The National Construction Code 2022 (NCC 2022) is undergoing some significant changes by introducing new requirements that will alter the construction of most houses and apartments. This will likely result in additional costs to home owners.

The Building Amendment (Swimming Pool and Spa) Regulations 2019 (“the Regulation”) commenced on 1 December 2019 and added mandatory requirements for landowners who have a swimming pool or spa.

In Owners Corporation 1 Plan No PS543073S & ors v Eastrise Constructions Pty Ltd [2019] VCAT 1639 (Eastrise), the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) has handed down an important decision in the context of expiring actions against builders pursuant to the Building Act 1995 (Vic) (Building Act).