De Kock Property Group

Discrimination

Discrimination I just want to raise the topic of discrimination towards my small business made by the above mentioned Property Group . I run and manage a small business JR Trading t/a Ree-Roofing & Maintenance within the construction industry and had the opportunity to quote DE Kock Property Group for some waterproofing at one of their properties. On my quote it clearly states that I am not a VAT Vendor and that my prices excludes VAT. They paid a deposit as requested on the quote,a few days later I was told by the Group to hold on and not proceed because of certain concerns from the owner and trustees involved wat the one property. It was mentioned that I am not VAT registered and that they cannot deal with "Bakkie Builders". My response to that remark was that if one builder is VAT registered and owns a bakkie and another builder is not VAT registered also owns a bakkie... It makes both builders "Bakkkie Builders" They then respond with a cancellation of the job. I am offended to the remarks made because it is sad that small businesses gets treated in this manner who is out to render a honest service and establish a business. We decided to refund with a handling fee and call out fee which they not happy with but decided to give full refund and take the loss from our supplier because we had to order the raw materials as per the specifications for this job. We have relationships with many businesses and contractors and not once we're we labelled as "Bakkie Builders"