In light of yesterday’s news that Canberra-based construction company PBS Building has put its NSW, ACT and Queensland construction businesses into voluntary administration, many sub-contractors and stakeholders now find themselves in daunting territory with respect to…
Selling a business in Queensland can be a complex and emotional process. It is important for both the buyer and the seller to understand the legal implications of engaging in misleading or deceptive conduct surrounding business…
As interest rates continue to rise on the back of record high property prices in Queensland, many buyers are finding themselves in difficult situations where: They now feel they have overpaid for a property (and wish…
If a residential construction company goes into liquidation, you suddenly find yourself left either out of pocket your deposit or with an incomplete house and ongoing alternative accommodation costs. Your ability to recover your losses from…
To succeed with a claim for payment, the most critical thing a contractor must prove is that their work was requested. The request for a contractor’s work can be made expressly or the request can be…
