AU Australia property term
Provisional Sum
Western Australia
Plain-English definition
An estimated allowance in a building contract for work whose scope or cost cannot be calculated accurately when the contract is signed.
Why this matters to a foreign buyer
The final amount can rise after the work is priced or completed. Check what labour and materials are included, the builder's margin and how any adjustment is calculated.
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