Insights Library

Live Music Overlay – what is it?

Eliza Minney & Edward Mahony

Who Pays When a Neighbour’s Excavation Causes Your Land to Subside?

Dominic Scally

Amendment VC319: VicSmart Pathway Expanded to Four Dwellings

Amendment VC319 is a relatively targeted change to the Victoria Planning Provisions, but it is…

Eliza Minney & Edward Mahony

Full circle planning – is the PSP process going back to its Outline Development Plan origins?

Eliza Minney & Edward Mahony

Key changes to Victoria’s GAIC regime

Planning Amendment (Better Decisions Made Faster) Act 2026 At a glance. The reforms amend the…

Jonathan Hourigan
& Lauren Cullen

Loss on sale and planning compensation: significant changes to Part 5 of the Planning and Environment Act

Lauren Cullen

When is a Road a Road?

Public highways, paper roads, rights of way and historical road land in Victoria Introduction Road-status…

Jonathan Hourigan

Changes for Deposit Releases and Vendor Statements: What Victorian developers need to know

Maliq Maideen

A restatement of the relevant case law in respect of relevant considerations

The recent decision of the Tribunal in Warrandyte Brewing Co. Pty Ltd v Manningham CC…

Romy Davidov & Chris Boocock

Land Transfer Duty and Adverse Possession Claims in Victoria

Jonathan Hourigan

The SRL Precinct Controls Have Arrived – What  Do They Really Mean for Landowners?

Eliza Minney & Chris Boocock

Compulsory Acquisition Between Contract and Settlement: Who Gets the Compensation?

Matthew Susic

Why Developers Should Be Careful Before Relying on Section 36 Easements

Section 36 of the Subdivision Act 1988 is often seen amongst developers, planners, engineers, councils…

Jonathan Hourigan
& Sebastian Greenway

Beneath the Surface in Purchasing your Next Development Site

Jonathan Hourigan
& Maliq Maideen

Greenfield Development Due Diligence in Victoria: A Comprehensive Legal and Strategic Guide

This article is a comprehensive reference guide to the legal, planning, infrastructure, environmental and commercial…

Jonathan Hourigan
& Maliq Maideen

Celebrating Internal Promotions at Best Hooper Lawyers

Best Hooper

The Issues Developers Should Consider Before Entering into a Section 173 Agreement for Greenfield Developments

Section 173 Agreements are a common feature of development projects affected by an Infrastructure Contributions…

Jonathan Hourigan

New AML/CTF requirements: What you need to know about engaging with Best Hooper

Best Hooper

Changes to VCAT fees in the Land and Environment Division

Significant changes are being made to the filing fees and daily hearing fees for planning…

Eliza Minney & Jack Curnow

Redeveloping Land Affected by an Old Strata Plan: Common Pitfalls and How to Convert to a Modern Subdivision

Maliq Maideen & Pengjia Gu

The first tranche of provisions of the Planning Amendment (Better Decisions Made Faster) Act 2026 proclaimed. What are they and what are the impacts?

Eliza Minney & Chris Boocock

Best Hooper recognised in Best Law Firms in Australia Awards (2027 Edition)

Best Hooper

ASD Corporation Australia Pty Ltd v Babicka [2026] VSCA 27

Best Hooper regularly acts in disputes under the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment…

Rachael Ahne-Hawley & Robert McKay

Precinct structure plan approved? The property-delivery work that begins after strategic approval

Jonathan Hourigan

John Cicero – Best Lawyer

Congratulations to John Cicero on being recognised as “Lawyer of the Year” in Land Use…

Best Hooper

Best Hooper recognised in Best Lawyers in Australia Awards

Best Hooper

Victoria Introduces the Mid-Rise Code

The Victorian Government has announced a Mid-Rise Code, which is a new planning framework that…

Edward Mahony

The Environmental Effects Statement (EES) Process and how Best Hooper Lawyers can assist you

Edward Mahony & Chris Boocock

Best Hooper Tops Doyle’s Guide

Congratulations to the entire Best Hooper team on being recognised as a First Tier Town…

Best Hooper

Green Wedge Zone: Victoria’s Preserved Greenspace

Romy Davidov

Using AI for Legal Advice and Strategy

Jonathan Hourigan

Section 103 Applications, Excess Land and Cautions

Jonathan Hourigan

Recent Tribunal decisions since Clause 52.27 (licensed premises) removed from Victorian Planning Schemes 

Since Amendment VC286 removed the requirement to obtain planning permission for licensed premises by deleting…

Best Hooper

Important changes to Planning Compensation Claims (Financial Loss) under the Planning and Environment Act 1987

Matthew Susic

Planning Amendment (Make Better Decisions Faster) Bill 2025: Major reforms on the horizon

The Planning Amendment (Make Better Decisions Faster) Bill 2025 (Bill) was tabled in the Legislative…

Romy Davidov , Edward Mahony
& Jack Curnow

Data Centres- preparation is key

Edward Mahony

Victoria’s 10-Year Plan for Industrial Land – Opportunities for Developers and Investors

The Victorian Government’s new 10-Year Plan for Industrial Land sets a vision for industrial land…

Edward Mahony

Proceed with care: when is a Cultural Heritage Management Plan really required?

Edward Mahony

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: State Taxation Further amendment Bill 2025 introduced to Parliament

On 15 October 2025, the Victorian Government tabled the State Taxation Further Amendment Bill 2025…

Sarah Pereira

Supreme Court confirms: a covenant’s benefit must be easily ascertainable

Edward Mahony

Shepparton Corridor Upgrade: What the New Project Area Declaration Means for Landowners

Sebastian Greenway & Jonathan Hourigan

Not in Common Ownership (NICO) Subdivisions in Victoria: A Complete Guide

Jonathan Hourigan , Lauren Cullen
& Brianna Batey

National Electricity (Victoria) Amendment (VicGrid Stage 2 Reform) Bill 2025: What it means for landowners

Victoria’s latest transmission reforms will directly affect landowners across the state. The National Electricity (Victoria)…

Sebastian Greenway & Jonathan Hourigan

Charitable Waiver for Windfall Gains Tax in Victoria

Jonathan Hourigan & Lauren Cullen

Sunshine Superhub Compulsory Acquisition – A Guide for Landowners

The Sunshine Superhub is a major upgrade of the Sunshine Station precinct that will create…

Jonathan Hourigan & Sebastian Greenway

2025 Victorian Transmission Plan: an overview

Jonathan Hourigan , Sebastian Greenway
& Eliza Minney

Update: Vacant Residential Land Tax Changes

From 1 January 2026, Vacant Residential Land Tax (VRLT) is changing. Before 1 January 2026,…

Sarah Pereira

Amendment VC282 – a codified Clause 54

Romy Davidov & Chris Boocock

Adverse Possession in Victoria: A comprehensive guide and how Best Hooper Lawyers can assist

Fences are often treated as the true legal boundary between properties. But fences can be…

Jonathan Hourigan & Brianna Batey

Western Renewables Link – What Landowners Need to Know About the EES, Compensation, and Legal Rights

Sebastian Greenway & Jonathan Hourigan

Celebrating Internal Promotions at Best Hooper Lawyers

Best Hooper

Extension to off-the-plan stamp duty concessions passes Parliament

Pengjia Gu

Retail Landlord’s Beware! Rent Review Caps now permitted!

A recent Supreme Court of Victoria decision has changed the game for retail leasing practices…

Sarah Pereira

Best Hooper recognised in Best Lawyers in Australia Awards

Best Hooper

Recent Decisions Clarify Ambit of Discretion

In recent years the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal has issued a number of decisions…

Tania Cincotta

Best Hooper Tops Doyle’s Guide

Best Hooper

Recent Precinct Structure Plans and the SRLA Precincts

Casey Fields South and Devon Meadows PSP What is it? The Casey Fields South (Employment)…

Eliza Minney & Chris Boocock

Key Planning Updates – Victoria’s Housing Weeks Unpacked

Tania Cincotta & Chris Boocock

What is the meaning of “Mid-rise” development and what land is within the environs of the Yarra River Corridor?

In Scoventure Pty Ltd v Yarra CC (Red dot) [2024] VCAT 12071, VCAT granted a…

Dominic Scally & Jun Yu

PLANNING UPDATE

Eliza Minney & Edward Mahony

John Cicero

Marinus Link Project in Victoria: A Comprehensive Guide for Affected Landowners

Sebastian Greenway & Jonathan Hourigan

Important Changes to Planning Compensation Claims (Financial Loss) Under the Planning and Environment Act 1987

The Consumer and Planning Legislation Amendment (Housing Statement Reform) Bill 2024 (the Bill) proposes significant…

Matthew Susic & Sebastian Greenway

Holiday Home Owners Beware! Vacant Residential Land Tax Notifications due 15 January 2025

Sarah Pereira

INDUSTRY ALERT: Key implications arising from the recent Consumer and Planning Legislation Amendment (Housing Statement Reform) Bill 2024

The Consumer and Planning Legislation Amendment (Housing Statement Reform) Bill 2024 (Bill) seeks to introduce…

Eliza Minney & Chris Boocock

Draft Legislation Revealed – Off The Plan Stamp Duty Concessions Reintroduced for 12 Months (Updated 7.11.24)

Maliq Maideen

VNI West Project’s New Alignment Released: What It Means for Affected Landowners

In late October 2024, Transmission Company Victoria (TCV) unveiled its preferred alignment for the Victoria-NSW…

Sebastian Greenway & Jonathan Hourigan

Victoria Government 10-Year Development Pipeline For Melbourne’s Greenfields: What Developers Need To Know

Eliza Minney & Chris Boocock

Victoria’s New Developer Contributions Framework – What Developers Need to Know

The Victorian Government has announced a comprehensive overhaul of the state’s developer contributions system, marking…

Jonathan Hourigan

Off The Plan Stamp Duty Concessions Expanded for 12 Months

Maliq Maideen

Navigating the Complexities of Drainage Schemes and Asset Delivery

Jonathan Hourigan

Childcare Sector Shows Strength in Adversity

Maliq Maideen

Update: Municipal councils cannot impose fees for checking and supervising landscape plans because they are not engineering plans. Important learnings from the decision of the Tribunal in AV Jennings Properties Ltd v Whittlesea CC [2024] VCAT 836

The recent decision of the Tribunal in AV Jennings Properties Ltd v Whittlesea CC [2024]…

Chris Boocock

Are Councils Highway Robbers in the Application of Development Contributions Plans?

Best Hooper

“Protecting” Melbourne’s Green Wedges and Agricultural Land Action Plan

The Victorian Government recently released Melbourne’s Green Wedges and Agricultural Land Action Plan (Action Plan)….

Edward Mahony

Victoria: The State of Distress

Best Hooper

Celebrating Internal Promotions at Best Hooper Lawyers

Best Hooper Lawyers is pleased to announce the promotions of these outstanding professionals who have…

Best Hooper

The Tribunal’s stance on the Victoria’s Housing Statement

Romy Davidov

New Commercial and Industrial Property Tax Commencing 1 July 2024

Legislation for the new Commercial and Industrial Property Tax (CIPT) has now passed Parliament and…

Maliq Maideen

Further Amendments to VRLT and Land Tax following State Budget

Maliq Maideen

Important Amendments to GAIC and Section 35 Plans

Jonathan Hourigan

Victoria to NSW Interconnector West (VNI West)

Sebastian Greenway & Jonathan Hourigan

Best Hooper recognised in Best Lawyers in Australia Awards

Extra special congratulations to the individual rankings of our following lawyers who have been specifically…

Best Hooper

Best Hooper Tops Doyle’s Guide (Again!)

Best Hooper

Development in proximity to Major Hazard Facilities: an update on how the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal is handling objections from WorkSafe Victoria

On 1 November 2023, our office wrote an article about the implications of the decision…

Chris Boocock & Eliza Minney

One to watch: Build over easement applications and Melbourne Water

Chris Boocock & Eliza Minney

A Guide to Land Tax Objections

If you are a landowner in Victoria and received a land tax notice from the…

Lauren Cullen

Western Renewables Link

Sebastian Greenway & Jonathan Hourigan

Amendment VC254 – Major changes to existing use rights under Clause 63.11

Amendment VC254 was gazetted Monday and introduces a key change to the text of Clause…

Eliza Minney

Amendments to state property taxes (LAND TAX, WGT AND VRT)

Maliq Maideen

The Minister confirms the VPA’s priorities for 2023/24 to deliver housing and jobs

Eliza Minney & Jonathan Hourigan

Latest VCAT decision re. the codification of the ResCode standards following Amendment VC243 – is there a preference for D’Andrea decision?

John Cicero & Chris Boocock

The importance of CHMP being approved prior to a statutory authorisation

In the case of Hanson Construction Materials Pty Ltd v Greater Bendigo CC [2023] VCAT 1341, the…

Edward Mahony

View Sharing Principles

Eliza Minney

Recent VCAT decision takes a different view re. the codification of the ResCode standards following Amendment VC243

There now appears to be two decisions of the Tribunal which take different views when…

Eliza Minney & Chris Boocock

Major Hazard Facilities and the relevance of WorkSafe Guidance Note 2022

John Cicero & Edward Mahony

Codification of ResCode Standards

In the first reported decision since the gazettal of Amendment VC243 (Amendment), VCAT has provided…

Best Hooper

Amendment Vc243 | Further Updates Following The Victorian Government’s Housing Statement

Chris Boocock & Eliza Minney

Victorian Government’s Housing Statement – Key changes and what we know so far

After months of speculation, the State Government has released the “Victoria’s Housing Statement” (VHS) seeking…

Eliza Minney & Edward Mahony

Time Limits Matter

Best Hooper

What is the relevance of the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006 (the Charter) to applications for review in the planning jurisdiction?

Chris Boocock & Dominic Scally

Roof Terraces – An Opportunity for Communal Open Space for Apartment Developments

Dominic Scally

Best Hooper Lawyers continues growth with introduction of two new Principal Lawyers

Best Hooper Lawyers is delighted to announce the continued expansion of its property development expertise…

Best Hooper

Time of Council ‘decision’ in a planning permit application

Edward Mahony

Review of Valuation of Land for Properties encumbered by Heritage Overlays.

Review of Valuation of Land for Properties encumbered by Heritage Overlays.   In the recent decision…

Lauren Cullen

Celebrating Internal Promotions at Best Hooper Lawyers

Best Hooper

Sebastian Greenway joins Best Hooper 2023

Best Hooper is excited to announce that Sebastian Greenway, Victoria’s leading compulsory acquisition and compensation…

Best Hooper

Industry Update – Changes to Growth Areas Infrastructure Contribution and Section 35 Plans

Jonathan Hourigan

The Protection Works ‘Cheat Sheet’

This article provides a brief overview and ‘cheat sheet’ of what to do when you…

Robert McKay & Sengul Gur

Proceed with Caution – 15 Year exemption from the Retail Leases Act 2003 (Vic)

Best Hooper

Best Hooper recognised in Best Lawyers in Australia Awards

Best Hooper

Best Hooper Tops Doyle’s Guide Again

Best Hooper

In person listings unlikely to be varied – learnings from the Tribunal

In person listings unlikely to be varied – learnings from the Tribunal in Leon Park…

Eliza Minney & Chris Boocock

Update on Melbourne Airport Rail Link

Jonathan Hourigan & Lauren Cullen

Failure Appeals – Beware

This article provides commentary on the recent decision by the Deputy President in Sharma v…

Edward Mahony

Amendments to State Taxes

Best Hooper

Two strikes and you’re out

Wood v East Gippsland SC [2022] VCAT 651 – Striking Out Objector Applications for Review…

Best Hooper

VCAT introduce the Fast Track List

Edward Mahony

Ambit of discretion limited to permit trigger

The recent VCAT decisions of Brunswick Investment Project Pty Ltd v Moreland CC [2021] VCAY…

Edward Mahony

Existing Use Rights and Licensed Premises

Best Hooper

“The death of transformation” – The Supreme Court interpretation of what can be considered under an application to amend a planning permit

Eliza Minney & Edward Mahony

Cautionary Tale – Lodging appeals within time and recent line of decisions on late objector appeals

Eliza Minney

Best Hooper Top Doyle’s Guide

Congratulations to our team on being recognised as a First Tier Town Planning and Development…

Best Hooper

Green Gold Energy v Minister of Planning – Renewable Energy Facilities in Declared Irrigation Districts

Edward Mahony

Best Hooper is on the move in January 2022

Best Hooper is excited to share some exciting news with you! We have spent the…

Best Hooper

Meet our Land Development and Compulsory Acquisitions Team

Best Hooper

Owners Corporations and Other Acts Amendment Act 2021

The Owners Corporations and Other Acts Amendment Act 2021 (Vic) (OC Amendment Act) has finally…

Best Hooper

Green light to issue domestic building disputes in the County Court instead of VCAT

Andy Vicendese

Windfall Gains Tax – Update

Following a significant amount of industry consultation, and uncertainty from the developer community on how…

Best Hooper

Leasing Update: Commercial Tenancy Relief Scheme Reintroduced for Victorian Businesses

Best Hooper

Subdivision of Land in Two Zones

Edward Mahony

Major Amendments to Stamp Duty and Land Tax in Victoria: The winners and losers

Best Hooper

Case Update: Application and Drafting of Development Contribution Plans

Warde St Pty Ltd v Minister for Planning [2021] VSC 238 This recent Supreme Court…

Best Hooper

Case Update: Scope of Council Powers in relation to Compulsory Acquisition

Best Hooper

Getting to Know Excess (Hiatus) Land

As landowners become familiar with their land holdings through surveying data, it is becoming more…

Best Hooper

VCAT Update – A return to face to face hearings

Eliza Minney

Best Hooper: The Next Generation

Best Hooper is proud to welcome the next generation of equity partners with Romy Davidov…

Romy Davidov

The Dangers of Service by Post

Robert McKay

BEST Lawyers recognises BEST Hooper Lawyers

Best Hooper is extremely proud to announce that, once again, members of our legal team…

Best Hooper

Compensation for Planning Blights – Amendments to Part 5 of the Planning and Environment Act 1987

Best Hooper

Best Hooper recognised again as First Tier Planning & Development Law Firm

Best Hooper

Amendment GC172- policy neutral or material impact?

Edward Mahony

Childcare Centres: Recession Proof Essential Services

Following a year full of challenges, an easing of Covid restrictions has seen some version…

Best Hooper

Roll out of Stage One of the Suburban Rail Loop

Best Hooper

Clause 52.18 – Planning exemptions to assist in hospitality recovery

Yesterday Amendment VC193 introduced new planning permit exemptions into Clause 52.18 of all planning schemes…

Best Hooper

Leasing Update: Extension of Relief – and some Surprises

Best Hooper

HomeBuilder Scheme – Victorian Guidelines Announced

Following on from the HomeBuilder Scheme announcement by the Federal Government in June this year…

Best Hooper

New VCAT Practice Notice PNPE9 – Amendment of Plans and Applications

Best Hooper

Construction to Help us Re-Build – HomeBuilder Scheme Announced

Some further well received news for our developer and builder community to combat the uncertainty…

Best Hooper

Virtual Witnessing and Electronic Documents

Best Hooper

Roll Out of North East Link Acquisitions Commences

Best Hooper

Maximising the Development Potential of Land

Best Hooper

COVID-19 – A little bit of positivity goes a long way

As featured on Urban.com.au on 20 May 2020 view article Us lawyers, whether we like…

Best Hooper

VCAT Update from Deputy President Bisucci – 19 May 2020

Eliza Minney

Amendments to Corporations Act in Response to COVID-19

On Tuesday 5 May 2020, the Treasurer announced changes to the Corporations Act 2001 and…

Best Hooper

The Best Hooper Version of “Business as Usual”

Best Hooper

Leasing Update: New Regulations Place Onus on Tenants

All you need to know if you are a party to a Commercial Lease during…

Best Hooper

Update on VCAT Hearings

Eliza Minney

Land Tax Relief Legislated for Victorians

On 28 April 2020, the Victorian Parliament enacted the State Taxation Acts Amendment (Relief Measures)…

Best Hooper

Leases Update: Omnibus Bill – Regulations Still to Come

Best Hooper

Planning and Development Update: Omnibus Bill

Best Hooper

APDA Insights Series: Live Interview with John Cicero

Best Hooper

Leasing Update: “Mandatory Code of Conduct” Announced for Commercial Tenancy Relief

On 7 April 2020, the Prime Minister announced a ‘Mandatory Code of Conduct’ approved by…

Best Hooper

Our new normal

John Cicero

COVID-19 – Practical Solutions for landlords and tenants (Part 3)

The COVID-19 health crisis has escalated quickly into an unprecedented economic crisis. Government intervention is…

Best Hooper

COVID-19 – Government Assistance Overview for landlords and tenants (Part 2)

Best Hooper

COVID-19 Leasing Trilogy – a legal overview for landlords and tenants (Part 1)

COVID-19 has forced individuals into isolation, businesses into indefinite closure, communities into uncertainty and economies…

Robert McKay

A Letter to Our Developer Community

Best Hooper

10 consecutive years as a first tier leading Town Planning and Development Law Firm

The prestigious Doyle’s Guide 2020 was released today and we are proud to announce that…

Best Hooper

Visitor car parking the PPTN and the ghost of Benedettis case

Dominic Scally

Have Water Authorities Gone Too Far?

Best Hooper

Best Hooper Offering Free Legal Services to Victorian Community Groups for those affected by the bushfires

Best Hooper

UDIA Life Member Award

The Best Hooper team are proud to announce that Principal, John Cicero has been made…

Best Hooper

Introduction of Solar Energy Facility guidelines

Edward Mahony

Have we hit bottom of the market – population and building approvals projections?

The Urban Design Institute of Australia (“UDIA”) residential development index yearly update research 2019 was…

Robert McKay
What is a Garden?

Garden area requirement revisited

Edward Mahony

Best Hooper recognised as a First Tier Planning and Environment Firm and five lawyers recognised in The Doyle’s Guide 2019

The Doyle’s Guide 2019 Victorian Planning & Environment Law Rankings have just been announced and…

Best Hooper

Best Lawyers in Australia 2020 Edition – Ian Pitt QC Wins prestigious Lawyer of the Year Award

Best Hooper

The Plunkett Decision – How it affects loss on sale claims

Known as a “planning blight”, the Planning and Environment Act 1987 (the Act) has long…

Best Hooper

Alkero Reconsidered – The latest development in ‘Jezmac’

Eliza Minney

The Roll-Out of Reformed Infrastructure Contributions Plan

Best Hooper

New regulations for owners corporations

Best Hooper

VCAT Decision Small Lot Exemption Aboriginal Heritage Regulations

The Aboriginal Heritage Regulations 2018 (“AH Regs”) commenced on 23 May 2018. The Tribunal in…

Best Hooper

Ground level – what is natural?

Edward Mahony

Garden Area application – per lot or planning unit?

This was considered in the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (‘VCAT’) decision of Sargentson v…

Edward Mahony

A recent warning about bearing the risk of DCP Infrastructure Projects

John Cicero

Integrated Decision Making – A Timely Reminder

Best Hooper successfully acted on behalf of the Stonnington City Council (Council) in the Victorian…

Best Hooper

Planning permits and applications may be eligible for reduced car parking

Edward Mahony

AIG forum w Hon. Matthew Guy MP and Mr. John Cicero

Best Hooper Principal, John Cicero was part of Panel at the Advanced Investors Group ‘Developer…

Edward Mahony

Amended Garden Area Requirement – Clarity or Further Confusion?

Best Hooper

Garden area requirement Tribunal decisions, clarity or confusion?

Best Hooper

Best Hooper recognised as Best Lawyers in Australia 2019 Edition

Best Hooper

Best Hooper recognised in The Doyle’s Guide 2018

The Doyle’s Guide 2018 Victorian Planning & Environment Law Rankings have just been announced.  Best…

Best Hooper

A Slice of Heaven | The Development Potential of Air Rights in Victoria

Best Hooper

Rose Maina now Senior Associate at Best Hooper

Best Hooper is pleased to announce the successful promotion of Rose Maina to Senior Associate…

Best Hooper
What is a Garden?

What is a Garden?

John Cicero

Due Diligence – How Much is Enough?

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.

Best Hooper

Electronic conveyancing; a no-brainer for property developers

Best Hooper

How healthy is our Victorian residential development industry?

Together with the Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA), Ernst and Young (EY) has presented…

Best Hooper

Is it more than just a simple fencing dispute?

Best Hooper

Planning scheme amendments to remove/vary restrictive covenants

Edward Mahony

Best Hooper lawyers top Doyle’s Guide 2017

Best Hooper

Report and Consent’ under the building regulations – What it is, and what it isn’t

Report and Consent – What it is: The Building Interim Regulations 2017 (Vic) and its…

Best Hooper

Good Design gets green light for Seaford Local

Dominic Scally

Landowners – Know your rights

As the boundaries of urban Melbourne continue to expand, there’s an increasing demand for new…

Best Hooper

Why You Should Want a Lawyer (and Not a Robot)

Best Hooper

Recognised In The Best Lawyers List

Best Hooper lawyers John Cicero (Principal), Ian Pitt (Q – Special Counsel) and Teresa Bisucci…

Best Hooper

Trespass by Tower Crane

Best Hooper

VCAT Decision on the Transitional Provisions in Reformed Residential Zones

The industry has been grappling with the various changes that have been made to the…

Tania Cincotta

Development Requires Experience and Passion

John Cicero

Title Insurance Holds the key for Homeowners and Buyers

Best Hooper

‘Better Apartment Design Guidelines’ The Importance of Dates

Best Hooper

Melbourne’s Population Set To Soar

Melbourne is Australia’s fastest growing city and predictions indicate its population could soar to 7…

Dominic Scally

Avoid a Dispute by doing a little digging

Best Hooper

Best Hooper Launches New Property Transaction Services Division

Best Hooper’s new Property Transaction Services division launched last month, with a fresh, holistic approach…

Best Hooper

Recent Changes To The Victorian State Government’s Planning Provisions

Best Hooper

The State Government’s Changes To Residential Zones

The long-awaited amendments to the residential zones will be gazetted on 27 March 2017 via…

Best Hooper

Council Reform Key to Unlock Renewal Development Sites

John Cicero

Highly contested case facing Gardiners Creek in Glen Iris

The VCAT hearing approved of a development of the land at 1559 – 1567 High…

Romy Davidov

When Mistakes Happen

Best Hooper

Tribunal’s Latest Decision on the Meaning of Natural Ground Level

Best Hooper

Best Hooper Joins Australia Post’s Land Title Verification of Identity (VOI) Service

Best Hooper

The Infrastructure Contributions Plan and Melbourne’s Greenfield Growth Areas

We all know that development contributions help fund vital infrastructure in key growth areas of…

John Cicero

New Regime For Appointing Building Surveyors In Victoria

Best Hooper

VCAT Decision Favours Laneway Development

The Moonee Valley City Council’s refusal to grant a planning permit for a residential development…

Best Hooper

Legislative Changes to the Application of GAIC OCT 2016

John Cicero

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