The shocking truth about home inspections costing buyers millions

This Sydney Morning Herald article exposes serious flaws in NSW’s pre-purchase home inspection regime, revealing that anyone can call themselves a building consultant without qualifications, licensing, or even insurance, leaving home buyers vulnerable to inadequate and misleading reports. Through real-life cases and expert commentary - including insights from David Creais and Sharon Levy - the piece highlights how buyers are often left with unsafe, uninhabitable homes and little legal recourse, while real estate agents and unregulated inspectors exploit gaps in the system. The article calls for stronger standards, better consumer protection, and greater accountability to prevent further financial and emotional harm to property buyers in NSW.