A word of advice to those wanting to build as crisis grips construction sector

Australians are being left in the lurch with half-built houses and lengthy delays due to the crisis gripping the building industry.

Megan Peacock from the Master Builders Association of Victoria said there was no doubt it was a challenging time.

She issued a few tips to those unsure about whether they should built at the moment.

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