Changes to the Retail Leases Act as of 2023 (by regulation)by Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers27 February 202327 September 2023KEY TAKE-OUTS: Changes commenced to the Retail Leases Act 1994 as of 1 January 2023. These changes, made by regulation, include an expansion of the… Read More »Changes to the Retail Leases Act as of 2023 (by regulation)
Litigation Offers and Cost Ordersby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers15 February 202329 July 2025KEY TAKE-OUTS: It is important to understand offers in dispute matters to attempt to swiftly resolve disputes. Making an offer may entitle you to a… Read More »Litigation Offers and Cost Orders
Child Support – Who pays for back to school?by Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers25 January 202328 July 2025KEY TAKE-OUTS: Child Support is designed to ensure that children receive a proper level of financial support from their parents. Parents are able to choose whether… Read More »Child Support – Who pays for back to school?
Calculating Your Pre-Injury Average Weekly Earningsby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers13 January 202328 July 2025KEY TAKE-OUTS: Suffering a workplace injury can cause great financial stress and pressure on an injured worker. It is important to know your rights and… Read More »Calculating Your Pre-Injury Average Weekly Earnings
NSW Stamp Duty Exemption for Department of Housingby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers11 January 202316 September 2026KEY TAKE-OUTS: Tenants of Department of Housing, Community Tenancy Scheme and Aboriginal Housing may qualify for a full Stamp Duty exemption in NSW; A tenant… Read More »NSW Stamp Duty Exemption for Department of Housing
Andrew O’Keefe arrested again for breaching bailby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers20 December 202216 July 2026KEY TAKE-OUTS: Andrew O’Keefe has had a spectacular fall from grace with multiple criminal charges. On November 23 2022 Mr O’Keefe was arrested for breaching… Read More »Andrew O’Keefe arrested again for breaching bail
10 Co-Parenting Tips for this Christmasby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers19 December 202216 July 2026The holiday season can be a very emotional and stressful time for families that have recently separated. It may be a daunting process to work… Read More »10 Co-Parenting Tips for this Christmas
Legal Action for Jaguar and Land Rover Owners: Buyer Beware!by Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers15 December 202228 July 2025KEY TAKE-OUTS Owners of Jaguars and Land Rovers have recently commenced a class action against Jaguar Land Rover The owners are claiming that Jaguar Land… Read More »Legal Action for Jaguar and Land Rover Owners: Buyer Beware!
When do ADVO’s and Parenting Orders Overlap?by Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers14 December 202214 April 2023KEY TAKE-OUTS: It is common for Criminal Law and Family Law to overlap when a relationship breakdown involves a high level of conflict and children.… Read More »When do ADVO’s and Parenting Orders Overlap?
Brittany Higgins: Lehrmann Sexual Assault Trialby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers12 December 202228 July 2025Co-authored by: Isabel Strahan KEY TAKE-OUTS Brittany Higgins alleges that she was sexually assaulted by her co-worker Bruce Lehrmann in 2019 in a ministerial office.… Read More »Brittany Higgins: Lehrmann Sexual Assault Trial
Selling/Buying Subject to Tenancyby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers1 December 202216 September 2026When a property is marketed for sale, the Contract for Sale will state that the property is being sold with either: Vacant possession – meaning… Read More »Selling/Buying Subject to Tenancy
Who pays the debts when a loved one dies?by Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers25 November 202231 July 2025KEY TAKE-OUTS: The executor does not have to pay the deceased’s debts from their own money. There is an order of payment of debts, with… Read More »Who pays the debts when a loved one dies?
The Basics: Environmental Planning Instruments (SEPPs, LEPs and DCPs) explainedby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers18 November 202213 December 2024KEY TAKE-OUTS: Helping you to understand the foundations that underpin the environment and planning law space means you are ready for your next move in… Read More »The Basics: Environmental Planning Instruments (SEPPs, LEPs and DCPs) explained
A quick guide to interstate conveyancingby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers14 November 202220 August 2026KEY INTERSTATE CONVEYANCING TAKE-OUTS: Conveyancing requirements differ between Australian states and territories, including contracts, cooling-off periods, disclosure requirements and settlement processes. Buying or selling property… Read More »A quick guide to interstate conveyancing
Can you invest in property without a cash deposit?by Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers11 November 202216 September 2026KEY TAKE-OUTS: I wish to purchase but I don’t have the cash to pay a deposit What is a deposit bond What other options do… Read More »Can you invest in property without a cash deposit?
Is my contract a sham?by Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers9 November 202219 July 2023KEY TAKE-OUTS: ‘Sham contracting’ is a term used to describe an employment relationship where a worker is engaged by a company as an ‘independent contractor’… Read More »Is my contract a sham?
What is a Notice to Complete?by Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers24 October 202216 September 2026What happens if you don’t make the settlement date? If a party is not ready to settle on the day of settlement, that party is… Read More »What is a Notice to Complete?
Put and Call Option Agreements – what is it?by Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers19 October 202216 September 2026What is a Put and Call Option Agreement? A Put and Call Option is an agreement between the vendor, known as the “Grantor”, and another… Read More »Put and Call Option Agreements – what is it?
What is GST Residential Withholding?by Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers10 October 202216 September 2026Is GST charged on residential property? If you are a vendor who is selling new residential premises or potential residential land, you may need to… Read More »What is GST Residential Withholding?
Understanding Defamation in NSW: Is It Considered a Criminal Offense?by Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers6 October 202229 July 2025Co-authored by Isabel Strahan KEY TAKE-OUTS: Defamation can be brought though commercial litigation or as a criminal charge under section 529 of the Crimes Act… Read More »Understanding Defamation in NSW: Is It Considered a Criminal Offense?