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NSW Court of Appeal Overturns Adjudication Procedural Fairness Decision.
It's now even harder to overturn an adjudication decision. Read: Demex Pty Ltd V McNab Building Services Pty Ltd [2023] NSWCA 261.
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Dec 5, 20238 min read


Price Escalation Clauses - Perera vs Bold Properties
Learn from Perera vs. Bold Properties: Key insights for builders and homeowners on voided price escalation clauses.
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Sep 21, 20237 min read


Do I need a contract for my home build or renovation?
If you are a first home buyer in Queensland taking advantage of the government’s building scheme, or you’re building or renovating your...
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Nov 5, 20204 min read


Understanding your rights and obligations under the new amendments to the BIF Act
The Queensland Government has passed the Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) and other Legislation Amendment Act 2020 (QLD)...
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Oct 26, 20204 min read


Securing your Security through the Security of Payments Act
When entering into a construction contract, it is likely you will come across a clause for security which allows the principal (or head...
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Oct 19, 20203 min read
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