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VCAT decision against developer ‘lacks intelligible justification’: court
Appeals 2025-10-23 2:48 pm By Christine Caulfield

A property developer has won its challenge to a VCAT decision that tanked its subdivision plans, with an appeals court accepting its argument that the decision was “seriously illogical”.

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A&O Shearman launches Aussie real estate practice with SPB partner
A&O Shearman 2025-10-23 11:56 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

A&O Shearman has poached a Squire Patton Boggs partner to build a dedicated real estate practice in Australia.

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Lendlease offloads $900M Erina Fair shopping centre from embattled fund
Real Estate 2025-10-23 11:51 pm By Christine Caulfield

Lendlease has reportedly sold the $900 million Erina Fair shopping centre on NSW’s Central Coast, one of the assets that formed part of an unlisted fund the real estate giant has fought to maintain control over.

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Davies Collison Cave files lawsuit over Melbourne lease
Real Estate 2025-10-22 11:58 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

IP boutique Davies Collison Cave has brought proceedings against its Melbourne landlord at the Orica House, seeking a declaration that it has not abandoned its lease.  

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Health club Next Gen Doncaster sold for $24.65M
Real Estate 2025-10-22 11:34 pm By Christine Caulfield

An upscale health and wellness facility in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs has been sold to a private investor for $24.65 million. 

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Developer sued over ‘off-the-plan’ apartment purchase in lux Queensland high-rise
Real Estate 2025-10-21 11:48 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

Queensland developer Cav Gasworks is facing a suit by a purchaser of an ‘off-the-plan’ apartment, after being ordered to pay $10.3 million for using a sunset clause to renege on an agreement with another buyer in the luxury Newstead high-rise.

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Real estate emerges from interest rate-linked contraction: Dexus
Real Estate 2025-10-21 2:42 pm By Cindy Cameronne

Australian real estate is bouncing back, with returns expected in the 7 to 9 per cent range over the next year, after a period of contraction triggered by an interest rate spike, according to new research.

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Jon Adgemis’ South Bondi Hotel to be put on market later this year
Real Estate 2025-10-21 11:53 pm By Christine Caulfield

Receivers for Jon Adgemis’ Public Hospitality Group are planning to put the South Bondi Hotel on the market by the end of the year.

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JLL sued by former CEO, in latest fallout from harassment investigation
Real Estate 2025-10-20 11:47 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

The former CEO for JLL’s Australian unit has sued the real estate firm after he was allegedly terminated following an investigation into a complaint against a manager.

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Investors win $9.7M in dispute over failed Gold Coast development
Contracts 2025-10-20 11:45 pm By Cindy Cameronne

A group of investors have won a dispute against a Newcastle-based company over a foreclosure on a mortgage in relation to a Gold Coast which did not proceed. 

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