Real Estate Markets Insights

26 June 2008

Welcome to the June edition of Real Estate Markets Insights, in which we'll see how property funds groups which have related party agreements can protect themselves when designing new funds and operating existing funds.

We'll also examine two areas which are crying out for harmonisation: planning laws and property laws. How close are we to more uniform laws across the country? And what's driving the process?

Finally we'll discover what's happening on Sydney's foreshores with the Barangaroo Project, which is expected to be a benchmark waterfront renewal project of international status.

Credit crunch - Some lessons for structuring and operating property funds

By John Moutsopoulos.

For property funds groups which have related party agreements, John Moutsopoulos explains how you can protect yourself when designing new funds and operating existing funds.

In the mood for planning law reform - but how far will it go?

By Nick Thomas.

Planning laws across Australia are in a state of flux, but will it bring about much-needed harmonisation? Nick Thomas looks at NSW’s changes which in some respects could lead the way for the rest of the country.

Reform across Australia

Our partners round up the latest planning reforms.

The Barangaroo Project

By Gary Best and Nicole Vasin.

The NSW Government expects the Barangaroo Project to deliver a benchmark waterfront renewal project of international status, as Gary Best and Nicole Vasin explain.

The first step towards fixing the investment problem: Harmonising real property laws in Australia

By Peter McMahon and Eva Oraham.

Although our property laws are good, they could be better. Peter McMahon and Eva Oraham look at an industry initiative to harmonise our laws and improve the environment for investment.

Our team at Property Congress

Look out for our team members at this year's Property Congress.

Profile: Nick Thomas

Nick is a recognised expert in environment, planning, water and government law.

Profile: Peter McMahon

Peter has practised extensively on major property projects for over 25 years, in some of Australia’s largest and most complex real estate transactions.

Profile: Gary Best

Gary is one of the leading legal experts in the commercial property sector who enjoys a strong reputation amongst his clients and legal colleagues.

Profile: John Moutsopoulos

John's substantial funds management practice involves advising major fund managers, both Australian and foreign, on the structuring, establishment and promotion of listed and unlisted funds.

New team member profile: Luke Hinckfuss

Luke has extensive experience in commercial property transactions and major infrastructure projects.
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