It’s normal for building projects to experience setbacks during construction. However, in extreme cases your builder may suspend works and leave the site or disappear without explanation. This article will explain your available options if your builder won’t return to the site, and how to avoid the common pitfalls which may affect your rights against your builder.
All participants in the construction industry need to be aware of imminent changes to the laws regulating building products. The changes have been inserted into the Building Products (Safety) Act 2017 (NSW) but extend far beyond product safety to the suitability of use and quality of installation of those products.
In April 2024 the Treasury released draft legislation implementing the ‘Build-to-Rent’ (BTR) tax concessions, which were first announced in the 2023-24 Federal Budget.
The rise of phoenixing in the building and construction industry in Australia in recent years has proved a significant challenge to regulators. Mismanagement of time or cashflow can quickly propel businesses into insolvency.
In late 2023, the NSW Government passed the Building Legislation Amendment Bill 2023 (Amendment Bill). The Amendment Bill established the NSW Building Commission and granted it extraordinary powers to enter construction sites, inspect work and take away information and materials.
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