Def see your lawyer as soon as possible.  You will need someone to go through the contract with a fine tooth comb.  Good luck.

Excuse the probably dumb question, but why isn't an email viewed as a written offer?

Congratulations!  You'll learn to function on 4 hours of broken sleep a night in no time

Sounds like you've got a pretty clear cut case against them for negligence as well as professional incompetence!  Def see a solicitor – maybe one of those "no fee if we lose" places first and see what they say.

That’s great MosicLandscapes! Always pays to take a bit of an educated risk sometimes!

Probably best to go with someone who has previous experience.  I don't necessarily think it has to be a 'roof restoration' company as there are plenty of good tilers and painters who will be able to do just as good a job for less.

Dear Santa,

Please make 2013 a much better year for everyone.  The last few years the world has learnt to be less Gordon Gecko and more Mother Teresa.

We have learnt our lessons, so please make the economy a bit stronger

Thanks….

Todd Giles, good question.  I would assume it is amortised but best to check with your accountant. Putting all you ducks in a row ALWAYS pays off

Just wanting to put it out there….. 

In this forum there are some seriously smart people.  It's like getting paid advice for free.  Thanks I have learnt heaps…since not sure which way to jump…time will tell.

I've always looked for cheaper houses in good growth suburbs which we can, with little expense, smarten up…even add a 3rd bedroom under the existing roof (i.e. not requiring DAs etc)… and thus enable a slightly higher return on investment in relation to rent prices.  It's worked for me…

Seriously though, do your research, because whatever you do has to sit right with your personal situation.