Asia: Real Estate and Construction

Manufactured home estates can offer an affordable pathway to home ownership, but they operate differently to a traditional property purchase. Understanding the unique ownership structure, ongoing site fees, and legal obligations is essential before committing to a purchase in a land-lease community.

The Supreme Court of NSW has provided useful guidance on when a property owner will be considered a 'developer' under s 3A of the Home Building act 1989 (NSW).

New Zealand's 54th Parliament has enacted four major law reforms that will fundamentally reshape the property law landscape. These changes introduce narrower, risk-based seismic regulations, streamlined public works acquisitions, consolidated planning frameworks replacing the Resource Management Act, and enhanced emergency management coordination—all designed to accelerate decision-making while maintaining essential protections.

The Supreme Court of NSW has provided useful guidance on when a property owner will be considered a 'developer' under s 3A of the Home Building act 1989 (NSW).

Commercial lease review in Queensland establishes the full cost of occupation, permitted use and approvals, repair and make good obligations, personal guarantees, renewal rights and the consequences of assignment, default or early exit before the tenant becomes bound. This comprehensive guide explains retail and non-retail leasing under the Property Law Act 2023, disclosure requirements, rent reviews, outgoings, fit-out, security, redevelopment, unfair contract terms, registration and mortgagee consent.

A Commercial Lease Review Checklist helps Queensland tenants assess total occupation costs, usage rights, repair obligations, personal guarantees, renewal options, and exit strategies before signing. This comprehensive guide identifies critical issues that can transform an apparently favorable lease into a costly commitment, from expensive equipment replacements to guarantees that survive business sales.

Singapore's Building and Construction Authority has extended ex-gratia cost sharing for diesel and bitumen in critical public sector construction contracts through December 2026, responding to ongoing Middle East conflict impacts. WongPartnership's construction law experts provide analysis of the circular's key features and implications for affected contractors.

The Supreme Court of NSW has provided useful guidance on when a property owner will be considered a 'developer' under s 3A of the Home Building act 1989 (NSW).

New Zealand's 54th Parliament has enacted four major law reforms that will fundamentally reshape the property law landscape. These changes introduce narrower, risk-based seismic regulations, streamlined public works acquisitions, consolidated planning frameworks replacing the Resource Management Act, and enhanced emergency management coordination—all designed to accelerate decision-making while maintaining essential protections.

Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke yesterday announced migration reforms that will expand skilled visa priority processing to the agriculture, resources, and fisheries sectors. The minister also indicated that the construction and teaching sectors will be added for priority processing. Eligible onshore skilled visa applicants in construction and teaching already receive high-priority processing under Ministerial Direction 119, behind defence and law enforcement.

When parents pass away and an individual relocates their household registration, questions arise about their entitlement to compensation for forestland expropriation in their ancestral village.

Bringing the next generation into a family farming business requires careful planning and open communication. Before a son or daughter returns to work on the farm, families must address critical questions about roles, decision-making authority, ownership pathways, succession planning, and conflict resolution to protect both the business and family relationships.