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Commercial property: why is it important to conduct due diligence on leases and tenants
Many investors purchase retail and commercial properties for investment, such as retail shops, warehouses, shopping centres and childcare centres. The value of these properties largely depends on whether they are tenanted, and the quality of the leases.
Shareholders and directors’ rights to access books and records of the company (Part 2)
In Australia, directors’ have the right to access the company’s books and records for the board they serve on. This right is governed by the various provisions in the Corporations Act and the company’s constitution.
Unfair Contract Terms Law Reform – Reconsider Your Standard Form Contracts to Avoid Penalty
From 9 November 2023, the Treasury Laws Amendment (More Competition, Better Prices) Act 2022 (Act) will introduce reforms to the Unfair Contract Terms (UCT) regime under the Australian Consumer Law.
Shareholders and directors’ rights to access books and records of the company （Part 1）
As a shareholder of a company, if you discover the company conducting suspicious transactions or suspect mismanagement of the company, you would certainly want to inspect the company’s financial information to clear your doubts and ascertain the facts.
New GST withholding law on residential property
The Treasury Laws Amendment (2018 Measures No. 1) Bill 2018 was introduced on 7 February 2018, proposing to introduce a new GST withholding scheme on supply of residential property by amending the Taxation Administration Act 1953 (Cth).
Combustible cladding and apartment fires – what you need to know
Several recent high profile fires around the world have put the spotlight on the use of combustible cladding as a building material.
New regime for building disputes in Victoria
As of 26 April 2017, a new regime for resolving domestic building disputes takes effect in Victoria.
The new unfair contracts regime: the key impacts
Late last year changes were introduced to the legislative framework governing unfair contract terms. The purpose of this blog is to inform our readers of these changes and assess the key impacts on contracting.
The Retail Leases Act – understanding when it applies
Given the significant disclosure and other requirements imposed on landlord’s under the Retail Leases Act 2003 (“RLA“), it is important to have a good understanding of when it applies.