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Real Estate Development
The Internet of things and smart cities, electric vehicles and recharge infrastructures, aging population and aged care centres, urban consolidation and high density living, etc. - the drive for development of real estate to resolve these challenges and advances will continue for decades to come. These require innovative and coordinated solutions across multiple disciplines.
Our experienced property lawyers can provide advice on any aspect of a real estate development project including preparation of development application, interpretation of council planning codes, negotiating and drafting development contracts, creating and releasing interests affecting real property (such as easements, covenants, profit-a-prendre), devising transaction structures and advising on their tax outcomes, as well as financing of the projects. We act for contractors, developers, investors and financiers in all types of real estate development projects.
Our experienced property lawyers can provide advice on any aspect of a real estate development project including preparation of development application, interpretation of council planning codes, negotiating and drafting development contracts, creating and releasing interests affecting real property (such as easements, covenants, profit-a-prendre), devising transaction structures and advising on their tax outcomes, as well as financing of the projects. We act for contractors, developers, investors and financiers in all types of real estate development projects.
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Kenneth Hong
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Reiko Reynolds
Special Counsel
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On 1 June 2017, the NSW Government announced various changes to the Stamp Duty to improve housing affordability. The effect of the changes is that for any contracts dated on or after 1 July 2017:
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