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Proving Major Building Defects Under the Home Building Act

This article explains the key criteria, recent case law, and why these distinctions matter for homeowners, builders, and developers.

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Swaab

How Does Statutory Interpretation Impact Building Disputes In NSW?

This article explains how courts apply statutory interpretation rules, such as the extrinsic materials rule under section 34 of the NSW Interpretation Act 1987.

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Swaab

Strata Law Changes — Effective 27 October 2025

Laws introducing stronger compliance powers for NSW Fair Trading, fairer financial hardship arrangements for levy payments, and new accountability rules for building managers.

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Swaab

Restraints And Real Estate – What Is Enforceable

In the property industry, employment agreements often include three key restraints: non-solicitation, non-acceptance, and non-competition.

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Swaab

Reforming Retail Leases? Retail Leases Amendment (Review) Bill 2025 (NSW)

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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

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

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Barry Nilsson

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

Australia Real Estate

MD

McCarthy Durie Lawyers

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

Australia Real Estate

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Holding Redlich

Victoria's new Unlocking Strategic Sites pathway opens door for landowners and developers

Australia Real Estate

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Holding Redlich

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

Australia Real Estate

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Bartier Perry

Compensating For Town Planner Negligence

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Barry Nilsson

Using Put And Call Options In Commercial Property Transactions

Australia Real Estate

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Clifford Gouldson Lawyers

Employing Work And Holiday Makers Beyond Six Months | Staying Compliant

Australia Immigration

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Interstaff Immigration Agency

Insights Into Property And Debt Market

Australia Real Estate

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Cathro & Partners

Fair Work Commission Backs Employee in Remote Work Dispute with Westpac

Australia Employment

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McCabes

New road rules and driving offences come into effect across Australia

Australia Transport

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Sydney Criminal Lawyers

Ready Or Not, Here They Come: The Victorian Psychosocial Regulations And Compliance Code Explained

Australia Employment

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K&L Gates LLP

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Construction & Planning

Proving Major Building Defects Under the Home Building Act

This article explains the key criteria, recent case law, and why these distinctions matter for homeowners, builders, and developers.

Australia Real Estate

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Swaab

How Does Statutory Interpretation Impact Building Disputes In NSW?

This article explains how courts apply statutory interpretation rules, such as the extrinsic materials rule under section 34 of the NSW Interpretation Act 1987.

Australia Real Estate

S

Swaab

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

If you're involved in drafting or negotiating construction contracts, don't leave your obligations to chance.

Australia Real Estate

BP

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

Victoria's new Unlocking Strategic Sites pathway opens door for landowners and developers

Australia Real Estate

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Holding Redlich

Compensating For Town Planner Negligence

Australia Real Estate

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Barry Nilsson

The risk of builder insolvency mid way through a construction project is real (and will probably be expensive)

Australia Real Estate

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Swaab

Interpretation Of Charging Clauses: Edwards Industrial Products Pty Ltd v Thwin And Zaw

Australia Real Estate

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K&L Gates LLP

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Conveyancing

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

The decision provides useful guidance on the requirements of a gross sum costs order and a reminder to parties that they must attend attend a mediation in good faith or risk costs consequences.

Australia Real Estate

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Kennedys

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

This article explains the case, focusing on the meaning of "delivery" of a deed under Queensland law.

Australia Real Estate

MD

McCarthy Durie Lawyers

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

The next round of round changes is about to commence on 27 October 2025.

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

Foreign Purchaser Additional Duty

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PCL Lawyers

Conveyancing And Real Property Amendment Bill 2025 – Addressing The Uncertainty Around Put Options In NSW

Australia Real Estate

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Coleman Greig Lawyers

Signing A Deed Of Guarantee And Indemnity? Why Independent Legal Advice Matters Before Settlement

Australia Real Estate

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Bennett & Philp Lawyers

Entering into a Commercial Lease for SDA Houses

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LegalVision

NSW Parliament Puts Down Uncertainty Regarding Put Options In Residential Property Transactions

Australia Real Estate

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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Estate Management

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

Discusses two key changes (from the reforms) which are particularly relevant to owners corporations & their insurers.

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

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Holding Redlich

Understanding Constructive and Resulting Trusts: Key Differences and Legal Implications

Australia Litigation

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McCarthy Durie Lawyers

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

Australia Real Estate

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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

How You Own Your Assets Does Matter!

Australia Real Estate

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Kalus Kenny Intelex

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Real Estate

Strata Law Changes — Effective 27 October 2025

Laws introducing stronger compliance powers for NSW Fair Trading, fairer financial hardship arrangements for levy payments, and new accountability rules for building managers.

Australia Real Estate

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Swaab

Restraints And Real Estate – What Is Enforceable

In the property industry, employment agreements often include three key restraints: non-solicitation, non-acceptance, and non-competition.

Australia Real Estate

S

Swaab

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

The decision provides useful guidance on the requirements of a gross sum costs order and a reminder to parties that they must attend attend a mediation in good faith or risk costs consequences.

Australia Real Estate

K

Kennedys

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

Australia Real Estate

MD

McCarthy Durie Lawyers

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

Australia Real Estate

BP

Bartier Perry

Using Put And Call Options In Commercial Property Transactions

Australia Real Estate

CG

Clifford Gouldson Lawyers

Foreign Purchaser Additional Duty

Australia Real Estate

P

PCL Lawyers

Interpretation Of Charging Clauses: Edwards Industrial Products Pty Ltd v Thwin And Zaw

Australia Real Estate

KG

K&L Gates LLP

Strata Wars - Why Common Property Is The New Legal Battleground

Australia Real Estate

BP

Bartier Perry

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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

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

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Bennett & Philp Lawyers

It Depends – Should we buy the property as joint tenants or tenants in common?

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Cooper Grace Ward

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