Can property developers stage their orders?
Yes — VUELUXE supports staged delivery for multi-stage property developments. A purchase order is placed for the full project quantity, and delivery is scheduled in lots aligned to construction milestones (for example, 50 units per stage). Staged delivery requires a deposit on the full order at PO placement. VUELUXE holds the balance in Adelaide warehouse until each stage delivery is triggered.
How staged delivery works
Staged delivery is a supply arrangement designed for property developers managing multi-stage residential or mixed-use projects. Rather than placing separate orders for each stage — which creates pricing uncertainty and stock availability risk — the developer places a single purchase order for the entire project quantity, with delivery dates confirmed per stage at or before PO.
The mechanics are straightforward. A 120-unit project across three stages of 40 units each would be ordered as a single 120-unit PO. Stage one delivery (40 units) is scheduled to a confirmed date aligned to the stage-one practical completion target. Stage two and stage three deliveries follow the same pattern. VUELUXE holds the full 120-unit stock allocation in Adelaide warehouse from the time the PO is placed.
Deposit structure for staged orders
Staged delivery requires a deposit on the full order value at PO stage. This is necessary because VUELUXE is holding stock against a multi-stage commitment — the deposit compensates for the working capital tied up in warehouse inventory across the project duration. The deposit rate is specified in the formal quote for each project; it is typically 30–50% of the total order value.
The balance is paid in tranches aligned to each stage delivery. A common structure is: deposit at PO, 50% of remaining balance before stage one delivery, balance before final stage delivery. Specific payment milestones are confirmed in the formal quote and purchase agreement. Developers who require a different payment schedule — for example, aligned to their own draw-down milestones from a construction loan — can discuss this at the quote stage.
Why staged delivery matters for developers
The primary benefit of staged delivery is price and supply certainty across the full project. When a developer places a single PO for the full project quantity at an agreed price, they lock in the per-unit cost regardless of any price movements between stages. If a model is discontinued or prices change between stage one and stage three, the developer’s order is already placed and priced.
The secondary benefit is logistics simplicity. Rather than each stage project manager placing a separate mirror order and managing their own lead time, mirrors arrive on a known date aligned to the construction schedule. This reduces the risk of mirrors arriving before secure storage is available or arriving late and creating a delay to bathroom fit-out completion.
Factory-direct supply for large staged projects
For staged projects exceeding Adelaide warehouse capacity for the specified model (typically orders above 80 units), VUELUXE coordinates factory-direct supply. The full project quantity is ordered from the factory under a single production run, shipped to Adelaide, and held in warehouse for staged distribution. This approach is cost-efficient at scale — factory-direct pricing applies to the full quantity — and avoids the risk of a later stage encountering a stock shortage on the specified model.
Factory-direct staged project orders require a 6–8 week lead time from PO to Adelaide warehouse receipt. Developers should factor this into their stage-one procurement timeline. VUELUXE recommends placing the PO no later than 10 weeks before the first stage delivery date to allow production lead time plus buffer for customs clearance and freight variability.
Managing specification changes between stages
Multi-stage developments occasionally encounter specification changes between stages — for example, a design amendment that changes mirror size in stage two bathrooms relative to stage one. VUELUXE can accommodate specification amendments within a staged PO framework, subject to the amendment being communicated before the factory production run for the affected stage. Changes after production commencement may not be possible or may incur additional cost.
For this reason, VUELUXE recommends developers confirm the full project specification — model, finish, CCT, and quantity per stage — before placing the PO. If the stage two or three specification is not finalised at PO time, a provisional specification can be recorded with a confirmation deadline agreed between the developer and VUELUXE.
Compliance documentation for multi-stage projects
Multi-stage residential projects often require compliance documentation for each stage’s building certifier or private building surveyor independently. VUELUXE provides compliance packs (RCM/SAA certificate, IP44 test report, cut sheet, wiring guide) per mirror model, in the quantity required for the project. For a three-stage project, three copies of each compliance document can be provided — one per stage submission. This avoids the situation where stage-two project managers are chasing documentation that is held by the stage-one project team.
For the full developer supply overview, see the property developers trade page and the trade buyers hub. For container and split delivery detail, see the split container delivery FAQ. For complete lead time information, see the lead times guide.