News and Updates

NSW Government Response to the committee on the Transport Oriented Development Program

The NSW Government has responded to the 10 recommendations from the committee measuring the roll out of the Transport Oriented Development Program.

Establishment of the Housing Delivery Authority

The NSW Government has announced the establishment of the Housing Delivery Authority (HDA) as a ‘panel’ under the Environment Planning and Assessment Act.

Revenue NSW Dialling Down on Leakages

As of 8 October 2024, Revenue NSW is ramping up its enforcement efforts on tax compliance, with a sharp focus on dutiable transactions, landholder duty, and foreign surcharge liabilities.

Andrew Zeidan Promoted to Partner at BWL

Blackstone Waterhouse is thrilled to announce that Andrew Zeidan has been promoted to Salary Partner at Blackstone Waterhouse Lawyers. Read about his journey with our team.

New Bonuses for Affordable Housing in NSW

Important changes to the NSW Government’s State Environmental Planning Policy (Housing) 2021, providing new opportunities for developers to benefit from incentives.

Housing SEPP: Transport Oriented Development (TOD)

Breaking down the NSW Government’s imminent Transport Oriented Development (TOD) planning amendment to the State Environment Planning Policy (Housing) 2021 (SEPP).

Supporting the next generation of Environment & Planning Lawyers with UTS

Blackstone Waterhouse proudly continues our support for the next generation of legal professionals through the Blackstone Waterhouse Prize for the best-performing student in the Environment and Planning Law at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS).

Blackstone Waterhouse Celebrates Successful Partnership with Jacaranda Residences

Blackstone Waterhouse is proud to announce the successful completion of Jacaranda Residences, a landmark 133-apartment development in Carlingford, created by Masscon, a leading name in property development and construction.

Victory for Morehuman Property Group: Development Application Secured in Land and Environment Court Appeal

Blackstone Waterhouse is proud to announce a significant legal victory on behalf of our client, Morehuman Property Group, in a challenging development dispute before the NSW Land and Environment Court.

More market recognition for Blackstone Waterhouse

Recognition of our leading Construction & Real Estate Teams in the Asia Pacific Legal 500 for 2020.

Power to the Purchaser. Vendors: Are You Ready? Part 2

Amendments to Conveyancing legislation granting purchasers under off the plan contracts additional protections from 1 December 2019.

There’s something in the Airbnb…Part 2

NSW Draft Code of Conduct and Regulation released.