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Signing A Deed Of Guarantee And Indemnity? Why Independent Legal Advice Matters Before Settlement

This article explains the concepts of guarantee and indemnity to help you understand the risks and responsibilities involved.

Australia Real Estate

BP

Bennett & Philp Lawyers

Should lenders have a builder's side deed?

Side deeds are useful documents for a lender as they facilitate a direct contractual relationship with the builder.

Australia Real Estate

CG

Cooper Grace Ward

Reliance on AI and housing delivery; the perks and pitfalls

The plan to use AI & pause building code updates may speed up approvals, but AI can't replace expert judgment & is better suited to streamlining planning assessments.

Australia Real Estate

PA

Piper Alderman

Security of Payment: How to protect your trade business and get paid faster

Looks at 3 key parts of the SoP regime that every trade & construction business should understand: payment claims, payment schedules and adjudication.

Australia Real Estate

SL

Sajen Legal

Recent changes to the Retail and Commercial Leases Act 1995: What landlords and tenants need to know

Australia Real Estate

MO

Mellor Olsson Lawyers

Buy Or Rent? Why The Australian Dream Might Be Due For A Makeover

Australia Real Estate

FC

FTI Consulting

Bridging The Gap Between Investors And Operators In Agriculture (Video)

Australia Real Estate

FC

FTI Consulting

How Investors And Operators Can Capitalise On The Agricultural Value Chain (Video)

Australia Real Estate

FC

FTI Consulting

The Four Key Drivers Shaping The Future Of Agriculture (Video)

Australia Real Estate

FC

FTI Consulting

The Role Of Agriculture In Investment Portfolios (Video)

Australia Real Estate

FC

FTI Consulting

New Technology Trends Impacting Investment In Agriculture (Video)

Australia Real Estate

FC

FTI Consulting

Operator And Investor Outlook On Global Agricultural Credit Markets (Video)

Australia Real Estate

FC

FTI Consulting

Victorian Security Of Payment Act Reforms Have Landed With A Retrospective Bite

Australia Real Estate

CC

Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Updated AML/CTF Rules Bring Fresh Approach To KYC Reliance On Third Parties For Real Estate Professionals

Australia Real Estate

HR

Holding Redlich

Senate Inquiry 2025: Tackling Greenwashing And Restoring Trust In Sustainability Claims

Australia Commercial

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Keeping Up With ESG In Australia – August 2025

Australia Environment

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Can Wills Be Contested by Family and Friends?

Australia Family

JS

JB Solicitors

Blockchain Bites: NASDAQ Bets On Blockchain With Tokenised Stocks And ETFs; ASIC Mints Regulatory Relief For AFSL Licensed Stablecoins; Binance Nears Agreement To End US Monitorship

Australia Technology

PA

Piper Alderman

Australian Productivity Commission Proposes Text & Data Mining Exception To Copyright Infringement For AI Training

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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Construction & Planning

Should lenders have a builder's side deed?

Side deeds are useful documents for a lender as they facilitate a direct contractual relationship with the builder.

Australia Real Estate

CG

Cooper Grace Ward

Reliance on AI and housing delivery; the perks and pitfalls

The plan to use AI & pause building code updates may speed up approvals, but AI can't replace expert judgment & is better suited to streamlining planning assessments.

Australia Real Estate

PA

Piper Alderman

Security of Payment: How to protect your trade business and get paid faster

Looks at 3 key parts of the SoP regime that every trade & construction business should understand: payment claims, payment schedules and adjudication.

Australia Real Estate

SL

Sajen Legal

Paving The Way: Five Things You Need To Know About The NSW EP&A Act Amendments

Australia Environment

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Victorian Security Of Payment Act Reforms Have Landed With A Retrospective Bite

Australia Real Estate

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Corrs Chambers Westgarth

The new Building & Plumbing Commission ("BPC") and what it means for Builders, Developers and Contractors

Australia Real Estate

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PCL Lawyers

Statute Is King: Supreme Court Of WA Finds That The Strict Timeframes Provided Under WA's New Security For Payment Legislation Prevail Over Contractual Deeming Provisions

Australia Real Estate

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

NSW Supreme Court finds slab defects do not guarantee full replacement

Australia Real Estate

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Barry Nilsson

Qld Govt Seeking Feedback On Sunset Clauses

Australia Real Estate

CG

Clifford Gouldson Lawyers

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Conveyancing

Signing A Deed Of Guarantee And Indemnity? Why Independent Legal Advice Matters Before Settlement

This article explains the concepts of guarantee and indemnity to help you understand the risks and responsibilities involved.

Australia Real Estate

BP

Bennett & Philp Lawyers

Entering into a Commercial Lease for SDA Houses

When leasing a property for a SDA house, carefully check that the permitted use allows your operations and that you comply with all regulatory requirements.

Australia Real Estate

L

LegalVision

NSW Parliament Puts Down Uncertainty Regarding Put Options In Residential Property Transactions

The NSW Parliament recently passed the Conveyancing and Real Property Amendment Bill 2025 (NSW) (Bill) to address legal uncertainty regarding the treatment of put...

Australia Real Estate

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Agents: Don't pay for the privilege of working for free

Australia Real Estate

PP

Pointon Partners

One week in: what we've learned under Queensland's new seller disclosure regime

Australia Real Estate

MD

McCarthy Durie Lawyers

Critical property law changes have started!

Australia Real Estate

CG

Clifford Gouldson Lawyers

New seller disclosure requirements under Queensland's Property Law Act 2023: what sellers need to know

Australia Real Estate

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PCL Lawyers

Queensland's New Seller Disclosure Laws Are Here – Is Your Sale At Risk?

Australia Real Estate

MD

McCarthy Durie Lawyers

New Queensland Property Law Act commences 1 August 2025 – are you are ready?

Australia Real Estate

CG

Cooper Grace Ward

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Estate Management

Strata reform 2025: Extended liability and contract protections explained

Discusses two key changes (from the reforms) which are particularly relevant to owners corporations & their insurers.

Australia Real Estate

GC

Gilchrist Connell

Residential Focus: Changes to strata laws – extension of section 106 claims to 6 years

Reforms include increasing the obligations and responsibilities on committee members.

Australia Real Estate

HR

Holding Redlich

Understanding Constructive and Resulting Trusts: Key Differences and Legal Implications

Understanding the nuances between these two concepts is essential for anyone navigating property law or seeking remedies.

Australia Litigation

MD

McCarthy Durie Lawyers

Residential Focus: In The Media, In Practice And Courts, Publications, Cases And Legislation

Australia Real Estate

HR

Holding Redlich

Mortgagees exercising power of sale

Australia Real Estate

HW

Holman Webb Lawyers

A balancing act: New termination process for uneconomic community title schemes

Australia Real Estate

HR

Holding Redlich

How You Own Your Assets Does Matter!

Australia Real Estate

KK

Kalus Kenny Intelex

Helen Kowal discusses with Strata Plus the implications of recent legislative and regulatory reforms in the construction industry of NSW

Australia Real Estate

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Swaab

Plain English guide to community living

Australia Real Estate

CG

Coleman Greig Lawyers

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Real Estate

Signing A Deed Of Guarantee And Indemnity? Why Independent Legal Advice Matters Before Settlement

This article explains the concepts of guarantee and indemnity to help you understand the risks and responsibilities involved.

Australia Real Estate

BP

Bennett & Philp Lawyers

Buy Or Rent? Why The Australian Dream Might Be Due For A Makeover

The belief that "rent is dead money and buying is the pathway to prosperity" is widely held in the Australian housing market.

Australia Real Estate

FC

FTI Consulting

Updated AML/CTF Rules Bring Fresh Approach To KYC Reliance On Third Parties For Real Estate Professionals

New rules for real estate agents and property developers providing designated services will officially take effect.

Australia Real Estate

HR

Holding Redlich

Entering into a Commercial Lease for SDA Houses

Australia Real Estate

L

LegalVision

NSW Parliament Puts Down Uncertainty Regarding Put Options In Residential Property Transactions

Australia Real Estate

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Agents: Don't pay for the privilege of working for free

Australia Real Estate

PP

Pointon Partners

Who Owns Improvements On Someone Else's Land? Why It Matters For Major Projects

Australia Real Estate

KG

K&L Gates LLP

Caveat on property: what it is & how to lodge or remove one

Australia Real Estate

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Unified Lawyers

It's Plan-demonium Without Consent: Court Considers Consent Requirements In Commercial Leases

Australia Real Estate

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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Latest Videos

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The Role Of Agriculture In Investment Portfolios (Video)

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FTI Consulting

Understanding Retail vs. Commercial Leases: Why Legal Guidance is Essential

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PCL Lawyers

Do I need a co-ownership agreement?

CG

Cooper Grace Ward

What Queensland construction subcontractors should do when they are not getting paid - but usually do not

BP

Bennett & Philp Lawyers

Full Disclosure, Vol 3: COVID-19 and its impact on tenants and landlords

MO

Mellor Olsson Lawyers

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