Key takeaways – Development Applications A recent decision in the case of Hinkler Ave 1 Pty Limited v Sutherland Shire Council NSWCA 264 has provided clarity on when it is considered that a development application...
Repudiation of contract refers to conduct which demonstrates an unwillingness or inability to perform the obligations under the terms and conditions of the contract, it can also be conduct that demonstrates an intention to no...
Build-to-Rent projects are starting to increase in popularity as Australia’s housing market continues to evolve. It refers to large-scale residential developments, which are usually high-rise apartment blocks. These dwellings are owned and managed by a...
The Basics: Costs Under a By-law Commonly, a by-law incorporates a clause allowing an Owners Corporation to recover from a Lot Owner the costs and expenses related to enforcing a breach of that by-law. In...
Changes Effective from 1 July 2023 The changes came into effect from 1 July 2023 and apply to contracts exchanged on or after 1 July 2023. Exemption and Concession Threshold Increases As of 1 July...
By-laws and strata living For anyone living in a strata scheme, by-laws will play a key part in their use and enjoyment of the property. Whilst they are approved through a democratic process of the...
By-laws that are enforced within a strata plan are a set of registered rules that govern what can and cannot be done within the plan. Commonly known by-laws include those that describe the expected behaviour...
COVID-19 has had a significant impact on how we live and what is important in our lives. Government restrictions have changed the way we do things for the foreseeable future which includes buying and selling...
On Friday, 24 April 2020 the NSW State Government passed the Retail and Other Commercial Leases (COVID-19) Regulation 2020. The regulation implements the National Cabinet’s Mandatory Code of Conduct, SME Commercial Leasing principles during COVID-19....
From 10 April 2020 owners corporations are now able to adopt by-laws limiting short term rental accommodation in their strata scheme. These by-laws can prevent owners using their strata lot for short term rental accommodation,...
