A new Bill was introduced on 2nd September 2020 titled the COVID-19 Commercial and Residential…
We are delighted to announce the appointment of our newest Principal Lawyer Giancarlo Romano as…
Some further well received news for our developer and builder community to combat the uncertainty…
The Department of Transport has commenced the acquisition process for land affected by the North…
On Tuesday 5 May 2020, the Treasurer announced changes to the Corporations Act 2001 and…
All you need to know if you are a party to a Commercial Lease during…
On 28 April 2020, the Victorian Parliament enacted the State Taxation Acts Amendment (Relief Measures)…
The Victorian Parliament passed the COVID-19 Omnibus (Emergency Measures) Bill 2020 (Bill) today. The Bill…
The COVID-19 health crisis has escalated quickly into an unprecedented economic crisis. Government intervention is…
COVID-19 has forced individuals into isolation, businesses into indefinite closure, communities into uncertainty and economies…
The prestigious Doyle’s Guide 2020 was released today and we are proud to announce that…
As we understand it, there is a long-standing practice of water authorities entering private land…
The Urban Design Institute of Australia (“UDIA”) residential development index yearly update research 2019 was…
The Doyle’s Guide 2019 Victorian Planning & Environment Law Rankings have just been announced and…
Known as a “planning blight”, the Planning and Environment Act 1987 (the Act) has long…
The Infrastructure Contributions Plan (ICP) system was reformed by the ascent of the Planning and Environment…
This was considered in the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (‘VCAT’) decision of Sargentson v…
Best Hooper successfully acted on behalf of the Stonnington City Council (Council) in the Victorian…
Best Hooper Principal, John Cicero was part of Panel at the Advanced Investors Group ‘Developer…
In the recently published decisions of Sargentson v Campaspe SC (Red Dot) [2018] VCAT 7110…
Best Hooper is pleased to announce the successful promotion of Rose Maina to Senior Associate…
When purchasing existing residential premises, most people do not consider due diligence until after they’ve entered into a contract to buy the property. This is a common mistake.
Together with the Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA), Ernst and Young (EY) has presented…
There are four principal ways to remove/vary covenants in Victoria: By application to the Supreme…
As the boundaries of urban Melbourne continue to expand, there’s an increasing demand for new…
Best Hooper lawyers John Cicero (Principal), Ian Pitt (Q – Special Counsel) and Teresa Bisucci…
The industry has been grappling with the various changes that have been made to the…
If you’re a current homeowner, selling a property or developing land, there is a raft…
Best Hooper’s new Property Transaction Services division launched last month, with a fresh, holistic approach…
The long-awaited amendments to the residential zones will be gazetted on 27 March 2017 via…
The VCAT hearing approved of a development of the land at 1559 – 1567 High…
Faversham Mews Pty Ltd V Boroondara CC [2016] VCAT 1954 (“Faversham Mews”) This case commenced…
The Moonee Valley City Council’s refusal to grant a planning permit for a residential development…
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