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Lease incentives and clawback provisions

17 September 2024

Lease incentives offered by landlords to tenants have significantly evolved in recent times. Since the onset of COVID-19, there has been a substantial decline in commercial tenancies for various reasons, leading to an increased need for landlords to lure and entice tenants into signing new leases or renewing for additional terms.

In our latest Property alert, we explain what a lease incentive is, the purpose of the clawback clause, and the implications for both landlord and tenants when negotiating a lease.

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Significant Victorian property tax changes from 1 January 2024

18 December 2023

On 12 December 2023, the State Taxation Acts and Other Acts Amendment Act 2023 (the Act) received Royal Assent.

In our latest Property Tax alert, we look at the major changes introduced by the Act to Victorian property taxes, including prohibiting the apportionment of land tax and windfall gains tax in contracts for the sale of real estate.

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