusions to be read in conjunction with standard house design plans. Simonds Homes is not obligated to provide a credit where the design constraints of your selected house type do not allow for upgraded inclusions.

All photographs in this brochure and on our website are for illustration purposes only and include examples of upgrade items that are not included. Display items such as furniture, lighting fittings, security system, fireplaces, air conditioning, carpets and floor tiling (to areas other than wet areas), landscaping, fencing, driveway and paving are not included.

Simonds Homes reserves the right to withdraw or alter these inclusions without notice. Simonds Homes Elevate 2024 Inclusions effective 1 May 2024. 

Emerge Inclusions - "Say hello to a new standard"

Simonds Homes Emerge 2024 inclusions are based on the standard house plans. Additional costs will be incurred for structural changes and the selection of some design options. Please speak to your New Home Specialist for clarification.  Simonds Homes reserves the right to substitute the make, model or type of any of the above products in the event that Simonds Homes changes suppliers, or due to the product being unavailable or no longer compliant. Inclusions to be read in conjunction with standard house design plans. Simonds is not obligated to provide a credit where the design constraints of your selected house type do not allow for upgraded inclusions. 

All photographs in this brochure and on our website are for illustration purposes only and include examples of upgrade items that are not included. Display items such as furniture, lighting fittings, security system, fireplaces, air conditioning, carpets and floor tiling (to areas other than wet areas), landscaping, fencing, driveway and paving are not included.

Simonds Homes reserves the right to withdraw or alter these inclusions without notice. Simonds Homes Emerge 2024 Inclusions effective 1 May 2024. 

5. Promotions

"Receive $32K worth of upgrades for just $5K" - Elite Promotion

For a limited time only, Simonds are giving customers who purchase an Elite range home within the Simonds Homes Victorian build zone up to $32,000[2] worth of upgrade packs when customers spend $5,000 on upgrades to their Elite home, included in their building contract, subject to the below terms and conditions (Offer):

1.     This Offer commences on 1 May 2024 at 12:00am (AEST).

2.     Simonds Homes reserves the right to vary and/or withdraw this Offer at any time.

3.     The Offer is only valid on Simonds Homes Victoria build zones. Speak to your New Home Specialist for more information on Simonds Homes build zones.

4.     The Offer is only available to customer(s) who purchase an Elite range home in a Simonds Homes Victoria build zone and is subject to the customer(s):

(a)   paying the initial fee to Simonds Homes within fourteen (14) days of receiving all sales documentation (provided to the customer(s) by Simonds Homes) [1];

(b)   signing all sales documentation (where applicable) and returning to Simonds Homes within fourteen (14) days of receiving all sales documentation (provided to the customer(s) by Simonds Homes) [1]; and

(c)   having their new home file sales accepted by Simonds Homes within fourteen (14) days of paying their initial fee to Simonds Homes [1].

5.     This Offer is not available in conjunction with any other Simonds Homes offer.

6.     The Offer is not redeemable for cash. Simonds Homes is not obligated to provide a credit where the design constraints of your selected house type do not allow for upgraded inclusions.

7.     This Offer is limited to one discount per building contract.

8.     Simonds Homes reserves the right to substitute similar products to those referred to in this promotion should an item not be available.

9.     All prices are correct at the time of publication (April 2024) and may vary depending on build region.

10.  The Offer must be read in conjunction with the building contract and these terms and conditions.

[1] Sales documentation includes but is not limited to the initial terms and conditions, a sales advice estimate and a preliminary agreement.

[2] The $32,000 value is based on the total recommended retail price of upgrade items for the Tallowood 52 double storey home design, from the Simonds Homes Elite range, built in the Simonds Homes Metropolitan Victoria build zone.

Please speak to a Simonds Homes consultant for more information and visit simonds.com.au for full details.

"Receive $15K worth of upgrades for just $5K" - Elevate Promotion

For a limited time only, Simonds are giving customers who purchase an Elevate range home within the Simonds Homes Victorian or Queensland build zones up to $15,000[2] worth of upgrade packs when customers spend $5,000 on upgrades to their Elevate home, included in their building contract, subject to the below terms and conditions (Offer):

1.     This Offer commences on 1 May 2024 at 12:00am (AEST).

2.     Simonds Homes reserves the right to vary and/or withdraw this Offer at any time.

3.     The Offer is only valid on Simonds Homes Victoria or Queensland build zones. Speak to your New Home Specialist for more information on Simonds Homes build zones.

4.     The Offer is only available to customer(s) who purchase an Elevate range home in a Simonds Homes Victoria or Queensland build zone and is subject to the customer(s):

(a)   paying the initial fee to Simonds Homes within fourteen (14) days of receiving all sales documentation (provided to the customer(s) by Simonds Homes) [1];

(b)   signing all sales documentation (where applicable) and returning to Simonds Homes within fourteen (14) days of receiving all sales documentation (provided to the customer(s) by Simonds Homes) [1]; and

(c)   having their new home file sales accepted by Simonds Homes within fourteen (14) days of paying their initial fee to Simonds Homes [1].

5.     This Offer is not available in conjunction with any other Simonds Homes offer.

6.     The Offer is not redeemable for cash. Simonds Homes is not obligated to provide a credit where the design constraints of your selected house type do not allow for upgraded inclusions.

7.     This Offer is limited to one discount per building contract.

8.     Simonds Homes reserves the right to substitute similar products to those referred to in this promotion should an item not be available.

9.     All prices are correct at the time of publication (April 2024) and may vary depending on build region.

10.  The Offer must be read in conjunction with the building contract and these terms and conditions.

[1] Sales documentation includes but is not limited to the initial terms and conditions, a sales advice estimate and a preliminary agreement.

[2] The $15,000 value is based on the total recommended retail price of upgrade items for the Willandra 34 double storey home design, from the Simonds Homes Elevate range, built in the Simonds Homes Metropolitan Victoria build zone.

Please speak to a Simonds Homes consultant for more information and visit simonds.com.au for full details.

"Double Your Money" - Emerge Promotion

For a limited time only, Simonds are giving customers who purchase an Emerge range home within the Simonds Homes Victoria, Queensland, or South Australian build zones up to $10,000[2] worth of upgrade packs when customers spend $5,000 on upgrades to their Emerge home, included in their building contract, subject to the below terms and conditions (Offer):

1.     This Offer commences on 1 May 2024 at 12:00am (AEST).

2.     Simonds Homes reserves the right to vary and/or withdraw this Offer at any time.

3.     The Offer is only valid on Simonds Homes Victoria, Queensland and South Australia build zones. Speak to your New Home Specialist for more information on Simonds Homes build zones.

4.     The Offer is only available to customer(s) who purchase an Emerge range home in a Simonds Homes Victoria, Queensland or South Australia build zones and is subject to the customer(s):

(a)   paying the initial fee to Simonds Homes within fourteen (14) days of receiving all sales documentation (provided to the customer(s) by Simonds Homes) [1];

(b)   signing all sales documentation (where applicable) and returning to Simonds Homes within fourteen (14) days of receiving all sales documentation (provided to the customer(s) by Simonds Homes) [1]; and

(c)   having their new home file sales accepted by Simonds Homes within fourteen (14) days of paying their initial fee to Simonds Homes [1].

5.     This Offer is not available in conjunction with any other Simonds Homes offer.

6.     The Offer is not redeemable for cash. Simonds Homes is not obligated to provide a credit where the design constraints of your selected house type do not allow for upgraded inclusions.

7.     This Offer is limited to one discount per building contract.

8.     Simonds Homes reserves the right to substitute similar products to those referred to in this promotion should an item not be available.

9.     All prices are correct at the time of publication (April 2024) and may vary depending on build region.

10.  The Offer must be read in conjunction with the building contract and these terms and conditions.

[1] Sales documentation includes but is not limited to the initial terms and conditions, a sales advice estimate and a preliminary agreement.

[2] This amount is based on the total recommended retail price of the chosen upgrade packs for any Emerge home.

Please speak to a Simonds Homes consultant for more information and visit simonds.com.au for full details.

Upgrade to a roof made from COLORBOND® steel at no extra cost.

The promoter is Simonds Homes Victoria Pty Ltd ABN 35 050 197 610, Level 1, 570 St Kilda Rd VIC Australia. This promotion is only valid for customers who purchase a Simonds home design in Victoria from 7th June 2024 to 1st September 2024. Please refer to Simonds Homes Metropolitan Melbourne and Victoria Country build zones for geographical eligibility. To be eligible to upgrade to a roof made from COLORBOND® steel, participants must pay in full the $2,500 Preliminary Fee and whose file is Sales Accepted within 14 days from payment of the Initial Fee for a property in the Vic build zones. This promotion cannot be used with any other current promotions other than the “Double Your Money” Emerge promotion, “Receive over $15K worth of upgrades for just $5K” Elevate promotion, or “Receive over $32K worth of upgrades for just $5K” Elite promotion. Upgrade is to a roof made from COLORBOND® steel (custom orb profile) and excludes sarking. Not valid for COLORBOND® steel in a Matt finish, COLORBOND® steel Ultra steel or SUPERDURA®, where additional charges may apply. This promotion can be withdrawn or extended at any time by Simonds Homes. This promotion is not changeable or redeemable for cash. Extra charges may apply for changes during colour selection prior to contracts being signed. The price of the roof does not include any Seven Star Energy requirements or additional developer requirements. COLORBOND® steel colours must be selected in accordance with developer guidelines. COLORBOND® and SUPERDURA® are registered trademarks of BlueScope Steel Limited, ABN 16 000 011 058. All rights reserved. This promotion is administered by Simonds Homes and not BlueScope Steel Limited. To the maximum extent permitted by law, BlueScope Steel Limited is not responsible or liable for the administration of, nor liable for any damage or loss arising from, this promotion. Please direct any questions regarding this promotion to Simonds Homes. © 2023 Simonds Homes Victoria Pty Ltd - ACN:050 197 610 - CDB-U 49491.

Villawood Pays your Builder Deposit Promotion

For a limited time only, customer(s) who purchase a home from Simonds Homes (excluding spec homes and medium density products) on an eligible lot within the Villawood Alamora, Redstone, Armstrong, Coridale, Rathdowne and Sherwood Grange communities^ may be eligible to receive a contribution from Villawood of up to $25,000 applied to their deposit under a building contact, subject to the following terms and conditions (Offer)

1.   This Offer commences 22 June 2024 at 12.00am (AEST) and ends on 1 October 2024 at 5.00pm (AEST). 

2.   This Offer is based on the customer being eligible to receive a contribution of up to $25,000 from Villawood, as part of the “Villawood Pays Your Builder Deposit Up to 25k” promotion^, paid directly by Villawood to Simonds Homes as a Contribution towards the customer’s deposit under a building contract (Contribution). 

3.   This Offer is only available to customer(s) who purchase a home from Simonds Homes (excluding spec homes and medium density products) on an eligible lot within the Villawood Alamora, Redstone, Armstrong, Coridale, Rathdowne and Sherwood Grange communities^ and is subject to:

a)     the customer paying the initial fee to Simonds Homes within fourteen (14) days of receiving all sales documentation (provided to the customer(s) by Simonds Homes) [1][2]; 

b)     All sales documentation being signed by the customer (where applicable) and returned to Simonds Homes within fourteen (14) days of receiving all sales documentation (provided to the customer by Simonds Homes) [1]; 

c)     The customer having their new home file sales accepted by Simonds Homes within twenty-eight (28) days of paying their initial fee to Simonds Homes [2]; 

d)     The customer completing all Simonds Homes appointment milestones[2]. 

e)     The customer entering a building contract with Simonds Homes, for the construction of a home (excluding spec homes and medium density products), within one hundred and twenty (120) days of becoming the registered proprietor of the eligible lot^ [3][4]; and 

f)      The customer providing an executed copy of the building contract to an Oliver Hume representative (on behalf of Villawood) within one hundred and twenty (120) days of becoming the registered proprietor of the eligible lot^ [3]. 

4.   The Offer is not redeemable for cash or any other form of credit. 

5.   This Offer is limited to one Contribution per building contract. 

6.   Simonds Homes reserves the right to vary and/or withdraw this Offer at any time. 

7.   Simonds Homes reserves the right to substitute similar products to those referred to in this promotion should an item not be available. 

8.   All prices are correct at the time of publication (June 2024) and may vary depending on build region. 

9.   The Offer should be read in conjunction with the building contract and the customer acknowledges and accepts that nothing in these terms and conditions alters, varies or otherwise waives any rights of Simond Homes under the building contract. 

10.The Offer must be read in conjunction with the Simonds Homes terms and conditions www.simonds.com.au/vic/terms-and-conditions.

^An eligible lot within the Villawood Alamora, Redstone, Armstrong, Coridale, Rathdowne and Sherwood Grange communities is determined by Villawood at Villawood’s sole discretion. Terms and conditions apply. Please visit Villawood-Pays-Builders-Deposit-Terms.pdf (villawoodproperties.com.au) for full terms and conditions.

[1] Sales documentation includes but is not limited to the initial terms and conditions, a sales advice estimate and a preliminary agreement. 

[2] The initial fee must be paid by the customer(s) to Simonds Homes and the customer must have completed all Simonds Homes appointment milestones and had their new home file sales accepted by Simonds Homes no later than 4pm, 1 August 2024.   

[3] The building contract between Simonds Homes and the Customer must be fully executed and provided by the customer to Oliver Hume (on behalf of Villawood) by 4:59pm, 1 October 2024. 

Please speak to a Simonds Homes consultant for more information and visit simonds.com.au for full details.

How GFC Homes $5K Members Discount – August 2024

For a limited time only, Simonds Homes are giving customers who purchase an Elite, Elevate or Emerge range home within the Simonds Homes Victorian build zone, a discount of up to (Discount) $5K, subject to the below terms and conditions:

1. Subject to clause 2 and clause 3, this Offer commences on 5 August 2024 at 12:00am (AEST) and ends on 1 September 2024 at 11:59pm (AEST).

2. The Offer is only valid on Simonds Homes Victorian build zones. Speak to your New Home Specialist for more information on Simonds build zones.

3. The Offer is strictly limited to customers who:

a) A registered 2024 member of the Geelong Football Club.

b) Either own titled land (of which they are the registered proprietors of) or have signed a contract of sale to become the registered proprietor of land upon settlement [3], within a Simonds Homes Victorian build zone;

c) Paid their initial deposit to Simonds Homes within twenty-eight (28) days of receiving all sales documentation (provided to the customer(s) by Simonds Homes), to construct a Elite range home, Elevate range home or Emerge range home on the land described in clause 3(a) [1][2]; and

d) All sales documentation, provided by Simonds Homes to the customer(s), being signed by the customer(s) (where applicable) and returned to Simonds Homes within twenty-eight (28) days of payment of the initial deposit [1].

4. This Offer is not available to customers who have:

a) Signed any sales documentation with Simonds Homes [1]);

b) Signed a building contract with Simonds Homes; or

c) Paid a deposit or any other fees to Simonds Homes in anticipation of any preliminary work or other building work.

Prior to 5 August 2024.

5. This Offer is limited to one (1) Discount per building contract, applied strictly as follows:

a) A discount of up to $5,000 applied to the advertised price of a Elite, Elevate or Emerge range home; and

b) The contract price reflected on the building contract between the customer and Simonds Homes is inclusive of all discounts and promotions.

6. This Offer is not available in conjunction with any other Simonds Homes offer.

7. This Offer is not redeemable for cash or any other form of credit (including a credit which may be applied for use towards the relevant building contract).

8. A reference to a date for the commencement and completion of building works associated with this Offer may not apply to all Simonds Homes designs and must be read in conjunction with the building contract and the Simonds Homes terms and conditions (https://www.simonds.com.au/vic/terms-conditions).

9. Simonds Homes reserves the right to vary and/or withdraw this Offer at any time.

10. Simonds Homes reserves the right to substitute similar products to those referred to in this promotion should an item not be available.

11. All prices are correct at the time of publication (August 2024) and may vary depending on build region.

[1] Sales documentation includes but is not limited to the initial terms and conditions, a sales advice estimate and a preliminary agreement.

[2] The initial fee must be paid by the customer(s) to Simonds Homes no later than 11:59pm (AEST), 1 September 2024.

[3] Settlement of the land, being the subject of the contract of sale between the customer and the seller, must occur no later than twelve (12) months from the date the initial fee is paid.

Averley Display Opening Special – ‘Up to $5,000 towards your driveway’

For a limited time only, Simonds Homes are giving customer(s) who visit and enquire with a Simonds New Home Specialist at the Averley display centre (located at 60-62 Apsley Parkway, Nar Nar Goon VIC 3812) a credit of up to $5,000 to spend towards a driveway for their new Emerge, Elite or Elevate range Simonds Home, subject to the below terms and conditions (Offer):

1.     This Offer commences on 17 August 2024 at 11am (AEST) and ends on 31 August 2024 at 5pm (AEST).

2.     The Offer is only valid on Emerge, Elevate and Elite range Simonds Homes constructed within a Simonds Homes Victorian build zone. Speak to your New Home Specialist for more information on Simonds build zones.

3.     The Offer is strictly limited to customer(s) who:

a)     enquire with a Simonds New Home Specialist at the Averley display centre by submitting their name, address, contact email address and contact number via the submission portal provided by the Simonds New Home Specialist at the Averley display centre;

b)     either own titled land (of which they are the registered proprietor(s) of) or have signed a contract of sale to become the registered proprietor(s) of land upon settlement [3], within a Simonds Homes Victorian build zone;

c)     pay their initial fee to Simonds Homes by 11:59pm (AEST) Sunday,15 September 2024 [2];

d)     pay their preliminary fee to Simonds Homes within twenty-eight (28) days of receiving all sales documentation (provided to the customer(s) by Simonds Homes) to construct an Emerge, Elevate or Elite range Simonds Home on the land described in clause 3(b)[2]; and

e)    sign and return all sales documentation, provided by Simonds Homes to the customer(s), to Simonds Homes within twenty-eight (28) days of payment of the initial fee [2].

4.     This Offer is not available to customer(s) who have:

a)     previously enquired with Simonds Homes (by submitting their name, address, contact email address and contact number via the submission portal provided by the Simonds New Home Specialist) at Averley or any other display centre;

b)     signed any sales documentation with Simonds Homes [1]);

c)     signed a building contract with Simonds Homes; or

d)     paid a deposit or any other fees to Simonds Homes in anticipation of any preliminary work or other building work

Prior to 17 August 2024.

5.     This Offer is limited to one (1) credit per building contract, applied strictly as follows:

a)     a credit of up to $5,000 is applied to the sales quotation to provide a driveway, provided that:

                                                    i.         if the driveway equals less than $5,000, a credit does not apply; and

                                                   ii.         if the driveway equals greater than $5,000, the customer is liable for the balance of the cost of the driveway that exceeds $5,000;

b)     The contract price reflected on the building contract between the customer(s) and Simonds Homes is inclusive of all discounts and promotions.

6.     This Offer is not available in conjunction with any other Simonds Homes offer.

7.     This Offer is not redeemable for cash or any other form of credit (including a credit which may be applied for use towards the relevant building contract).

8.     A reference to a date for the commencement and completion of building works associated with this Offer may not apply to all Simonds Homes designs and must be read in conjunction with the building contract and the Simonds Homes terms and conditions (https://www.simonds.com.au/vic/terms-conditions).

9.     Simonds Homes reserves the right to vary and/or withdraw this Offer at any time.

10.  Simonds Homes reserves the right to substitute similar products to those referred to in this promotion should an item not be available.

11.  All prices are correct at the time of publication (August 2024) and may vary depending on build region.

[1] Sales documentation includes but is not limited to the initial terms and conditions, a sales advice estimate and a preliminary agreement.

[2] The initial fee and preliminary fee must be paid by the customer(s) to Simonds Homes no later than 11:59pm (AEST), 28 September 2024.

[3] Settlement of the land, being the subject of the contract of sale between the customer and the seller, must occur no later than twelve (12) months from the date the initial fee is paid.

ReadyNow By Simonds

10% Deposit

Reference to a deposit is a reference to the deposit payable by the customer to the registered proprietor of the land (being the land subject of the house and land package) under a sale of land contract between the customer and registered proprietor.

Progress Payments

Reference to progress payments is a reference to progress payments under a HIA Victorian New Homes Contract only and is not a reference to payments (including the balance of the purchase price under a sale of land contract) due and payable by the customer under a sale of land contract.

No alterations

All ReadyNow by Simonds homes include pre-determined floorplans, exterior facades/colours, interior colours and floorings, and the customer is not entitled to making any alterations whatsoever.

120 Days and Locked-In Completion Dates

The customer acknowledges and accepts that while Simonds will use reasonable endeavours to ensure construction of the home is completed within 120 days after purchase and/or by the Locked-In Completion Date:

(a)            factors outside of Simonds’ direct control may result in construction of the home not being completed within 120 days after purchase and/or by the Locked-In Completion Date. This includes:

(i)         delays caused by inclement weather;

(ii)        delays caused by suppliers of material and/or labour;

(iii)       disputes with neighbouring owners or residents, or proceedings brought or threatened by them against Simonds;

(iv)       civil commotion or industrial action affecting the work of tradespeople or the work of a manufacturer or suppliers of materials;

(v)        anything done or not done by either the customer or the registered proprietor of the property (including the developer);

(vi)       a delay in getting any approval arising out of or in connection with the construction of the home; and

(vii)      any other cause that is beyond Simonds’ director control.

(b)             Simonds accepts no responsibility for any loss, damage, cost, or expense (whether direct or indirect) suffered or incurred by the customer as a result of or in connection with any delays (including delays referred to in (a)) to the completion of construction.

First Home Buyer Government Grant Eligible

The customer acknowledges and accepts that any information given to it by Simonds about the customer’s eligibility for any government grant or scheme is general information only (“General Information”), and the customer confirms that they have made (or will make) its own independent enquiries about government grants or schemes and have not relied on the General Information for any purpose whatsoever.