The land title system is becoming computerised in a bid to simplify the management of land transfer and mortgage data for consumers, business and government.  This article looks at how these major changes will affect the land tit...

The disclaiming of leasehold interests by liquidators On 10 May 2013, the High Court granted special leave to appeal the Victorian Court of Appeal's decision in Willmott Forests Ltd (Receivers and Managers appointed) (in liquidat...

The High Court recently granted special leave to appeal, and will now revisit the Victorian Court of Appeals decision in Re Willmott Forest Limited [2012] USCA 202 (29 August 2012) and the extent to which a liquidator of a lessor ...

On 22 April 2013, the Retail Leases Regulations 2013 ("new Regulations") commenced operation and replaced the Retail Leases Regulations 2003 ("former Regulations"). The retail leases market in Victoria is now regulated by the R...

On 3 May 2013, the Supreme Court of Victoria handed down its decision in Lockwood v PSP Investments Pty Ltd [2013] VSC 10. This decision considers when an amendment to a proposed plan of subdivision by a vendor gives a purchase...

In preparation for the introduction of National Electronic Conveyancing (NEC), South Australia is proposing to introduce Verification of Identity (VOI) requirements from 1 July 2013. This follows New South Wales and Western Austra...