Construct Law News

  The Christmas and New Year’s holiday is fast approaching and can be a well-deserved break for those in the building and construction industry.   Unfortunately, deadlines which fall on or around this period can be a potential source of stress, confusion and conflict for owners, developers and contractors alike and […]

What is a cooling-off period?  A cooling-off period allows Queensland homeowners a short timeframe to reconsider and potentially withdraw from a residential building contract after signing.  Under section 35 of Schedule 1B of the Queensland Building and Construction Commission Act 1991 (Qld) (QBCC Act), homeowners can withdraw from a regulated[…]

Should I have my residential building contract reviewed by a lawyer? If you’re about to sign a residential building contract, whether for a new build or renovation, the short answer is “yes” – you should have your residential building contract reviewed by a lawyer. While there are industry drafted building[…]

Access to period products is a right, not a privilege. Yet 1 in 5 Australians have been unable to afford them at some point in their lives. At Construct Law Group, we believe in using our platform to support causes that matter. Since 2018, we’ve proudly supported Share the Dignity,[…]

What 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[…]

If 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,[…]