KEY TAKE OUTS Pre-settlement inspection is the purchaser’s right to view the Property prior to settlement. Minor issues can usually be resolved between the parties… Read More »Guide to Pre-settlement Inspections
Co-written by Bethany Kickert (Paralegal) KEY TAKE OUTS Adverse Possession, or ‘Squatter’s Rights’, is still a controversial topic in 2021. In Hardy v Sidoti (2020),… Read More »Adverse Possession – Squatters Rights in 2021
KEY TAKE OUTS: It is important as an owner-builder to understand your responsibilities and obligations Be satisfied as to whether you need to have an… Read More »Owner Builder Obligations
The buying and selling landscape is rapidly changing with the affects of COVID-19 being felt across the world. KEY TAKE OUTS: How will property sales… Read More »New Age of Selling & Buying a House during COVID-19
On 23 March 2020, amendments to the Property, Stock and Business Agents Act 2002 will commence. One aspect of these amendments relate to what agent’s… Read More »Bushfires, floods and superstitions – what is a material fact?
Digital Driver’s Licences are not sufficient for all identification purposes, therefore it is important to be aware of when a digital Drivers Licence is acceptable… Read More »Where technology and the law don’t meet: Digital Drivers Licences (Copy)
Digital Driver’s Licences are not sufficient for all identification purposes, therefore it is important to be aware of when a digital Drivers Licence is acceptable… Read More »Where technology and the law don’t meet: Digital Drivers Licences
If you are not an Australia citizen or Australian Permanent Resident it is possible that you will be considered a foreign purchaser. If this is… Read More »So you are a Foreign Purchaser – what next?
As of 1 December 2019 new legislation has been brought in to increase disclosure obligations on developers when selling off-the-plan property. KEY TAKE OUTS: New… Read More »Changes to Off-the-Plan Contracts from 1st December
Many people think septic systems are a thing of the past when buying property. While that may be true in most residential areas, rural properties… Read More »Septic Systems – what is required?
Bidding at an auction can be an overwhelming thought if you have not purchased property in this way before. So we thought we would help… Read More »Steps to take before bidding at auction
Deposit Bonds are becoming a common part of the conveyancing process. So it is important for vendors and purchasers alike to understand what Deposit Bonds… Read More »What are Deposit Bonds?
Whether you are a Landlord or Tenant there are some terms that it is good to have a refresher on from time to time, especially… Read More »ABCs of Retail Leasing!
There are many different considerations when purchasing rural property, in comparison to the usual block of land in the suburbs. If you haven’t owned rural… Read More »Purchasing Rural Property – What you need to know!
Legislation has been passed to change the way GST is paid to the Australian Tax Office (ATO) in relation to purchases of new residential premises… Read More »GST on purchases of property after 1st July 2018
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
If you have recently built a home with your partner, or bought a brand new home, and you have now separated, there is a chance… Read More »Do we need to pay our property grants back?
Stamp duty exemptions for couples may apply when a person in a marriage or de facto relationship owns a property and wants to put their… Read More »Stamp duty exemptions for couples
Is the property you are selling considered residential under the Conveyancing Act 1919 (NSW) or is it rural property? You have been approached by a… Read More »Selling Rural Property