The Best of "Yeh Nah"...So far 🫠 Some of these defects made it past a building certifier and still got signed off with an occupancy certificate. 🤯 If you're buying new, an inspection from an independent building inspector isn't extra paperwork, it's likely the difference between rectifying defects before it's too late. With the Government announcing that negative gearing benefits will only apply to new builds, more property investors will be looking at new construction to make the numbers work. This means more demand on an industry already dealing with a skilled trade shortage and rising build costs. So what can you do about it? 🔍 Get your own independent building inspector for the pre handover inspection, don't rely solely on the builder's or certifier's sign off. 📝 Know your contract's defect liability period and get any rectification agreed in writing before final payment, not after you've moved in. 💰 Get multiple builder quotes and compare like for like, not just the bo...