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Proposed changes to retail leasing legislation – what you need to know Property & Projects
16 November, 2016

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 protection to a lessee consistent with the general legal environment of increased ‘consumer’ and small business protection.This article examines some of…
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New Strata Renewal Process Soon To Take Effect Under Part 10 Strata Schemes Development Act 2015 Property & Projects
7 November, 2016

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 in a strata scheme to seek a Court order for one of 2 options: the “collective sale” of all apartments…
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Loose Lips Sink Ships – Representations During Negotiations CommercialConstructionProperty & Projects
27 September, 2016

Loose Lips Sink Ships – Representations During Negotiations

Crown Melbourne Ltd v Cosmopolitan Hotel (Vic) Pty Ltd HCA 26This Victorian case illustrates the problem with talking loosely during negotiations.The case worked its way from the Victorian Civil & Administrative Tribunal (VCAT), through the Victorian Court of Appeal and finally to the full bench of the High Court.The FactsThe…
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New strata building bond scheme is set to commence 1 July 2017 ConstructionProperty & Projects
11 July, 2016

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 and Innovation (DFSI); and arrange for defects inspections within the strata scheme after completion of the building work. Does the…
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