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Strata Investors – Beware! Proposed New Strata Law Reform affects you

Strata, Strata Reform

Posted 12 October 2015

For property investors owning or looking to purchase strata property, it’s paramount to be abreast of the latest laws affecting strata titled property. The New South Wales Government has released it…

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Avoiding Pitfalls – What developers and Builders need to know before entering Lift Contracts for Residential Developments

Contracts, Development Contracting

Posted 06 October 2015

Many lift contractors maintain standard form terms and conditions which are out dated, have not kept pace with legislative changes and fail to recognise changing customer needs and procurement methods…

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I don’t like what is proposed to be built next door – What can I do?

Strata, Renovations

Posted 02 October 2015

Objecting to a Development Proposal and how to do it effectively: The laws in relation to planning consents and development applications have undergone significant change in the last few years.…

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Pushing the Right buttons: Lift Contracts for Strata Schemes

Strata, Management Agreements

Posted 28 September 2015

Lifts and escalator refurbishments and upgrades are amongst the largest items of expenditure that owners in strata schemes commission. Yet such works are excluded from the consumer protection provisio…

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Our Two Cents – Creditor fails to obtain Bankruptcy orders for Non-Payment of One Cent

Levy Recovery

Posted 29 September 2015

In a Nutshell His Honour Justice Street in the case of The Owners – Strata Plan No 18027 v Clarke [2015] FCCA 2185 (23 September 2015) has refused to make orders bankrupting an individual, Ms Cla…

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Copyright Infringement – Stop the Build!

Strata, Contracts

Posted 31 August 2015

In the recent decision of Coles v Dorner &Ors [2015] QSC 224 a builder and homeowner were found to have infringed copyright in the construction of a home at Port Douglas and ordered to perform externa…

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Submission on the Strata Schemes Management Bill 2015 & Part 10 of the Strata Schemes Development Bill 2015

Strata

Posted 21 August 2015

This is a submission from Bannermans Lawyers addressing a number of issues with the Bills, based on our experience acting for owners corporations, lot owners, strata managing agents and contractors in…

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Sydney Couple win Two-Year Battle to move Dog into Apartment Block

Strata

Posted 04 July 2015

Designer dog Oscar Wylde has become the pin-up pet for animal-loving apartment dwellers everywhere after winning his two-year legal battle to be allowed to move into one of Sydney's most prestigious b…

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How to minimise building defect risks

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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