Building Contracts and Disputes
I gave some advice recently to a new client in relation to a building contract that is going awry due to increases in the cost of bricks and brick-layers. The builder is trying to argue that the delay in getting approvals entitles the builder to increase the contract price. My client believes the delays were […]
Building Dispute
A builder client of mine installed the wrong tiles in a development. Despite conceding that he needed to rectify, the owners lodged a Building Commission application. He had been negotiating with the owners as to a solution which could be included in the Remedy Order, but they rejected his proposed solution without reasons, nor any […]
Property Development
Michael saw an old client this week. He’s had his builder’s ticket for 4 years and is about to start his own building company. He owns a property with his 2 brothers. They are not interested in funding a development, so he is going to finance the demolition of the old house and the construction […]