Real Estate Disputes

Real estate disputes are often part of owning, developing, or occupying commercial or individual properties. For this reason, we are coming in the help of investors, developers, landlords, tenants, financial institutions, and anyone else involved in any real estate litigation.

These kinds of disputes are of critical importance to our clients, and we use together the skills and resources required to offer timely and qualified advice. We have the resources and the experience to deal with all aspects of an actual or threatened dispute, whatever the scale of the issue.

Our expert knowledge and experience of the region’s real estate and construction market allow the team to provide clients with efficient, practical advice and assistance regarding a multitude of Real Estate Disputes.

Breach of Contract

Disputes between contractors, developers, and investors typically occur on:

Handover delay for off-plan properties
Loss of rent or other income
Handover delay for plots from master developers
Defects and poor workmanship issues
Construction progress disputes
Liquidated ascertained damages
Verification of works complete
Non-completion matters
Deviation from approved contract documents by the contractor
Quality and procurement issues by the contractor
Schedule of conditions for site abandonment by the contractor
Technical due diligence for real estate purchases
Insurance claims and disputes
Damage assessment
Lease disputes

Realpoint provides technical support in the event of a breach, including but not limited to visual inspections to ascertain the percentage of work completed, identify any defects, ascertain the quality of workmanship, and, if required, quantify materials left on site.

Extension of Time

Realpoint is experienced in reviewing and advising on the extension of time claims by the contractor. They undertake a thorough investigation of the contractor's claim considering all events and issues which either cause, appear to cause or have the potential to cause delay should be recorded by the contractor. Once concluded, we provide our findings on whether the contractor's claim is approved or rejected under the contract terms.

Disputed Final Accounts

Realpoint review and advise on disputed final accounts between contractors, developers, and investors and provide our advice on the final account, including any loss and expense associated with extensions of time and any other claims due under the contract.