by actionproperty | Jan 22, 2019 | Leases & Rentals, Property Disputes, Resumption & Compensation |
A neighbourhood supermarket business was decimated by resumption roadworks and claimed for compensation. After lower courts ruled YES-NO-YES, the High Court finally said NO. The courts considered the applicable provisions of the Land Title Act 1994 (Q), Acquisition...
by actionproperty | Feb 20, 2018 | Leases & Rentals |
The potential catastrophic consequences of Lessees providing personal Directors guarantees has again been highlighted in an instance where the owners of a failed fresh fruit and vegetables retail shop were ordered to pay $3.5m. The shopping centre Lessor agreed to...
by actionproperty | Jun 23, 2017 | Leases & Rentals, Valuation Matters |
W.A.L.E. is a relatively new benchmark adopted by the Australian property investment industry. Obviously, it’s not a mammal, so what does it mean? Simply put, it is yet another benchmark by which to compare investment property value. The Property Council of...
by actionproperty | Dec 2, 2016 | Leases & Rentals |
The Retail Shop Leases Act 1994 (Qld) legislation was overhauled 25 November 2016, ten years since the last revision, with numerous amendments that will have significant impact on lessors, lessees, legal advisers, leasing /managing agents and specialist retail...
by actionproperty | Sep 15, 2016 | Leases & Rentals |
This case generated widespread interest in the media and property community. The Court’s decision clearly established a general principle that a short-term AirBnB stay CAN be a lease in breach of the Residential Tenancies Act without the written authorisation from...
by actionproperty | Dec 19, 2015 | Leases & Rentals, Property Disputes |
Lessee’s fitout is usually not included or contested in an assessment of premises rental value. This matter included an obligation on the Lessee to spend a minimum of $1 million on fitting out the leased premises which comprised an iconic commercial building in the...
