Insights Sectors: Property

Feb 27, 2025

INSIGHT: When do physical alterations constitute “property damage” in the context of a liability policy?

AAI Limited v The Owners – Strata Plan No 91086 [2025] FCAFC 6 Background to claim Fairview Architectural Pty Ltd…

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May 3, 2024

INSIGHT: Privacy Awareness Week 2024 | Understanding transparency, accountability and security

Privacy Awareness Week (PAW) 2024 is an annual campaign led by the Australian privacy regulator, the Office of the Australian…

Oct 9, 2023

INSIGHT: Cyber Security Awareness Month – Are you cyber aware?

October is Cyber Security Awareness Month (CSAM). CSAM is an annual reminder for Australians to stay safe online and protect…

Jul 28, 2023

INSIGHT: “Property Damage” – Sounds Simple, Right?

At its simplest, a liability policy provides cover to an insured, whose acts and/or omissions cause property damage and/or personal…

Feb 22, 2023

INSIGHT: A change of heart on indemnity | a landmark High Court decision for insurers

Allianz Australia Insurance Limited v Delor Vue Apartments CTS 39788 [2022] HCA 38 Key takeaways The High Court has provided…

Jan 21, 2021

INSIGHT: In accommodation settings, does ‘slippery when wet’ mean liable?

Nikolich v Webb [2020] WASCA 169 (21 October 2020) Key takeaways Due to the operation of s 50 of the…

Apr 9, 2020

INSIGHT: National Code of Conduct for SME Commercial Leases during COVID-19

On Tuesday 7 April 2020, the National Cabinet agreed upon a mandatory rent relief code of conduct for commercial leases…

May 30, 2019

INSIGHT: Important information for property developers in Victoria: State Taxation Acts Amendment Bill 2019

The State Taxation Acts Amendment Bill 2019 was introduced into the Victorian Parliament this week and was passed by the…

Jul 18, 2018

INSIGHT: The duty of care requirement – not to be taken for granted

Bettergrow Pty Limited v NSW Electricity Networks Operations Pty Ltd as trustee for NSW Electricity Networks Operations Trust t/as TransGrid…

May 14, 2018

INSIGHT: Assigning your Commercial or Retail Lease

Premises are one of the most expensive outlays of any business, however do you understand your lease? As the tenant,…

Feb 8, 2018

INSIGHT: Meridian Lawyers bolsters its property and commercial leasing practice in Sydney

Meridian Lawyers announced this week that it has appointed Penny Evans as a Principal to the firm’s Sydney property and commercial practice. Penny joins Meridian from…

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