When planning to build or renovate your own home in New South Wales, you may be considering acting as an owner builder. While this can offer flexibility and potential cost savings, it also comes with serious legal responsibilities under the Home Building Act 1989 (NSW) (HBA).  In this article, we break down what it means to be an owner builder...Read More

When building or renovating a home in New South Wales, both homeowners and builders must understand their rights and obligations under the Home Building Act 1989 (NSW). One of the most important protections offered by the Act is statutory warranties. These are mandatory warranties that apply to all residential building contracts.
  In this article, we...Read More

What Is a Payment Claim Under the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999 (NSW)? If you work in building and construction and have not been paid for completed work or supplied goods, a payment claim under the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999 (NSW) (SOPA) may help you enforce...Read More