Can you Change the Purchaser on a Contract of Sale?by Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers31 May 202210 July 2023KEY TAKE-OUTS Why the need to change the purchaser Can a purchaser be changed? What is a transfer in non-conformity? What is a formal rescission?… Read More »Can you Change the Purchaser on a Contract of Sale?
Exploring Zoe’s Law: Implications of New Offences for Foetal Deathby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers27 May 202231 July 2025Co-authored by Isabel Strahan KEY TAKE OUTS NSW Parliament is the first state in Australia to pass a law increasing the punishment for people that cause… Read More »Exploring Zoe’s Law: Implications of New Offences for Foetal Death
Gender Dysphoria: He/she/they – who has the final say?by Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers14 April 202214 April 2023KEY TAKE-OUTS: ‘Gender dysphoria’ is a clinical concept used to describe when a person has a lack of connection to their biological sex assigned at… Read More »Gender Dysphoria: He/she/they – who has the final say?
What Happens to My Shares When I Pass Away?by Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers7 April 202231 July 2025KEY TAKE-OUTS: Who do you want to receive your shares? Generally you need to ensure you have a valid Will to allow for your shares… Read More »What Happens to My Shares When I Pass Away?
MAFS breakups – were they even legally married and do they need to get divorced?by Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers5 April 202228 August 2025Co-authored by Isabel Strahan KEY TAKE-OUTS The concept of Married at First Sight revolves around couples meeting each other on their wedding day. However, the couples… Read More »MAFS breakups – were they even legally married and do they need to get divorced?
Buying Property WithoutViewing Itby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers28 March 202228 July 2025KEY TAKE-OUTS What should a purchaser check before buying a property that they have not viewed or inspected physically? Is the area going to be… Read More »Buying Property WithoutViewing It
Flood Disaster Small Business Grantby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers22 March 202228 July 2025KEY TAKE-OUTS Following the recent storms and floods throughout February and March 2022 small businesses and not-for-profit organisations in NSW may be eligible for a… Read More »Flood Disaster Small Business Grant
Purchasing property in South Australia; What you need to know!by Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers18 March 20225 June 2023KEY TAKE-OUTS What to expect when purchasing in South Australia What are finance conditions? Why is Insurance relevant to my purchase? Is there a cooling… Read More »Purchasing property in South Australia; What you need to know!
Agent exchange v Solicitor exchange – What’s the difference?by Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers16 March 202217 November 2022Exchange of Contracts may take place with the Agent or with the Legal Representatives of the vendor and purchaser. Here is an explanation of the… Read More »Agent exchange v Solicitor exchange – What’s the difference?
Does my Employer need to pay my Superannuation whilst on Workers Compensation?by Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers14 March 202228 July 2025KEY TAKE-OUTS The Superannuation Guarantee enforces employers to make payments to their employee’s Superannuation funds. Superannuation is permitted to be paid as stated under various… Read More »Does my Employer need to pay my Superannuation whilst on Workers Compensation?
Parenting matters: Do I have any Legal Rights to See My Grandchildren?by Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers11 March 202214 April 2023KEY TAKE-OUTS It is possible for the parents of the child, the child itself, grandparents or “any other person concerned with the care, welfare or… Read More »Parenting matters: Do I have any Legal Rights to See My Grandchildren?
Marketing a Property and Contracts for Saleby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers9 March 202217 November 2022Does an Agent need a Contract for Sale to market a property? For all residential property – the short answer is YES. A residential property… Read More »Marketing a Property and Contracts for Sale
Workers Compensation: Your Guide to Weekly Paymentsby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers2 March 202231 July 2025KEY TAKE-OUTS Suffering a workplace injury can be a stressful and difficult experience. It is important to know your rights and entitlements for peace of… Read More »Workers Compensation: Your Guide to Weekly Payments
Pest, Building, Finance? The Conditions of Sale for your Queensland Contract you need to Know as a Purchaser!by Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers24 February 20225 April 2023KEY TAKE-OUTS What is a finance condition? What is a Pest & Building Date? How long should I request from the agent for these dates?… Read More »Pest, Building, Finance? The Conditions of Sale for your Queensland Contract you need to Know as a Purchaser!
What is PEXA? Can I Act for Myself, or do I have to Use a Conveyancer/Lawyer?by Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers16 February 202220 August 2026KEY TAKE-OUTS Most NSW land dealings must now be lodged electronically through an approved Electronic Lodgment Network Operator (ELNO), such as PEXA or Sympli. Client… Read More »What is PEXA? Can I Act for Myself, or do I have to Use a Conveyancer/Lawyer?
Aboriginal Flag Flies Freely After $20 Million Deal with Federal Governmentby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers14 February 202228 July 2025KEY TAKE -OUTS Artist Harold Thomas created the design in 1971 and acquired intellectual property rights in the flag. This meant that the use of… Read More »Aboriginal Flag Flies Freely After $20 Million Deal with Federal Government
Solicitor vs Conveyancer – What is the Real Difference?by Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers9 February 202220 August 2026Last updated: 20 August, 2026 KEY TAKE-OUTS What is the difference between a solicitor and a conveyancer? When should you use a solicitor instead of… Read More »Solicitor vs Conveyancer – What is the Real Difference?
A New Way to Sign Estate Planning Documentsby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers7 February 202217 November 2022KEY TAKE-OUTS During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Electronic Transactions Amendment (Remote Witnessing) Bill 2021 temporarily amended the Electronic Transactions Act 2000 to provide for the… Read More »A New Way to Sign Estate Planning Documents
Noisy Neighbours – What to Consider!by Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers2 February 202229 July 2025KEY TAKE-OUTS Whilst working from home we are exposed to a whole new variety of disruptions; these include noisy neighbours. But how do you address… Read More »Noisy Neighbours – What to Consider!
The Ticking Clock: What is the Statute of Limitations?by Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers27 January 202215 May 2025Updated 15th May, 2025 KEY TAKE OUTS The statute of limitations acts to put a deadline on when you can commence legal proceedings. In other… Read More »The Ticking Clock: What is the Statute of Limitations?