The Expert Report is a newsletter advising readers on recent decisions of the Land and Environment Court (‘LEC’) and on changes to Local Government, Planning… Read More »The Expert Report: July 2017
HR Advisors, Accountants and Payroll providers take note – you may be personally liable for breaches of the Fair Work Act. It is extremely common… Read More »Workplace law breaches: Third party business advisors beware
The recently announced property reforms commence from 1 July 2017. While they are aimed at assisting first home buyers, such reforms will also affect non-first… Read More »Not A First Home Buyer? Property Reforms May Affect You Too
CURRENT INCENTIVES Stamp duty incentives for first home buyers in New South Wales currently include; Exemption from stamp duty on vacant blocks of residential land… Read More »First home buyers: What do the latest stamp duty reforms mean for you?
Monday 15 May to Friday 19 May 2017 is Privacy Awareness Week. With consumers being more conscious than ever before with where and how they… Read More »Privacy Awareness Week 2017
Here’s a quick start guide to understanding how compulsory property acquisition works. All levels of government can acquire privately owned land for public purposes, for… Read More »How does compulsory property acquisition work?
Everyone has their own reasons for why they might buy or build a house. We wanted to take a quick moment anyway, with the help… Read More »Should I buy or build a house?
If you have recently separated from your partner, you may be looking for a new place to live. You may find yourself chatting to a… Read More »I’m separated, can I buy a new property?
Purchasing interstate is a great way to expand your property portfolio however not everyone is aware that each state differs in their processes and procedures.… Read More »Differences between NSW & QLD property purchasing
At Coutts Lawyers and Conveyancers, we wanted to take a moment to make sure you’re in the know when it comes to domestic violence legislation… Read More »What you need to know about domestic violence laws
As 2016 draws to a close you might spend a bit of time reflecting on the year that was and what this means for your… Read More »Terms & conditions to improve business cashflow
As the festive season starts to crank up people are busy planning their Christmas dinners. Each family have their own traditions and this is reflected… Read More »Wills: A family recipe
Bail is the term used to describe the release of any accused person awaiting a trial. If you have been charged with an offence, Police… Read More »What you need to know about bail
If you are looking to buy a new home and sell your existing home you’ve most likely wondered whether you should buy or sell first.… Read More »To buy or sell first? Part two
If you are looking to buy a new home and sell your existing home you’ve most likely wondered whether you should buy or sell first.… Read More »To buy or sell first? Part one
A lot of people do not know when exactly they should start talking to a conveyancer. The simple answer is, the earlier, the better. As… Read More »What should I tell my Conveyancer?
Adriana Care, Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers principal solicitor and Your Law Society Team Country Member candidate in the Law Society of NSW council election, has… Read More »Advancement of women in the legal profession
Are you aware of the new identification requirements that took effect back in May 2016? Here’s a quick guide to what you need to know.… Read More »Identification requirements & foreign investment
The Law Society of New South Wales is an organisation that seeks to provide leadership in the legal profession, serve its more than 27,000 members… Read More »Law Society Council Election 2016
Drones are becoming more common. Although used for some time for agribusiness, map-making and by surveillance organisations and insurance companies, smaller drones are now readily… Read More »Drones, you and the law