“We can help Porter Davis customers in south-east melbourne who require assistance to complete their build,” Rawdon Hill posted on Facebook and Instagram last Wednesday. “As a low-volume builder with over 46 years of creating family homes we may be able to provide support for eligible customers.”
The company appointed liquidators Dye & Co on Thursday.
The Facebook page for Rawdon Hill, which also advertised discounted builds in April, was removed entirely on Friday.
Calls to Dye & Co and Rawdon Hill were not returned.
Premier Daniel Andrews was forced to launch a $15 million rescue package for 560 families after the Porter Davis collapse, while the Victorian Building Authority is investigating whether the builder broke the law by failing to obtain the necessary domestic building insurance for its customers.
Opposition home ownership spokeswoman Jess Wilson said the Andrews government had failed to protect consumers after being warned about the sector.
“Now it is Victorian homebuyers who have put their life savings into their dream home that are paying the price,” Wilson said.
Planning Minister Sonya Kilkenny has been reviewing the sector and will propose reforms in the coming months.
Rawdon Hill had just 15 open building…
