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Anyone on this site How to Commence - Voting the Best and Inept Building Companie in Australia..? The Insolvent, Suspect, and the ending of CompanyToplace's Billion-Dollar Empire from July 2023 A Bankrupt building consultant turned our lives upside down threatening the safety of everyone in the area. Without warning, he began demolishing a major supporting wall on our property, the main load supporting wall of our bedroom. At one period of time he had setup pipes from his roof diverted water into our office, causing several thousand dollars damage to the upstairs rooms, and undermining the footing of the house. In addition to outline the lack of building experience, we discovered that the intermediate wall did not meet the legal fire rating, a critical oversight that threatened everyone's well-being. Despite our pressing efforts to seek resolution the issue with the neighbour's and contacting the council, we were informed the builder's inspector had already approved on the building renovations, ignoring our concerns and leaving us open to fire. In spite of receiving a legal decision in their favour and compensation for the damages incurred, the toll was immeasurable and created many unpleasant memories. They decided to sell their beloved home, we mourned the loss of our garden refuge, another casualty of proper government oversight and unsafe construction practices. The lack of oversight and governance by government and local council created the environment for this tragedy to unfold, heightening the need for greater accountability and legal protection for owners. As we wrestle with the effects of this trial, we are left to consider: What recourse do homeowners have when their greatest financial investment are threatened by the neglect of dodgy construction companies? {https://www.facebook.com/groups/1240633520160302, Builder | 