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Nook clients awarded $114,000 after company misrepresented build

Two people contracted the controversial modular homes company to build a pool house, but Nook’s marketing was ruled to misrepresent what could be achieved.

Julie Nelson and Jacqueline Bennion were drawn to this Nook design for a pool house.

Kate McVicar Tue, 24 Mar 2026
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Nook Homes customers have clawed back more than $114,000 after a High Court judge ruled their contract was “validly cancelled” on the basis of misrepresentation. 

In a judgment published yesterday, Justice Jane Anderson ruled in favour of two Nook customers, overturning a District Court

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Kate McVicar Tue, 24 Mar 2026
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