Commercial Landlords: Key Changes Coming Under Queensland’s New Property Law Act 2023 Malisa Howard | Principal Solicitor, Jaide LawMalisa has over 13 years of experience in commercial property and leasing law, acting for buyers, sellers, landlords and tenants across NSW, QLD and VIC. From 1 August 2025, commercial landlords in Queensland will be operating under…
Flood-Prone Land: What Buyers Need to Know Before Purchasing Malisa Howard | Principal Solicitor, Jaide LawMalisa has over 13 years of experience in commercial property and leasing law, acting for buyers, sellers, landlords and tenants across NSW, QLD and VIC. Australia is no stranger to severe weather, but recent floods—particularly in New South Wales—have pushed…
Who’s Really Responsible? What Commercial Property Owners Need to Know About WHS Obligations Malisa Howard | Principal Solicitor, Jaide LawMalisa has over 13 years of experience in commercial property and leasing law, acting for buyers, sellers, landlords and tenants across NSW, QLD and VIC. Owning commercial property might feel like you’ve hit the jackpot—steady income,…
How to Sell Your Property as Part of a Development Site: What Every Owner Considering an Amalgamation Sale Needs to Know Malisa Howard | Principal Solicitor, Jaide LawMalisa has over 13 years of experience in commercial property and leasing law, acting for buyers, sellers, landlords and tenants across NSW, QLD and VIC. Your Suburban Backyard…
Game-Changer for Retail Leasing: Supreme Court Confirms Rent Caps Are Valid in Victoria Malisa Howard | Principal Solicitor, Jaide LawMalisa has over 13 years of experience in commercial property and leasing law, acting for buyers, sellers, landlords and tenants across NSW, QLD and VIC. A recent ruling by the Supreme Court of Victoria has clarified…
Purchaser Due Diligence: When Poor Drafting Lets Sellers Off the Hook for Contaminated Land Malisa Howard | Principal Solicitor, Jaide LawMalisa has over 13 years of experience in commercial property and leasing law, acting for buyers, sellers, landlords and tenants across NSW, QLD and VIC. If you’re buying a property, you want to do proper…
NSW Duty on Option Deeds: New Guidelines Provide Clarity for Property Purchasers Malisa Howard | Principal Solicitor, Jaide LawMalisa has over 13 years of experience in commercial property and leasing law, acting for buyers, sellers, landlords and tenants across NSW, QLD and VIC. The “change in beneficial ownership” provisions under the Duties Act 1997 (NSW)…
Foreign Buyers in 2025: Higher Taxes, Tougher Rules & What It Means for You Malisa Howard | Principal Solicitor, Jaide LawMalisa has over 13 years of experience in commercial property and leasing law, acting for buyers, sellers, landlords and tenants across NSW, QLD and VIC. Foreign investors in Australia already face additional taxes and compliance…
NSW Short-Term Rental Laws: Snapshot into Current Laws & Proposed Changes for 2025 Malisa Howard | Principal Solicitor, Jaide LawMalisa has over 13 years of experience in commercial property and leasing law, acting for buyers, sellers, landlords and tenants across NSW, QLD and VIC. If you’re renting out a property on Airbnb, Stayz, or similar…
Legal Tips for Buying Off-the-Plan Residential Properties Malisa Howard | Principal Solicitor, Jaide LawMalisa has over 13 years of experience in commercial property and leasing law, acting for buyers, sellers, landlords and tenants across NSW, QLD and VIC. Buying a property off-the-plan sounds like a modern-day dream—brand new, customisable, and often in sought-after locations. But…