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When planning your estate, understanding the distinction between a right to reside and a life estate is crucial for ensuring your property is protected while providing accommodation for loved ones. These two legal mechanisms offer different levels of control and responsibility, from simple occupancy rights to broader property usage and income generation. Choosing the right option requires careful consideration of tax implications, maintenance obligations, and how the property will ultimately pass to your be

Discussion about recently introduced duty on certain transactions that result in a change in beneficial ownership.

There are some increased taxes and duties in Victoria's budget, but also some higher thresholds and extended exemptions.

Victoria's Commercial and Industrial Property Tax represents a fundamental shift in how commercial and industrial properties are taxed, replacing traditional upfront stamp duty with an annual property tax after a 10-year transition period. Understanding how this new regime affects property valuations, financing arrangements, and long-term ownership costs is crucial for anyone involved in commercial or industrial real estate transactions.

Companies and their directors must become informed in relation to the new standards to meet their regulatory obligations.

ACT legislative changes may assist separated partners to get back on the property market after a break-up or divorce.

The recent NSW decision highlights potential difficulties in amending provisions in respect of 'no-advance' structures.

The Foreign Investment Review Board has provided clarity on the new tax conditions for foreign investment proposals.

The Queensland Government's FY2018-19 budget has been announced and it includes an increase to two property taxes.

This article summarises a recent case in Victoria which had to determine whether the Retail Leases Act 2003 applied.

Some of the recommendations may be radical, given a reluctance to change the basis of land tax and rates assessments.

What is build-to-rent, who is eligible and what are the criteria?

After years of delays, it seems that the NSW Government may finally make good on its promise to abolish a raft of duties.

Principal Place of Residence Land Tax exemption can still apply to you if you own less than 25% of the residence.

Discretionary trusts owning Victorian land pay additional foreign purchaser duty if the trust benefits a foreign person.

Discusses the new land transfer duty regime in respect of commercial & industrial properties in Victoria.

This NSW land tax relief package could be divided about 50-50 between the commercial sector and the residential sector.