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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

Joel Snyder , Jonathan Hourigan
& Lauren Cullen

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

Changes to Victoria’s planning compensation regime will affect loss-on-sale claims, professional expenses, residential compensation, valuation…

Joel Snyder & Lauren Cullen

When is a Road a Road?

Joel Snyder & Jonathan Hourigan

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

The Consumer Legislation Amendment Bill 2026 (Vic) proposes significant changes to the Sale of Land…

Joel Snyder & Maliq Maideen

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

Romy Davidov & Chris Boocock

Land Transfer Duty and Adverse Possession Claims in Victoria

Why acquiring land by possession is a dutiable transaction, how the State Revenue Office assesses…

Joel Snyder & 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?

A developer exchanges contracts to purchase land. Before settlement occurs, a Notice of Intention to…

Joel Snyder & Matthew Susic

Why Developers Should Be Careful Before Relying on Section 36 Easements

Joel Snyder , Jonathan Hourigan
& Sebastian Greenway

Beneath the Surface in Purchasing your Next Development Site

Joel Snyder , Jonathan Hourigan
& Maliq Maideen

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

Joel Snyder , Jonathan Hourigan
& Maliq Maideen

Celebrating Internal Promotions at Best Hooper Lawyers

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

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

Joel Snyder & Jonathan Hourigan

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

Important Information About Australia’s New Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) Requirements A change to…

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Changes to VCAT fees in the Land and Environment Division

Eliza Minney & Jack Curnow

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

Many properties in Victoria are still affected by old strata plans created under the Strata…

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)

We are proud to announce that Best Hooper has today been recognised in the third…

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

Rachael Ahne-Hawley & Robert McKay

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

Joel Snyder & Jonathan Hourigan

John Cicero – Best Lawyer

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Best Hooper recognised in Best Lawyers in Australia Awards

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

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Victoria Introduces the Mid-Rise Code

Edward Mahony

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

An Environmental Effects Statement (EES) is the primary state-level assessment mechanism for major projects which…

Edward Mahony & Chris Boocock

Best Hooper Tops Doyle’s Guide

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Green Wedge Zone: Victoria’s Preserved Greenspace

Land in the Green Wedge Zone sits outside the urban growth boundary and is intended…

Romy Davidov

Using AI for Legal Advice and Strategy

Joel Snyder & Jonathan Hourigan

Section 103 Applications, Excess Land and Cautions

Section 103 Applications, Excess Land and Cautions In our earlier article on excess (hiatus) land,…

Joel Snyder & Jonathan Hourigan

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

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

Joel Snyder & Matthew Susic

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

Romy Davidov , Edward Mahony
& Jack Curnow

Data Centres- preparation is key

Victoria is rapidly becoming a national hub for data centres, driven by cloud and AI…

Edward Mahony

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

Edward Mahony

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

Before engaging a cultural heritage consultant, developers should first confirm whether a Cultural Heritage Management…

Edward Mahony

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

Sarah Pereira

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

The Supreme Court of Victoria has reaffirmed that the benefit of a restrictive covenant will…

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

Introduction In Victorian property development, boundaries are rarely as simple as they appear on a…

Jonathan Hourigan , Lauren Cullen
& Brianna Batey

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

Sebastian Greenway & Jonathan Hourigan

Charitable Waiver for Windfall Gains Tax in Victoria

Jonathan Hourigan & Lauren Cullen

Sunshine Superhub Compulsory Acquisition – A Guide for Landowners

Jonathan Hourigan & Sebastian Greenway

2025 Victorian Transmission Plan: an overview

The Victorian Government’s 2025 Victorian Transmission Plan (VTP) is a comprehensive 15-year roadmap to upgrade…

Jonathan Hourigan , Sebastian Greenway
& Eliza Minney

Update: Vacant Residential Land Tax Changes

Sarah Pereira

Amendment VC282 – a codified Clause 54

Introduction Following in the footsteps of the Town House and Low-Rise Code (Code) introduced via…

Romy Davidov & Chris Boocock

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

Jonathan Hourigan & Brianna Batey

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

The Western Renewables Link (WRL) is a proposed 190km overhead high-voltage electricity transmission line that…

Sebastian Greenway & Jonathan Hourigan

Celebrating Internal Promotions at Best Hooper Lawyers

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

The State Taxation Acts Amendment Bill 2025 has now officially passed both houses of Victorian…

Pengjia Gu

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

Sarah Pereira

Best Hooper recognised in Best Lawyers in Australia Awards

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Recent Decisions Clarify Ambit of Discretion

Tania Cincotta

Best Hooper Tops Doyle’s Guide

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

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Recent Precinct Structure Plans and the SRLA Precincts

Eliza Minney & Chris Boocock

Key Planning Updates – Victoria’s Housing Weeks Unpacked

The past two weeks have seen significant changes to Victoria’s Planning Schemes and its effects…

Tania Cincotta & Chris Boocock

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

Dominic Scally & Jun Yu

PLANNING UPDATE

Today, the Premier and Planning Minister gazetted Amendment VC257, which makes changes to the Victoria…

Eliza Minney & Edward Mahony

John Cicero

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

We do not act for the Government or the Marinus Link Authority. We act for…

Sebastian Greenway & Jonathan Hourigan

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

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

Eliza Minney & Chris Boocock

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

The Victorian Premier has announced the immediate introduction of extensive Off-The-Plan Stamp duty concessions under…

Maliq Maideen

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

Sebastian Greenway & Jonathan Hourigan

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

The Victorian Government has announced its 10-year plan for identified greenfield redevelopment sites in Melbourne,…

Eliza Minney & Chris Boocock

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

Joel Snyder & Jonathan Hourigan

Off The Plan Stamp Duty Concessions Expanded for 12 Months

With the draft legislation revealed this article has now been updated and can be found…

Maliq Maideen

Navigating the Complexities of Drainage Schemes and Asset Delivery

Joel Snyder & Jonathan Hourigan

Childcare Sector Shows Strength in Adversity

As the Victorian property industry navigates the challenges of the current economic climate, tax and…

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

Chris Boocock & Joel Snyder

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

Joel Snyder

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

Edward Mahony

Victoria: The State of Distress

  Valued client, We cannot ignore the headwinds in the property industry.  Costs continue to…

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Celebrating Internal Promotions at Best Hooper Lawyers

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

In the recent decision 25-29 Keilor Road Essendon Pty Ltd v Moonee Valley CC [2024]…

Romy Davidov

New Commercial and Industrial Property Tax Commencing 1 July 2024

Maliq Maideen

Further Amendments to VRLT and Land Tax following State Budget

State Parliament has introduced the State Taxation Acts Amendment Bill 2024, proposing several changes to…

Maliq Maideen

Important Amendments to GAIC and Section 35 Plans

Joel Snyder & Jonathan Hourigan

Victoria to NSW Interconnector West (VNI West)

Overview  The Victoria to NSW Interconnector West, known as VNI West, is a proposed new…

Sebastian Greenway & Jonathan Hourigan

Best Hooper recognised in Best Lawyers in Australia Awards

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Best Hooper Tops Doyle’s Guide (Again!)

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

Chris Boocock & Eliza Minney

One to watch: Build over easement applications and Melbourne Water

Best Hooper’s Planning Team is receiving a significant number of enquiries from clients, at the…

Chris Boocock & Eliza Minney

A Guide to Land Tax Objections

Lauren Cullen

Western Renewables Link

Overview – About Western Renewables Link The Western Renewables Link (Project) is a proposed new…

Sebastian Greenway & Jonathan Hourigan

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

Eliza Minney

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

After its surprising introduction as a Bill in October last year, the State Taxation Acts…

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?

Latest VCAT decision re. the codification of the ResCode standards following Amendment VC243 – is…

John Cicero & Chris Boocock

The importance of CHMP being approved prior to a statutory authorisation

Edward Mahony

View Sharing Principles

Eliza Minney

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

Eliza Minney & Chris Boocock

Major Hazard Facilities and the relevance of WorkSafe Guidance Note 2022

Our office was recently involved in the VCAT decision of Henry Trucking Pty Ltd v…

John Cicero & Edward Mahony

Codification of ResCode Standards

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

“Victoria’s Housing Statement” (VHS) was released on Wednesday and broadly seeks to introduce new policies…

Chris Boocock & Eliza Minney

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

Eliza Minney & Edward Mahony

Time Limits Matter

In a Practice Day Hearing before Member Perlstein, we successfully argued that 48 people should…

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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

A common topic that continues to emerge for our developer clients is the provision of…

Dominic Scally

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

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Time of Council ‘decision’ in a planning permit application

Edward Mahony

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

Joel Snyder & Lauren Cullen

Celebrating Internal Promotions at Best Hooper Lawyers

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

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Sebastian Greenway joins Best Hooper 2023

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

* Please note there have been Further changes to GAIC and the details can be…

Joel Snyder & Jonathan Hourigan

The Protection Works ‘Cheat Sheet’

Robert McKay & Sengul Gur

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

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

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Best Hooper recognised in Best Lawyers in Australia Awards

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Best Hooper Tops Doyle’s Guide Again

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

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

Eliza Minney & Chris Boocock

Update on Melbourne Airport Rail Link

Jonathan Hourigan & Lauren Cullen

Failure Appeals – Beware

Edward Mahony

Amendments to State Taxes

The State Taxation and Treasury Legislation Amendment Act 2022 introduces a number of changes to…

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Two strikes and you’re out

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VCAT introduce the Fast Track List

From 1 July 2022, the Victoria Civil and Administrative Tribunal (“VCAT”) will be introducing a…

Edward Mahony

Ambit of discretion limited to permit trigger

Edward Mahony

Existing Use Rights and Licensed Premises

In the recent decision of Kevak Hotels Pty Ltd v Darebin CC [2022] VCAT 318…

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

Cautionary tale – lodging appeals within time and recent line of decisions on late objector…

Eliza Minney

Best Hooper Top Doyle’s Guide

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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

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Meet our Land Development and Compulsory Acquisitions Team

Best Hooper is excited to announce the expansion of our Land Development and Compulsory Acquisitions…

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Owners Corporations and Other Acts Amendment Act 2021

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

Applications made under section 57 of the Domestic Building Contracts At 1995 (Vic) (the DBCA) to stay a ‘domestic building…

Andy Vicendese

Windfall Gains Tax – Update

Joel Snyder

Leasing Update: Commercial Tenancy Relief Scheme Reintroduced for Victorian Businesses

On 5 August 2021, the Victorian Government passed legislation that officially enabled the reinstatement (and…

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Subdivision of Land in Two Zones

Edward Mahony

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

The Victorian budget delivered on 20th May 2021 proposed some highly controversial and almost immediate…

Best Hooper

Case Update: Application and Drafting of Development Contribution Plans

Best Hooper

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

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Getting to Know Excess (Hiatus) Land

Joel Snyder

VCAT Update – A return to face to face hearings

Eliza Minney, Senior Associate, of our office was part of a small group of industry…

Eliza Minney

Best Hooper: The Next Generation

Joel Snyder & Romy Davidov

The Dangers of Service by Post

Legislation often allows for the service of documents by sending them through the postal service….

Robert McKay

BEST Lawyers recognises BEST Hooper Lawyers

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

In March 2021, Royal Assent was given for amendments to the Planning and Environment Act 1987 by the introduction…

Joel Snyder

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

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Amendment GC172- policy neutral or material impact?

Recently, the Minister introduced Planning Scheme Amendment GC172 into a number of planning schemes across…

Edward Mahony

Childcare Centres: Recession Proof Essential Services

Best Hooper

Roll out of Stage One of the Suburban Rail Loop

Joel Snyder

Clause 52.18 – Planning exemptions to assist in hospitality recovery

Best Hooper

Leasing Update: Extension of Relief – and some Surprises

A new Bill was introduced on 2nd September 2020 titled the COVID-19 Commercial and Residential…

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HomeBuilder Scheme – Victorian Guidelines Announced

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New VCAT Practice Notice PNPE9 – Amendment of Plans and Applications

Amongst a number of changes introduced to the Planning and Environment List is the introduction…

Best Hooper

Construction to Help us Re-Build – HomeBuilder Scheme Announced

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Virtual Witnessing and Electronic Documents

Due to the ongoing challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, some of the requirements under…

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Roll Out of North East Link Acquisitions Commences

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Maximising the Development Potential of Land

Whilst COVID-19 has changed the manner in which we work and operate day-to-day, our office…

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

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VCAT Update from Deputy President Bisucci – 19 May 2020

Eliza Minney

Amendments to Corporations Act in Response to COVID-19

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The Best Hooper Version of “Business as Usual”

Along with the majority of other service providers in Australia, we are guilty of professing…

Joel Snyder

Leasing Update: New Regulations Place Onus on Tenants

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Update on VCAT Hearings

The Victorian Planning & Environmental Law Association held a seminar this morning in relation to…

Eliza Minney

Land Tax Relief Legislated for Victorians

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Leases Update: Omnibus Bill – Regulations Still to Come

Click here for our FREE Relief Form to assist both Landlords and Tenants by facilitating…

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Planning and Development Update: Omnibus Bill

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APDA Insights Series: Live Interview with John Cicero

APDA, as part of their Insight Series, interviewed our very own John Cicero (Principal of…

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

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Our new normal

John Cicero

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

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

The COVID-19 health crisis has necessitated Government intervention and assistance the world over. The National…

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

Robert McKay

A Letter to Our Developer Community

To Our Developer Community, In these unprecedented times, we cannot predict how this will look…

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

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Visitor car parking the PPTN and the ghost of Benedettis case

This note relates to the VCAT decision in Icecorp Pty Ltd v Boroondara CC [2019]…

Dominic Scally

Have Water Authorities Gone Too Far?

Joel Snyder

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

While this new year has sprung upon us in a devastating way, we are always…

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UDIA Life Member Award

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Introduction of Solar Energy Facility guidelines

Edward Mahony

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

Robert McKay

Garden area requirement revisited

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

Edward Mahony

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

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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…

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The Plunkett Decision – How it affects loss on sale claims

Joel Snyder

Alkero Reconsidered – The latest development in ‘Jezmac’

Background Jezmac Pty Ltd v Glen Eira CC [2018] VCAT 2053 (Jezmac) was required to…

Eliza Minney

The Roll-Out of Reformed Infrastructure Contributions Plan

Joel Snyder

New regulations for owners corporations

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

Joel Snyder

VCAT Decision Small Lot Exemption Aboriginal Heritage Regulations

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Ground level – what is natural?

Edward Mahony
What is a Garden?

Garden Area application – per lot or planning unit?

Edward Mahony

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…

John Cicero

Integrated Decision Making – A Timely Reminder

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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…

Edward Mahony

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

Edward Mahony

Amended Garden Area Requirement – Clarity or Further Confusion?

Amendment VC143 was gazetted on 15 May 2018 which revises the garden area requirement contained…

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Garden area requirement Tribunal decisions, clarity or confusion?

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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…

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Best Hooper recognised in The Doyle’s Guide 2018

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

Joel Snyder
Rose-Mania-now Senior-Associate

Rose Maina now Senior Associate at Best Hooper

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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.

John Cicero

Due Diligence – How Much is Enough?

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Electronic conveyancing; a no-brainer for property developers

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

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How healthy is our Victorian residential development industry?

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Is it more than just a simple fencing dispute?

It is not uncommon for, what would appear to be, a simple fencing dispute to…

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Planning scheme amendments to remove/vary restrictive covenants

Edward Mahony

Best Hooper lawyers top Doyle’s Guide 2017

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

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

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Good Design gets green light for Seaford Local

Dominic Scally

Landowners – Know your rights

Joel Snyder

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…

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Recognised In The Best Lawyers List

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Trespass by Tower Crane

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

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VCAT Decision on the Transitional Provisions in Reformed Residential Zones

Tania Cincotta

Development Requires Experience and Passion

Very few people would disagree that there is a housing supply crisis in Australia, yet…

John Cicero

Title Insurance Holds the key for Homeowners and Buyers

Best Hooper

‘Better Apartment Design Guidelines’ The Importance of Dates

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

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Melbourne’s Population Set To Soar

Dominic Scally

Avoid a Dispute by doing a little digging

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Best Hooper Launches New Property Transaction Services Division

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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…

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The State Government’s Changes To Residential Zones

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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…

John Cicero

Highly contested case facing Gardiners Creek in Glen Iris

Romy Davidov

When Mistakes Happen

Imagine coming home one day to discover that your eaves have been cut back and…

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

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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…

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The Infrastructure Contributions Plan and Melbourne’s Greenfield Growth Areas

John Cicero

New Regime For Appointing Building Surveyors In Victoria

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VCAT Decision Favours Laneway Development

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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…

John Cicero

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