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Submission on Building Professional Act 2005 and Position Paper May 2015

Certifiers

Posted 22 June 2015

This is a submission from Bannermans Lawyers addressing issues raised in the discussion paper, based on our experience acting for strata schemes, community associations, lot owners, managing agents an…

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Submission on Community Schemes Law Reform and Position Paper

Strata, Strata and Community Title Developments

Posted 03 June 2015

This is a submission from Bannermans Lawyers addressing a number of issues raised in the discussion paper, based on our experience acting for community associations, lot owners, managing agents and co…

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Breathing Space: Delays to the start of the Home Building Amendment Act 2014

Building Defects

Posted 01 June 2015

In a Nutshell The anticipated 1 December 2014 commencement date for the Home Building Amendment Act 2014 has been delayed allowing owners corporations some breathing space.…

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It’s your Call to enter into an Option Agreement – Key Considerations for Put and Call Options

Contracts, Conveyancing, Development Contracting

Posted 01 June 2015

Option agreements are an increasingly common means by which developers secure development sites. There is good reason for that, as they provide developers with flexibility and assist with managing cas…

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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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Minimising the Cost of Obtaining Development Approval

Planning Approvals

Posted 20 April 2015

Obtaining development approval is one of the necessary first steps for completing a major renovation or new development. Delay in obtaining development consent can greatly increase holding costs and r…

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The Court’s Interpretation – Are project managers and supervisors covered under the Security of Payment Act?

Security of Payments

Posted 16 April 2015

SOPA applies to Architects, Engineers, Designers, Project Managers, Superintendents There is often confusion amongst architects, engineers, designers and professionals who provide project managemen…

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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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