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However, a recent case in the Supreme Court of New South Wales, Barclay Pearce Capital Management Pty Ltd v Barclay Pearce Capital Corporate Pty Ltd [2025] NSWSC 288 serves as powerful reminder that the precise words in a contract are paramount, and what is written can outweigh what was intended or thought to have been agreed to. This decision highlights the importance of drafting agreements based on the actual occurrence of events and the true...

These updates are meant to strengthen renters’ rights, improve housing standards, and provide landlords with clearer obligations Key measures include banning no-fault evictions, extending notice periods and enforcing strict safety and privacy standards Additional reforms in 2026 will further streamline rental applications and protect tenant rights Whether you are a property manager- real estate agent, renter or a property owner, understanding these changes is essential for compliance and...

So what is the case? The case is Fok v Chen (Owners Corporations) [2025] VCAT 679 What is it about? This proceedings was a dispute as to whether a lot owner was entitled to install their hot water service in another lot owners private lot. This case involved a dispute between Ellen and Billy Fok, owners of Unit 4 in a 1970s suburban development, and their neighbour Huizhen (Lily) Chen, owner of the adjacent Unit...

The Victorian Government has recently introduced the Building Legislation Amendment (Buyer Protections) Act 2025, which includes a new developer bond requirement aimed at enhancing consumer protection for certain multi-storey residential apartment buildings This legislation will take effect from 1 July 2026 While the legislation is designed to protect purchasers, it may have considerable financial implications for developers Key Provisions: Developers of residential apartment buildings...