Building Dispute Cases - Order for Specific Performance is Rare and an Exception

In the recent case of Grech v Biltar Pty Ltd [2025] VSC 636, an owner made an application to the Supreme Court for an order for specific performance against the builder to rectify the defective works. This is notwithstanding the fact that in building dispute cases, orders for specific performance against a builder are rare and an exception.

Katie Gold19 November 2025chris moshidis, urban lawyers, building dispute, order for specific performance, specific performance, supreme court, Grech v Biltar

Lengthy Delays At VCAT Impacting Justice

VCAT has exclusive jurisdiction to hear and determine domestic building disputes between a builder and an owner or a builder and a subcontractor in the state of Victoria. However, the exclusive jurisdiction of VCAT has recently been questioned in light of the significant delays parties are experiencing at VCAT.

Katie Gold21 December 2021vcat, urban lawyers, delay, covid-19, Impresa Construction Pty Ltd v Oxford Building Group & Ors, building dispute

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