The BPC has executed search warrants at three sites linked to unregistered building company Homespace Builds Pty Ltd.
Friday 18 July 2025
BPC investigators, accompanied by Victoria Police and digital forensic experts, raided premises and vehicles at Aintree in Melbourne’s west and the outer north western suburbs of Bacchus Marsh and Darley.
The raids relate to multiple alleged offences under the Building Act and the Domestic Building Contracts Act (DBCA) uncovered during a complex proactive investigation over many months.
Homespace Builds is being investigated over a range of alleged offences including unregistered work, entering into major domestic building contracts when not registered to do so and making false and misleading statements.
The BPC has also used intelligence from a previous raid to identify Homespace as an alleged participant in paying for the use of another company’s registration.
The BPC investigations team will refer any potential contraventions of the DBCA to Consumer Affairs Victoria (CAV) for its consideration and action.
Legislative reforms to the DBCA, which have been introduced to Parliament, will see these powers transferred from CAV to the BPC.
The BPC is warning consumers not to employ Homespace Builds Pty Ltd while an investigation into their conduct continues.
Consumers should always use a registered builder and a licensed or registered plumber. You can check if your builder and plumber are registered through Find a Practitioner.
If you know of an unregistered builder or plumber, you can report them to us via the online tip off form: Report Unregistered Building and Unlicensed Plumbing Work.