Building Defects
Posted 01 July 2015
Building defects can be one of the most significant risks you face as a property investor, particularly when buying a newly constructed house or apart…
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Strata, Strata and Community Title Developments
Posted 02 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 communit…
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Building Defects
Posted 31 May 2015
In a Nutshell The anticipated 1 December 2014 commencement date for the Home Building Amendment Act 2014 has been delayed allowing owners corporations…
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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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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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