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The quagmire of building

Building a house can be one of the most exciting projects you’ll ever carry out, but it can also be one of the most stressful. Even the most well drafted build contract will not prevent you from having issues if the builder is not up to scratch however so make sure you do your own due diligence on the builder and you’re certain they are the one for the job.

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Is the sun in or out when it comes to sunset clauses?

If you’re purchasing ‘off the plans’ or entering into a ‘turnkey contract’, chances are there will be a sunset clause in

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Navigating new builds - from go to woe!

The realm of new builds is ever-changing so we unpack how it currently stands. Read more

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Buyer beware

The use of sunset clauses in off-the-plan agreements is becoming more common and increasingly hard to navigate for both purchasers and vendors.

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Damage to your rental: who foots the bill?

We all know that if a rental is damaged due to fair wear and tear, that the landlord is responsible for the repair costs as part of general maintenance. Fair wear and tear includes things like worn carpet, appliances breaking and scuff marks on the walls.

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Tiny House Tensions Rising Between Owners and Councils

Tiny houses are becoming extremely popular nationwide as property prices rise. Less energy consumption, lower environmental impact and cheaper housing, while still leaving room to develop other buildings on a single normal-sized plot. Win-win, right? Not quite.

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Close to home

Given my profession, it’s perhaps not surprising that, even when I’m away from the office, conversations and questions often turn to the laws of our land – or, more specifically, the laws of our neighbourhoods.

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Are bricks and mortar for you?

With property prices appreciating at record levels, not surprisingly, real estate is piquing the interest of many who haven’t traditionally invested in bricks and mortar.

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