Building Defects
Posted 11 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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Building Defects, Contracts, Construction
Posted 28 February 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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Building Defects
Posted 14 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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Building Defects
Posted 19 December 2014
The landmark decision could have far-reaching implications for builders, developers, body corporates and owners…
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Building Defects
Posted 13 December 2014
In a Nutshell
On 10 December 2014, it was proclaimed that the Home Building Amendment Act 2014 (“the Amendment Act”) would commence in two stages, with:…
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Building Defects
Posted 30 November 2014
Short answer is yes, Why?
For the reasons set out below in the UNSW research, which are supported by our experiences below.…
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Building Defects, Residential Building Works, Construction
Posted 16 November 2014
In a Nutshell
Owner-builder work is presumed to have been completed within 18 months after an owner-builder permit is issued, or earlier if an occupation certificate is issued within that period. …
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Building Defects
Posted 18 October 2014
Owners corporations enter into many agreements not realising the interim relief payment requirements that they may be subject to under the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payments Act 1…
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