Check who carries a development’s cost risk
Development cost pressure matters to a purchaser through the obligations and risks attached to the project. A general statement about a developer's resilience needs supporting evidence.
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Development cost pressure matters to a purchaser through the obligations and risks attached to the project. A general statement about a developer's resilience needs supporting evidence.
Read the allocation of responsibility
Identify what is fixed in the contract, what may change and which events affect payments or delivery. Obtain qualified advice where the wording or remedies are unclear.
Check the product and progress
Compare the promised specification with current project information. Keep a record of material representations and their dates. A marketing assurance about cost control is not a substitute for understanding the documents or the consequences of delay.