Homeowners have been left in the lurch with unfinished projects following the sudden closure of Highbridge Construction, many without recourse to regain or find money put into projects that has now been lost.

Consumer advocate Barbara Captijn says oversight bodies have had years to act and haven't done enough to protect people, and tells Patricia Boal more needs to be done.

<p>Homeowners have been left in the lurch with unfinished projects following the sudden closure of Highbridge Construction, many without recourse to regain or find money put into projects that has now been lost.</p>
<p>Consumer advocate Barbara Captijn says oversight bodies have had years to act and haven't done enough to protect people, and tells Patricia Boal more needs to be done.</p>

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