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title: "²12-Month Build Guarantee"
url: "https://lavidahomes.com.au/adelaide/terms-and-conditions/sa-12-months-build-guarantee-january-2025/"
updated: "2026-05-14"
category: Terms and Conditions SA
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# ²12-Month Build Guarantee

**Terms and Conditions**

*Correct as of 14 May 2026*

**Promotion Name:** “12-Month Build Time Guarantee – SA”

**Promoter/Builder:** La Vida Australia Pty Ltd (ABN 36 645 789 993), trading as La Vida Homes SA (BLD 324482), of 19-21 Beulah Road, Norwood, SA 5067.

**Guarantee Overview:**

To qualify for the 12-Month Build Time Guarantee, all the following conditions must be met:

- The build duration is measured from slab down to Practical Completion Inspection (PCI).
- The home must be one of La Vida Homes’ standard single storey designs.
- Selections must be of a standard nature.
- The site must be a street-facing block in a Greenfield Estate within the Adelaide outer-metropolitan area or be an agreed location by La Vida Homes.
- The block must not:
  - Be a brownfield, subdivision, hammerhead, or strata lot.
  - Require retaining walls.
- The block must have all services installed and commissioned.
- All progress claims must be paid on time, in accordance with the HIA contract terms.
- All client obligations under the contract must be fulfilled.

**Guarantee Commitment:**

If the above conditions are met, La Vida Homes SA guarantees to complete construction and hand over the home within 365 days (12 months) from slab down to PCI.

**Extensions of Time:**

La Vida Homes reserves the right to extend the build period in accordance with HIA Contract – Section 11 and 11.3.

Delays may include (but are not limited to):

- Inclement weather.
- Restricted access to site
- Restricted access to building materials
- Natural disasters (earthquake, flooding)
- Accidents (for example fire or explosion)
- Vandalism or damage beyond builder control.
- Construction shutdowns due to pandemic events and industrial disputes
- Delays by service providers
- Disputes with neighbours
- Local or statutory authority reasons
- Christmas shutdown period.
- Other unforeseen events beyond builder control.

**Compensation Terms:**

If La Vida Homes SA fails to complete the build within the guaranteed period (excluding approved extensions), the client will receive $400 per week for each week overdue, up to a maximum of 12 weeks. Payments will be made to the client’s nominated bank account.

**Additional Conditions:**

- This promotional offer is ongoing and may be varied or withdrawn at any time prior to PPA signing.
- For clients who have already signed a PPA or building contract, the 12-Month Build Time Guarantee will remain as originally agreed at the time of signing.
- Compensation is void if:
  - The client breaches any clause of the signed HIA contract.
  - Progress payments are not made in accordance with the contract terms.
  - Or in the event any other terms of the 12-month build time guarantee aren’t met; this is at the discretion of the builder.

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