Asia: Real Estate and Construction

Transferring a commercial lease to a family member may seem straightforward, but it involves the same legal formalities and landlord consent requirements as any other commercial lease assignment. Getting the process wrong can put both the assignor and assignee at serious legal and financial risk. This article explains what you need to know about assigning a commercial lease to a family member in Australia.

The NSW Parliament has introduced the Building (Approvals and Practitioners) Bill 2026, proposing sweeping changes to the state's building approval system and certifier responsibilities. While the Bill aims to streamline approvals and reduce red tape to meet housing targets, it controversially repeals the unpopular Design and Building Practitioners Act 2020 only to reinstate many of its key requirements, potentially facing significant industry opposition particularly from private certifiers whose liability

The Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority has ordered the closure of its legacy MahaRERA 1.0 portal effective May 11, 2026, mandating all future applications be submitted through the new MahaCRITI integrated platform.