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7 September, 2023

Always Presume Design Liability

New trends increasing a contractor’s liability – AS4902 Last year we published an article explaining a recent trend concerning the imposition of design liability on contractors through buildability clauses in construct only contracts. In this article we examine another trend concerning increased design liability exposure to contractors’ in design &…
DevelopmentProperty
28 August, 2023

What is subdivision of land?

Subdivision of land is defined under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (NSW) as the division of land into two or more parts that, after the division, would be obviously adapted for separate occupation, use or disposition. The division may (but need not) be effected: (a) by conveyance, transfer…
ConstructionDevelopmentPropertyTax
4 August, 2023

New state government housing tax!

Amid a housing supply and cost of living crisis, NSW Government has changed the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act introducing a new ‘Housing and Productivity Contribution’ that will immediately cost developers thousands. Undoubtedly the additional cost will be funnelled back to the purchasers. From 1 October 2023, the upfront construction…