The Applicant, Lewis, bought land in Ocean Grove in 1995 to build two units. The applicant applied to Newey & Associates for a building permit in 1997. The Applicant engaged the First Respondent, Threadwell, as builder to construct the two units in 1997. The building permit was issued in 1997. Also [...]
10 year newbuild property insurance Spain ‘Seguro Decenal’
Since may 2000 it has been obligatory in Spain for ‘Promotors’ or property (normally the developer) to take out a ‘Seguro Decenal’, in order to cover the building, should it be subject to any significant defects that affect it’s structural stability and resistance.
Firstly it is important to note [...]
Commercial building surveying can be necessary for a variety of reasons. Hiring a chartered surveyor for your residential or commercial scenario should be a fairly easy proposition so that you can resolve the questions or issues at hand. Read on for reasons a commercial building may require surveying.
Should you hire a building surveyor? Whether it’s [...]
Judging Building Surveyors – Part 2 – Effect of MIG Textiles Decision (VCAT 2005)
FACTS – MIG owned a block of land in Carlton. It was to be developed into 4 x 3-storey townhouses. The respondent architect, Myer, obtained a town planning permit for the development and prepared working drawings. The original town [...]
