6 d. ago Claims Meriton’s $100m Sydney mega development has $123m worth of defects

Meriton is facing its largest ever claim for defects in a case it blasted as “preposterous”.

Politics

8 d. ago The building commissioner doesn’t think Sydney has defects crisis. Tell that to Amanda

What does NSW need to do to solve its defects crisis? It starts by acknowledging there’s a problem – then taking these seven steps.

Events

8 d. ago The building commissioner doesn’t think Sydney has a defects crisis. Tell that to Amanda

What does NSW need to do to solve its defects crisis? It starts by acknowledging there’s a problem – then taking these seven steps.

Events

9 d. ago Maria thought her townhouse was ‘perfect’. Then her bedroom ceiling began to drip

Defects are being kept out of strata reports and the building commission is removing defects notices from public view. All of which creates a trap for prospective buyers like the Tsolakis family.

Politics

1 week ago ‘This is out of control’: The 750 tradies who bought fake qualifications from criminals

Building defects cost Sydney home owners and taxpayers $700 million a year. Some of the problem begins with who is engaged to do the work.

Events

1 week ago Restoring faith in building industry is vital for growing city

Building defects and unqualified construction workers are costing Sydney homeowners and taxpayers $700 million a year – even as development accelerates.

Politics

1 week ago Stuart didn’t think much of a wet patch in his lounge room. Then he came home to a flooded flat

Defective buildings across Sydney are costing home owners and taxpayers $700 million a year. This is what is at stake as development accelerates.

Events