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Building Defects, Strata Insurance
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 04 March 2015
The Swimming Pools Act 1992 (“Act”) has been amended to impose additional requirements on pool owners. Key points: …
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Posted 15 April 2015
Regrettably, it is common for people to sustain injuries while on the common property of strata buildings and those injuries frequently lead to personal injury claims.…
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Posted 15 April 2015
Owners of multiple properties may be getting NSW’s first homeowner grant and stamp duty concession despite not qualifying for it, cheating the government out of taxpayer revenue. …
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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 01 April 2015
Despite legislative restrictions on developers retaining control of new apartment buildings, developers can continue to control buildings after completion. …
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Posted 16 March 2015
Owners and developers of strata units considering renovations or subdivisions need to consider whether council approval is required. Failure to obtain a required approval can have serious consequences…
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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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