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The biggest court battles in property this year

Action returns to Australia's courtrooms this year as some of the country's biggest names in property and construction do battle in long-standing and significant disputes.

The building-industry crises of combustible cladding and cracking residential towers will play out in court – and, no doubt, behind the scenes – as the parties and their insurers work out the best way to resolve the deep-seated problems that cast a cloud over the recovery of the housing development cycle.

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Michael Bleby covers commercial and residential property, with a focus on housing and finance, construction, design & architecture. He also dabbles in the business of sport. Based in Melbourne, Michael is on Bluesky @michaelbleby.bsky.social. Email Michael at mbleby@afr.com
Su-Lin Tan reported on housing, commercial real estate and property finance. She also covered China and Asian business, trade and politics. Connect with Su-Lin on Twitter. Email Su-Lin at stan@afr.com.au
Nick Lenaghan edits the property section, which covers all aspects, from residential real estate and housing and construction to commercial property – office, retail, industrial – and major ASX-listed developers and real estate investment trusts. Connect with Nick on Twitter. Email Nick at nlenaghan@afr.com
Larry Schlesinger was a reporter at The Australian Financial Review.

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