Browse Forums General Discussion 1 Dec 19, 2023 10:52 am Hi all, I've received the unwelcome news that our certifier (BCA Certifiers) has merged into the McKenzie Group. A quick Google revealed McKenzie is the mob that signed off on Opal Tower, and other things reported in the news about this organisation concern me https://www.news.com.au/finance/busines ... 565dcbee73 After being challenged our builder has conceded that it is our decision on if we go with McKenzie, but they don't recommend it because construction has already started. BCA was McDonald Jones 'default' certifier in Canberra, so I presume there are others in the same situation. Have others successfully changed certifiers mid-build? Will other certifiers be reluctant to take on the job mid-build? Any other pitfalls I should be aware of? How much are you ahead in payments compared to where the build is at? Have you fully drawn down the loan? 5 12232 Hi All, I'm new here! I'm in a block of 4 apartments (Waverley council) and looking to change a window to a sliding door. The window faces an enclosed garden (with a… 0 5729 Thank you so much everyone. This all makes a lot of sense. I guess when you talk to a builder who butters up everything to look very polished, you get to start believing… 7 19548 |