Conveyancing Documents Checklist NSW: What Buyers and Sellers Need
Not sure what paperwork you actually need to provide? Here’s a clear breakdown of what buyers and sellers supply, and what your conveyancer handles, in a NSW property transaction.
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Contract Review Before Buying Property in NSW: What Your Conveyancer Checks
Written by: Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers Last updated: 24 August 2026 Key take-outs Have the Contract for Sale reviewed by a licensed conveyancer or solicitor… Read More »Contract Review Before Buying Property in NSW: What Your Conveyancer Checks
How Much Does a Conveyancer Cost in NSW? Fees, Searches & What’s Included
Written by: Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers Last updated: 24 August 2026 Key take-outs There is no single standard conveyancing fee in NSW, so the total… Read More »How Much Does a Conveyancer Cost in NSW? Fees, Searches & What’s Included
Does My Lender or Broker Handle Everything for Settlement?
KEY TAKEAWAYS: Your lender or mortgage broker arranges finance, but they do not manage the legal side of settlement. A conveyancer is responsible for coordinating… Read More »Does My Lender or Broker Handle Everything for Settlement?
The alleged ‘Mushroom Murder’ Saga: Everything you need to know
Updated 8th September 2025 BREAKING: Erin Patterson is sentenced to life in prison by Justice Beale KEY DETAILS from the live sentence: Erin Patterson’s story… Read More »The alleged ‘Mushroom Murder’ Saga: Everything you need to know
Limited Title: What It Means and Why It’s Risky When Buying Property
KEY TAKEAWAYS: A limited title means incomplete verification of ownership, leaving room for undiscovered claims, boundary issues, or easements. Buying property with a limited title… Read More »Limited Title: What It Means and Why It’s Risky When Buying Property
Understanding Gazumping in New South Wales: What Buyers Need to Know
KEY TAKE OUTS: What is gazumping? The impact of gazumping on buyers and sellers How to protect yourself against gazumping In the competitive real… Read More »Understanding Gazumping in New South Wales: What Buyers Need to Know
Purchasing in a Retirement Village: A Comprehensive Guide
KEY TAKE OUTS: Understanding what a retirement village is Understanding the buying process for purchasing a property in a retirement village The Pro’s and Con’s… Read More »Purchasing in a Retirement Village: A Comprehensive Guide
Navigating the Purchase of Property with Unapproved Structures in NSW. A Comprehensive Guide
KEY TAKE OUTS: While properties with unapproved structures can offer some great benefits, including lower purchase price, potential for value addition and unique character, they… Read More »Navigating the Purchase of Property with Unapproved Structures in NSW. A Comprehensive Guide
Navigating Sunset Dates in Contracts for Sale: What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know
KEY INSIGHTS: Sunset Dates provide certainty and clarity for sale, reducing risk and increasing efficiency. Ensure Sunset Dates are clearly defined in all contracts, with… Read More »Navigating Sunset Dates in Contracts for Sale: What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know
Possessing Imitation Weapons in NSW
KEY TAKE OUTS: Possessing an imitation weapon without an authorised permit can result in a maximum penalty of up to 14 years imprisonment. Despite not… Read More »Possessing Imitation Weapons in NSW
Medicinal Marijuana and Driving Laws
KEY TAKE OUTS: It is an offence to drive with THC (known as tetrahydrocannabinol) in your oral fluid, blood or urine, even if the substance… Read More »Medicinal Marijuana and Driving Laws
Queensland man awarded $300K in damages after false imprisonment
KEY TAKE OUTS: Queensland man, Mr Stradford, was sentenced 12 months imprisonment after failing to produce financial documents in a marital case. Despite suing for… Read More »Queensland man awarded $300K in damages after false imprisonment
That 70s Show’ Star Danny Masterson Sentenced to 30 Years
KEY TAKE OUTS: Danny Masterson is a well-known and prominent actor, known for his role in ‘That 70s Show’. He is now facing allegations of… Read More »That 70s Show’ Star Danny Masterson Sentenced to 30 Years
Have you been cut out of a Will? What are your options?
KEY TAKE OUTS: If you have been left out of a Will, you must have a valid claim to contest the Will. When contesting the… Read More »Have you been cut out of a Will? What are your options?
NSW’s Shift to Decriminalise Illicit Substances
KEY TAKE OUTS: The NSW Government is set to introduce a complete shake-up of current existing NSW drug laws by broadly expanding the pre-court diversion… Read More »NSW’s Shift to Decriminalise Illicit Substances
The NSW Government’s crackdown on knife related crimes
KEY TAKE OUTS: A new Bill has been assented in NSW Parliament to increase the penalty rates for possessing, carrying, and using a knife in… Read More »The NSW Government’s crackdown on knife related crimes
The Child Sex Offender Register Impacts and Procedures Explained
KEY TAKE OUTS: The Child Protection (Offenders Registration) Act 2000 (“the Act”) governs the NSW Child Protection Register (also known as the child sex offender… Read More »The Child Sex Offender Register Impacts and Procedures Explained
What to expect at your property settlement mediation?
KEY TAKE-OUTS: To ensure that the financial relationship between you and your ex-partner is officially severed, an agreement must be made outlining the division of… Read More »What to expect at your property settlement mediation?
Understanding AVOs: Who can apply and what do you have to prove?
KEY TAKE OUTS An application for an Apprehended Violence Order (‘AVO’) can be made by the Police on the victim’s behalf or personally by an… Read More »Understanding AVOs: Who can apply and what do you have to prove?