Many Victorian homeowners are told their home has reached practical completion and that the final payment is now due even though defects still exist.

This episode explains what practical completion actually means under Victorian building contracts, what triggers the final payment, and how defects are meant to be handled at this stage.

We discuss why simply refusing to pay the final payment can carry real consequences. This content is educational and designed to help Victorian homeowners better understand how the building process works, so they can make informed decisions and avoid unnecessary disputes.

This is not legal advice.