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Aluminium Cladding – Real and Significant Risks and Problems

Residential Building Works

Posted 16 June 2017

In A Nutshell Following the devastating fire that destroyed the Grenfell Tower in London last week, the topic of aluminium cladding has risen across the globe.…

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Post Grenfell Safety Legislation in NSW

Construction, Residential Building Works

Posted 16 June 2017

BUILDING PRODUCTS SAFETY LAWS The Building Products (Safety) Act 2017(“Act”) has been passed by the New South Wales government and is to commence on a date to be proclaimed. When it commences, …

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Builders be aware – Don’t simply follow product installation guidelines

Construction, Residential Building Works

Posted 13 June 2017

Non-conforming building products and the issues they raise for both builders and consumers have been at the forefront of media articles at various times over the years with serious claims and safety c…

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Strata Reform: Strata Managing Agents involved in Business Development – Beware!

Strata, Strata Reform, Conveyancing

Posted 24 October 2016

Under the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 (SSMA 2015) one of the new features relates to a restriction on the appointment of strata managers who are connected with the developer.…

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All’s Fair in Contracts and Law? Unfair Contract Protection for Small Business

Strata, Construction, Contracts

Posted 31 August 2016

Amendments to the Australian Securities and Investment Corporations Act 2001 and the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 to commence on 12 November 2016 will extend to small businesses protections previ…

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Pennywise but Pound-foolish: Owners and Contracts for Residential Building Work

Conveyancing

Posted 02 August 2016

The purchase of a home will probably be the most significant commitment to expenditure many of us will ever make. No sensible person enters into such a transaction without qualified legal advice and r…

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Swimming Pool Changes – Are You Selling, Buying or Leasing? Beware the hype!

Strata, Conveyancing

Posted 27 April 2016

Changes to the Swimming Pools Act 1992 and regulations come into force on 29 April 2016 and will have a direct impact on the sale, purchase or lease of properties with a swimming pool or outdoor spa. …

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Difficulties Getting a Contractor’s License or HOWI

Construction, Planning Approvals, Home Owners Warranty

Posted 17 March 2016

The Home Building Act 1989 operates in many unexpected ways, for instance a lot of its focus is on managing insurance risk of Builders as opposed to managing quality of construction. A glaring exam…

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