Property Law: 27 October 2026
Author: Julie Maxfield
The conversation around Australia's property market has changed remarkably quickly. One moment it's all about rising prices and fierce competition, the next it's talk of a major slowdown.
Property Law: 23 October 2026
Author: Victoria Agahi, Julie Maxfield
Victoria has introduced significant changes to its property sales laws, with new requirements designed to improve price transparency, address underquoting and provide buyers with more reliable information.
Property Law: 21 October 2026
Author: Victoria Agahi
Buying or selling property is one of the most significant financial decisions many people make. Whether you're purchasing your first home, selling an investment property, or transferring ownership of real estate, understanding the difference between a conveyancer and a lawyer can help you choose the right professional to guide you through the process.
Property Law: 20 October 2026
Author: Kara Inglese
When farming families think about succession planning, the conversation often begins with wills, inheritances and family expectations; who gets the farm when the parents retire or pass away.
Property Law: 19 October 2026
Author: Emma Buchanan, Kara Inglese
Imagine discovering that the fence between your property and your neighbour’s property does not follow the legal boundary. Perhaps your neighbour has used part of your land as their own garden, driveway or backyard for many years. While this may have started as a simple boundary mistake, it may eventually allow your neighbour to claim legal ownership of these parts of your land.
Property Law: 13 October 2026
Author: Kara Inglese
Retail and commercial leases are legally binding agreements for exclusive use by a tenant of retail or commercial premises, setting out the rights and obligations of landlords, tenants and often, guarantors. Serious consequences my apply if a tenant breaches provisions of a retail or commercial lease, including facing financial penalties, lease termination, recovery proceedings against both the tenant and guarantor or legal disputes.
Family Law,Litigation,Property Law: 02 October 2026
Author: Susan Ilias, Bao Ngo
De-Suiting the Law is a video podcast hosted by Aitken Partners Principal Lawyers Susan Ilias and Bao Ngo. The series sets out to demystify the legal profession, with real conversations about what lawyers actually do, and why it matters.
Tax Law,Property Law: 23 September 2026
Author: Marco Saccotelli
Several changes announced in the Budget have now been clarified through subsequent legislation, providing greater certainty around how the measures will operate in practice.
Property Law,Litigation: 18 August 2026
Author: Caroline Skeoch, Kaylee Smith
When a building project unravels, it is often assumed that a builder can simply fall back on a quantum meruit claim and recover the value of the work performed. (The Latin term quantum meruit means "as much as is deserved" or "what the work is worth). For many years, this was viewed as a practical safety net where contractual rights had become uncertain or unavailable. Recent Victorian authorities, however, demonstrate that this assumption can be dangerous.
Property Law,Tax Law: 19 March 2026
Author: Julie Maxfield, Marco Saccotelli
Our webinar provided clear insights into Victoria’s evolving property tax landscape and key compliance essentials for property owners
Tax Law,Property Law: 13 March 2026
Author: Marco Saccotelli, Kaylee Smith
In Victoria, you can be liable for landholder duty without any traditional ‘relevant acquisition’ of shares or units occurring. This article explores the topic and considers if specialist legal advice may be required to avoid this issue.
Tax Law,Property Law,Wills and Estates: 16 February 2026
Author: Marco Saccotelli
Dealing with a Deceased Estate is challenging enough without unexpected tax surprises. Learn how the main residence exemption works, when it applies, and what to watch out for to protect the estate's value.
Property Law: 15 August 2025
Author: Bao Ngo
Landlords undertaking refurbishment, renovation, or demolition of retail premises can significantly disrupt tenants’ businesses. The Retail Leases Act 2003 (Vic) (RLA) and lease agreements provide key protections for tenants, especially when access is restricted, operations are disrupted, or relocation is required.
Property Law: 04 August 2025
Author: Bao Ngo
On Thursday 31st July, Bao Ngo provided on-air insights for a radio station regarding the Erin Patterson case, focusing on the property law aspects. Below is a brief article illustrating how this case highlights the operation of the confiscation laws when other interests in the property such as mortgages are involved.
Big changes are coming to Victoria’s domestic building industry. The state government is laying the groundwork for a stronger, more efficient regulator that prioritises homeowners, streamlines processes and ensures better oversight.
Property Law: 23 January 2025
On 3 December 2024 the State Revenue Office announced a number of changes to Victoria’s taxation laws to come into effect from now until 1 July 2025. This article provides a summary of those amendments relating to land tax and stamp duty.
Property Law: 08 April 2024
Outgoings in a commercial lease are payable by the tenant. However, a landlord cannot pass on all expenses to a tenant.
Property Law: 03 April 2024
A tenant may wish to assign their lease in certain circumstances, for example if they sell their business, or if the premises’ is no longer suitable.
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