by Tiffany Mechkaroff | Apr 8, 2020 | Property Development, Property Law
Well done to the Government for jumping on this major economic pressure point, and at least attempting to alleviate the high levels of anxiety experienced by both Landlords and Tenants amidst the Covid-19 pandemic. The Government has attempted to achieve this by a...
by Tiffany Mechkaroff | Apr 3, 2020 | Property Development, Property Law
Despite the need for social distancing, property transactions continue to run smoothly thanks to electronic signatures. With the continual advancement of technology within our firm and in the legal industry comes the ability to electronically sign documents, including...
by Tiffany Mechkaroff | Mar 29, 2020 | Property Development, Property Law
ScoMo has finally spoken on the issue of commercial tenancies. We now know that a 6 month moratorium is to be placed on evictions. But what about unpaid rent? ScoMo has urged landlords and tenants to get together and come up with a solution which means that a...
by Tiffany Mechkaroff | Mar 27, 2020 | Property Development, Property Law
So far it seems to me that the average Australian is more worried about the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic than catching the virus itself. And let’s hope it stays that way. Some businesses and people will be affected more than others. And some will be able...
by Tiffany Mechkaroff | Mar 1, 2020 | Property Development, Property Law
Are you selling a property with a questionable history? Changes to the Sale of Land Act stipulate that vendors must not knowingly conceal a material fact when selling a property. Property Partner, Lisa Fowler, discusses these changes and their impact on the...
by Tiffany Mechkaroff | Feb 25, 2020 | Property Development, Property Law
Property Partner (Real Estate Transactions & Advisory), Lisa Fowler, discusses upcoming changes to the Sale of Land Act that impact on residential off the plan contracts. Developers need to be aware that a prescribed statement must be included in all sunset...
by Tiffany Mechkaroff | Feb 17, 2020 | Property Development, Property Law, Structured Finance and Investment
Partners Denise Wightman and Henry Kalus discuss the dynamic property landscape and observe trends in the financing of property projects. In particular there has been a move to non-traditional lenders, including offshore financing.
by Tiffany Mechkaroff | Feb 11, 2020 | Estate Planning & Wealth Protection, Private Wealth, Property Development, Property Law
Is your family trust purchasing residential property in Victoria? From 1 March 2020 changes to Victoria’s Foreign Purchaser Additional Duty (FPAD) will have far reaching implications. FPAD is an 8% duty payable in addition to stamp duty on all residential properties...
by Tiffany Mechkaroff | Oct 14, 2019 | Building & Construction, Dispute Resolution, Property Development, Property Law, Uncategorized
Media Release Leading property and commercial law advisory firm, Kalus Kenny Intelex (KKI), has provided comment around this week’s High Court judgment in Mann v. Paterson Constructions Pty Ltd. [Peter Mann & Anor v. Paterson Constructions Pty Ltd (2019) – HCA 32]...
by Tiffany Mechkaroff | Jun 10, 2019 | Building & Construction, Property Development, Property Law
The State Taxation Acts Amendment Bill 2019 accelerated through Parliament last week has caused anxiety amongst stakeholders in the Real Estate Industry. This imminent change to stamp duty law levies duty on Development (and perhaps other) Agreements between owners of...
by Tiffany Mechkaroff | Apr 15, 2019 | Property Development, Property Law
Recent reforms to the Owners Corporations Act 2006 (“Act”), now offer some protection to residents and occupants of lots affected by an owners corporation where a lot is used for short-stay accommodation arrangements. The legislative provisions which came into effect...
by Tiffany Mechkaroff | Feb 19, 2019 | Property Development, Property Law
Are you a landlord? With more than 130 changes made to the laws surrounding residential tenancies, you will be impacted. From pets and rent increases, to picture hooks and inspections, know where you stand. The reforms to the Residential Tenancy Act will be...
