Queensland’s New Property Law Act 2023 will commence on 1 August 2025: What this means for Buyers and Sellers
For those eagerly awaiting the announcement of the commencement date of the Property Law Act 2023 (Qld) and the Property Law Regulation 2024 (Qld), you need not wait any longer. The commencement date has been fixed for 1 August 2025. In our previous article, we detailed one of the major reforms of the Act, which […]
Real Estate Markets Quarterly – Spring 2024
Spring is here, and so too is the latest edition of our Real Estate Markets Quarterly! In this edition, we dive into key industry developments shaping the real estate markets in Australia and New Zealand for 2024, focusing on the latest regulatory changes and market trends. While the Australian housing market continues its positive trajectory, […]
A closer look at your obligations under the reformed Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act 2008 (Qld)
The Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2024 (Qld) received proclamation on 15 August 2024 and makes a series of changes to the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act 2008 (Qld). We have outlined the relevant changes that come into effect on 30 September 2024 and identified a landlord’s obligations under […]
Industrial Manslaughter Offences Now Passed in all Australian States and Territories
Key Takeaways: Industrial Manslaughter offences have now been passed in all Australian States and Territories. The stakes for officers and businesses in breaching safety laws have risen substantially in light of these reforms. Maximum penalties include up to life imprisonment for individuals and $20,000,000 for a Person Conducting a Business or Undertaking (PCBU). There is no consistency in Industrial […]
Landlords beware: Amendments to the Environmental Protection Act and the duty to notify of environmental harm
Landlords should be aware of the recent changes to the Environmental Protection Act 1994 (Qld) (EP Act) that have an impact on their duty to notify the Department of Environment, Science and Innovation (DESI) in specific circumstances. Section 320DA of the EP Act (Duty of owner, occupier or auditor to notify the administering authority) now […]
Australia’s Privacy Act Reforms – The beginning but (hopefully) not the end
“The Privacy and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2024 is a significant step forward for Australian privacy law. It begins the much-needed work of updating our privacy laws to be fit-for-purpose in the digital age.” The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP, Second Reading Speech, 12 September 2024 There is no question that Australia’s Privacy Act is […]
Insolvent tenants? Landlords beware: When a Court will stop you from taking possession of your property
If a tenant appoints a voluntary administrator, the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) (Corporations Act) protects the administrator from landlords who would otherwise be able to re-enter the premises. It is important to act decisively to recover possession of your premises before an administrator is appointed. A standard administration period lasts for 25 business days. Oftentimes, in […]
Recent Developments in Competing Land Use Issues in Resource Rich States
Competing land use and securing tenure for projects on crown land continue to be key issues in early stage development of renewables projects. States are adopting different policy approaches to this issue and this will be a key policy area to evolve over the next 5 years. The issue is particularly important in the resource […]
New Zealand’s 2024 Tenancy Reforms and Key Changes for Landlords and Tenants
Key Takeaways: The Residential Tenancies Amendment Bill 2024 was introduced to the New Zealand Parliament on 16 May 2024. The stated aim of the Bill is to “remove barriers to rental supply and incentivise property owners to rent their properties via the private rental market”. The changes will apply to all tenancies regardless of […]
Caution to Lenders: Real Property Mortgage Successfully Challenged as Unreasonable Director Related Transaction
Real property mortgages, whether freehold mortgages or leasehold mortgages, are a ubiquitous feature of a real property financing deal. However, like any other transaction, they are subject to claw-back risk in a liquidation scenario, where a liquidator may challenge the validity of previous transactions. In Cooper as Liquidator of Runtong Investment and Development Pty Ltd […]
SAFE Notes: not so safe after all?
Simple Agreements for Future Equity (SAFEs) have become a popular capital raising tool for companies and in particular, start-ups, since their inception a decade ago. Although designed to enable companies access to early-stage capital without the complexity of traditional debt and equity mechanics, SAFEs can often prove to be a far-cry from “simple”, as the […]
Xuan Ng
Xuan is an Associate specialising in real estate, focusing in developments and subdivisions, acquisition of commercial and residential properties, carrying out due diligence, and private lending. Xuan has developed a deep understanding of the intricacies of real estate transactions and her expertise spans residential and commercial properties allowing her to provide comprehensive legal solutions tailored […]
