This Is What a Homeowner Got After Paying Hundreds of Thousands

A homeowner paid hundreds of thousands for their dream home in Canberra. What they got instead left us stunned.
This video captures the full independent inspection we carried out, revealing major construction defects, design breaches, and serious questions about compliance with the Building Act 2004.
We’re not here to speculate. We’re here to show you what was found, what was missed, and why this needs to be addressed.

UPDATE: OFFICIAL STOP NOTICE ISSUED BY ACT GOVERNMENT

Following the inspection conducted by Site Inspections Pty Ltd and our published video, the ACT Government has now issued an official STOP NOTICE against the builder responsible for the development at Block 5 Section 96, Taylor ACT.

Key Enforcement Actions Taken:
• Contravention of Section 42 – Building Act 2004 (ACT):
Building work was carried out not in accordance with the approved plans.
• Non-compliance escalated under Section 50:
The appointed certifier notified the ACT Construction Occupations Registrar that the project advanced without meeting inspection conditions.
• Enforcement under Section 53:
The Rapid Regulatory Response Team (RRRT) has officially prohibited all building work on the site.
• Building Approval Expired (BA No. B20221772):
As of 01/05/2025, there is no valid BA, no appointed certifier, and no licensed builder for this project.
• Multiple non-compliances identified:
As confirmed in the Site Inspections report dated 18/04/2025, the build contains significant defects and is incomplete against original approvals and the Building Code of Australia.

ACT Government Statement:
“Carrying out building work in contravention of Section 42 is an offence under Section 51 of the Building Act 2004. Failure to comply may result in regulatory action.”

This is what happens when homeowners fight back.
This is what accountability looks like. 👍

[Siteinspections]

What would you do if this happened to you?

[glenharris]

Probably the most important YouTube channel in Australia

[lauragallagher]

The disregard for professional workmanship should be a criminal matter. This is planned negligence. Should be treated as fraud with jail time

[NickTaylorRickPowers]

I'm amazed they actually built on the correct block of land

[RuthSheridan-hpr]

These vids make me love my simple small 1950s home ... and you're not nitpicking, you're doing all Australians a massive service, thank you sir! The details you pick up, the codes that are there for a reason - exceptional, thank you for advocating for consumers

[Kammba-ii]

Thank for this, dude. You are the voice of justice for many and doing what the gouvernement should have been doing. Thx for sticking up.

[nickyp]

Oh man you got me so good at 11:00 when you said “ahhh man what a view. Beautiful. *sigh*…. Non compliant!”

[SolarisWesson]

I really hope videos like this are enough proof from the homeowner to get their money back, tear that shed down, and get a new builder

[jt]

Standing on the roof and throwing shade at the other buildings is peak content

[hungarianaustralian]

This is a world class YouTube channel.

[PsychoTy]

Came across this video randomly. I'm in a position where I'd never be able to have my own home. But even if I could afford one, I'd be mortified if this was the end result. My heart goes out to the owners, and I hope these builders get what's coming to them. Subbed to your channel mate.

[thebungler]

As a canberran who has suffered at the hands of a builder and have been in a legal dispute for fourteen years, the whole downgrade of canberra started when certifiers that were government employees became privatised. That's when everything went to shit. Canberra has the highest rate of defects in all states of australia.

[bitminerbob]

Glad you showed who the builder was there at the end of the vid. These cowboys need to be held to account.

[Baileyjh]

15:35 you can 100% say youre nitpicking, if youre paying hundreds of thousands of dollars you best believe everything should be perfect. Youre doing gods work my man <3

[Lyonda]

my heart breaks for the owners... this is insane

[coryholland]

We purchased an early 1960's built home which happened to be the display house for the area. All hardwood frames and cedar windows. We had a cyclone event and the homes around us were falling like dominoes. Ours received zero damage. Love the videos but mate, they are truly scary. Keep up the good work.

[RichReflectionz]

THe Indian accent in reading the contract had me in tears

[BigPapaJ]

I dont know how he doesnt have more subscribers. He is doing a real service for everyone

[OracleElder-my]

As a retired builder I watched over the last 25 years the standard drop in trades, but more importantly the materials drop in quality, so when you use inferior materials with average tradesmen then you get the houses of today...
I would never have built from this plan, as I personally don't understand how anyone could live in a house like this, even if finished correctly, I can't see how they would function adequately in severe rain, and let's not even mention snow.
How these materials could last through negative winters and hot summers year on year would be a major concern, I would give them maximum 10 years before major issues start, using soft wood for anything exterior is wrong.
When I learnt my trade in the sixties we were craftsmen, that word has vanished....
We used hand tools, nails were strong, materials were tough.
Today nail guns don't even fire proper nails, and can only work on soft timber..
Just like everything else made and sold today, the quality is inferior...
But what would I know, I'm just an old

[sonyagriffiths]

I just want to say thank you for your work and getting the ACT government to issue a stop order, please be proud of yourself and the work your team do!!!!