Property & Projects

In a pivotal move for New South Wales' housing policy, the Department of Planning, Industry, and Environment (DPIE) has today announced the finalisation of new planning controls under an amendment to the Housing State Environmental Planning Policy (SEPP) for 18 Transport Oriented Development (TOD) precincts. These precincts, strategically located across…

The new unfair contract terms (UCT) regime took effect on 9 November 2023. A summary of this regime is set out in our article here. The new UCT regime applies to contracts which are: either consumer contracts or small business contracts; and standard form contracts. This may include off the…

The Federal Government has this week released draft legislation aimed at stimulating investment and development within the build-to-rent sector, aligning with its ambitious objective to construct 1.2 million new residences by 2029. This legislation, proposed to amend the Income Tax Assessment Act 1936, 1997 and 1953, seeks to introduce tax incentives…

The Foreign Acquisitions and Takeovers Fees Imposition Amendment Bill 2024 (Fees Imposition Bill) and Treasury Laws Amendment (Foreign Investment) Bill 2024 (Foreign Investment Bill) have recently been introduced by the Federal Government to again change the foreign investment legislation. These Bills will have a substantial impact on foreign buyers acquiring Australian…

Castle v Achdjian NSWSC 1340 In the case of Castle v Achdjian NSWSC 1340, the Supreme Court of NSW had to decide whether a right of carriageway was abandoned and could be obstructed by the owners of the burdened land.  This case demonstrates the continuing complexities and evidentiary requirements that…