Law Clarified

In this special episode, host and Queensland construction lawyer Mardee Campbell shares five lessons from her first five years of building and running her own law firm.

If you like this episode, you can show your support by rating us, leaving a review or by following Hearthstone Legal on social media: Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.

This is Episode 3 in our Women in Business series.

Mardee believes that as a small business owner, it is incredibly important to surround yourself with a supportive and passionate network of people with different skills and ideas.  In this series, Mardee talks to amazing women in business to share stories, business tips and thoughts about life, owning a business and everything in-between.

**DISCLAIMER: Please note, topics discussed in this podcast episode are for general information and entertainment purposes only and do not constitute or seek to replace legal advice and should not be applied to your individual circumstances.  Please seek qualified legal advice** 

Brisbane-based construction lawyers Mardee Campbell and Kellie Hunt talk about why building certifiers are important to the building process.

If you have any questions about what you heard today or need legal advice that suits your situation, email us at [email protected] 

If you like this episode, you can show your support by rating us, leaving a review or by following Hearthstone Legal on social media: Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.

This is Episode 6 (the last episode!) of our Owners Hour series, a podcast series for homeowners who are building or renovating in Queensland. 

Each episode unpacks the key stages of the residential construction process, offering practical tips, legal insights, and real-world guidance to help you avoid common construction pitfalls. 

Whether you’re about to sign a building contract or navigating issues with your builder, Owners Hour gives you the clarity and confidence to make informed decisions. It’s all about helping you protecting your investment from start to finish. 

**DISCLAIMER: Please note, topics discussed in this podcast episode are for general information and entertainment purposes only and do not constitute or seek to replace legal advice and should not be applied to your individual circumstances.  Please seek qualified legal advice** 

In this special episode, host Mardee Campbell speaks to Donna Dale, a Queensland-based pool safety inspector and building certifier.

Mardee and Donna talk about shiraz-coloured steel capped boots, and why the building certification process is so important. They also talk about the biggest misconception in Donna's industry - women don't understand the technical aspects of building and construction.  

If you like this episode, you can show your support by rating us, leaving a review or by following Hearthstone Legal on social media: Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.

This is Episode 2 in our Women in Business series. 

Mardee believes that as a small business owner, it is incredibly important to surround yourself with a supportive and passionate network of people with different skills and ideas.  In this series, Mardee talks to amazing women in business to share stories, business tips and thoughts about life, owning a business and everything in-between.

When can your builder increase the price to build or renovate your home?

Join Brisbane-based construction lawyers Mardee Campbell and Kellie Hunt, as they talk about fixed price contracts and share some of our client's stories (no names used of course!) as a way of explaining when a builder could legally increase the contract price under a fixed price contract, and when it may not be allowed.  

If you have any questions about what you heard today or need legal advice that suits your situation, email us at [email protected] 

If you like this episode, you can show your support by rating us, leaving a review or by following Hearthstone Legal on social media: Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.

This is Episode 5 of our Owners Hour series, a podcast series for homeowners who are building or renovating in Queensland. 

Each episode unpacks the key stages of the residential construction process, offering practical tips, legal insights, and real-world guidance to help you avoid common construction pitfalls. 

Whether you’re about to sign a building contract or navigating issues with your builder, Owners Hour gives you the clarity and confidence to make informed decisions. It’s all about helping you protecting your investment from start to finish.

**DISCLAIMER: Please note, topics discussed in this podcast episode are for general information and entertainment purposes only and do not constitute or seek to replace legal advice and should not be applied to your individual circumstances.  Please seek qualified legal advice** 

On this special episode, host Mardee Campbell welcomes Renee Shae, a Brisbane-based personal brand coach, trainer and photographer. 

If you like this episode, you can show your support by rating us, leaving a review or by following Hearthstone Legal on social media: Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.

This is Episode 1 in our Women in Business series.

Mardee believes that as a small business owner, it is incredibly important to surround yourself with a supportive and passionate network of people with different skills and ideas.  In this series, Mardee talks to amazing women in business to share stories, business tips and thoughts about life, owning a business and everything in-between.

You can connect with Renee through her website (www.reneeshea.com.au) or Instagram (@reneeshae_au). 

Sue them! Sue! Sue! Sue! 

Well, that’s one option.

But before doing that, join co-hosts Mardee Campell and Kellie Hunt, a pair of Brisbane-based lawyers, as they talk about some things you can do as a homeowner, before jumping into a lawsuit against your builder. 

If you have any questions about what you heard today or need legal advice that suits your situation, email us at [email protected] 

If you like this episode, you can show your support by rating us, leaving a review or by following Hearthstone Legal on social media: Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.

This is Episode 4 of our Owners Hour series, a podcast series for homeowners who are building or renovating in Queensland. 

Each episode unpacks the key stages of the residential construction process, offering practical tips, legal insights, and real-world guidance to help you avoid common construction pitfalls. 

Whether you’re about to sign a building contract or navigating issues with your builder, Owners Hour gives you the clarity and confidence to make informed decisions. It’s all about helping you protecting your investment from start to finish. 

**DISCLAIMER: Please note, topics discussed in this podcast episode are for general information and entertainment purposes only and do not constitute or seek to replace legal advice and should not be applied to your individual circumstances.  Please seek qualified legal advice** 

Brisbane-based lawyers and hosts Mardee Campbell and Kellie Hunt break down the role of Queensland’s building industry regulator, the QBCC, and explain Queensland Home Warranty Insurance. 

If you have any questions about what you heard today or need legal advice that suits your situation, email us at [email protected] 

If you like this episode, you can show your support by rating us, leaving a review or by following Hearthstone Legal on social media: Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.

This is Episode 3 of our Owners Hour series, a podcast series for homeowners who are building or renovating in Queensland. 

Each episode unpacks the key stages of the residential construction process, offering practical tips, legal insights, and real-world guidance to help you avoid common construction pitfalls. 

Whether you’re about to sign a building contract or navigating issues with your builder, Owners Hour gives you the clarity and confidence to make informed decisions. It’s all about helping you protecting your investment from start to finish. 

**DISCLAIMER: Please note, topics discussed in this podcast episode are for general information and entertainment purposes only and do not constitute or seek to replace legal advice and should not be applied to your individual circumstances.  Please seek qualified legal advice** 

Reading a building contract can be like trying to understand a foreign film without subtitles.  

In this episode, Brisbane-based construction lawyers Mardee Campbell and Kellie Hunt step you through what you need to think about when you receive your building contract, how to cut through the jargon and what your obligations are under the contract. 

If you have any questions about what you heard today or need legal advice that suits your situation, email us at [email protected] 

If you like this episode, you can show your support by rating us, leaving a review or by following Hearthstone Legal on social media: Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.

This is Episode 2 of our Owners Hour series, a podcast series for homeowners who are building or renovating in Queensland. 

Each episode unpacks the key stages of the residential construction process, offering practical tips, legal insights, and real-world guidance to help you avoid common construction pitfalls. 

Whether you’re about to sign a building contract or navigating issues with your builder, Owners Hour gives you the clarity and confidence to make informed decisions. It’s all about helping you protecting your investment from start to finish. 

**DISCLAIMER: Please note, topics discussed in this podcast episode are for general information and entertainment purposes only and do not constitute or seek to replace legal advice and should not be applied to your individual circumstances.  Please seek qualified legal advice** 

Queensland-based construction lawyers and co-hosts, Mardee Campbell and Kellie Hunt, want to make sure you have everything you need to choose the best person to build or renovate your home. 

If you have any questions about what you heard today or need legal advice that suits your situation, email us at [email protected] 

If you like this episode, you can show your support by rating us, leaving a review or by following Hearthstone Legal on social media: Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.

This is Episode 1 (the first episode!) of our Owners Hour series, a podcast series for homeowners who are building or renovating in Queensland. 

Each episode unpacks the key stages of the residential construction process, offering practical tips, legal insights, and real-world guidance to help you avoid common construction pitfalls. 

Whether you’re about to sign a building contract or navigating issues with your builder, Owners Hour gives you the clarity and confidence to make informed decisions. It’s all about helping you protecting your investment from start to finish. 

**DISCLAIMER: Please note, topics discussed in this podcast episode are for general information and entertainment purposes only and do not constitute or seek to replace legal advice and should not be applied to your individual circumstances.  Please seek qualified legal advice** 

Join Brisbane-based construction lawyer Mardee Campbell as she walks builders through the fundamentals of Queensland’s residential building laws.  

If you have any questions about what you heard today or need legal advice that suits your situation, email us at [email protected] 

If you like this episode, you can show your support by rating us, leaving a review or by following Hearthstone Legal on social media: Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.

This is Episode 8 (the final episode!) of our Toolbox Tuesday series, a podcast series for Queensland-based builders and tradies. 

We break down the law and other legal concepts into clear, easy-to-understand insights. Each episode focuses on a specific “tool” you should use in your day-to-day construction business from written contracts, managing risks and dealing with common disputes. It’s about giving builders and tradies the knowledge and confidence to make informed decisions, without the legal jargon.  

**DISCLAIMER: Please note, topics discussed in this podcast episode are for general information and entertainment purposes only and do not constitute or seek to replace legal advice and should not be applied to your individual circumstances.  Please seek qualified legal advice**