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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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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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Should Victoria Abolish Owner Builder Laws?
Victoria requires registered builders to train, gain experience and hold insurance, yet an owner-builder can supervise major domestic building work with little practical construction experience.
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Why New Building Law Will Not Fix Apartment Water Ingress Disputes
Changes to building law in Victoria will not resolve the most common problem in apartment defect disputes. Water ingress claims still sit largely outside the new dispute service.
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Why Plumbing in Victoria Has No Insurance Safety Net
The amount of plumbing related building defects I see in Victoria is astonishingly high. Often they exceed all other defects. Yet the insurance that should respond has become a farce.
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