Published in Uncategorised on 10th Apr 2025
® Vist the link underlined text Italics Italics Initially, the tax applied only to inner and middle Melbourne suburbs. As of 1 January 2025, significant changes have come into effect, expanding the tax's reach beyond inner and middle Melbourne to cover all residential land across Victoria (except for land in an alpine resort). This means that many more property owners may now be subject to the tax, including those who may not have previously needed to consider it. Next The Vacant Residential Land Tax (VRLT) is a state tax introduced by the Victorian Government as part of its broader strategy to increase housing availability and improve afforda...
Property & Development
RKL has extensive experience in assisting clients in all aspects of property law, including: Adverse possession claims, Residential and retail tenancies, Owner corporations, Native title, Property management and development, Review, preparation and negotiation of commercial, retail and industrial leases including subleases and licences, Retail and residential lease disputes, Zoning, planning and...
Litigation & Dispute Resolution
RKL has extensive negotiation, mediation, arbitration, alternative dispute resolution and litigation experience. We appreciate the importance of knowing what our clients’ expectations are and work towards achieving matching results. We strive to assist clients to avoid the court room wherever possible. We ensure that alternative dispute resolution methods are explained and explored...
Wills & Estates
RKL has significant experience in relation to: Wills and Estate planning, Preparing Powers of Attorney, Grants of probate and letters of administration, Administration of deceased estates, Inheritance and superannuation disputes, Estate litigation, Contesting Wills under Part IV of the Administration and Probate Act 1958 (Vic), For more information on how RKL can assist you with...
Commercial & Corporate
RKL’s areas of expertise include: Directors’ duties, Joint ventures, Shareholder agreements, General commercial agreements, Licensing arrangements, Franchising arrangements, Regulatory compliance, Acquisition and sale of businesses, Loan agreements and mortgages, Drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, Tender preparation and compliance. For more information..
Family Law
Our family lawyers at RKL have significant experience in family and de facto relationship law, both in Australia and internationally. We have handled cases involving: Children’s issues Adoption, Child abduction and Hague Convention matters, Child maintenance and support, IVF and surrogacy arrangements, Relocation, Specialist medical procedures, De facto/domestic relationships...
Building and Development
RKL can assist clients with contractual issues and workmanship issues, including: Contract interpretation, Faulty or unsatisfactory workmanship, Incomplete building works, Non-compliance with Australian Building Codes and Standards, Domestic building disputes under the Domestic Building Contracts Act 1995 (Vic), Fencing Disputes, Matters under the House...
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