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When times are tough it can be easy to lose sight some of the longer term prospects for your business. It is important to remember the excellent homes, and happy clients, that are the direct result of your hard work. One of the best ways to promote your business, celebrate the great work you’ve done and recognise the contributions of your team is to participate in the HIA Awards. Entries have now opened and we encourage all our members to participate.
This year has started with a few home building company insolvencies. Unfortunately there will be more as the year progresses, and as happened last year, there is a lot of speculation about builder solvency. It is worth remembering that last year most of the speculation turned out to be wrong and this year should be no different. Regrettably much of this speculation can be found on social media, and as many members know from personal experience with “customer” and similar reviews, this is not always reliable or honest information. While there are definitely many home building businesses having a difficult time, only some of these are considering or heading into insolvency. Most of our members will work through the current challenges and continue to trade successfully.
Members are also reminded that laws are expected to soon be introduced to make it an offence to accept a deposit for a home building contract without first getting a domestic building insurance policy for that job. However, it is already a requirement that this insurance be obtained before a deposit is paid. The offence will complement that existing requirement and also complements the VBA’s existing power to impose license sanctions. A recent insolvency has highlighted that a minority of builders are still accepting deposits without first getting the domestic building insurance policy. It is expected that there will be further enforcement action by the VBA and other regulators in coming weeks.
Finally, late last year we advised members that the Victorian government was reviewing the Domestic Building Contracts Act. HIA is preparing a submission and has a number of points to make based on member experiences and feedback over many years. HIA has already received many comments and suggestions from members about the appropriate response to the Domestic Building Contracts Act review and we welcome more feedback.
Keith Ryan
Executive Director
Victoria
A plan for land is a plan for housing
“Adelaide, Brisbane and Perth are seeing residential land values grow at a rapid rate, while Sydney and Melbourne’s values remain relatively stable,” stated HIA Senior Economist Matt King.
New plumbing and drainage inspection procedures in Huntlee and-North Rothbury area
Plumbing and drainage inspections in the Huntlee and North Rothbury areas are moving from Cessnock City Council to Building Commission NSW.
BASIX transition period ending soon
The BASIX Transition period for eligible signed building contracts will end on 30 September 2024. BASIX Certificates must be generated by this date to apply the pre-1 October 2023 BASIX standards.
Lingering worker shortages see trade rates continue to rise
“As the number of new homes under construction continues to decline builders are reporting fewer difficulties scheduling skilled trades workers on their jobs, although availability of skilled workers remains worse than prior to the pandemic,” stated Geordan Murray, HIA Executive Director – Future Workforce.
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Home of the Year
Winner: BCM Homes
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Winner: B&H Homes
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NCC 2022: Livable Housing
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Waterproofing Wet Areas - What, Where and How
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