New reforms to provide better protection to buyers of off the plan properties August 2, 2018October 22, 2018 New laws are set to be introduced to Parliament later this year which will offer stronger protections to buyers of READ MORE...
E-Conveyancing – what is it? May 31, 2018October 23, 2018 More and more conveyancing transactions are being completed electronically. You may have heard people mention that their conveyance is settling READ MORE...
Split deposit clauses – enforceable or not? May 15, 2018October 23, 2018 What happens when less than a 10% deposit is paid on exchange and a purchaser fails to complete the Contract? READ MORE...
Benefits of online conveyancing January 23, 2018October 22, 2018 Online conveyancing is a great way to move quickly on that property you just found and want to buy (and READ MORE...
Trees – do you need Council approval to cut, trim or remove? November 28, 2017October 23, 2018 Wondering whether you need Council approval to remove or lop trees? It depends….. We have had many a frustrated READ MORE...
Conveyancing update: changes to Vendor Disclosure and the Contract for Sale from 1 September August 31, 2017October 23, 2018 We have seen an incredible amount of change in property law over the past 12 months or so and are READ MORE...
Breaking Budget news: savings for first home buyers June 20, 2017October 23, 2018 The NSW Government has now delivered its budget and confirmed the housing affordability package disclosed on 1 June READ MORE...
Changes to the Foreign Resident Capital Gains Withholding regime May 24, 2017October 23, 2018 In the 2017 Budget announcement the Government advised of changes to the Foreign Resident Capital Gains Withholding ( READ MORE...
Encroachments on Property & Boundary Disputes May 12, 2017October 23, 2018 Boundary disputes or the potential for boundary disputes usually arise when one neighbour re-develops their property, either by a READ MORE...
Swimming pools and certificates of non-compliance April 27, 2017October 23, 2018 Now that the new disclosure regime for swimming pools is in force when selling and leasing a READ MORE...
Short term holiday rentals: are they legal? April 12, 2017October 23, 2018 The recent craze of Airbnb, Stayz and the like does not seem to be slowing down. As such, READ MORE...
Granny Flats: what you need to know April 4, 2017October 23, 2018 One trend which we are seeing a lot more of is people wanting to build a granny READ MORE...
Leasing back after a Property sale: what you need to know March 22, 2017October 23, 2018 Vendors often need to lease back the Property that they have just sold. It is not always a READ MORE...
Buying a property: inclusions and exclusions March 2, 2017October 23, 2018 Potential buyers of properties often fall in love with one particular item on a property. What happens when READ MORE...
First home buyers NSW February 14, 2017October 23, 2018 Are you looking at buying your new – and first – home? There is so much information floating around READ MORE...
Off the plan properties: know your warranty and defect periods February 8, 2017October 23, 2018 Off the plan properties are becoming a very popular choice for many people, particularly first home buyers. Once the excitement READ MORE...
Small property size: strict lending criteria may apply February 2, 2017October 23, 2018 There has been recent publicity around a would-be buyer of a property exchanging contracts for an apartment. READ MORE...
It’s a wrap! Summary of key developments in conveyancing and property law in 2016 December 21, 2016October 23, 2018 During 2016 we have seen major changes come into force that significantly affect the way a property transaction is conducted. READ MORE...
Strata reform: new model by-laws November 30, 2016October 23, 2018 In the last of our series on strata reform, we outline some of the key changes to the model by-laws READ MORE...
Strata reform: tenants and the Owners Corporation November 29, 2016October 23, 2018 One of the key governance changes introduced under the new strata reforms is that in some schemes, tenants can READ MORE...
Strata reform: property management November 28, 2016October 23, 2018 Major changes to the management of strata schemes will commence on 30 November 2016. For a general overview of the READ MORE...
Conveyancing: What is a deposit bond? November 17, 2016October 23, 2018 Purchasers often want to pay the deposit at exchange by way of a deposit bond (or deposit guarantee). A READ MORE...
Buying or selling property: the deposit November 10, 2016October 23, 2018 Many clients who are selling property come to us and ask us whether or not they should accept a 5% READ MORE...
Making a splash! Reminder about swimming pool compliance October 13, 2016October 23, 2018 As spring has sprung and spring selling season is underway, we’d like to provide a reminder about the READ MORE...
Damage to a property after exchange and before settlement October 5, 2016October 23, 2018 What happens when a tree falls in the woods…or on the prize pizza oven in the yard which clinched READ MORE...
NSW Conveyancing: The low down on underquoting laws September 28, 2016October 23, 2018 Since the beginning of this year new laws have been in place around underquoting. The reforms are designed READ MORE...
Key things to know when selling a property with a tenant – for landlords and tenants! September 14, 2016October 23, 2018 Special rules are in place to protect tenants living in a property which is sold by the landlord during READ MORE...
Buying a Property: do your due diligence September 12, 2016October 23, 2018 When buying a property or preparing to bid at auction for a property, it is essential to have the Contract READ MORE...
Enduring Power of Attorney – NSW August 31, 2016October 23, 2018 We recently wrote about the importance of a General Power of Attorney. This blog looks at some of the READ MORE...
NSW Purchasers: read on about disclosure of property reports by real estate agents August 18, 2016October 23, 2018 We have previously written about proposed changes requiring real estate agents to maintain a written record of any READ MORE...