Terminating a building contract - what you need to know
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Jun 19, 20221 min read
Making payments outside of building contract terms
The Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) has issued a warning to home owners urging them to seek legal advice before...
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Feb 13, 20222 min read
Project Trust Accounts - What You Need to Know
Project Trust Accounts, formerly know as Project Bank accounts have been required for Queensland Government projects valued between $1...
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Dec 22, 20211 min read
Christmas Holidays Shutdown Period – What does this mean for those in the construction industry?
The Christmas and New Year’s holiday is almost here and is often a well-deserved break for those in the building and construction...
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Aug 30, 20212 min read
Accelerated Builder / Consumer Dispute Mediation Service
Ongoing shortages of building materials and skilled tradespeople is causing delays and cost increases in the construction industry. The...
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Jul 17, 20211 min read
New online tool on QBCC website - is your plumbing work notifiable?
So you’re a plumber…do you know if you are performing notifiable work? WHAT IS NOTIFIABLE WORK Notifiable work is a category of plumbing...
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Jun 13, 20212 min read
Advertising requirements when you don’t hold a contractor licence
So, you don’t hold a QBCC contractor licence. Do you know your advertising obligations? We have put together some general information to...
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Apr 30, 20212 min read
If I’m renovating, when do I need to have a contract?
So, you’re renovating. Do you know when do you need to use a contract? We have put together a simple guide for Queensland renovators.
Jensen & Co Lawyers
Mar 19, 20212 min read
QBCC Licence Offences: A Simple Guide
Do you hold a QBCC licence? Do you know ‘what not to do’? We have put together a list of some common offences and how to avoid them.
Jensen & Co Lawyers
Jan 31, 20214 min read
Your legal checklist for buying a home in Queensland
We have put together some helpful reminders if you are buying a home in Queensland.
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Dec 13, 20202 min read
Queensland Construction Christmas Checklist: Are you in the know?
If you work in the construction industry in Queensland, there are things you need to consider in the lead up to Christmas Shutdown.
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Oct 26, 20202 min read
What to expect when you’re building: The Handover
Building/renovating can be stressful and in the lead up to handover, it's important to understand the process to get the outcomes you want.
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Sep 16, 20202 min read
The BIFOLA Act: Changes to payment laws and what you need to know
Do you know about the BIFOLA Act and upcoming changes to payment laws? We have put together a quick guide to help you get in the know.
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Aug 20, 20202 min read
Defective building complaints and what to do if you’re a Queensland homeowner
Whether you’re building or renovating an existing one, it helps to understand your rights as a homeowner when it comes to defective work.
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Jun 15, 20203 min read
Tradie Talk: Terms of trade
Before you start working on a job, it pays to provide customers with your terms of trade. That way, they know what to expect.
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Jun 12, 20202 min read
$40K PLUS up for grabs for first home buyers/new builds
Government incentives can help you save big dollars on your first home/new build. Read out guide for more details.
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Apr 6, 20202 min read
COVID-19 and Building & Construction | What you need to know
Here are five common questions answered plus links to credible sources and helpful industry resources to help you navigate COVID-19.
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Mar 20, 20202 min read
Building and construction contract delays and COVID-19
With the evolving Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation, here is what you should you be considering with your building & construction contracts.
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Feb 13, 20202 min read
Building and construction contracts
When entering into a construction contract in Queensland, it pays to understand who you are and who you are contracting with.
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Jan 13, 20202 min read
New licensing requirements now apply for mechanical services trades
If you contract for, supervise or persoanlly carry out mechanical services work in Queensland, you will need to comply with new requirements
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