Building
What should you do if…
Finding defaults during the construction of a new home can be down heartening. We understand. All you want is the perfect new house and preferably…
What happens with your existing…
In many contracts, the builder has included a condition that provides that the copyright and intellectual property in the plans remains the property of the…
Important Notice for Homeowners
If you are a homeowner and your builder faces financial difficulties or collapses during a construction project, we’re here to provide guidance and support during…
Home Owners – When do…
Home Owners- if your building works are worth more than $10,000.00 then make sure the builder is registered, has given you a major domestic building…
BUILDING CONTRACT REVIEW BY SOLICITOR…
Signing a building contract will probably be one of the biggest and most expensive commitments you make in your life. It makes sense to have…
Legal review of building contracts
For most people, entering into a contract with a builder for a new home or a renovation is the second largest investment they will make,…
Domestic Building Disputes Resolution Victoria
Domestic Building Disputes Resolution Victoria is a new dispute resolution body which commenced activities on 26 April 2017, providing free building dispute resolution services for…
Recent changes to Victorian Building…
The Victorian Government has made recent changes to Victorian building laws which came into effect on 4 July 2016. The changes extend the powers of…
7 Ways to Reduce the…
Builders- please read on for 7 Ways to Reduce the Risk of Litigation for Domestic Builders based on Melissa Henderson's personal experience as CEO of…
New consumer reforms affecting domestic…
The Victorian Government has introduced the Building Legislation Amendment (Consumer Protection) Bill 2015 with new consumer reforms affecting domestic builders. The reforms include some dramatic…