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JunWhat Is a Preliminary Agreement – And Why You Might Need One Before Signing a Building Contract If you are building a new home or renovating, there is a bit of legwork that needs to happy before the builder can present the owner with a building contract. That’s where a preliminary agreement comes in. Whether you are […]
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MarIf your newly constructed or recently renovated home has sprung a leak during the past week’s weather, you may be wondering whether to notify your builder or make a claim on your home and contents insurance—or both. It’s essential to determine the likely cause of the leak. In many cases, further investigation may be needed to confirm[…]
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DecThe Christmas and New Year’s holidays are fast approaching. Unfortunately, contractual deadlines that fall on or around this time are often missed, which can result in a significant financial burden. Below we explain how construction industry legislation in Queensland deals with the Christmas and New Year’s holiday shutdown period (Christmas Shutdown Period) and we offer some simple[…]
