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TPG Pushes on with Broadband Ambitions

Strata

Posted 07 January 2015

The battle for broadband is far from over. TPG Telecom is promising to bring back its national broadband network rival despite new red tape crimping t…

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Defamation and Strata Title – What to do when things get heated

Strata

Posted 21 December 2014

Things can get very heated in a strata context. Disputes can be very personal and can span long periods of time, allowing issues and frustrations to b…

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Owners Corporation Update on Commencement Proclamation of the Home Building Amendment Act 2014

Building Defects

Posted 14 December 2014

In a Nutshell On 10 December 2014, it was proclaimed that the Home Building Amendment Act 2014 (“the Amendment Act”) would commence in two stages,…

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Should new owners corporations obtain Building Defects Report?

Building Defects

Posted 01 December 2014

Short answer is yes, Why? For the reasons set out below in the UNSW research, which are supported by our experiences below. Pre-purchase inspection re…

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Building Defects – Owner-Builder Work

Building Defects, Residential Building Works, Construction

Posted 17 November 2014

In a Nutshell Owner-builder work is presumed to have been completed within 18 months after an owner-builder permit is issued, or earlier if an occupat…

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Burst Pipes and Strata Insurance

Strata Insurance

Posted 06 November 2014

A common claim under owners corporation’s building insurance policies relates to losses arising from burst pipes. Usual uninsured losses Generally s…

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Compulsory Acquisition of Strata Property

Strata

Posted 20 October 2014

Compulsory acquisition of land by Commonwealth and State authorities has long been controversial, but anxiety has risen in recent years. A number of m…

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Building & Construction Industry Security of Payments Act 1999 (NSW)

Building Defects

Posted 19 October 2014

Owners corporations enter into many agreements not realising the interim relief payment requirements that they may be subject to under the Building an…

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