It’s a taxing landscape – the latest in property taxes
As we embark into 2024, we are faced with a number of changes to the property taxation landscape coming into effect. Now - No more [...]
Victoria prepares for the incoming Windfall Gains Tax
The Windfall Gains Tax (“WGT”) comes into operation in Victoria on 1 July 2023. The relevant legislation is the Windfall Gains Tax and State Taxation [...]
Commercial and Retail Leases – updates and reminders
The simple answer regarding the difference between a commercial and a retail lease is whether the premises to which it relates falls under the definition [...]
Real estate agents: a pyrrhic victory in long running fight for commissions?
CA & CA Ballan Pty Ltd v Oliver Hume (Australia) Pty Ltd [2017] VSCA 11 is an important case for real estate agents, and all other agents operating under the Estate Agents Act 1980