VIC Can I get the interest from my off-plan deposit.

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Dave1985

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Hi guys,

I bought a off plan apartment and in the contact, the deposit interest belongs to me. Now after settlement, the builder didn't reply anything about the interest. Can I still get it back?

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Rob Legat - SBPL

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Have you talked to your solicitor/conveyancer to see whether this was adjusted for at settlement?
 

Dave1985

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Thanks for you replay, My solicitor tried to contact builder's solicitor, and they keep silent and no reply after couple emails. very wired. What should I do now?
 

Rob Legat - SBPL

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Depending on the amount involved, I'd be:

a) Asking my solicitor why this was not dealt with at settlement; and/or
b) Sending a letter of demand to builder's solicitors (and depending on (a) possibly suggesting to your solicitor that they should do this on your behalf at no charge).
 

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You can ask. Whether they're obliged to provide is a matter for the contract.