Despite all parties starting out with the best intentions conflict is a common issue people face during the building process. Unfortunately when issues arise, emotions kick in and most people go straight to a lawyer. However, there are other alternatives or options available to assist both the consumer and contractor for building dispute resolution. The building […]

No license, qualifications or reporting standards required to do  Hand Over Inspections. At the completion of the construction of a new residential house in Queensland, there is a highly marketed service available to the public often referred to as a Hand Over or Pre Settlement Inspection. The purpose of such a report is to give […]

Building Advocacy and Stage Inspections Building a new home and ensuring the job is being done right is not for the faint of heart. A building advocate can be of tremendous value throughout the building process. Building advocates assist both the consumer and the principle contractor (builder) to ensure construction and documentation align from the […]

So you have a brand new home and there are a few things now that you have moved in that just don’t seem right!!! It is true that Builders in Queensland have legislative obligations to rectify defective building work. However this is not always a straight forward procedure when items start to arise after Handover. […]