How long does Avant Homes (Scotland) Limited take to pay its suppliers?

Standard payment terms

The payment terms adopted by the Avant Homes Group are for invoices to be settled on the next payment run following the credit terms requested by the respective supplier. These terms range from immediate payment, to payment falling due at the end of the month following the invoice date. Consequently, when the invoice is approved by the appropriate delegated authority, it is allocated for payment accordingly. The Avant Homes Group standard payment terms is 60 days which is applied to all new suppliers. There have been no changes to this policy during the reporting period.

Dispute resolution

At Avant, we strive to resolve queries and disputes on a timely basis. In respect of subcontractors, our dispute resolution process involves a collaborative review of progress on site between Avant surveyor and subcontractor, inclusive of Avant quality check, with reference to the application made. In the majority of circumstances, our commercial staff will resolve a dispute directly with the subcontractor. In respect of suppliers, goods received are inspected and receipted on site with any issues arising communicated to the supplier via telephone or email. In the rare event that a dispute cannot be resolved by commercial staff the matter will be referred to our in-house legal counsel.