Real Estate Markets Insights

24 November 2008

Welcome to the November edition of Real Estate Markets Insights, in which we'll tackle the implications of the sub-prime crisis for our sector. How will it affect us generally? And, in responding to it, whether by joint ventures or renewed acquisitions, what should we be looking out for?

We'll also look at how directors of trustee companies can keep themselves healthy (in a legal sense of course!), the drive towards green leases, and go back to basics to learn how the security of payment laws work across Australia.

The effect of the US sub-prime mortgage crisis on the Australian property market

By Peter McMahon and Eva Oraham.

Should the property market here retrench, or take spirited action? Peter McMahon and Eva Oraham look at what the experts are saying.

Joint ventures and the economic downturn: things to consider

By Brendan Peet and Brian Noble.

As the market softens property developers might be looking more closely at joint ventures, but as Brendan Peet and Brian Noble show, they need strong and proper structuring to be effective.

Acquiring listed funds - What's new?

By Jacqueline Christie.

Jacqui Christie outlines some emerging issues for M&A activity in the infrastructure and real estate funds sector.

Securing payment in the building and construction industry

By Frazer Moss and Robert Backstrom.

Security for Payment legislation has shifted the balance of power from those who write the cheques to those seeking to receive them - but how does it work? Frazer Moss and Robert Backstrom explain its main features.

Green leases: a way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

By Peter McMahon and Crystal Eggleton.

Commercial buildings are significant emitters of greenhouse gases, say Peter McMahon and Crystal Eggleton, so using a green lease is becoming more attractive and important.
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