Property

Recently amended regulations increase fees for applications to FIRB

ESG is a hot topic! To support the fight against climate change, forward- thinking entities and lawyers should consider including climate-aligned clauses in commercial agreements.

The following Subtitles are now updated and available on Westlaw: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples 1.5 “Criminal Justice Issues”; Administrative Law 2.2 “Delegated Legislation”; Criminal Offences 10.5 “Interference with Property”; Criminal Offences 10.12 “Terrorism...

The following Subtitles are now updated and available on Westlaw: Contract: General Principles 7.5 “Performance”; Criminal Sentencing 12.3 "Interpretation of Penalty Provisions”; Criminal Sentencing 12.6 "Financial Orders: Fines”; Environment and Natural Resources 14.5 “Environmental...

There are many disputes that neighbours have over easements. But, when it comes to protecting our rights to privacy in relation to that land, the law has been wanting, says barrister Sydney Jacobs.

The following Subtitles are now updated and available on Westlaw AU: Bankruptcy 3.1 “Preliminaries”; Contract: General Principles 7.9 “Remedies”; Dispute Resolution 13.6 “Dispute Systems Design”; Environment and Natural Resources 14.7 “Biodiversity” Ch 4; Evidence 16.5 “Documentary...

The Houses and Land Contract 17th ed and Residential Community Title Contract 13th ed will be released by the REIQ and QLS on 20 January 2022.

On 18 November 2021 Queensland passed permanent changes to the Property Law Act 1974 and Powers of Attorney Act 1998 permitting parties to enter into deeds and general powers of attorney for businesses in electronic form.

When businesses are looking for flexibility to expand or contract their office space, subleasing can often provide the solution.

Australia's foreign investment framework is complex. Practical Law's new resources help you understand the rules and whether your land or corporate transaction requires FIRB consent.

As commercial property markets start to bounce back from the COVID-19 lockdowns, investors and their lawyers should ensure they are across the legal due diligence process for a potential acquisition.

E-conveyancing now mandated for all land transactions, not just conveyancing. Step-by-step advice for practitioners.