
← Home Building Hub7 jun · 41 min
Ep. 134 | Explained: New Buyer Protection Laws from 1st July 2026
Ep. 134 | Explained: New Buyer Protection Laws from 1st July 2026
Victoria's new Buyer Protection Laws take effect from 1 July 2026 and represent the biggest overhaul of consumer protection in the building industry in years. We unpack the key changes, including First Resort Home Warranty, Rectification Orders and the controversial new insurance timing requirements, while exploring the real-world impact on both home buyers and builders. Topic timestamps 2:23 - Why are the laws changing? 4:42 - Increased scrutiny of builder financial health 9:14 - Domestic B...