Thanks again, this has been very helpful. I will check reference to "lending body" as we should be able to establish new loan account quickly.

Thanks and yes, I have submitted enquiry to a lawyer this evening. We would be happy to issue a bank loan for the balance to the builder instead, it…

Thanks for your advice. I will query SajaeD

Yep, we've paid over $5k on expert reports including ATFA (wood floor) report, Building Defects Report and infrared waterproofing diagnostic - all provided to the Builder but he seems to…

Waterproofing problems (needs large area of external stone paving removed and replaced), internal wood floor exploded due to water ingress (needs 10sqm section replaced and whole floor resurfaced), garage concrete…

Our builder has issued formal Notice under Clause 7.1 of the NSW HIA Residential Building Contract, which requires us to establish a joint names/joint signatory security account for the balance…