Mondaq Asia Pacific: Real Estate and Construction
This recent decision provides some guidance as to the basis on which a purchaser may rescind an 'off-the-plan' contract.
The newsletter includes links to recent media releases, reports and cases relating to property & projects in Australia.
Draft VOI rules for South Australia have been released for consultation, in preparation for the introduction of the NEC.
The NSW Government plans to release surplus commercial property by the sale of a long-term leasehold interests.
Links to reports, cases and other news on construction and infrastructure issues.
Under new amendments, the process for the Queensland Government to acquire land is shortened in certain circumstances.
In the present case, the issue concerned whether tax advice provided by the taxpayer's accountants was disclosable to an inspector of taxes for the purpose of investigating Prudential Group's tax liability.
The comments from the Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors (HKIS) on the Consultation Paper on Adverse Possession, released by the Law Reform Commission, are summarised as follows...
Changes have been made to the Delegation of Authority over Land Rights.
The options for dealing with repairs or demolition are complicated by the Canterbury Earthquake (Historic Places Act) Order.
The Proposed Land and Water Regional Plan (LWRP) introduces many changes to the planning framework.
New Decree On Quality Management Of Construction Works In Vietnam
On 6 February 2013, the Government of Vietnam issued Decree No. 15/2013/ND-CP guiding the implementation of the Construction Law dated 26 November 2003 (Decree 15).
On 6 February 2013, the Government of Vietnam issued Decree No. 15/2013/ND-CP.
In its resolution for action to be taken in 2013 ("Resolution"), the Vietnamese government has initiated, among other things, solutions to reduce difficulties faced by the real estate sector.
Most Popular Recent Articles
Exemptions or concessions on stamp duty could apply when contemplating the purchase or transfer of NSW real estate.
A recent case could threaten the people who rent out their investment properties or holiday homes to short term renters.
This paper discusses the main elements of a defects liability clause and considerations for negotiating this clause.
Renting of immovable property to educational institutes will no
longer be a service tax exempt service.
The White Paper and two exposure bills promise a new planning system - to be simpler, more certain and more transparent.
The newsletter includes links to recent media releases, cases and legislation relating to Construction & Infrastructure,.
A lease disclaimer may appear to be straightforward and uncomplicated, but yet may be complex and not entirely settled.
Summary and discussion of the High Court decision in Andrews v Australian and New Zealand Banking Group [2012] HCA 30.
The article discusses the current situation where some NSW First Home Owner schemes have been replaced by new schemes.
The Court found the adjudication determination void due to the adjudicator's misconstruction of Security of Payment Act.
