Monthly Archives: June 2011

The most important instrument that affected Australian building law reform was the National Model Building Act (“NMBA”) of the early 90’s. Kim Lovegrove’s article “Model Building Act – the Regulatory Template that Re-shaped Modern Day Building Control – 20 years … Continue reading →

Property owners and those responsible for the management of properties can get the living daylights sued out of them if they do not maintain very vigilant property health and safety practices.  The obligations of the owner, the facilities manager and … Continue reading →

In recent months there have been huge surges in property disputes between adjoining owners. The disputes revolve around building work being carried out on adjoining properties. People seem to be terrified about the prospect of damage to their property that … Continue reading →

  Investment is flooding into Australia at unprecedented levels. Offshore corporations should nevertheless be aware that when you migrate your capital abroad you are a stranger in a strange land. We have seen over the years offshore investors lose a … Continue reading →

The Building Appeals Board in Victoria presides over Building Act disputes, building permit matters and appeals from the BPB. If you want to engage the preeminent lawyer in this area, Justin Cotton, click here.