01/09/2026
Building with Bathla? You may be wondering what happens next.
With Bathla Group now in voluntary administration, we understand many homeowners will be facing uncertainty about their home and the investment they've already made.
Our first message is simple:
Don't rush into decisions. Get informed and protect your position.
Keep your contract, plans, permits, progress payments, insurance certificates and correspondence together. Check your Home Building Compensation (HBC) cover and continue monitoring official updates from the appointed administrators.
Importantly, also consider who currently insures the physical works on your property.
Depending on the stage of construction, you may have already paid substantial progress payments for improvements to your land. Consider confirming that appropriate property/construction insurance remains in place to protect those works against risks such as theft, vandalism, fire, storm or other damage.
This isn't about expecting something to go wrong. It's about understanding risk and protecting what you've already paid for. If you're unsure, speak with a qualified insurer or insurance broker.
For homeowners wanting to document where their build currently stands, Darbecca can also provide a Works-to-Date + Completion Inspection, recording:
✓ Visible defects identified at the time of inspection
✓ A summary of building works that remain incomplete
This provides an independent point-in-time record and may remain useful whether works continue with the existing builder or circumstances change.
We're not here to tell homeowners what decision to make. We're here to provide factual information, independent inspection and practical support.
You don't have to navigate this alone.
Darbecca | INSPECTION. EVIDENCE. SUPPORT.
