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Focus on Builders: B & T Constructions Pty Ltd (ACT)

by Chris | Oct 3, 2017 | ACT, Building Defects, News & Publications, Recent News

B & T Constructions (ACT) Pty Ltd (ACN 105 358 825) was a builder that was responsible for the construction of numerous residential apartment buildings in the ACT. On 18 May 2017, administrators were appointed to B & T Constructions (ACT) Pty Ltd and following...

Building and Construction Legislation Amendment Act 2016 – What You Need to Know

by Chris | Oct 4, 2016 | ACT, Building Defects, Recent News

On 20 August 2016, the Building and Construction Legislation Amendment Act 2016 (the Legislation) commenced operation. The Legislation is the culmination of several years of consideration by the ACT Government and amends the following laws: Building Act 2004; Building...

Is your apartment building in Canberra affected by the GST class action?

by Chris | Oct 3, 2016 | ACT, Building Defects, Strata Disputes

A class action is being mounted against the developers of at least 13 apartment buildings across Canberra for the refund of GST incorrectly charged as part of the purchase price on new residential units. Read more by Katie Burgess.

Case Note: Expert Evidence: Can an expert make a compromise?

by Allison | May 31, 2015 | ACT, Building Defects, Building Defects, NSW, Recent News, Strata Disputes, Strata Disputes

The Uniform Civil Procedure Rules 2005 (NSW) authorise the referral of certain matters in litigated proceedings to an independent referee. The referee’s determination of the referred matters can then be adopted or rejected by the court. The importance of expert...

Scaremongering on Apartment Defects Irresponsible

by Chris | Feb 4, 2015 | ACT, Building Defects, Building Defects, NSW

Click here to read the article – Scaremongering on Apartment Defects Irresponsible
https://kerinbensonlawyers.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/CK-ABC-QLD-Interview.mp4

Building Defects and Builders who go broke – ABC News

by Chris | Feb 2, 2015 | ACT, Building Defects, Building Defects, Legal Alert, NSW, Recent News

Chris Kerin appeared on ABC News on 2 February 2015 in relation to builders who go broke in Queensland and how they impact on owners corporations suffering from building defects.
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