Real Estate
Robert Warnock
New 10% withholding tax on foreign sellers
Robert Warnock, Principal at M + K Lawyers
M + K Lawyers
In a largely unexpected move, the Government announced a new 10% withholding tax on property sales by non residents in last nights Budget. Robert Warnock at M + K Lawyers gives us the details.
Wed, 15 May 2013 6:00pm
Bill Fuggle
First Significant Investor Visa granted
Bill Fuggle, Partner at Baker & McKenzie
Baker & McKenzie
The Department of Immigration has granted its first Significant Investment Visa. Bill Fuggle at Baker & McKenzie looks at the latest application numbers and industry expectations for this new visa class.
Mon, 6 May 2013 4:15pm
Brooke Glastonbury
Issues buying property using SMSFs
Brooke Glastonbury, Partner
Brown Wright Stein Lawyers
Brooke discusses some of the common mistakes that people make when using an SMSF to purchase real property and gives some recommendations for people looking to invest in this way.
Mon, 29 Apr 2013 3:00pm
Daniel Goldberg
Big rewards for green building partnerships
Daniel Goldberg, Special Counsel
Addisons Lawyers
The City of Sydney Council has signed Australia's largest Environmental Upgrade Agreement. Daniel discusses the project, how EUAs work and the long term benefits for all involved.
Thu, 18 Apr 2013 1:30pm
Alex Readford
Beware of hidden leasing costs
Alex Readford, Lawyer at Australian Government Solicitor
Australian Government Solicitor
Tenants face a number of 'hidden' costs that need to be taken into account when entering leasing arrangements. Alex sets out the main costs that sit behind the scenes and how agencies can best identify and manage these risks.
Fri, 22 Mar 2013 10:40am
Cameron Kelly
Repealing the Carbon Price: what will happen if the Coalition is elected?
Cameron Kelly, Special Counsel
DibbsBarker
With the Coalition ahead in the polls with a promise to repeal the carbon price, Cameron Kelly discusses the mechanisms, timing and compensation issues facing government and business.
Tue, 26 Feb 2013 3:15pm
David Nicholls
Building permit survives minor error
David Nicholls, Partner
HopgoodGanim
A unit owner at Tangalooma Island Resort has lost his bid to retrospectively quash the resort's building permit, based on a minor error during the planning process. David Nicholls discusses the case and what it means for private certifiers.
Fri, 25 Jan 2013 9:00am
Neal Dallas
Licences for SMSF borrowing on radar
Neal Dallas, Principal at McInnes Wilson Lawyers
McInnes Wilson Lawyers
Neal Dallas explores the latest developments in SMSF borrowing including new draft laws to licence promoters of limited recourse borrowing arrangements.
Mon, 7 Jan 2013 12:15pm
Richard Barkham, Tom Cantwell and Richard Butler
Global property investors get best pick
Richard Barkham, Grosvenor Group; Tom Cantwell, DLA Piper; and Richard Butler, CBRE
DLA Piper Australia
Despite the global volatility, property investors and super funds investing in the real estate sector can find good investments if they have a global focus. Richard Barkham, Tom Cantwell and Richard Butler talk about the current trends in the international property markets, the impact of globalisation on property investment and the risks and opportunities for funds looking to invest.
Fri, 17 Aug 2012 9:00am
Daniel Goldberg
Win-win for green building upgrades
Daniel Goldberg, Special Counsel at Addisons Lawyers
Addisons Lawyers
A new mechanism to fund green building upgrades has been hailed a 'win-win' for building owners and tenants with the advent of Environment Upgrade Agreements. Daniel Goldberg sets out how the agreements work and the effect they have on a buildings return on equity.
Mon, 6 Aug 2012 3:00pm
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