Premier Daniel Andrews has called reports that Porter Davis 'baited' customers into buying homes ahead of its financial collapse 'troubling'.
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews is"confident" authorities are looking into allegations that Porter Davis slashed prices of new homes to bait customers despite facing financial trouble.
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews labelled reports of"baiting" by Porter Davis before its collapse as"troubling". Picture: NCA NewsWire/David Geraghty "It's very troubling to think that anyone would be out there, trying to bait customers to sign contracts at a discount rate when you're in real trouble.
Porter Davis is alleged to have been offering discounts of up to $50,000 in the weeks leading up to its collapse into liquidation. The company folded with a shortfall believed to be around $20 million. Picture: Getty Images Firefighters fought desperately to contain the blaze, but were ultimately unable to save the property with the roof destroyed and other parts falling to the flames.
Another group of tradies are accused of causing more then $50,000 worth of damage to a second Porter Davis home under construction in Berwick, south-east Melbourne.
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