Six Months Under the Property Law Act: What We’re Seeing in Practice
Queensland’s new Property Law Act has now been in operation for 6 months. Given the anxiety in the lead up to the commencement of the Act, we thought it timely to share our thoughts on the first 6 months of operation, and consider whether everyone’s worst fears have been realised. Teething Problems with the Seller […]
Lease Expired and No One Noticed? What Landlords Can Do
When a commercial lease expires but the tenant remains in occupation, the legal position is not always clear-cut. Depending on the lease terms and the conduct of the parties, the arrangement may continue as a holding over tenancy, transition into a periodic tenancy, or require formal steps to end or extend the agreement. It is […]
Property Developers – Will You Be Ready to Comply with AML/CTF Laws on 1 July?
From 1 July 2026, many property developers will become subject to Australia’s AML/CTF regime and AUSTRAC oversight. The changes introduce significant compliance obligations, including customer due diligence, reporting requirements and AML/CTF program implementation. From 1 July 2026, Australia’s Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) regime will apply to people who provide certain “real estate services”, […]