Heat pump not available, house construction stalled

The important thing is not the term ready for occupancy... you have ordered a house with heating and if that is missing, it is a defect. What matters is that all missing items are clearly identified and not accepted. Sensibly, also withhold payment until the defect is remedied.

If it's just an agreement between the developer and us, I don't see any problems now.
For us, it's important now that we are prepared (hence my question) and can make an acceptable proposal.

Something else just occurred to me. Could the building insurance cause issues?
EDIT: I will just call them and explain the situation.

If it is only about an agreement between the developer and us, I don't see any problems now. For us it is important now that we are prepared (hence my question) and can make an acceptable proposal. Something else just occurred to me. Could the home insurance oppose this? EDIT: I will just call there and explain the situation.

The developer will hardly let you move into his unfinished house. If it is a construction company, it might be different. Similar situation for us. Ground source heat pump from Bosch ordered in February 2022. So far, the appointment is set for the end of August 2022. That was not clear a week ago. What about alternatives? So other heat pump manufacturers? Some are still readily available.

The developer will hardly let you move into his unfinished house. If it is a construction company, it might look different.

Similar with us. Ground source heat pump from Bosch ordered in February 2022. So far, the appointment is set for the end of August 2022. It was not clear a week ago. What about alternatives? That is, other heat pump manufacturers? Some are still readily available.

Good idea! Whether there is an alternative, I will clarify tomorrow. This decision must be approved by the expert.

we are currently in a similar situation. The move-in was targeted for Oct-Nov and now it turns out that the heating company is not getting a single heat pump from any manufacturer. Although we were originally promised a delivery date in August 2022. I would be interested to know if you found a solution? My husband wants to alternatively temporarily switch to the gas heat pump. He can have this procured and installed through his company. But I am pretty sure that our general contractor will not go along with something like that. Basically, the company didn’t want to do anything in terms of partial handover at all…

we are currently in a similar situation. The move-in was targeted for Oct-Nov and now it turns out that the heating company is currently not getting a single heat pump from any manufacturer. Although we were originally promised a delivery date in August 2022. I would be interested to know if you have found a solution?

My husband wants to temporarily switch to the gas heat pump as an alternative. He can procure and have it installed through his company. But I am quite sure that our general contractor would not go along with that. Basically, the company did not want to do anything towards partial handover anyway...

Hello,

we still don’t know more.

However, we have installed a fireplace that we can use alternatively for heating.

We have set a move-in date in November. With compromises, that should be possible. We have found a solution for heating and hot water.

I would think twice about the gas heat pump. Especially if it will later require expensive conversion.

Better to look for alternatives (wood-burning stove, electric heating?). Whoever has to pay rent at the same time can heat a lot for the rent money.

As I said, at the moment everything is heading towards a compromise that theoretically makes the move-in possible.

Regards

For heating and hot water we have found a solution.

It would be interesting for other readers if you briefly outline this solution ;)