Building, renovating and developing residential properties can be complex and expensive. When you need legal help, it is important to turn to lawyers who have seen it all before.
Build Right Construction Lawyers are experienced construction lawyers who will provide you with specialist legal support for your residential building project - from the day you start your project to the day you receive the keys.
When you're looking to engage a builder, we can:
Once your build begins, we will help you understand:
And if you have a dispute with your builder, we will help you enforce your contract so that you get what you have paid for.
Property owners and developers are often unsure of what they should be asking to be included their contracts and which party should be responsible for what risks and costs.
Fortunately, negotiating construction contracts is our bread and butter. We know what to ask for, what can be conceded in return and what should be non-negotiable.
Day in, day out, we handle contracts based on the standard form typically used for domestic building projects Australia, including from the Housing Industry Association (HIA), Master Builders, Australian Building Industry (ABIC) and Australian Standards. We are also experienced at preparing and negotiating entirely bespoke contracts that meet parties' unique requirements.
The construction process can be complex and time consuming for the uninitiated: you will be faced with industry specific terminology, governing legislation and lots of documents. We will guide you through it all, including by explaining things in layman terms, so you can properly understand your rights and obligations.
It is important to promptly address any disagreements with your counterparties. We have a detailed knowledge of construction law and dispute resolution, which we will use to help you address issues as and when they arise, mitigating the likelihood of you needing pursue formal dispute resolution processes (and thus avoiding you needing to expend significant time and cost to resolve them). And if the issue can't be resolved informally, we will act on your behalf in the formal dispute resolution process.
Residential building projects can be stressful, time-consuming and uncertain. By employing our help, you can rest assured that you're in the hands of highly experienced construction lawyers who are looking out for your best interests.