Granny flats – does less oversight mean more liability?
The Government has announced that standalone dwellings no greater than 70m2 (otherwise known as granny flats) will soon be able…
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What is the best way to price construction contracts?
There are several ways to price construction contracts. In this article, Duncan Cotterill Partner Julia Flattery discusses the best options…
Why is the cost of my fixed price building contract not fixed?
Fixed price contracts aren’t always fixed price, which can lead to confusion and potential souring in builder-client relationships. In this…
Decision overides 10-year longstop
Duncan Cotterill partner Alysha Hinton looks at a recent Supreme Court decision that sets a new precedent for including third…
Redeployment: A practical guide
Redeployment is when an employer tries to find a new job within the company for an employee whose current role…
BCA merge in consideration
The Government is considering merging Building Consent Authorities (BCAs) to create larger regional BCAs for improved consistency and efficiency during…
Government announces underwrite scheme
To help strengthen the residential development sector, the Government has announced a Residential Development Underwrite (RDU) scheme to increase developers’…
BCTF calls for major reform
In response to the Government’s proposed reform of vocational education and training, the Building and Construction Training Fund (BCTF) has…
Have your say on remote inspections!
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is seeking feedback on a range of options to increase the uptake…
Annual August consents at three-year low
The number of new homes consented in the year ended August 2024 is the lowest it’s been over the same…
Limitation of liability upheld
A recent High Court decision has important implications for limitation of liability clauses, as law firm Duncan Cotterill explains Imagine…
The RMA lives on
The formation of a new Government has shed light on the next steps for environmental laws and regulation within New…
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