Another Victorian building company has gone bust, weeks after the collapse of one of Australia’s largest home builders, Porter Davis, and construction firm Lloyd Group. Award-winning builder Mahercorp announced it went into voluntary administration on April 21, affecting more than 700 homes, as the industry continues to struggle amid the cost of living crisis. In…
Bad Home Builders Could Be Penalized Up to 50,000 Under New Regulations in Ontario
Consumers who purchase newly constructed homes in Ontario will be further protected with heavy fines up to $50,000 that can be levied against home builders who breach licensing or ethical rules, under provincial regulations that came into effect as of Wednesday. The Home Construction Regulatory Authority (HCRA), in its second year of operating, has been…
Ontario Must Consult Public, Groups Before Expanding ‘Strong Mayor’ Powers: AMO
A group representing Ontario municipalities says the province mustconduct broad consultations as it considers expanding so-called “strong mayor” powers to communities other than Toronto and Ottawa. The Association of Municipalities of Ontario told a legislative committee Monday the government should consult the public as well as professional and municipal political organizations on various issues related…
Cost of Building A Home in Australia Rise By Nearly $80,000 in 12 Months
Homes in Australia are getting much more expensive to build, with the average cost of erecting a private dwelling soaring by nearly $80,000 (about US$54,000) in the past 12 months. Through analysing the latest construction data from the Australia Bureau of Statistics, The Epoch Times found that at the national level, it cost about $413,436…
Cost of Building a Home in Australia Soars by $80,000 in One Year
Homes in Australia are getting much more expensive to build, with the average cost of erecting a private dwelling soaring by nearly $80,000 (about US$54,000) in the past 12 months. Through analysing the latest construction data from the Australia Bureau of Statistics, The Epoch Times found that at the national level, it cost about $413,436…
Four Steps for Dealing With Homebuilder Warranties
I have a home that’s 2 1/2 years old, and I have a situation in which my master bedroom stays colder than all the other rooms. It’s very noticeable in the winter. To be comfortable, I use a portable heater to warm up the room before bed for my wife and me. I addressed this…
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