Owners of newly-constructed homes should not delay if they are concerned about defects in the building work, as time limitations apply to making claims against the builders.

If you are purchasing rural land in NSW, it is important that you aware of your land’s categorisation under the Land Management Framework for managing native vegetation. RMB Lawyers’ Property Law Division explains.

The Federal Government’s announcement of the construction of thousands of kilometres of new electricity transmission lines to promote the switch from coal power to renewable energy will see large areas of predominantly rural land acquired for the new 500kv transmission lines. RMB Lawyers Building & Construction Division explains the ramifications for landholders.

Standard development consent conditions have been introduced for use by all NSW councils.

Economic factors and supply chain issues have seen building costs increase substantially in recent months. RMB Lawyers’ Building & Construction division explains it is important that homeowners are aware of how to manage these costs pressures.

Builders and other building contractors need to understand their obligations under the Home Building Compensation Fund insurance laws. The RMB Compensation Division explains:

Building your home is likely to be one of the most significant financial investments of your lifetime. It is important homeowners understand their building contract and avoid incurring unforeseen costs over the course of their build.

In light of the recent Opal Tower and Mascot Tower disasters, it comes as no surprise that public confidence in the NSW building and construction industries is at an all-time low.  But change is coming, as the RMB Lawyers Building and Construction division explains.