MANDATORY DEFECTS INSPECTIONS FOR NEW STRATA SCHEMES
Of the strata schemes constructed in the last 10 years 85% are
reported to suffer from at least one form of building defect. Owners Corporations are often the losers when it comes to building defects in their strata scheme, incurring large costs in order to carry out rectification works. With 25% of greater Sydney’s population currently living in strata schemes and predictions that this will rise to 50% by 2040, the NSW Government’s new strata and building regulations aim to tackle the perennial problem of defects in new builds.
Defects inspections by an independent inspector for new
strata buildings are now mandatory.
The Building Inspector:
- Must not be connected to the developer
- Must act impartially
- Cannot represent the interests of the developer
Generally an ‘Interim Report’ should be undertaken between
15-18 months after the building work is complete.
We Can Assist
Aegis' Independent Chartered Professional Engineers are qualified
with Engineers Australia to undertake Defects Inspections.
We can also assist with escalation of defects resolution and
rectification processes. We have a proven record of identifying
defects, where the cost savings far outweigh the cost of the
inspection, and rectification works costs would otherwise be
borne by the owners.
CONTACT OUR OFFICE FOR FURTHER ADVICE
dchresby@aegisve.com
www.aegisve.com.au
