A win for home builders: but homeowners beware - From 1 March 2021 the NSW Government has extended the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999 (SOP Act) to apply to contracts between residential builders and homeowners. This will significantly change how residential builders are paid, and how payment disputes are resolved. Goldwind Australia Pty Ltd v ALE Heavylift (Australia) Pty Ltd [2021] VSC 625 - Goldwind Australia Pty Ltd v ALE Heavylift (Australia) Pty Ltd [2021] VSC 625