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	Preliminary contracts can be useful to potential buyers but they are not a full confirmation of the right to get what has been reserved.		Preliminary contracts can be useful to potential buyers but they are not a full confirmation of the right to get what has been reserved.
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		+	NB The term 'preliminary contract' may also be used to refer to a contract for preliminary works, such as site preparation, setting out, construction of access roads and so on.

	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =
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	* JCT Construction management contract		* JCT Construction management contract
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	* Lump sum contract		* Lump sum contract
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	* NEC3		* NEC3
	* Standard form of contract		* Standard form of contract
−	* Traditional contract for construction
−	* Traditional contract: tender
−	* Variations in construction contracts

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−	In law, a preliminary contract typically aims to ~~prohibit~~ the parties to a contract from entering (at a later stage) into a similar legal arrangement with third parties. In order to confirm that that they will not do so, parties will sign a preliminary contract.	+	In law, a preliminary contract typically aims to prevent the parties to a contract from entering (at a later stage) into a similar legal arrangement with third parties. In order to confirm that that they will not do so, parties will sign a preliminary contract.

	Preliminary contracts are more common in Europe when buying land or property, especially when reserving property off-plan. Buying off-plan can be an uncertain process as a buyer commits to a property purely on the basis of drawings (plans) before any construction has taken place.		Preliminary contracts are more common in Europe when buying land or property, especially when reserving property off-plan. Buying off-plan can be an uncertain process as a buyer commits to a property purely on the basis of drawings (plans) before any construction has taken place.

−	Preliminary contracts serve as a formal confirmation of reservation and may have more legal power than a deposit on its own. But they are formulated to secure the commitment of buyers rather than ~~compel~~ developers to stick to their side of the bargain. Furthermore, a preliminary contract may not compel a developer to sell the property that is the subject of the contract.	+	Preliminary contracts serve as a formal confirmation of reservation and may have more legal power than a deposit on its own. But they are formulated to secure the commitment of buyers rather than compelling developers to stick to their side of the bargain. Furthermore, a preliminary contract may not compel a developer to sell the property that is the subject of the contract.

−	Prior to signing the preliminary contract, potential buyers are advised to check how far the development has progressed and whether the developer or contractor is still in a position to start construction work~~. For in the intervening period, they may have gone bankrupt, be the subject of criminal investigations, and may not even own the land or have full planning permission~~. A further point to note is whether the work (if started) is in accordance with the plans. Some large developers can provide buyers with a degree of certainty but this may not be the case with all developers.	+	Prior to signing the preliminary contract, potential buyers are advised to check how far the development has progressed and whether the developer or contractor is still in a position to start construction work. A further point to note is whether the work (if started) is in accordance with the plans. Some large developers can provide buyers with a degree of certainty but this may not be the case with all developers.

	Preliminary contracts can be useful to potential buyers but they are not a full confirmation of the right to get what has been reserved.		Preliminary contracts can be useful to potential buyers but they are not a full confirmation of the right to get what has been reserved.

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In law, a preliminary contract typically aims to prohibit the parties to a contract from entering (at a later stage) into a similar legal arrangement with third parties. In order to confirm that that they will not do so, parties will sign a preliminary contract.

Preliminary contracts are more common in Europe when buying land or property, especially when reserving property off-plan. Buying off-plan can be an uncertain process as a buyer commits to a property purely on the basis of drawings (plans) before any construction has taken place.

Preliminary contracts serve as a formal confirmation of reservation and may have more legal power than a deposit on its own. But they are formulated to secure the commitment of buyers rather than compel developers to stick to their side of the bargain. Furthermore, a preliminary contract may not compel a developer to sell the property that is the subject of the contract.

Prior to signing the preliminary contract, potential buyers are advised to check how far the development has progressed and whether the developer or contractor is still in a position to start construction work. For in the intervening period, they may have gone bankrupt, be the subject of criminal investigations, and may not even own the land or have full planning permission. A further point to note is whether the work (if started) is in accordance with the plans. Some large developers can provide buyers with a degree of certainty but this may not be the case with all developers.

Preliminary contracts can be useful to potential buyers but they are not a full confirmation of the right to get what has been reserved.

= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

* Agreement.
* Bespoke construction contract
* Construction contract conditions
* Contract documents for construction
* Contractual obligation.
* Contractual right.
* Core clause.
* Intermediate building contract
* JCT
* JCT Construction management contract
* Lump sum contract
* NEC Option A: Priced contract with activity schedule
* NEC3
* Standard form of contract
* Traditional contract for construction
* Traditional contract: tender
* Variations in construction contracts

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