When our policyholder lodged a development application with council, they discovered that the existing garage and carport were built without a permit.
Total cost of claim $100,000.
After purchase, our policyholder became responsible for a 36 year old sewerage and building works defect. We accepted the claim and covered the rectification costs: $75,000
2 years after purchasing their property, our policyholder received a notice from council advising that the granny flat and double carport were constructed without approval
After settling their property, our policyholder in QLD was made aware that their backyard shed never received final building approval. Council issued a notice to rectify. Total cost of claim $30,000.
4 years after purchasing, our policyholder received a notice from council stating two large verandas and a shed were illegal. Total cost of claim $48,000.
Our policyholder undertook a survey in preparation to subdivide their property. The survey revealed several encroachments on 3 sides of the property.
Total cost of claim $51,000.
Our policyholder undertook a survey in preparation to renovate the property. The survey revealed that both fence lines were not on the true boundaries.
Total cost of claim $12,000.
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