The Property Mill – New South Wales – 12 July 2013
In the Media Ku-ring-gai heritage protection given a major boost Heritage conservation in Ku-ring-gai has received a major boost with the NSW Government endorsing 37 new Heritage Conservation Areas...
View ArticleCorporate & Commercial Fortnightly Update – 22 July 2013
In the media Multinationals and wealthy on ATO hit-list Multinationals and big businesses that shift profit offshore to slash tax bills will receive more scrutiny than ever before. The ATO has more...
View Article“Part of the land” – another potential avenue for BCIP Act disputation
Summary The recent Queensland Supreme Court decision of Agripower Australia Ltd v J & D Rigging Pty Ltd and Ors [2013] QSC 164 has called into question the application of the Building and...
View ArticleA conveyancing conundrum: the new BCCM Form 14
New BCCM Form 14 (version 11) from 1 August 2013 The 26 July 2013 edition of the Queensland Government Gazette included a notification that a new version of Form 14 (Information Sheet) under the Body...
View ArticleThe Property Mill – Queensland – 31 July 2013
In the media Emissions trading draft will be ready soon Climate Change Minister Mark Butler says draft laws to dump the carbon tax and begin an emissions scheme will be ready before the election, with...
View ArticleThe Property Mill – Victoria – 31 July 2013
In the media Melbourne’s western harbour town to grow Minister for Planning Matthew Guy has given approval for the expansion of a redevelopment in Melbourne’s west by announcing extensions to the...
View ArticleThe Property Mill – New South Wales – 31 July 2013
In The Media Crown Unsolicited Proposal for Barangaroo Crown Limited has advised the Department of Premier and Cabinet it will accept the NSW Government’s conditions on its ‘unsolicited proposal’ at...
View ArticleCorporate & Commercial Fortnightly Update – 2 August 2013
In the media Franchisors must now bargain in good faith and outline risks, under Franchising Code Franchisors will be mandated to give prospective franchisees a document outlining the risks of business...
View ArticleThe Property Mill – Victoria – 12 August 2013
In the media Colliers International: demand from global retailers ramps up Retail landlords can prepare themselves for an influx of overseas retailers, with estimates indicating a potential increase...
View ArticleThe Property Mill – New South Wales – 12 August 2013
In the media Colliers International: demand from global retailers ramps up Retail landlords can prepare themselves for an influx of overseas retailers, with estimates indicating a potential increase of...
View ArticleThe Property Mill – Queensland – 12 August 2013
In the media Investors taking note of climate risks: report Global climate change investor groups have published a report finding that asset managers are taking note of climate change risks when making...
View ArticleCorporate & Commercial Fortnightly Update – 15 August 2013
In the media Employee share schemes back on the agenda The government has issued a discussion paper looking to reinvigorate discussions on the policy settings for employee share schemes (ESSs). ESSs...
View ArticleThe Property Mill- New South Wales- 27 August 2013
In the Media Climate Commission: Australia has undergone a “quiet” solar revolution A new report says that “a quiet energy revolution” has been taking place in Australia, with over one million...
View ArticleThe Property Mill – Victoria – 27 August 2013
In the media Savill: big shopping centre deals back on the table Savills latest research highlights that shopping centre transactions across the country hit $5.3 billion in the 12 months to June 2013,...
View ArticleThe Property Mill – Queensland – 27 August 2013
In the media Overwhelming business support for carbon price A new AECOM report shows overwhelming business support for a price on carbon. The report, commissioned by Businesses for a Clean Economy,...
View ArticleCorporate & Commercial Fortnightly Update – 2 September 2013
In the media ASA reveals the key issues for the upcoming AGM season The Australian Shareholders’ Association has released a policy discussion paper on the key areas of interest for its members during...
View ArticleThe Property Mill – Victoria – 10 September 2013
In the media Connection project moves ahead The Victorian Government has announced the details of the next stage of its plan to connect 15 country towns to natural gas supplies (03 September 2013) To...
View ArticleThe Property Mill – New South Wales – 10 September 2013
In The Media Brisbane leads August recovery as Melbourne and Perth record weakest monthly change Brisbane dwelling prices bounced back 1.5% over the month of August, according to RP Data. The median...
View ArticleThe Property Mill – Queensland – 10 September 2013
In the media Brisbane leads August recovery as Melbourne and Perth record weakest monthly change Brisbane dwelling prices bounced back 1.5% over the month of August, according to RP Data. The median...
View ArticleCourt of Appeal deals with strata obligation to maintain the common property
The recent decision of the New South Wales Supreme Court of Appeal (“NSWCA”) in The Owners – Strata Plan No. 50276 v Thoo has provided some interesting guidance on the obligations of owners...
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