Asia: Real Estate and Construction

India’s urban housing market continues to face a paradox. While millions of citizens struggle to find affordable accommodation, a significant number of residential premises remain vacant. One of the principal reasons for this phenomenon is the apprehension among property owners that a licensee may refuse to vacate the premises upon expiry or termination of a leave and licence arrangement.

New South Wales has introduced sweeping reforms to real estate agent conduct through the Property and Stock Agents Amendment Act 2026, dramatically increasing penalties for underquoting and exploitative practices. The legislation imposes new procedural requirements including mandatory Statements of Information, stricter price advertising rules, and penalties reaching up to $110,000 or three times commission earned.

Defective land titles in India pose significant risks to property buyers, often revealing that ownership is far more complicated than what appears in official documents. Understanding the complexities of property due diligence and title verification becomes crucial for anyone looking to invest in Indian real estate. This podcast explores the hidden challenges and legal intricacies that can turn a seemingly straightforward property purchase into a legal nightmare.

Defective land titles in India pose significant risks to property buyers, often revealing that ownership is far more complicated than what appears in official documents. Understanding the complexities of property due diligence and title verification becomes crucial for anyone looking to invest in Indian real estate. This podcast explores the hidden challenges and legal intricacies that can turn a seemingly straightforward property purchase into a legal nightmare.

This comprehensive newsletter examines critical regulatory developments across Legal Metrology, Food Safety, and Agricultural Laws in India during June 2026. From e-commerce country-of-origin filters and fuel dispenser verification reforms to FSSAI's digital compliance initiatives and nano-fertilizer frameworks, the edition covers essential updates impacting manufacturers, exporters, food business operators, and agri-businesses navigating India's evolving regulatory landscape.

A recent NSW Land and Environment Court decision examines the complex definitions underpinning 'farm gate premises' and 'commercial farm' classifications...

Defective land titles in India pose significant risks to property buyers, often revealing that ownership is far more complicated than what appears in official documents. Understanding the complexities of property due diligence and title verification becomes crucial for anyone looking to invest in Indian real estate. This podcast explores the hidden challenges and legal intricacies that can turn a seemingly straightforward property purchase into a legal nightmare.

Thailand will keep its reduced government fees for property sale and mortgage registration in place for another year. Two Ministry of Interior notifications, issued following a cabinet resolution on June 30, 2026...

On 30 June 2026 the Supreme Court of New South Wales handed down its judgment in Forever Grateful Holdings Pty Ltd v Chief Commissioner of State Revenue [2026] NSWSC 761, which clarified the point in time at which the relevant facts are to be considered when determining a duty liability arising under the Duties Act 1997 (NSW) (Duties Act).

Although the Opposition’s proposals reflect political positioning rather than formal policy, these debates—and the broader public conversation on immigration—offer early signals of potential shifts to workforce planning and access to skilled talent.

Make good obligations in Queensland commercial and retail leases require tenants to return premises to a specified condition at the end of a lease, often involving removal of fitout, repair of damage, and reinstatement of alterations.

A builder can stop work for non-payment in Queensland, but only if they have a clear legal right to do so under either the construction contract or the Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) Act 2017 (Qld). Simply not being paid is not enough.