In this issue: breach of a warranty by the vendor, Building Act 'long stop' provision loophole, what lies ahead for suppliers under the new Auckland Super City structure, and defects in construction contracts.READ MORE
If a vendor breaches a warranty in a sale and purchase agreement, what can the purchaser do before settlement and can the vendor still require the purchaser to settle in full notwithstanding the breach? A recent decision answers this question.READ MORE
A recent High Court decision has allowed a council to seek contribution from the former owners of a leaky home, notwithstanding that the former owners and the council were not joint tortfeasors because the plaintiffs' claim against the former owners had been struck out due to the ten-year limitation period in the Building Act.READ MORE
Will existing contracts and relationships survive the transition from the current councils to the new Auckland Super City structure? And how should current suppliers position themselves for the inevitable opportunities?READ MORE
In this issue: the thriving construction industry in Abu Dhabi and how you can be part of it; more on 'leaky' buildings - councils' duty of care and the important 'date built' when making a leaky claim; a limited liability company may not protect directors from being personally liable.READ MORE
Abu Dhabi is forging ahead with major long-term construction initiatives as part of an ambitious 20-year regional development plan. Kensington Swan's Abu Dhabi branch can help your business be part of this development.READ MORE
Two recent 'leaky homes' cases clarify the ambit of a council's or territorial authority's duty of care in relation to multi-unit/mixed use apartment buildings.READ MORE
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