Episode 134: Explained: New Buyer Protection Laws from 1st July 2026
8th June 2026 | 41m 03s
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.
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Timestamps:
2:23 - Why are the laws changing?
4:42 - Increased scrutiny of builder financial health
9:14 - Domestic Building Insurance (DBI) now becomes First Resort Home Warranty.
10:57 - Introduction of Automatic consumer cover
13:06 - Changes to timing of insurance being taken out.
21:43 - Building and Plumbing Commission officially (BPC) becomes the central regulator
24:51 - Rectification orders