Tranche 2 AML/CTF laws to hit real estate agents and conveyancers

The head of Banking & Finance team in Melbourne recently spoke with Australian Conveyancer Magazine about changes to the laws covering AML/CFT. The 'tranche 2' reforms expand the country’s anti-money laundering and counte...

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Tayla Wescott promoted to Associate at Hunt & Hunt Lawyers

Hunt & Hunt Lawyers is pleased to announce the promotion of Tayla Wescott to Associate in the Melbourne office, effective from 1 July 2024. Hunt & Hunt Lawyers in pleased to announce the promotion of Tayla Wescott to bein...

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Victorian CIPT Reform: Stamp Duty Out, Annual Tax In for Commercial and Industrial Property

Victoria is preparing to phase out stamp duty on commercial and industrial property and replace it with an annual tax The Commercial and Industrial Property Tax Reform Bill has now passed both houses of the Parliament and will ...

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Leasing Incentives and ‘claw-backs’

If you are a tenant or an owner of commercial or retail premises, you will be familiar with the idea of leasing incentives provided to secure tenant commitments.  Leasing incentives are a relatively modern device designed to indu...

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Seller beware? Seller disclosure arrives (late) in Queensland

Real estate transactions in Queensland are facing significant changes, including a mandatory seller disclosure statement, as a result of the Property Law Bill 2023 (expected to soon become law). Following a thorough review an...

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Titles Office Practice Changes: Closure of the Permanent Order Book

The Permanent Order Book at the Victorian Land Titles Office has closed. Historically, the purpose of the Permanent Order Book was to assist parties lodging a significant volume of instruments executed under a Power of Attorney...

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