DAVID Kapp still faces an uncertain future after it was confirmed yesterday that Coral Coast Homes has gone into administration.
“It's going to be an awful game of waiting,” former customer Mr Kapp said.
“We don't know whether we can solve the problems with our house, and there's not much we can do about it.”
The company's problems first came to light last month, after a string of complaints about unfinished or substandard work, and unpaid tradespeople.
Last month, the Building Services Authority suspended the company's licence, amid speculation that the company was in financial strife.
The rumours were confirmed on Thursday when Brisbane-based SV Partners were appointed as external administrators - the same company dealt with the collapse of Bundaberg Master Homes in February.
Master Homes customers were left facing a struggle to get their homes finished after the builder went into liquidation, with many left to find new contractors to finish the work.
The Building Services Authority (BSA) is liaising with affected consumers of Coral Coast Homes to assess any entitlements they may have under the Queensland Home Warranty Scheme.
“Six claims have been received by BSA since the suspension of the licence of Coral Coast Homes Pty Ltd,” BSA general manager Ian Jennings said.
“Anyone else affected by the suspension of the licence of Coral Coast Homes Pty Ltd should contact BSA on 1300 BSA BSA (1300 272 272).”
Customers of Steelsmart Homes, which was also headed by Coral Coast Homes director John Biles, may also be left out of pocket with at least three people claiming their kit homes have not been delivered.
SSM Products Pty Ltd, trading as Steelsmart Homes, is being wound up after complaints by creditors.
“To date, BSA has received two complaints about Steelsmart Homes Pty Ltd, but both complaints were in regard to the supply of a kit home,” Mr Jennings said.
He said Steelsmart Homes is a “supply only” company, and as such, is not regulated by the BSA.
SV Partners did not return telephone calls to the NewsMail yesterday, and Mr Biles could not be reached for comment.
There will be a meeting for tradespeople, customers and owner-builders who have had dealings with Coral Coast Homes and Steelsmart, at 7pm on June 11, upstairs at the Bundaberg Neighbourhood Centre on Targo Street.
And I add, I had more spine then anyone in that money grabbing bullshit company.
ReplyDeleteThe spineless ones are the ones not showing themselves hiding under the rock like the 2 John's etc: Can't wait to hear the arrest warrant has been served on you, you mongrels.
Looks like the best thing that could have happened for Coral Coast Homes is that David Kapp and others have come forward against Coral Coast Homes. As the story unfolds we have heard that more people have been taken for a ride and what appears now to be blatently, ripped off. Looks like gone are the days that a handshake and word of mouth are a mans integrity.
ReplyDeleteI think there are two distinct issues moving forward from here. These are the prosecution of John Biles for his actions under the necessary laws. Maybe BSA breaches and ASIC?
More importantly, who needs to make what decisions for the homes to be finished? Will the BSA cover the costs to complete the homes? Who will manage the process to build? Will the completion of these homes be managed by another local builder or one who specialises in these types of issues?
Given this wont be the last builder to go under, how can we better manage and closely monitor these builders to protect the tradesman and consumers?