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Development and Strata Services
Consultants Agreements Lawyers Sydney
Generally when we speak of consultants, we mean professionals with a particular expertise and experience that will provide services to a builder or developer during a construction project.
A developer and/or builder do not have all the necessary skills they need in order to complete a development. Various consultants will be needed to assist in this regard.
These might be engineers or architects, surveyors, tree consultants or heritage consultants, or any number of qualified professionals required for a particular task for a project.
The person who engages a consultant, whether the developer or builder, is referred to as the Principal.
It is important to ensure any such Consultant Agreement is prepared and negotiated properly and diligently, as poorly drafted, or poorly understood agreements can lead to delays and costly disputes.
We can prepare or negotiate Consultant Agreements for the Principal, or for the consultant. In a general sense, Consultant Agreements set out the nature of the agreement between the parties, their rights, obligations, responsibilities and the scope of work agreed between them.
Consultant Agreements will also outline the payment terms and how they will be made, whether on a regular basis or in stages. They will also deal with the issue of copyright and use of the work or plans produced by the consultant. Other items such as how and when a Principal must provide instructions and what happens in the event of delayed instructions, or delayed work by the consultant will also be addressed.
Importantly also, there will generally be clauses relating to defects or errors in work by a consultant and the obligation to rectify these, as well as the insurances required.
A Consultant Agreement may be for a specific period or task, or for an extended period from pre DA, to DA, to CC onwards and the Consultant Agreement will need to be specific as to any ongoing scope of works and obligations as between the parties.
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Gavel & Page Lawyers are now our “go to” firm for any contract or property related transactions. They were referred by a family friend and we were not disappointed. They reviewed all the documents and advised us on all the issues surrounding our purchase of a commercial property, ensuring the transaction ran smoothly and relieving a lot of the stress involved They also reviewed, drafted and settled commercial terms which were fundamental to our business. They explained the terms in a way that helped us understand their implications and significance which was of great benefit. A pleasure to deal with, down-to-earth, reliable, efficient and competent. Great job! Highly recommended!
Are you looking for affordable conveyancing services in Sydney with a great customer experience? Talk to the team of property conveyancers at Gavel and Page, who are also specialists in off-the-plan conveyancing, strata disputes, and building defects. Anything to do with property law, we are the team to have on your side.
Gavel & Page Lawyers is a boutique law firm in Sydney, with a focus on conveyancing, property law, construction law and commercial law. Established in 2010, our team and clientele have grown; and between our team of professional lawyers, we have decades of experience in the areas we practice.
Whether buying or selling residential property, commercial property or industrial property, we handle all conveyancing matters in NSW. If you intend on buying land on which you want to develop in some way, or if a dispute arises during the transaction, we are equipped and qualified to provide you the advice needed.We also regularly deal with conveyancing for off-the-plan purchases, as well as sales on behalf of developers regardless of the size of the development. We also assist in the buying and selling of businesses, as well as advising on and handling commercial, retail or industrial leasing matters.
Our expertise within our areas of focus is extensive and our professional team are some of the best when it comes to handling disputes between neighbours, advising on and assisting in obtaining easements or access to land, advising on, or drafting, reviewing and negotiating various commercial or construction contracts, as well as a range of disputes, including building defect disputes, contract disputes, and an array of construction and commercial disputes.