West Australian building company Modco Residential enters voluntary administration – 7NEWS

West Australian building company Modco Residential has entered voluntary administration, blaming rising costs and the media its downfall. The WA building regulator, Building and Energy, warned the public to be cautious when dealing with the company because it had significant reason to believe it was under financial stress, with several court cases launched against it.…

Inquiry calls for shake-up of insolvency laws – The West Australian

Paul OsborneAAP Australia’s corporate insolvency system is too complex, hard to access and unnecessarily costly and needs a major overhaul. That is the conclusion of a long-running inquiry into the system by the federal parliament’s corporations and financial services committee released on Wednesday. Premium Subscribers with digital access can view this article. Already a subscriber?…

Embattled Perth builder Modco Residential enters into voluntary … – The West Australian

The West Australian exclusive Embattled builder Modco Residential will enter into voluntary administration, issuing an emotive statement blaming industry challenges and the media for the collapse. By appointing GTS Advisory, Modco is likely avoiding a forced administration, with at least two unpaid creditors seeking to wind up the company in a legal matter that was…