Property

The changes to the Residential Tenancy Act have been significant over recent times. Some of the latest changes have incorporated new provisions about termination of tenancies including impacts on fixed term tenancies. In addition there are new restrictions on termination of periodic tenancies except in certain specific circumstances and generally […] Read More›

We advise a number of purchaser and developer clients on off-plan contracts. These contracts are designed to deal with the sale and purchase of newly built houses where parties enter into a contract before commencement or completion of the construction project. There is significant developer activity on new residential builds […] Read More›

We act for many Body Corporates and also owners of units in Unit Title developments. We are frequently asked by both our Body Corporate and unit owner clients questions around eligibility for voting. The Unit Titles legislation prescribes a number of criteria that must be satisfied for an owner to […] Read More›

We act for a number of Body Corporates. A common issue that we are asked for advice on is the process for election of Body Corporate officers such as the chairperson and the committee. The legislation unfortunately is not totally clear on this process. As many of our Body Corporate […] Read More›