Strategic Asset Management: When the path of least resistance isn’t the right path.

Mandatory building works are a fact of property ownership. But when one tenant tried to turn a routine compliance project into a formal business disruption claim, the easy path would have been to concede. We didn’t. Here’s how a fact-based approach protected the landlord’s position, kept the tenant trading, and avoided a costly tribunal dispute.

Western Sydney’s Development Contributions Have Changed

Western Sydney’s development contribution framework changed on 1 July 2026. The new Housing and Productivity Contribution links charges to what is being developed, replacing the former SIC model and introducing new rates, components and considerations for developers, landowners and investors.

Faster Approvals, Greater Certainty? NSW’s New Planning Reforms

NSW’s latest planning reforms aim to reduce approval delays through a new Development Coordination Authority, expanded minor modification pathways and shorter council assessment targets. While not a complete solution, the changes may help suitable projects progress more efficiently in a challenging development environment.

By the Time Rent Stops, the Problem Is Already Old

Most commercial landlords only notice tenant risk when rent stops — but by then the problem is already advanced. Proactive credit monitoring helps identify financial stress earlier, creating time to protect income, strengthen security and make informed lease decisions before issues become urgent.