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Further changes to manufactured homes legislation commenced on 6 December

Recent changes to the law have implications for park owners, homeowners & prospective buyers in Queensland.

Australia Real Estate

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Clifford Gouldson Lawyers

My Tenant Isn't Paying Rent – What Are My Options?

Legal rights as a commercial or residential landlord, the crucial first steps to take, and the formal actions you can pursue if the issue isn't resolved.

Australia Real Estate

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Coleman Greig Lawyers

How to Choose the Right Construction Contract: AS4122 Conditions vs Commercial Terms of Business

In this article, we break down the key differences, explain when each option is most suitable, and share practical tips to help you achieve compliance and protect your business interests.

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Swaab

Residential Focus: Latest Stage Of Strata Amendments Drop

The strata reform is broadly intended to give owners in strata schemes across NSW greater trust and confidence in how strata is regulated.

Australia Real Estate

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Holding Redlich

Diversification Leases – Understanding The Opportunities

Australia Real Estate

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HHG Legal Group

Section 66G Explained - Resolving Co-ownership Conflicts Under The Conveyancing Act 1919 (NSW)

Australia Real Estate

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Bartier Perry

Restraint Of Trade Provisions In The Building And Construction Industry

Australia Real Estate

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Bartier Perry

Can a vendor cancel a contract of sale and keep the deposit? Which case won?

Australia Real Estate

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Stacks Law Firm

Conveyancing differences between Queensland and New South Wales

Australia Real Estate

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Stacks Law Firm

AUKUS And The AMC: Summary Of Key State And Federal Government Announcements

Australia Real Estate

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K&L Gates LLP

Lessor's make-good claim fails in Supreme Court challenge to DOCA

Australia Real Estate

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Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Reform To The Victorian Security Of Payment Act

Australia Real Estate

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PCL Lawyers

Landlords To Face Prison For Permitting Use Of Premises For Illegal Vape Or Tobacco Sales

Australia Real Estate

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Sydney Criminal Lawyers

Mandatory Tobacco Licensing Scheme Affecting Retail Leases

Australia Real Estate

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Holding Redlich

Employing Work And Holiday Makers Beyond Six Months | Staying Compliant

Australia Immigration

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Interstaff Immigration Agency

Employment Relations Podcast #45 – Employment Law For The Time Poor… Live!

Australia Employment

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Piper Alderman

Insights Into Property And Debt Market

Australia Real Estate

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Cathro & Partners

What Happens If… You Are Faced With A Sanctions Issue And Need To Investigate? (Podcast)

Australia International

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Fair Work Commission Backs Employee in Remote Work Dispute with Westpac

Australia Employment

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McCabes

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Construction & Planning

How to Choose the Right Construction Contract: AS4122 Conditions vs Commercial Terms of Business

In this article, we break down the key differences, explain when each option is most suitable, and share practical tips to help you achieve compliance and protect your business interests.

Australia Real Estate

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Swaab

Restraint Of Trade Provisions In The Building And Construction Industry

Restraint of trade clauses are contractual provisions designed to limit a party's activities beyond the scope of their agreement.

Australia Real Estate

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Bartier Perry

Reform To The Victorian Security Of Payment Act

The purpose of the inquiry was to highlight the gaps in the current legislation and determine amendments to be made that promotes better compliance with the rest of Australia.

Australia Real Estate

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PCL Lawyers

Understanding Contractual Obligations: Insights For Builders From Wang V Moutidis

Australia Real Estate

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Barry Nilsson

Proving Major Building Defects Under the Home Building Act

Australia Real Estate

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Swaab

How Does Statutory Interpretation Impact Building Disputes In NSW?

Australia Real Estate

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Swaab

Court Of Appeal Clarifies Contractual Obligations - Lessons From XJS World V Central West Civil

Australia Real Estate

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Bartier Perry

Cracks In The Duty: When Engineers Miss The Foundations

Australia Real Estate

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Barry Nilsson

Victoria's Security Of Payment Reforms: Unfair Time Bars In Construction Contracts

Australia Real Estate

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Holding Redlich

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Conveyancing

Residential Focus: Latest Stage Of Strata Amendments Drop

The strata reform is broadly intended to give owners in strata schemes across NSW greater trust and confidence in how strata is regulated.

Australia Real Estate

HR

Holding Redlich

Section 66G Explained - Resolving Co-ownership Conflicts Under The Conveyancing Act 1919 (NSW)

Section 66G of the Conveyancing Act 1919 (NSW) provides a mechanism through which disputes between co-owners can be resolved.

Australia Real Estate

BP

Bartier Perry

Can a vendor cancel a contract of sale and keep the deposit? Which case won?

Discusses a dispute concerning whether or not a property vendor was entitled to cancel a contract of sale & keep the purchaser's deposit. Who won?

Australia Real Estate

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Stacks Law Firm

Conveyancing differences between Queensland and New South Wales

Australia Real Estate

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Stacks Law Firm

Land acquisition in NSW - Court decisions on public purpose and Just Terms compensation explained

Australia Government

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Bartier Perry

The Owners—Strata Plan 93105 V Richard Crookes Constructions Pty Ltd [2025] NSWSC 935

Australia Real Estate

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Kennedys

When Is A Deed Binding? Key Lessons From Monaco Solicitors V Prolend Solutions

Australia Real Estate

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McCarthy Durie Lawyers

NSW strata law reforms – are you ready for the next round of changes?

Australia Real Estate

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Bartier Perry

Using Put And Call Options In Commercial Property Transactions

Australia Real Estate

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Clifford Gouldson Lawyers

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Estate Management

Residential Focus: Latest Stage Of Strata Amendments Drop

The strata reform is broadly intended to give owners in strata schemes across NSW greater trust and confidence in how strata is regulated.

Australia Real Estate

HR

Holding Redlich

Out of time or back in play? The new six-year limitation period for strata claims

Amendments to the SSM Act extend the time limit to claim for losses from an owners corporation's failure to maintain common property from 2 to 6 years.

Australia Real Estate

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Gilchrist Connell

Strata Wars - Why Common Property Is The New Legal Battleground

This article explores two significant legal decisions that clarify the scope of an OC's duty under section 106 of the SSMA.

Australia Real Estate

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Bartier Perry

Strata reform 2025: Extended liability and contract protections explained

Australia Real Estate

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Gilchrist Connell

Residential Focus: Changes to strata laws – extension of section 106 claims to 6 years

Australia Real Estate

HR

Holding Redlich

Understanding Constructive and Resulting Trusts: Key Differences and Legal Implications

Australia Litigation

MD

McCarthy Durie Lawyers

Residential Focus: In The Media, In Practice And Courts, Publications, Cases And Legislation

Australia Real Estate

HR

Holding Redlich

Mortgagees exercising power of sale

Australia Real Estate

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Holman Webb Lawyers

A balancing act: New termination process for uneconomic community title schemes

Australia Real Estate

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Holding Redlich

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Real Estate

Native Title Rights In Australia

Native title refers to the bundle of rights and interests of indigenous inhabitants in land and water, possessed under the traditional laws...

Australia Government

GGI Global Alliance

Diversification Leases – Understanding The Opportunities

his new class of lease was intended to address the limited scope of permitted land use under pastoral leases and to facilitate additional uses of Crown land.

Australia Real Estate

HL

HHG Legal Group

Section 66G Explained - Resolving Co-ownership Conflicts Under The Conveyancing Act 1919 (NSW)

Section 66G of the Conveyancing Act 1919 (NSW) provides a mechanism through which disputes between co-owners can be resolved.

Australia Real Estate

BP

Bartier Perry

AUKUS And The AMC: Summary Of Key State And Federal Government Announcements

Australia Real Estate

KG

K&L Gates LLP

Landlords To Face Prison For Permitting Use Of Premises For Illegal Vape Or Tobacco Sales

Australia Real Estate

SC

Sydney Criminal Lawyers

APAC Real Estate Sector Insights Report | Q3 2025

Australia Real Estate

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Strata Law Changes — Effective 27 October 2025

Australia Real Estate

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Swaab

Restraints And Real Estate – What Is Enforceable

Australia Real Estate

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Swaab

The Owners—Strata Plan 93105 V Richard Crookes Constructions Pty Ltd [2025] NSWSC 935

Australia Real Estate

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Kennedys

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Latest Videos

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Insights Into Property And Debt Market

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Cathro & Partners

Operator And Investor Outlook On Global Agricultural Credit Markets (Video)

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FTI Consulting

Understanding Retail vs. Commercial Leases: Why Legal Guidance is Essential

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PCL Lawyers

Do I need a co-ownership agreement?

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Cooper Grace Ward

What Queensland construction subcontractors should do when they are not getting paid - but usually do not

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Bennett & Philp Lawyers

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