Domestic Contract Review articles
Domestic Building Contract Articles
Practical guidance on HIA and Master Builders home building contracts, special conditions, provisional sums, payment stages and common risks before you sign.
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Common Issues Homeowners Face with Domestic Building Contracts
Understand common domestic building contract issues, including variations, progress payments, defects, delays, provisional sums, prime cost items, inclusions and exclusions.
23 June 2026
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What Are the Housing Industry Association and Master Builders Association?
HIA and Master Builders are major building industry associations in Australia. Homeowners often see their contracts used for residential building projects, so it is important to understand what these organisations are and what their contracts do.
23 June 2026
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Why Produce Two Separate Documents for a Building Contract Review
A proper building contract review should give the owner a private guide to understand and manage the contract, and a separate document that can be issued to the builder to clarify, complete or amend the contract before signing.
23 June 2026
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Building Contract Review Before Signing: What Homeowners Should Check
Before signing a residential building contract, homeowners should understand the price, scope, exclusions, timeframes, variations, allowances and risk clauses. A contract review helps identify issues before they become disputes.
23 June 2026