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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 […]

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

Key Lessons from Whitaker v F.P & H.S Keogh Pty Ltd Understanding the importance of contractual compliance and adherence to engineering designs is critical in the construction industry. The recent Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) case, Whitaker v F.P & H.S Keogh Pty Ltd [2024] VCAT 708, highlights the consequences of failing to meet

The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) case of Mikhali v Soliman (Building and Property) [2024] VCAT 616 focuses on the entitlements of parties following the termination of a domestic building contract under section 41 of the Domestic Building Contracts Act 1995 (Vic) (‘the Act’). This case determines what is owed and to whom under

In a recent case at the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT), Barbican Construction Group Pty Ltd (Barbican), a respected construction firm in Victoria, faced a significant dispute with homeowners Ian McColl and Xun (Monica) Qing over a residential extension project. Here’s a breakdown of the case and key takeaways for builders. Background and Contractual