Construction Law Updates

Lost Your Marble(s)

Introduction Disputes as to residential building work are often emotional affairs, with both parties holding strong views.  Builders often take an optimistic view of their

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Lying to get paid quickly

Introduction A recent decision in the NSW Supreme Court considers whether false statutory declarations provided by a subcontractor in support of a Payment Claim enable

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Sell but don’t tell

Introduction  In 2017, the McEntee family purchased 14 Langbein Avenue, Woodside, SA (“#14”) from Ms Rosewell and Mr Kloostermann (“the Original Owners”).  Soon after settlement,

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Off the Plan goes off

Introduction A recent decision of the New South Wales Court of Appeal focuses attention on the terms of the sale contract when developers sell units

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