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The DO’S and DON’TS of Administering Building Contracts In the Building and Construction industry there are many instances where our Building and Construction Law team have seen contracts being administered incorrectly or not in accordance with its terms, where the Builder has acted on promises of good faith, workmanship and a good old-fashioned handshake. Despite

Changes to Home Building Laws and how they Affect You and Your Business   Changes to home building laws took effect in early 2015, with the commencement of the Home Building Act 2014. The changes are in two stages, as follows: Changes to licensing, owner-builders, home warranty insurance, defects, statutory warranties and dispute resolution which

We have noticed in our practice that many Building Contract disputes we provide advice on could have been resolved at an earlier stage – with less stress and less cost. To use a common example: let’s say a client (we can call him Bob) sells bricks and decides to enter into a contract with a

I have dealt with numerous builders and developers over the years who have had their building company renovate  a residential property for their development company.  The development company has then entered into a contract for sale of the renovated property with a buyer. The buyer later contacts the building company and the development company in

hanges to the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payments Act were passed by the NSW Parliament in November. We are just waiting for confirmation of the start date for the changes. The Act and these changes do not apply to construction contracts for the carrying out of residential building work where the person you

The Construction Work Code of Practice was updated in November 2013 and it is important that your business is up to date with these changes. The Code of Practice is a practical guide to achieving the standards of health, safety and welfare required under the WHS Act and Regulations. Who do the amendments apply to?

By all accounts, the Building & Construction Industry is experiencing a significant downturn. These financial pressures have resulted in job cuts, substantial debts and in many instances, corporate collapses. In recent years a high percentage of companies that have been wound up were within the Building & Construction Industry. The question that many are now

Property zoning issues have been a hot topic of late in the news and local papers. The Sun Herald recently reported about a couple who bought a $1.85 million property and have been given an eviction notice by their local council because the zoning of their luxury home prohibits them from using it as a

Disputes over building works can be stressful, costly and time consuming. You will have heard many stories about the “unreasonable” owner who wants everything done for nothing and the “unreasonable” builder who cannot get the works finished in time. Whether it is a large commercial building or a home, disputes usually occur over the quality