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Real estate law and construction law thought leadership, articles, podcasts, videos and webinars from expert sources across the legal world. Explore insights covering topics such as construction and planning, conveyancing, estate management, land law and agriculture, and real estate law.

Understanding Australia's Construction Industry Collapse Crisis

Over the past few years, Australia's construction sector has been facing unprecedented pressure, and by mid-2025, the effects have become painfully clear.

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IR Global

Using Your Construction Contract To Manage And Mitigate Contractor Insolvency risk

Nine essential clauses to consider for inclusion in the construction contract.

Australia Real Estate

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Swaab

AS4000:2025 – What is all the fuss about?

The new AS4000:2025 modernises terms & updates laws but keeps risk allocation largely unchanged, so contracts still need careful review & amendment.

Australia Real Estate

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Swaab

When does a property consultant have authority to bind a commercial landlord to a lease?

In recent case the Court ruled no binding lease existed as the agent lacked authority to bind the landlord.

Australia Real Estate

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Cooper Grace Ward

Amendments to Victorian planning schemes streamline single dwelling and small second dwelling applications

Australia Real Estate

HR

Holding Redlich

Liquidated damages in construction contracts: Enforceability and common disputes

Australia Real Estate

HR

Holding Redlich

The New Building & Plumbing Commission ("BPC") And What It Means For Consumers

Australia Real Estate

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PCL Lawyers

Residential Focus - In the media, in practice and courts, publications, cases and legislation

Australia Real Estate

HR

Holding Redlich

Residential Focus: HBCF eligibility decisions – too challenging to challenge?

Australia Real Estate

HR

Holding Redlich

One week in: what we've learned under Queensland's new seller disclosure regime

Australia Real Estate

MD

McCarthy Durie Lawyers

Caveat on property: what it is & how to lodge or remove one

Australia Real Estate

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Unified Lawyers

Challenging market rent determinations under the Retail Leases Act: key lessons for landlords and tenants

Australia Real Estate

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Pointon Partners

It's Plan-demonium Without Consent: Court Considers Consent Requirements In Commercial Leases

Australia Real Estate

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Understanding intellectual property in the construction industry

Australia Real Estate

HR

Holding Redlich

AS4000:2025 – What is all the fuss about?

Australia Real Estate

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Swaab

Demystifying Australia's National Anti-Corruption Commission (Video)

Australia Criminal

AM

Alvarez & Marsal

Michael Byrnes appeared on Breakfast with Tim Webster on 2SM on 23 July 2025 to discuss workplace relationships and that Coldplay concert

Australia Employment

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Swaab

Blockchain Bites: Blockchain Bites: ASIC Corporate Plan backs tokenisation work; Tokenised Funds move closer to launch with Cayman Consultation; Project Acacia: Australia's leap into tokenised finance

Australia Technology

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Piper Alderman

Introducing Cathro Clarity: Unlocking Australia's Insolvency Data

Australia Insolvency

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Cathro & Partners

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Construction & Planning

Understanding Australia's Construction Industry Collapse Crisis

Over the past few years, Australia's construction sector has been facing unprecedented pressure, and by mid-2025, the effects have become painfully clear.

Australia Real Estate

IG

IR Global

Using Your Construction Contract To Manage And Mitigate Contractor Insolvency risk

Nine essential clauses to consider for inclusion in the construction contract.

Australia Real Estate

S

Swaab

AS4000:2025 – What is all the fuss about?

The new AS4000:2025 modernises terms & updates laws but keeps risk allocation largely unchanged, so contracts still need careful review & amendment.

Australia Real Estate

S

Swaab

Amendments to Victorian planning schemes streamline single dwelling and small second dwelling applications

Australia Real Estate

HR

Holding Redlich

Liquidated damages in construction contracts: Enforceability and common disputes

Australia Real Estate

HR

Holding Redlich

The New Building & Plumbing Commission ("BPC") And What It Means For Consumers

Australia Real Estate

P

PCL Lawyers

Residential Focus: HBCF eligibility decisions – too challenging to challenge?

Australia Real Estate

HR

Holding Redlich

It's Plan-demonium Without Consent: Court Considers Consent Requirements In Commercial Leases

Australia Real Estate

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Understanding intellectual property in the construction industry

Australia Real Estate

HR

Holding Redlich

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Conveyancing

One week in: what we've learned under Queensland's new seller disclosure regime

One week into Queensland's new seller disclosure regime, widespread defects in non-lawyer statements highlight the need for specialist legal expertise.

Australia Real Estate

MD

McCarthy Durie Lawyers

Critical property law changes have started!

Queensland's new Property Law Act 2023 introduces major reforms including mandatory seller disclosure & updated leasing rules.

Australia Real Estate

CG

Clifford Gouldson Lawyers

New seller disclosure requirements under Queensland's Property Law Act 2023: what sellers need to know

Qld property sellers must now provide a mandatory disclosure statement and certificates before contract signing.

Australia Real Estate

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PCL Lawyers

Queensland's New Seller Disclosure Laws Are Here – Is Your Sale At Risk?

Australia Real Estate

MD

McCarthy Durie Lawyers

New Queensland Property Law Act commences 1 August 2025 – are you are ready?

Australia Real Estate

CG

Cooper Grace Ward

Queensland's Property Law Act: New seller disclosure requirements from 1 August 2025

Australia Real Estate

HR

Holding Redlich

Buying or selling property? New requirements commence 1 August

Australia Real Estate

CG

Clifford Gouldson Lawyers

Conveyancing across Australia: Mind that state line

Australia Real Estate

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Bartier Perry

Important Strata Law Changes — Effective 1 July 2025

Australia Real Estate

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Swaab

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Estate Management

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

Reforms include increasing the obligations and responsibilities on committee members.

Australia Real Estate

HR

Holding Redlich

Understanding Constructive and Resulting Trusts: Key Differences and Legal Implications

Understanding the nuances between these two concepts is essential for anyone navigating property law or seeking remedies.

Australia Litigation

MD

McCarthy Durie Lawyers

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

Australia Real Estate

HR

Holding Redlich

Mortgagees exercising power of sale

Australia Real Estate

HW

Holman Webb Lawyers

A balancing act: New termination process for uneconomic community title schemes

Australia Real Estate

HR

Holding Redlich

How You Own Your Assets Does Matter!

Australia Real Estate

KK

Kalus Kenny Intelex

Helen Kowal discusses with Strata Plus the implications of recent legislative and regulatory reforms in the construction industry of NSW

Australia Real Estate

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Swaab

Plain English guide to community living

Australia Real Estate

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Coleman Greig Lawyers

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Real Estate

Caveat on property: what it is & how to lodge or remove one

A caveat blocks property dealings to protect a valid legal interest but must be lawfully lodged to avoid penalties.

Australia Real Estate

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Unified Lawyers

It's Plan-demonium Without Consent: Court Considers Consent Requirements In Commercial Leases

The NSW Court of Appeal has held that development consent for a gym in an RSL club was not a separate or independent use. As a result, when the premises was sold and use as an RSL club ceased...

Australia Real Estate

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Queensland's New Seller Disclosure Laws Are Here – Is Your Sale At Risk?

The new regime, introduced under the Property Law Act 2023, imposes strict disclosure obligations.

Australia Real Estate

MD

McCarthy Durie Lawyers

August 1, 2025 Property Law Day One of Queensland's New Seller Disclosure Regime — Off to a Strong Start

Australia Real Estate

MD

McCarthy Durie Lawyers

New Queensland Property Law Act commences 1 August 2025 – are you are ready?

Australia Real Estate

CG

Cooper Grace Ward

Queensland's Property Law Act: New seller disclosure requirements from 1 August 2025

Australia Real Estate

HR

Holding Redlich

July 31, 2025 Uncategorized A Timely Reminder to All Bodies Corporate to Obtain Proper Insurance

Australia Real Estate

MD

McCarthy Durie Lawyers

Strata reforms in NSW: What's changed from 1 July 2025

Australia Real Estate

CG

Coleman Greig Lawyers

The 2032 Olympic And Paralympic Games: Insights On Olympic Infrastructure Delivery

Australia Government

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K&L Gates LLP

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Latest Videos

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Understanding Retail vs. Commercial Leases: Why Legal Guidance is Essential

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PCL Lawyers

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

CG

Cooper Grace Ward

Full Disclosure, Vol 3: COVID-19 and its impact on tenants and landlords

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Mellor Olsson Lawyers

Changes to the NSW Security of Payment Act

CG

Coleman Greig Lawyers

Strata renewal - encouraging owner participation

CB

Colin Biggers & Paisley

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