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New bill to formally establish the Building and Plumbing Commission
The Building and Plumbing Administration and Enforcement Bill 2026 had its first reading on 17 March. It abolishes the VBA, creates the BPC and establishes tight new review timelines.
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Two types of insurance claim denials and only one of them is right
Not all insurance claim denials are legitimate. Understanding the difference between a rightly denied claim and one the insurer just doesn't want to pay is critical.
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Protection works, your neighbour is building and your legal fees can be paid
Under section 97 of the Building Act 1993, adjoining owners can have legal and expert fees paid when a neighbour commences building works. But you only have 14 days to respond
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Trades contracting directly with homeowners, do you need a major domestic building contract?
Most building work over $16,000 in Victoria needs a major domestic building contract. This applies to trades too, not just registered builders. Here's what gets caught.
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When builders fail there is often more insurance than you think, if you know how to claim
DBI isn't the only cover when a builder fails. Plumbing insurance, PI insurance and other classes of cover can all respond, but only if you know how to claim them
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