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Off-the-plan sales are common in new residential Torrens and strata subdivisions, where a purchaser buys a property prior to registration of the subdivision and construction of the new dwelling.

Building is not a perfect science and it is common for a homeowner to identify minor defects or variances from plans following completion of construction.

Amendments to the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999 and the associated regulations commence 21 October 2019.

Key developments in the Court’s approach to interpreting construction certificates.

The commencement of the Low Rise Medium Density Housing Code in local council areas has been pushed back from July to 31 October 2019.

Builders, developers, and contractors in the construction industry should be aware that several proposed changes to the National Construction Code (NCC) will come into force on 1 May 2019.

It is not difficult to see the benefit of the independent contractor relationship for both businesses and contractors.

Where residential building work has been completed and is found to be defective there is almost always a tension between the builder and the homeowner as to what should happen next.

The last thing you want to see after your builder hands over the keys to your brand new home, are cracks, leaks, faulty workmanship, or worse, structural inadequacies.

The Building and Construction Industry (Security of Payment) Act 1999 (Security of Payment Act) created a system of payment requirements that principals, contractors and subcontractors must follow.