We're specialists in helping property owners and developers
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:
- help you evaluate the tender offers and proposals that you receive;
- prepare and review the legal documents required for your build and explain any risks to you as well as your key rights and obligations; and
- negotiate on your behalf to secure the best possible legal and commercial arrangements with your builder.
Once your build begins, we will help you understand:
- whether your builder is fulfilling its contractual, statutory and regulatory obligations; and
- whether your builder has achieved its pre-conditions for payment.
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.
- We will issue formal notices your builder, demanding it fulfil its contractual and legal obligations.
- We will negotiate with your builder on your behalf, aiming to achieve a prompt and cost-effective resolution to the dispute.
- If legal proceedings become necessary, we will represent you before Tribunals (VCAT, NCAT, QCAT, SAT and SACAT), Magistrates / Local Courts, Country / District Courts and state Supreme Courts.
Benefits of our services
Negotiate the best possible contractual arrangements
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.
Understand your rights and obligations
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.
Resolve any disputes
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.
Peace of mind
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.
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