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 develo…
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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 wate…
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Strata
Posted 04 March 2015
The Swimming Pools Act 1992 (“Act”) has been amended to impose additional requirements on pool owners. Key points: A swimming pool is “any excav…
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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 developmen…
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Security of Payments
Posted 16 April 2015
SOPA applies to Architects, Engineers, Designers, Project Managers, Superintendents There is often confusion amongst architects, engineers, designers …
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Strata, Strata Insurance
Posted 14 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 person…
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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 gover…
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Strata, Building Defects, Contracts, Home Owners Warranty, Construction, Public Liability
Posted 08 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 d…
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Development Contracting, Easements
Posted 08 April 2015
Property owners proposing to carry out works may need access to an adjoining property. This can be temporary or permanent and can be for a variety of …
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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 comple…
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Subcontractors
Posted 20 March 2015
In a Nutshell Builders need to manage both the “front-end” and “back-end” of works performed by subcontractors so that builders can take appro…
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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…
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