The Federal Government has announced its intention to pass legislation under the foreign investment framework to allow foreign buyers to purchase an off-the-plan dwelling when another foreign buyer has failed …
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2016 - articles & insights
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Building Energy Efficiency Certificates (BEEC) – changes from 2017
The position regarding Building Energy Efficiency Certificates (BEEC) in Australia is in a transition phase as a result of changes to the Commercial Building Disclosure Program (CBDP), which exists under …
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Construction, Property & Projects Insights Issue 5 – November 2016
In this issue, we look at the following key developments in construction, property & projects law: Security of Payments Goes to the High Court Unfair Contract Terms in the Construction …
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Proposed changes to retail leasing legislation – what you need to know
On 8 November 2016, the NSW government introduced the Retail Leases Amendment (Review) Bill 2016 (Bill), which seeks to amend the Retail Leases Act 1994 (Act). The Bill provides further …
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Vincent Young Annual Luncheon – Est.
On Friday 14th October 2016, Vincent Young hosted its Annual Luncheon at Est. Our Annual Luncheon is an opportunity for us to thank our existing clients as well as get to …
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New Strata Renewal Process Soon To Take Effect Under Part 10 Strata Schemes Development Act 2015
Part 10 of the Strata Schemes Development Act 2015 (Act) prescribes a process for strata renewal. Part 10 commenced on 30 November 2016. The Part 10 process enables the owners …
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Loose Lips Sink Ships – Representations During Negotiations
Crown Melbourne Ltd v Cosmopolitan Hotel (Vic) Pty Ltd [2016] HCA 26 This Victorian case illustrates the problem with talking loosely during negotiations. The case worked its way from the …
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Unfair Contract Terms in the Construction Industry – You Need to Take Action
Unfair Contract Terms in the Construction Industry – You Need to Take Action In November 2016 new legislative changes will see negotiating power swing away from larger businesses towards small …
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New strata building bond scheme is set to commence 1 July 2017
What is the Building Bond Scheme? The building bond scheme is a regime whereby developers of residential strata schemes have to: lodge a bond with the Department of Finance, Services …
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Construction, Property & Projects Insights Issue 4 – June 2016
In this issue, we look at the following key developments in construction, property & projects law: Contractual Clauses Limiting the Accrual of Reference Dates or a Right to a Progress …
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