Building Disputes

Articles explaining dispute processes, regulators, and resolution options for building and construction matters.

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Sunlit cracked brick wall beside a concrete walkway, with sharp summer shadows and a measuring tape.

Documenting Heat Movement in Perth: Photo Tips for Summer Dilapidation Surveys

Heat-related movement can quietly damage a property, then suddenly turn into a big argument when nearby works begin. A summer dilapidation survey in Perth gi...

August 28, 20265 min read

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When You Need an Expert Witness Building Inspector in Perth

Building disputes are stressful. You might be worried about defects, delays, or damage, and feel stuck between a builder, an insurer, or a strata body. At so...

August 5, 20266 min read

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Questioning a Building Defects Report in Perth Without Starting a Dispute

Getting a building defects report in Perth can feel confronting. You read words like cracking, moisture ingress or non-compliant and suddenly you are picturi...

July 7, 20266 min read

Yellow hard hat and gavel on blueprints atop a wooden desk, with warm light and a blurred construction site behind.

Building Disputes in WA: What the Commissioner Does (and Doesn’t) Do

Building disputes in Western Australia can be stressful and confusing for owners, strata bodies and builders. People are already worried about delays, defect...

May 29, 20266 min read