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Recorded Webinar: Building Contracts and Failure to Complete (NSW)

As the economy continues to feel the effects of COVID-19, more developers and builders are walking away from their contractual obligations. What steps can be taken to manage this stressful period for a purchaser faced with a half-finished property and a missing or insolvent build

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About the Webinar

As the economy continues to feel the effects of COVID-19, more developers and builders are walking away from their contractual obligations. What steps can be taken to manage this stressful period for a purchaser faced with a half-finished property and a missing or insolvent builder? This session will look at:

  • Doing the due diligence – checking out the builder or developer prior to contracting
  • Tips on contracting terms for greater protection
  • Signs of distress and how to act quickly
  • Where do administration or liquidation leave the purchaser?
  • Making a claim – Statutory schemes and common law remedies
  • How effective are warranties and insurance?
  • Update on the NSW Government Building Stronger Foundations review and reforms

Presented By

Melissa Bush
Solicitor Director and Notary Public, Shire Legal Sydney, NSW

Melissa has been practising law for 27 years, starting her career with the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission, before joining a firm to practise in commercial litigation (Local Court, District Court, Family Court), personal injury and property law (conveyancing, leasing, mortgages). Melissa then worked as a Senior Associate in large multinational firms, in property law, commercial litigation (District, Supreme, Federal Courts), franchising, insurance law, intellectual property and trade practices. She founded Shire Legal in 2003, servicing clients in business, property and estates.

Her current focus is researching and adopting new and innovative practices that are emerging within the legal industry, to bring Shire Legal to the forefront in delivering legal services to its individual, family and SME clients in the best possible way. In 2017, Melissa was appointed as a Notary Public of the Supreme Court of New South Wales and has since gained her Master of Laws (Applied Law), focusing on the areas of Business Law and Estate Planning. She is also an Accredited Advisor with Family Business Association.

Who Should Attend?

This webinar is suitable for property conveyancers in NSW. This webinar is for practitioners with some knowledge in this area and looking to improve their knowledge. - lawyers

CPD Information

- lawyers can claim 0.75 CPD units - substantive law.

Enquiries/Assistance

If you need assistance or have an enquiry, please do not hesitate to contact our Webinar Coordinator, Lisa Tran on (03) 8601 7709 or email: [email protected]

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