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Building Defects
Posted 02 July 2015
Building defects can be one of the most significant risks you face as a property investor, particularly when buying a newly constructed house or apartment, because defects may not be immediately appar…
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Posted 01 June 2015
In a Nutshell The anticipated 1 December 2014 commencement date for the Home Building Amendment Act 2014 has been delayed allowing owners corporations some breathing space.…
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Posted 29 May 2015
The recent deluge has provided a serious water resistance test for strata and other buildings. Many buildings have failed that test, with serious water penetration issues being identified and water da…
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Posted 09 April 2015
Construction entails many risks to a builder by virtue of its occupation, control and/or ownership of the site. The risks include personal injury or death to persons and damage or destruction of prope…
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Posted 12 March 2015
The State Environmental Planning Policy (Exempt and Complying Development Codes) Amendment (Commercial and Industrial Development and Other Matters) 2013 (“Amending SEPP”) commenced on 22 February…
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Posted 02 March 2015
In a Nutshell As a result of changes to the Home Building Act 1989 (NSW) (“the Act”) residential building work contracts entered into from 1 March 2015 must be compliant with new requirements i…
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Posted 16 January 2015
Owners Corporations’ Duty to Act Reasonably in Relation to Loss and Damage Arising from Building Defects In two recent decisions concerning claims made by Owners Corporations against Builders f…
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Posted 19 December 2014
The landmark decision could have far-reaching implications for builders, developers, body corporates and owners…
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