Lorri is a director of PDC Law. Lorri combines excellent technical expertise with a common-sense approach to best represent her clients. She is one of few Accredited Specialists in Commercial Litigation in the Illawarra and Shoalhaven. This accreditation is testament to Lorri’s expert knowledge and skill in dealing with commercial disputes. In 2019 Lorri was awarded Regional Lawyer of the Year by Women Lawyers Achievement Awards.
Introduction The NCC is Australia’s primary set of technical design and construction provisions. Since the 2019 changes, the code has undergone significant reforms. In 2025, new amendments and the NCC 2025 edition have reshaped compliance...
Introduction Since the 2023 reforms, further changes have been introduced in 2024 and 2025 to ease compliance pressures on builders, designers, and certifiers. These amendments affect boarding houses, hostels, aged care facilities (Class 3 and...
Introduction Off-the-plan sales remain a popular way to enter the NSW property market, but since the 2019 reforms, new challenges have emerged. Rising construction delays, financing pressures, and developer practices have prompted the NSW Government...
Introduction Since the initial commencement of NSW’s short-term rental laws, further reforms have been introduced in 2025 to address housing affordability, noise, and community disruption. These changes significantly affect strata schemes, especially those with owners...
Introduction Since July 2023, NSW has maintained its stamp duty concessions for first home buyers, but significant changes at the federal level in October 2025 have reshaped the landscape. Buyers now need to understand how...
Selling your home without a real estate agent—known as FSBO (For Sale By Owner)—is an increasingly popular way to save on commission fees. However, while the idea of a FSBO sale may seem straightforward, the...
What is the Security of Payments Act 1999 (NSW)? The Building and Construction Industry (Security of Payments) Act 1999 (NSW) – often referred to as the Security of Payments Act – was introduced in New...
Easements are vital components in property law, providing specific rights of use over land without transferring ownership. These rights are crucial for various needs, such as access, utility passage, and maintenance. Additionally, understanding the implications...
In the quest to address urban housing challenges, in-fill affordable housing has emerged as a beacon of hope, offering practical incentives to developers while fostering sustainable community growth. The State Environmental Planning Policy (Housing) 2021,...
The nuanced complexities of property disputes can surface in many forms, a compelling example being the case of The Owners – Strata Plan 85044 v Murrell. This case demonstrates the intricacies of airspace ownership, privacy...
