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Business Analysis of Troise v Blue Key Properties Pty Ltd (Building and Property) [2025] VCAT 9 On 2 January 2025, Senior Member Edquist delivered a significant ruling in Troise v Blue Key Properties Pty Ltd, with implications for the construction and property sectors. The case centred on a contractual dispute regarding three two-storey residential units
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Twenty-one. It’s a number that holds a lot of meaning for me right now. Because 21 years ago, I took a leap of faith. I chose to study law, despite a careers adviser telling me to pick a different path. Despite a voice of self-doubt that whispered maybe it wasn’t for me. I took the
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The construction and building sector in Victoria is governed by stringent legal requirements designed to protect homeowners, developers, builders, and contractors. The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) plays a pivotal role in adjudicating disputes in this space, particularly when it comes to contractual compliance, construction defects, and statutory warranties. In early 2025, Sumner v
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Business Analysis of Troise v Blue Key Properties Pty Ltd (Building and Property) [2025] VCAT 9 On 2 January 2025, Senior Member Edquist delivered a significant ruling in Troise v Blue Key Properties Pty Ltd, with implications for the construction and property sectors. The case centred on a contractual dispute regarding three two-storey residential units
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Spectrum Lawyers and Spectrum Coach have joined forces to offer builders and contractors a comprehensive range of services, covering everything from sales and marketing to home designs, business coaching, operations, and legal advice—all under one roof. To keep you informed about industry developments, we’ve created Spectrum Speaks. This quarterly newsletter will ensure you’re always ahead of the
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