The problem of builders 'tapping the mat' in Victoria
Folks - we have had, still have and invariably will continue to have - a major problem with builders ‘tapping the mat’ in Victoria!
No more BS, this is a MAJOR MAJOR problem.
AND here goes another one… Major Victorian builder Grandeur Homes collapses
Everyday Victorians, whether they are choosing big or small builders, doing due diligence or not - they are facing major financial loss.
And a mass of other problems - after defects are discovered or insolvency occurs, including:
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VCAT is painstakingly slow;
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DBI can be difficult and convoluted to navigate especially with legal challenges;
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VBA has been riddled with problems…
AND right when we need more homes built in Victoria.
SO! What STEPS, THINGS - ANYTHING are being taken by the Victorian government, VBA, VMIA or other authorities with a role to play!?
A DBI certificate from VMIA may not be enough in many cases and VMIA premiums have skyrocketed for all - good and bad alike!
Come on - tell me I am wrong!
- The domestic building industry in Victoria is riddled with challenges and when your builder taps the mat, you face more and more problems.
This may be seen as another needless complaint… BUT for ALL we need action, I have seen enough clients disillusioned by a system they discover the hard way - AND worse still - I know - i KNOW I will see more in the same needless situations - MORE needs to be done.
We NEED more help for consumers.
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