Most homeowners breathe a sigh of relief when the build wraps up, but the finish line isn’t actually the end. What happens after completion can make or break your experience, and most people have no idea what they’re entitled to until something goes wrong.
In this episode, we get into the stuff that rarely gets explained at handover. Defect periods, statutory warranties, home warranty insurance, and what “no contract” actually means for your legal protections.
Key Timestamps
01:37 Today’s topic: project completion, defects, warranties and statutory obligations
03:05 Shannon on knowing your rights and what defect periods actually mean
03:31 The Residential Consumer Guide: what it is and why builders must provide it
04:25 The 10-year defect liability period and the contract catch that voids it
05:40 Real story: the bathroom done wrong by a commercial builder during COVID
08:08 The risk of unregistered and unlicensed builders and what “no contract” really means
09:45 How to check a builder’s registration and what to look for on Home Warranty Insurance certificates
15:08 Why supplying your own fixtures and fittings can void your warranty protection
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