In a sign that Queensland is enjoying a real estate resurgence at least somewhere, it was a seller who this time sought ...
Ratchet rent reviews banned – opportunity for landlords going, going, gone
The uncertain fate of “ratchet” retail rent reviews has finally been decided – a law passed in parliament last wee...
Assimilation or devolution? When PAMDA does NOT apply to Put & Call options
The last word on the application of PAMDA to put and call options was spoken by the Court of Appeal in September 2010: “...
Agent’s pay day still ahead in Q1 luxury penthouse saga
“Ugly” PAMDA – the unforgettable monster-like version partly decapitated last October – is still winding its...
Holdout defendants must pay claim in full – happy plaintiff pockets pre-trial settlement from others
A Condamine cotton grower who had already settled his crop damage lawsuit against six parties, has gone on to last week ...
Tenant off the hook: landlords beware security risk in extending commercial leases
Landlords have received a sharp reminder that any agreement to extend the period of a lease can dilute their security po...
Off-the-plan buyer escapes thru settlement date slip-up
A generous approach to the calculation of the settlement date following registration of a community titles plan, has reb...
Luxury apartment uninhabitable: beaten buyer retorts with flood damage rescission
As predicted, a disputed flood damage contract termination where a buyer alleges the property is uninhabitable, is alrea...
A bucket list for flood & storm litigation
Debate about whether Wivenhoe Dam operators owe civil liability to Brisbane flood survivors needs to address liability p...