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Have Water Authorities Gone Too Far?

Article by Joel Snyder 20 January 2020

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

Article by Best Hooper 8 January 2020

UDIA Life Member Award

Article by Best Hooper 18 December 2019

Introduction of Solar Energy Facility guidelines

Amendment VC161 was gazetted on 17 September 2019 to the Planning Schemes which introduces new…

Article by Edward Mahony 20 September 2019

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

Article by Robert McKay 19 September 2019

Garden area requirement revisited

The interpretation of the garden area requirement in General Residential and Neighbourhood Residential Zones was…

Article by Edward Mahony 8 August 2019

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

Article by Best Hooper 20 May 2019

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

Best Hooper is extremely proud to announce that a number of our Planning and Land…

Article by Best Hooper 22 March 2019

The Plunkett Decision – How it affects loss on sale claims

Article by Joel Snyder 13 February 2019

Alkero Reconsidered – The latest development in ‘Jezmac’

Article by Eliza Minney 7 February 2019

The Roll-Out of Reformed Infrastructure Contributions Plan

Article by Joel Snyder 8 January 2019

New regulations for owners corporations

On 3 December 2018, the new Owners Corporations Regulations 2018 (Vic) replaced the existing Owners…

Article by Joel Snyder 2 December 2018

VCAT Decision Small Lot Exemption Aboriginal Heritage Regulations

Article by Lucy Eastoe 26 November 2018

Ground level – what is natural?

All residential zones detail a ‘maximum building height’. However there has been a number of…

Article by Edward Mahony 30 October 2018

Garden Area application – per lot or planning unit?

Article by Edward Mahony 30 October 2018

A recent warning about bearing the risk of DCP Infrastructure Projects

In a judgment of His Honour Greg Garde, the Supreme Court has considered the treatment…

Article by John Cicero 28 October 2018

Integrated Decision Making – A Timely Reminder

Article by Joel Snyder 4 September 2018

Planning permits and applications may be eligible for reduced car parking

Very recently, the State Government introduced Amendment VC148 to Planning Schemes, which applies to all…

Article by Edward Mahony 19 August 2018

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

Article by Edward Mahony 8 July 2018

Amended Garden Area Requirement – Clarity or Further Confusion?

Article by Emily Marson 22 May 2018

Garden area requirement Tribunal decisions, clarity or confusion?

Article by Emily Marson 9 May 2018

Best Hooper recognised as Best Lawyers in Australia 2019 Edition

Best Hooper is extremely proud to announce that a number of our planning lawyers have…

Article by Best Hooper 2 May 2018

Best Hooper recognised in The Doyle’s Guide 2018

Article by Best Hooper 2 May 2018

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

The Melbourne property market’s future is up in the air – literally. Traditionally, the property…

Article by Joel Snyder 10 April 2018

Rose Maina now Senior Associate at Best Hooper

Article by Best Hooper 20 March 2018

What is a Garden?

In early 2017, the Government introduced further changes to the residential zone provisions. Significantly, the restriction of the number of dwellings in the Neighbourhood Residential Zone of 2 was removed. This was a sensible reform.

Article by John Cicero 26 February 2018

Due Diligence – How Much is Enough?

Article by Best Hooper 16 December 2017

Electronic conveyancing; a no-brainer for property developers

Best Hooper has been an expert in the property and land sector areas of law…

Article by Giancarlo Romano 15 December 2017

How healthy is our Victorian residential development industry?

Article by Best Hooper 30 September 2017

Is it more than just a simple fencing dispute?

Article by Best Hooper 28 September 2017

Planning scheme amendments to remove/vary restrictive covenants

Article by Edward Mahony 30 August 2017

Best Hooper lawyers top Doyle’s Guide 2017

The prestigious Doyle’s Guide 2017 was announced this week, with our firm receiving numerous listings…

Article by Best Hooper 30 August 2017

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

Article by Best Hooper 22 August 2017

Good Design gets green light for Seaford Local

An unexpected turn of events during a recent VCAT hearing confirms that good design is…

Article by Dominic Scally 26 July 2017

Landowners – Know your rights

Article by Joel Snyder 26 July 2017

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

“Any fool can know. The point is to understand.” Albert Einstein. With the advent of…

Article by Best Hooper 15 July 2017

Recognised In The Best Lawyers List

Article by Best Hooper 12 July 2017

Trespass by Tower Crane

A hammerhead tower crane that was entering the airspace above an abutting residential property in…

Article by Best Hooper 11 July 2017

VCAT Decision on the Transitional Provisions in Reformed Residential Zones

Article by Tania Cincotta 11 July 2017

Development Requires Experience and Passion

Article by John Cicero 11 July 2017

Title Insurance Holds the key for Homeowners and Buyers

Article by Giancarlo Romano 22 June 2017

‘Better Apartment Design Guidelines’ The Importance of Dates

One of the recent amendments to the Victorian planning provisions has been the introduction of…

Article by Best Hooper 6 June 2017

Avoid a Dispute by doing a little digging

Anyone who has purchased a property will have learnt that the old English doctrine of…

Article by Best Hooper 16 May 2017

Best Hooper Launches New Property Transaction Services Division

Article by Giancarlo Romano 12 May 2017

Recent Changes To The Victorian State Government’s Planning Provisions

Another week, another change to the Victorian Planning Provisions. On 13 April 2017, the Minister…

Article by Lucy Eastoe 13 April 2017

The State Government’s Changes To Residential Zones

Article by Emily Marson 27 March 2017

Council Reform Key to Unlock Renewal Development Sites

As a 28-level tower has recently been given approval as part of Lendlease’s $2.5 billion…

Article by John Cicero 24 March 2017

Highly contested case facing Gardiners Creek in Glen Iris

Article by Romy Davidov 20 March 2017

When Mistakes Happen

Article by Best Hooper 8 February 2017

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

Article by Joel Snyder 28 January 2017

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

Best Hooper recently signed up for Australia Post’s Land Title Verification of Identity (VOI) service…

Article by Emily Marson 12 December 2016

The Infrastructure Contributions Plan and Melbourne’s Greenfield Growth Areas

Article by John Cicero 9 December 2016

New Regime For Appointing Building Surveyors In Victoria

Recent amendments to the Building Act have seen some important changes to the process of…

Article by Best Hooper 24 November 2016

VCAT Decision Favours Laneway Development

Article by Joel Snyder 11 November 2016

Legislative Changes to the Application of GAIC OCT 2016

We recently reported on Best Hooper’s involvement in the Supreme Court decision of Frontlink Pty…

Article by John Cicero 1 November 2016

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