Asia: Real Estate and Construction

From October 2026, all new and returning strata committee members in New South Wales will be required to complete mandatory online training within three months of their appointment...

Bankruptcy trustees play a crucial statutory role in managing insolvency cases, but their function extends beyond enforcement to collaborative assistance. Through a detailed case study, this article examines how an individual's reluctance to cooperate with trustees transformed a manageable $44,800 debt into a protracted three-year bankruptcy that ultimately cost him everything, including opportunities for annulment.

A New South Wales Court of Appeal decision examines whether an unpainted speed hump in a carpark constitutes an obvious risk when all other tripping hazards were marked with yellow paint. The case explores the duty to warn under section 5H of the Civil Liability Act 2002 (NSW) and establishes important principles for occupiers regarding consistency in hazard marking.

Long-term leasehold developments typically involve multiple stakeholders, including the principal lessee (original lessee) as well as a further transferee to whom the right to use the property may be subleased or further assigned (sublessee/assignee).

Queensland's Retail Shop Leases Act 1994 provides specific protections for qualifying retail tenants, including mandatory pre-lease disclosure, regulated rent reviews, restricted charges, and compensation rights for landlord conduct that disrupts trading. Understanding which premises qualify for protection and what remedies the Act actually provides is essential before signing a lease or pursuing a dispute, as the statutory framework does not automatically reduce rent during hardship or prevent enforcement

Buying property with friends or family can make home ownership more achievable, but it also creates important legal and financial obligations. Before buying, consider whether to own the property as joint tenants or tenants in common, how each person will contribute to costs, what happens if someone wants to sell or can no longer make payments, and how each owner’s interest will be dealt with if they die or want to sell. A co-ownership agreement can document each owner’s rights and responsibilities and establish a process for managing changes or disputes.

Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke yesterday announced migration reforms that will expand skilled visa priority processing to the agriculture, resources, and fisheries sectors. The minister also indicated that the construction and teaching sectors will be added for priority processing. Eligible onshore skilled visa applicants in construction and teaching already receive high-priority processing under Ministerial Direction 119, behind defence and law enforcement.

When parents pass away and an individual relocates their household registration, questions arise about their entitlement to compensation for forestland expropriation in their ancestral village.

Bringing the next generation into a family farming business requires careful planning and open communication. Before a son or daughter returns to work on the farm, families must address critical questions about roles, decision-making authority, ownership pathways, succession planning, and conflict resolution to protect both the business and family relationships.

In this episode, Aarya Singh discusses the Supreme Court’s decision in Raziya Begum & Ors. v. Nafisa Begum Abdul Hamid & Ors., decided on 7 August 2026.

Selling property with tenants in place requires careful navigation of vacant possession requirements, termination notice periods, and GST implications. Understanding the legal framework for residential and commercial tenancies, including minimum notice periods under NSW legislation and lease registration requirements, DUPE

Defective land titles in India create significant challenges for property buyers, often making ownership far more complicated than official documentation suggests. Understanding the complexities of property due diligence becomes essential when navigating India's intricate land ownership system and protecting yourself from potential legal disputes.