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High Court asked to review price cut on land acquired for Melbourne freeway
High Court 2025-07-03 11:55 pm By Andy Sidler

The owners of land acquired to build a Melbourne freeway have asked the High Court to overturn an “erroneous” appeals court decision which left them with $2 million for land worth over $30 million, saying the case raises important questions about the Land Acquisition and Compensation Act. 

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National firm picks up new Sydney digs with harbour views
Real Estate 2025-07-03 11:58 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

A national law firm has acquired a harbour-side office space in Sydney’s Harrington Collection for its headquarters.

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Industrial, logistics deals drive commercial real estate growth: report
Construction 2025-07-03 11:58 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

Australia’s industrial and logistics sector has propelled the commercial real estate market in the first half of 2025, while the office sector has lagged, according to a recent report, which also found a spike in offshore investments. 

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Aqualand luxury tower loses challenge to $10.6M asset freeze
Construction 2025-07-02 11:55 pm By Andy Sidler

A luxury Aqualand development in Milsons Point can’t undo a $10.6 million freezing order granted to the owners corporation to address the risk that funds would be unavailable to meet its claim for damages to remedy alleged defects. 

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Lendlease appeals loss in $120M Campbelltown land case
Real Estate 2025-07-02 11:10 pm By Sam Matthews

Lendlease has filed an appeal after it failed in its bid to enforce a $120 million purchase agreement for five plots of land in Campbelltown, in a high-stakes challenge set to be heard later this year. 

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Realside sues property valuation firm over ‘excess’ rent on Adelaide mall
Real Estate 2025-07-02 11:55 pm By Andy Sidler

Fund manager Realside and other leaseholders have launched proceedings against M3Property and a valuer, alleging tenants of Rundle Mall in Adelaide have been overcharged for rent since 2006 as a result of consistently flawed valuations. 

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Six-storey retail complex in Melbourne sold for $80.1M
Real Estate 2025-07-01 11:14 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

A six-storey shopping centre in Melbourne’s CBD has been snatched up for $80.1 million by a private investor.

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Belmont Citi Shopping Centre fetches $40M
Real Estate 2025-07-01 11:36 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

The Belmont Citi Shopping Centre has changed hands after 27 years, with a private investor scooping up the popular NSW shopping destination for $40 million. 

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Queen’s Wharf partners terminate $53M deal to buy out Star’s stake
Construction 2025-06-30 11:53 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

Hong Kong-based investors Chow Tai Fook Enterprises and Far East Consortium plan to terminate a $53 million agreement to buy out Star Entertainment’s stake in the Queen’s Wharf entertainment project in Brisbane.

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iProsperity liquidators win OK for retainer to pursue $45M claim against Crown
Real Estate 2025-06-30 11:11 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

Liquidators for iProsperity have been given the greenlight to enter into retainers with Norton Rose Fulbright to pursue claims against the defunct property group’s general manager and Crown Melbourne.

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