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MayIn the recent QCAT decision of McSwan & Anor v Weaver [2023] QCAT 148, home owners were unsuccessful in suing a builder for negligence because they were not considered vulnerable in circumstances where they had failed to ensure they entered into a legally enforceable domestic building contract. Brief background The owners engaged a builder to construct a […]
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AprWe note from the media that the liquidators of Porter Davis are attempting to source builders to take over the completion of some homes contracted to Porter Davis. Should a new builder approach a homeowner to complete a partly completed home, homeowners should be seek legal advice as there are a number of issues they need to[…]
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AprThe importance of terminating your construction contract when your builder becomes insolvent or enters into liquidation It’s no secret that the construction industry has been experiencing unprecedented disruption caused by labour shortages and supply chain issues over the last few years. As the flow-on effects of such disruption continue to ripple through the industry, we are now[…]
