ArticleProperty & Projects - What's News - 12 November 2012This newsletter includes links to recent media releases, reports and judgments in relation to property and projects.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionHolding Redlich
ArticleStamp Duty – A Summary On The Existing Framework And Proposed Future ChangesLiability of transfer duty payment kicks in immediately on transfer of a dutiable property. In land contracts, this liability arises once the parties enter into a contract for sale. AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionVincent Young
ArticleVictorian Vendors To Pick Up The Land Tax Bill: Adjustments Of Land Tax BannedIt is longstanding conveyancing practice for the vendor's land tax liability to be included in the usual settlement adjustments between a vendor and purchaser.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionK&L Gates
ArticleA broken marriage, transfer of property and a hefty tax billAccording to TR 2014/5, the transfer of matrimonial property is a dividend of an amount equal to the market value.AustraliaTaxJMA Legal
ArticleRelease at your peril - Commissioner of Taxation v Park [2012] FCAFC 122When the mortgage was released for settlement, the Commissioner was entitled to payment in priority to the mortgagee.AustraliaTaxNorton Rose Fulbright Australia
ArticleShift from Stamp Duty to Commercial and Industrial Property (C&IP) Tax in Victoria – Commercial Property UpdateThe new C&IP Tax will apply to commercial and industrial property transactions in Victoria on or after 1 July 2024.AustraliaTaxPCL Lawyers
ArticleStamp duty update – VictoriaThe article discusses some recent Victorian decisions affecting the assessment of stamp duty on property and trusts.AustraliaTaxHolding Redlich
ArticleState Taxation Series: Issue #3 – exemption of Primary Production Land (PPL) outside greater MelbourneArticle considers PPL & the exemption available under s65 of the Act & discusses the definition of primary production under s64. AustraliaTaxPointon Partners
ArticleA guide to buying commercial premisesBuying a commercial property (warehouse, office building or retail space) is more complex than a residential property.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawAitken Lawyers
ArticleChanges to transfer and landholder duty for resources exploration in QueenslandThis alert outlines how the proposed amendments will change the duty liability for resources exploration in Queensland.AustraliaEnergy and Natural ResourcesHopgoodGanim
Article2026-27 Budget Update: Key Changes To Australian State And Territory Taxes - Victoria, Northern Territory, Western Australia And TasmaniaVictoria, the Northern Territory, Western Australia and Tasmania have delivered their FY2026-27 budgets which include revenue initiatives relating to land tax and stamp duty. AustraliaTaxHerbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP
ArticleAdditional duty for foreign purchasers of residential property in Victoria: a potential trap for discretionary trustsEarlier this year the Victorian government made changes to the Duties Act 2000.AustraliaTaxHunt & Hunt
ArticleAppealing fines to Revenue NSW becoming an increasingly pointless exerciseMore people are opting to go to court rather than appealing to Revenue NSW, due to a perceived unlikelihood of success.AustraliaTaxStacks Law Firm
ArticleQueensland Commissioner of State Revenue loses attempt to broaden definition of land in Duties ActThe Sojitz case should strike a death knell for other attempts to broaden personal "interests" in land, such as licences.AustraliaTaxClayton Utz
ArticleStamp duty will be payable on certain transfers between spouses and domestic partners in VictoriaThe exemption will apply only to transfers between spouses and domestic partners of their principal place of residence.AustraliaTaxPointon Partners
ArticleState Taxation Series: Issue #8 – Stamp duty reforms – should you hold your breath?The discussed upheaval of state taxation laws and stamp duty is unlikely to be implemented with any immediacy.AustraliaTaxPointon Partners
ArticleTaxing sale proceeds: income or capital? - that is the questionThe ATO recently published a draft 'property and construction website guidance' and is seeking industry consultation.AustraliaTaxCooper Grace Ward
ArticleTime for commercial lessees to pick up the land tax bill in Queensland?This case marked a fundamental change to the party that bears the land tax liability in a commercial lease arrangement.AustraliaTaxHopgoodGanim
ArticleTwo cases and a Bill - NSW duty and land tax surcharges impacting foreign buyers and landownersThe Federal bill will entitle state revenue authorities to levy surcharge taxes on citizens of the eight DTA nations. AustraliaTaxBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleProposed changes to Queensland land tax rulesThe rate of land tax on Queensland landholdings will be calculated by reference to their Australia-wide landholdings.AustraliaTaxMcCullough Robertson