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The Builder, the Developer and its Architect

Contracts

Posted 29 November 2015

A lesson in the need for letters of intent and/or license agreements for works in contract negotiation stage In a Nutshell Developers and builders should give careful consideration to entering i…

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Resolving Disputes at Strata Meetings – The Role of the Strata Managing Agent

Meetings and Records

Posted 31 October 2015

We are constantly being told how many people live in strata schemes. Currently a quarter of the population of greater Sydney lives in strata title and it is anticipated that by 2040 this figure will r…

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Insurer’s recovery action depends on the Policy wording

Strata Insurance

Posted 22 November 2015

The New South Wales Supreme Court recently confirmed that an insurer's right to subrogation and recovery under its policy arises from the conduct of particular parties in particular circumstances.…

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

Strata, Strata Reform

Posted 11 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 05 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 30 September 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 27 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 28 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 30 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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