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Evidence-based guides to help you verify builders, understand contracts, and protect your investment.
What to Do If Your Builder Is in Financial Trouble: Step-by-Step Guide for Australia
With construction insolvencies hitting record highs in 2025-26, thousands of Australian homeowners are facing unfinished builds. From the recent Beechwood Homes winding-up application to the rise in NCAT tribunal disputes, we break down the critical red flags you need to watch and the exact steps to take if your builder stops work.
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Australian Building Regulation Changes 2026: What Homeowners Need to Know
Planning a build in 2026? Australia’s building industry is facing its biggest regulatory shift in a decade. From mandatory developer bonds for apartments to new digital verification systems and professional indemnity requirements, discover how these changes protect your project.
Shortlisting Builders: How to Choose Without Losing Leverage
Shortlisting is where homeowners accidentally give away their leverage. Learn how to gather comparable quotes and use a simple "Red/Amber/Green" filter to choose the right builder with confidence.
The 9-Point Builder Check: What to Verify Before You Sign a Contract
Choosing a builder is one of the few truly irreversible decisions a homeowner makes. Use our 9-point checklist to identify red flags in builder licenses, history, and financial stability before you step through the "one-way door" of a contract.
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