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Articles about building contracts, defects, disputes and Victoria’s building reforms. Check each article’s date, and talk to our building and construction lawyers about the rules that apply to your project.
Victoria’s Developer Bond Scheme: What Developers and Owners Corporations Need to Know
Victoria is changing the rules for apartment developers. Under the new developer bond scheme, developers of residential apartment buildings of more than three storeys (in…
Victoria’s 2026 Building Law & Home Warranty Changes
Victoria’s building reforms are arriving in stages, and each part has its own start date. If you are building, renovating or dealing with defects, the…
Rectification Orders Victoria: Builder & Owner Guide
In major reforms to Victorian building laws, from 1 July 2026, the Building and Plumbing Commission (“BPC”) is granted power to issue rectification orders against…
What should you do if you find defective building works during your new house build or…
Finding defaults during the construction of a new home can be down heartening. We understand. All you want is the perfect new house and preferably…
What happens with your existing building plans when you terminate your building contract?
When a building contract ends early, one of the first practical questions is whether you can hand the existing plans to a new builder. Many…
Important Notice for Homeowners
Historical article This article describes the position when it was originally published. Some laws, regulators and procedures have since changed. For current information, read our…
Home Owners – When do you need a registered builder, a major domestic building contract and…
Home Owners- if your building works are worth more than $10,000.00 then make sure the builder is registered, has given you a major domestic building…
BUILDING CONTRACT REVIEW BY SOLICITOR – WHY YOU NEED ONE
Signing a building contract will probably be one of the biggest and most expensive commitments you make in your life. It makes sense to have…
Legal review of building contracts
For most people, entering into a contract with a builder for a new home or a renovation is the second largest investment they will make,…
Domestic Building Disputes Resolution Victoria
Historical article This article describes the position when it was originally published. Some laws, regulators and procedures have since changed. For current information, read our…
Recent changes to Victorian Building Laws
Historical article This article describes the position when it was originally published. Some laws, regulators and procedures have since changed. For current information, read our…
7 Ways to Reduce the Risk of Building Claims
Builders- please read on for 7 Ways to Reduce the Risk of Litigation for Domestic Builders based on Melissa Henderson's personal experience as CEO of…