Drew Evans
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Saturday 29 August 2026 22:08:26 GMT
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Legohead :
The $35k is compared to the bare bones. Imagine an apartment with no waterproofing, sound deading or firestops. It probably would be $35k cheaper but would be very safe
2026-08-30 07:14:42
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purock dhakal :
Fair point about compliance costs, but $35k on every new home seems exaggerated. The Productivity Commission estimates NCC-related costs can range roughly from $3,600 to $33,000 depending on the build, and NSW research found serious defects in about 53% of surveyed strata buildings. So some regulation is clearly needed — the challenge is keeping homes affordable too.
2026-08-29 22:58:05
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justin :
there must be something wrong with the compliance then because the crap thrown up by the outer sydney estate builders is clearly substandard. If the rules are relaxed they will be made of cardboard.
2026-08-30 08:40:32
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user7136928845369 :
You're dreaming if you don't think those costs won't immediately be absorbed by someone elsewhere in the supply chain, whether the builder, trades or suppliers. Costs won't magically go down where the market already pays that amount. Might as well make the quality of our shitbuilds slightly better.
2026-08-30 05:47:19
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BabyD :
signalling
2026-08-30 08:07:36
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Petros12 :
Well said
2026-08-30 09:02:40
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Stu Art :
don't forget to add scaffolding for roof installations and all the other costs they force
2026-08-30 07:24:59
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