Australia: Real Estate

A property lawyer or licensed conveyancer (collectively “Property Law Specialist”) assists with buying and transferring property in NSW.

From 1 July 2026, Australia's Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing reforms will bring parts of the real estate sector into sharper regulatory focus. For property developers, one question is already emerging – could the 'travel rule' apply to how project funds, deposits or digital value move through a transaction? This article examines when the travel rule applies to property developers and what practical steps may be required.

Australia’s new mandatory merger control regime commenced on January 1, 2026. Parties must notify the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC)...

The New South Wales Court of Appeal's decision in The Owners Strata Plan No 66375 v King clarified critical aspects of statutory warranties under the Home Building Act 1989 (NSW), particularly regarding design defects and developer liability. The case examined whether developers could be held liable for defects originating in architectural design rather than construction workmanship, and whether statutory warranties extend beyond the express terms of building contracts.

Australia's 2026-27 federal budget introduces sweeping immigration reforms that will reshape how skilled workers are selected, where temporary visa holders can buy property, and how quickly migrant tradespeople can enter the workforce. The changes mark the first overhaul of the skilled migration points test in over a decade and signal a strategic shift toward prioritizing onshore applicants already living in Australia. What do these policy adjustments mean for employers, migrants, and the broader trajectory

Australia's 2026-27 Budget delivers the most significant tax reform in 25 years, fundamentally reshaping property investment incentives through negative gearing restrictions and capital gains tax changes while navigating a global oil crisis pushing inflation toward 5%.

In the month since the commencement of the Iran war, the initial impacts on fuel prices have spread to materials and labour affected by either the rise in transport costs or the rise in the cost of oil as an input in the manufacturing process.

'Quiet enjoyment' might constitute your plans for the weekend after a busy week, but it is also an express covenant that appears in most retail, commercial, industrial or residential leases to protect a tenant’s right to use the property without unreasonable landlord interference. Even if a lease is silent on this matter, it is still commonly implied unless the lease expressly excludes it.

It is not uncommon for a lease to quietly expire without the landlord and tenant having discussed what happens next. Sometimes the tenant simply continues operating from the premises as if nothing has changed.