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Project Lawyers produce a range of publications in their specialist areas of expertise designed to keep you informed about legal developments potentially relevant to your project, business or personal affairs. These publications are for general information purposes only. Please contact our team should you require any information regarding the contents of these publications.
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2025 NSW Strata Reforms: What You Need to Know
Strata living has established its importance as a fundamental component of the State’s housing system, with over 87,000 strata schemes, and approximately half of the State estimated to be living in strata communities by 2040. Given the prevalence of strata...
Personal liability under s 37 of the DBP Act: What individuals need to know
Section 37 of the Design and Building Practitioners Act 2020 (NSW) (DBP Act) imposes a statutory duty of care on any person who carries out "construction work" to exercise reasonable care to avoid economic loss caused by defects in or related to a building....
Show me the money: Understanding the NSW Security of Payment Laws
If you work in construction in New South Wales – whether you are a subcontractor, a small builder, or a head contractor – you have probably had to chase payment at some point. The good news is the law is on your side. The Building and Construction Industry Security of...
Strata Reform: More Time to Sue for Common Property Defects
The Strata Schemes Legislation Amendment Bill 2025 has introduced a change to s 106 of the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 (NSW) that will significantly impact both owners corporations and lot owners – an extension of the time limit to bring claims for a failure to...
Are you affected by the Fifteenth Avenue, Austral Upgrade?
The NSW Government recently announced a major $1 billion upgrade to Fifteenth Avenue, Austral. This project is part of the Liverpool to Airport Transit Corridor and aims to improve access to Bradfield City Centre, the Metro, and the new Western Sydney Airport. As part...
Strata Redevelopment and Collective Sale: Compensation
The Strata Renewal process can be a complex and often unforgiving area of law for many homeowners, particularly when seeking to ensure they receive a just and equitable price for their property. For only the second time, a strata renewal plan for redevelopment was...
