Issues with residence development have topped the checklist of shopper complaints in South Australia however demand stays robust throughout the sector.
The Consumer and Business Services division took greater than 1300 inquiries and handled virtually 120 complaints associated to the development sector in 2022.
Travel remained a big subject with 113 grievance calls, however that was down considerably on the 190 fielded in 2021 when COVID-19 restrictions and points had been extra outstanding.
Issues surrounding the acquisition of a second-hand automobile drew the third most complaints with greater than 60 calls final yr.
Small and Family Business Minister Andrea Michaels stated the state authorities was doing all it may to assist shoppers and guarantee their rights had been protected.
“An increase in material costs and a deluge of work are resulting in a number of challenges for both the building sector and consumers,” she stated.
Complaints involving the constructing sector got here as development approvals remained robust in SA and residential costs secure.
Dwelling approvals rose 15.2 per cent for the yr to the tip of November, in comparison with important falls in most different states.
Data additionally revealed a 0.4 per cent fall in home costs in December in comparison with greater falls throughout the nation.
“South Australia’s housing market hasn’t experienced the volatility of the eastern states, and that’s good news for property owners,” Treasurer Stephen Mullighan stated.
“While the strength of the property market is positive for those already owning houses, we know we need more supply to help others get into home ownership.”
