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Unit Developer Ralan Group Collapses

#RalanGroup #Development #RalanCollapse Sydney Unit Developer Ralan Group has collapsed, entering voluntary administration, with $500 million worth of outstanding debt. With unfinished projects, one has to worry about how this will affect tradies, material suppliers and people who have purchased off the plan. References Major Sydney unit developer The Ralan Group collapses during apartment downturn […]

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Defects at the Johnson Building

#Brisbane #Defects #Construction Construction Defects in the Johnson Building in Brisbane has kept a family out of their home for two years. Let’s look at this example and my suggestions for reducing the risk of defects not being rectified during the defects liability period due to body corporate ineptitude. References Brisbane luxury apartment defects force […]

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Perth Bridge Collapse

#PerthBridge #Defects #Construction A pedestrian bridge has collapsed in the Perth CBD. Let’s look at the footage and discuss what happened. References No concrete answer for Perth CBD bridge collapse https://thewest.com.au/news/perth/no-concrete-answer-for-perth-cbd-bridge-collapse-ng-b881227374z

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Elizabeth Quay towers defects fiasco

#ElizabethQuayTower #Defects #Construction The luxury Elizabeth Quay Tower in Perth is plagued with defects with one $2million apartment having 200 alone. While Mark Gibson tries to make a tenuous link to Opal Tower this is more a lesson of the dangers associated with buying off the plan and residential tower developer. A premium price does […]