The industry is facing new and ever-changing challenges in the midst of COVID-19. We're also mindful that we're all doing our best to keep projects moving, and that many of those 'business as usual' challenges still exist. This edition is broken into two parts to cover off the legal issues in both the COVID-19 and the 'business as usual' landscapes.
By Nick Sparks
We have been helping our clients with project-related continuity issues including managing settlement risk, eContracts, construction and consultants agreements and leasing agreements.
By Eloise Crompton
We explain how the construction industry deals with unexpected and unprecedented risks to public health and where an extension of time (EOT) would be applicable.
By Nick SparksAthina McGregor
Recently, additional guidelines and regulations were released on the Sale of Land Act 1962 (Vic). We explain below what the regulations and guidelines mean for developers.
By John Varos
SDA is a new form of government incentivised housing introduced as part of the national reforms to the disability sector. We outline the factors one should consider when looking into alternative markets.
From 1 March 2020 the State Revenue Office (SRO) changed the way discretionary trusts are characterised for purposes of Foreign Purchaser Additional Duty (FPAD).
By Adam Jaques
Homes for Homes is an independent not-for-profit company established to generate new funding to build social and affordable housing. It offers a specific model and documentation for developers.