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Don’t blame it on the rain: 5 point action plan for building water penetration

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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Fact Sheet – Swimming Pool Laws

Strata

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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Safety Reports in Strata Schemes and Occupiers Liability

Strata, Strata Insurance

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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Not their First Home: Investors are obtaining First homebuyer grants through Complex Ownership Arrangements

Strata, Levy Recovery, Conveyancing

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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Insurance in Construction – Are you really covered?

Strata, Building Defects, Construction, Contracts, Home Owners Warranty, Public Liability

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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How a developer retains control of a New Strata Building

Strata and Community Title Developments

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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Strata Renovations & Subdivisions – Exempt & Complying Development Laws may remove the need for Council Approval

Strata and Community Title Developments

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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Remedial Works in Residential Strata Buildings – Impact of Legislative changes

Building Defects

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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