Australia: Real Estate

NSW's Low and Mid-Rise Housing reforms aim to address the state's housing shortage by permitting diverse housing types near transport hubs, but a recent panel discussion revealed a critical question: will removing planning barriers alone actually deliver more housing? The debate highlights tensions between state intervention and local government authority, while examining whether planning reform can overcome feasibility challenges, infrastructure constraints, and affordability concerns that continue to impe

A NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal decision clarifies that lot owners who renovate common property under a special by-law may assume long-term maintenance and repair obligations for those alterations. The ruling examines when owners corporations can resist repair claims and what evidence is required to establish statutory warranty breaches in strata renovation disputes.

Agreements for Lease (AFLs) are critical instruments in the delivery of purpose-built facilities, particularly in retail and commercial developments where tenant requirements shape the design and construction process. Unlike standard leasing arrangements, AFLs sit at the intersection of development risk, construction delivery and leasing outcomes.