Five Day Extension to Settlement Now Possible in Queensland
By John Warlow On 20 January 2022 the REIQ released new versions of its contracts for the sale of houses and apartments in Queensland. The new contracts contain a number of amendments. But most importantly they contain a new Clause 6.2 which gives either party the ability to unilaterally extend the Settlement Date for up […]
Demolition Approval, Statutory Conditions & Extension of time for Commencement
In the recent (14.9.21) Planning and Environment Court decision of Karam Boutique Residential 8 Pty Ltd v Redland City Council [2021] QPEC 47, the Court was asked to grant an extension of the statutory (Building Act 1975) requirement that demolition works be ‘substantially commenced’ within 2 months from issue of a Demolition Approval issued under […]
Australian property market outlook | Q3 2021 & beyond
Learn more about the property market in 2021, investing and future trends with MDL client and partner Trilogy. Australia remains firmly embedded in a property boom that is expected to extend across 2021 and beyond. But beneath the headlines, many interesting trends are emerging this quarter as we continue to explore the post-pandemic world. The upswing in the housing market over the […]
Environmental nuisance and your rights
More than 150mm of rain fell on Brisbane in the month of February followed by more than 300mm in March. While wet conditions are not unusual for South East Queensland, the volume and constancy of rain can create aggravation for home owners suffering from storm water issues, overland flooding and nuisance run off water problems […]
fixed interest for beginners
A beginner’s guide to fixed interest investments Are you interested in including fixed interest assets in your investment portfolio, but not sure where to start? Fixed interest is one asset class that can help investors build their income streams, but it can be understandably overwhelming for new investors to take the first step. Here […]
PLANNING LAW COMPLETES FULL CIRCLE IN JUST TWO YEARS
PLANNING LAW COMPLETES FULL CIRCLE IN JUST TWO YEARS It has to be acknowledged that all professionals in the Planning Law jurisdiction earn their money, particularly when one considers the 360-degree rotation of the Planning Law regime in just two years. In the 2018 seminal decision of Bell v Brisbane City Council, the Queensland Court […]
RCC Local Heritage List | Proposed Major Amendment 2020
Proposed major amendment to Redland City Plan (03/19 Heritage Major Amendment) This article was originally featured here on the Redland City Council website. If you would like additional information or to arrange an appointment to discuss your property contact Ian Neil on 07 3370 5100 or email iann@mdl.com.au. Ian is a Director at MDL Lawyers […]
Two recent cases of Due Diligence
Two recent cases in which our firm has been involved highlight the need for Purchasers of commercial property to be alert to the range of searches available and prudent to obtain. In both cases, the clients purchased the freehold title to new motel developments, only to find, some years later, that there were substantial unpaid […]
Caveats Demystified. When Can I Lodge a Caveat? Should I Be Worried by a Caveat? How Can I Use Caveats to Secure Payment?
We are often asked by clients whether they can lodge a caveat. The prospect of a caveat being lodged over your property can be quite intimidating. Caveats can be an excellent tool to apply pressure in a legal fight or secure payment of monies. But there are rules as to who can and can’t lodge […]
Virtual AGM’s & Electronic execution and witnessing of documents during Covid 19
The government has passed the Justice Legislation (Covid-19 Emergency Response – Documents and Oaths) Regulation 2020 which allows documents to be temporarily witnessed by a Special Witness (being an Australian Legal Practitioner) to witness documents such as Affidavits, Declarations and Deeds etc by Audio Visual link. The Regulation is set to end on 31 December […]
