We specialise in helping property owners and developers
If you're looking for help from a lawyer who specialises in residential building projects, you've come to the right place.
We are construction lawyers who are highly experienced in supporting owners, owners corporations and property developers. We can help you, and this is how:
Advice on your contract
We will advise you on your proposed building contract (no matter if it's based on HIA or Master Builders or an entirely bespoke contract) - explaining your key risks, rights and obligations. We can then help you to negotiate with your builder to secure the best possible legal arrangements. We know what to ask for, what can be conceded in return and what should be non-negotiable.
On-going advice and support
Once your build begins, we will help you understand whether your builder is fulfilling its contractual and statutory obligations, and whether the builder is entitled to the payments it claims. We will guide you through it all, including by explaining things in plain English, so you can properly understand your rights and obligations.
Resolve disputes
If you have a dispute with your builder, we will help you enforce your contractual rights. We have a detailed knowledge of construction law and dispute resolution and we excel in helping owners get what they have paid for. We can do that for you by:
- issuing formal notices your builder, demanding it fulfil its contractual and legal obligations;
- negotiating with your builder on your behalf, aiming to achieve a prompt and cost-effective resolution to the dispute;
- if the issue can't be resolved informally, we can escalate matters to representing you in legal proceedings, before Tribunals (VCAT, NCAT, SAT, QCAT and SACAT) and Courts (Magistrates, Local, Country, District and Supreme).
By engaging us, you can rest assured that you're in the hands of highly experienced construction lawyers who are looking out for your best interests.
