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Should Building Contracts Require a Solicitors Certificate?
If you borrow money to buy a home your lawyer may certify you received independent legal advice. Why is there no similar safeguard before you sign a building contract?
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Australia Needs Repeatable Housing Not More Complex Apartments
Australia does not just have a housing shortage. We have a shortage of straightforward, repeatable housing that can be delivered quickly and at scale.
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Why Victorias Building Reforms Miss the Whole Building Lifecycle
Victoria's building reforms assume the only problem with buildings happens during construction. Most of the disputes I see arise years after a project is finished.
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When Can You Sue a Building Company Director Personally
The company has no assets and the insurance is uncertain, so the natural reaction is to sue the director. The law is more nuanced than that.
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Building Surveyor Negligence and Liability in Victoria
There are surprisingly few reported negligence cases against building surveyors in Victoria, but the decisions that exist show clearly where surveyors can be exposed to liability.
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