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A Blow To The Reputation Of Unconditional Bank Guarantees?

Construction and infrastructure contracts typically require a contractor to provide at least one unconditional bank guarantee from a reputable financial institution.

Australia Real Estate

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Out of time and out of play – the new six-year limitation period for strata claims held to not to apply retrospectively

John Goubran & Associates Pty Ltd ACN 070 974 819 v The Owners – Strata Plan 57150 [2026] NSWDC 9

Australia Real Estate

GC

Gilchrist Connell

Geocon and Division 142 - the Full Court clarifies when overpaid GST is "passed on"

The decision is particularly important for property developers using the margin scheme and for taxpayers who adopt conservative GST positions while awaiting certainty from the ATO.

Australia Real Estate

BP

Bartier Perry

Construction Contract Damages

There was a large difference between the cost of rectification and the damages awarded.

Australia Real Estate

CO

Carroll & O'Dea

Landlord risk management in Australia - legal, tenant and property risks explained

Australia Real Estate

BP

Bartier Perry

Are Builders Personally Liable in Queensland

Australia Real Estate

SL

Stonegate Legal

NSW landlords - new laws may impose liability for illicit tobacco and vape sales

Australia Real Estate

BP

Bartier Perry

Common property rights by-laws - what lot owners and Owners Corporations need to know

Australia Real Estate

BP

Bartier Perry

Mind the gap: When developing non-contiguous parcels of land may classify you a developer under the Home Building Act

Australia Real Estate

BN

Barry Nilsson

Productivity is paramount – lessons from the Queensland Productivity Commission's Construction inquiry

Australia Real Estate

HR

Holding Redlich

Market Rent Reviews in Queensland

Australia Real Estate

SL

Stonegate Legal

Deemed Refusal After 40 Business Days: When To Pull The Merits Appeal Trigger?

Australia Real Estate

P

PCL Lawyers

Six months under the Property Law Act: what we're seeing in practice

Australia Real Estate

CG

Clifford Gouldson Lawyers

Disclosure obligations for agents: Illegal building works

Australia Real Estate

CG

Coleman Greig Lawyers

How Psychosocial Safety Now Sits At The Heart Of Workforce Change

Australia Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

Cross Examining Cyber EP23: Cross Examining Professor Ciaran Martin – Part 2 (Podcast)

Australia Technology

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Final Pay On The Final Day: Courts' Emerging Willingness To Penalise "Technical Contraventions"

Australia Employment

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Employing Work And Holiday Makers Beyond Six Months | Staying Compliant

Australia Immigration

IL

Interstaff Immigration Agency

Inside IR Podcast Series - Episode 30 Psychosocial Health In Times Of Workplace Change (Video)

Australia Employment

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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Increased State Revenue Compliance Activity – What Property Owners Need To Know & Prepare For

Recent data confirms a significant escalation in compliance activity by Revenue NSW.

CG

Coleman Greig Lawyers

Out of time and out of play – the new six-year limitation period for strata claims held to not to apply retrospectively

John Goubran & Associates Pty Ltd ACN 070 974 819 v The Owners – Strata Plan 57150 [2026] NSWDC 9

Australia Real Estate

GC

Gilchrist Connell

Landlord risk management in Australia - legal, tenant and property risks explained

Regulatory change, stronger tenant protections and ESG expectations mean that proactive risk management is essential.

Australia Real Estate

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Bartier Perry

Consultation begins for NSW Government's new native title policy

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HR

Holding Redlich

Disclosure obligations for agents: Illegal building works

Australia Real Estate

CG

Coleman Greig Lawyers

Understanding Common Terms and Conditions in Australian Commercial Leasing

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P

PCL Lawyers

Avoid The Demolition Notice Trap: How To Protect Your Redevelopment Plans

Australia Real Estate

HR

Holding Redlich

Residential Focus: Onus Of Proof And Failure To Mitigate (In The Media, In Practice and Courts, Publications and Cases)

Australia Real Estate

HR

Holding Redlich

Strata Schemes Legislation Amendment (Miscellaneous) Bill 2025 — Round 4 Proposed Changes

Australia Real Estate

S

Swaab

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Construction & Planning

A Blow To The Reputation Of Unconditional Bank Guarantees?

Construction and infrastructure contracts typically require a contractor to provide at least one unconditional bank guarantee from a reputable financial institution.

Australia Real Estate

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Geocon and Division 142 - the Full Court clarifies when overpaid GST is "passed on"

The decision is particularly important for property developers using the margin scheme and for taxpayers who adopt conservative GST positions while awaiting certainty from the ATO.

Australia Real Estate

BP

Bartier Perry

Construction Contract Damages

There was a large difference between the cost of rectification and the damages awarded.

Australia Real Estate

CO

Carroll & O'Dea

Are Builders Personally Liable in Queensland

Australia Real Estate

SL

Stonegate Legal

Common property rights by-laws - what lot owners and Owners Corporations need to know

Australia Real Estate

BP

Bartier Perry

Mind the gap: When developing non-contiguous parcels of land may classify you a developer under the Home Building Act

Australia Real Estate

BN

Barry Nilsson

Productivity is paramount – lessons from the Queensland Productivity Commission's Construction inquiry

Australia Real Estate

HR

Holding Redlich

Deemed Refusal After 40 Business Days: When To Pull The Merits Appeal Trigger?

Australia Real Estate

P

PCL Lawyers

Improving construction industry productivity – land use regulation reforms

Australia Real Estate

HR

Holding Redlich

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Landlord & Tenant - Leases

Out of time and out of play – the new six-year limitation period for strata claims held to not to apply retrospectively

John Goubran & Associates Pty Ltd ACN 070 974 819 v The Owners – Strata Plan 57150 [2026] NSWDC 9

Australia Real Estate

GC

Gilchrist Connell

Landlord risk management in Australia - legal, tenant and property risks explained

Regulatory change, stronger tenant protections and ESG expectations mean that proactive risk management is essential.

Australia Real Estate

BP

Bartier Perry

NSW landlords - new laws may impose liability for illicit tobacco and vape sales

Landlords who knowingly allow illicit tobacco or unlawful vaping products to be sold from their premises could face serious penalties, including fines & imprisonment.

Australia Real Estate

BP

Bartier Perry

Market Rent Reviews in Queensland

Australia Real Estate

SL

Stonegate Legal

Understanding Common Terms and Conditions in Australian Commercial Leasing

Australia Real Estate

P

PCL Lawyers

"The tenant abandoned the premises owing us over a million in lease incentives." Which case won?

Australia Real Estate

S

Stacks Law Firm

Renting out your spare bedroom? Spell out the terms

Australia Real Estate

S

Stacks Law Firm

Terminating A Commercial Lease In Queensland

Australia Real Estate

SL

Stonegate Legal

Avoid The Demolition Notice Trap: How To Protect Your Redevelopment Plans

Australia Real Estate

HR

Holding Redlich

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Conveyancing

Six months under the Property Law Act: what we're seeing in practice

Thoughts on operation of Qld's "new" Property Law Act – in particular the new concept of the Seller Disclosure regime.

Australia Real Estate

CG

Clifford Gouldson Lawyers

Disclosure obligations for agents: Illegal building works

A clear, well-documented disclosure process on behalf of the real estate agent preserves the integrity of the sales process.

Australia Real Estate

CG

Coleman Greig Lawyers

No cooling off period right

Purchasers in NSW have no s66S cooling off period rights where a contract for sale of residential property is formed pursuant to a call option or a put option.

Australia Real Estate

CO

Carroll & O'Dea

"The vendors only want to rescind the contract because the property's value increased." Which case won?

Australia Real Estate

S

Stacks Law Firm

Residential Focus: Onus Of Proof And Failure To Mitigate (In The Media, In Practice and Courts, Publications and Cases)

Australia Real Estate

HR

Holding Redlich

Law Institute Of Victoria: Changes To General Conditions In Victoria

Australia Real Estate

A

Avant Law

Residential Focus: Latest Stage Of Strata Amendments Drop

Australia Real Estate

HR

Holding Redlich

Section 66G Explained - Resolving Co-ownership Conflicts Under The Conveyancing Act 1919 (NSW)

Australia Real Estate

BP

Bartier Perry

Can a vendor cancel a contract of sale and keep the deposit? Which case won?

Australia Real Estate

S

Stacks Law Firm

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Latest Videos

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FTI Consulting

Insights Into Property And Debt Market

CP

Cathro & Partners

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

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PCL Lawyers

Do I need a co-ownership agreement?

CG

Cooper Grace Ward

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

BP

Bennett & Philp Lawyers

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