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Accessing a "Landlocked" Property by Vehicle
21 NOVEMBER 2019 , PROPERTY LAW & CONVEYANCINGSection 88K orders can be highly useful when dealing with properties with limited access. They provide a means to access the property where the owners of surrounding properties are not prepared to co-operate! Read more
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Thinking of buying a Property? It May have Hidden Defects or Non-Compliances!
23 APRIL 2018 , PROPERTY LAW & CONVEYANCINGWhy purchaser’s must get an independent, comprehensive building inspection report before exchanging contracts or bidding at an auction for a property! Read more
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Is Your Principal Place of Residence Really Exempt from Land Tax?
03 NOVEMBER 2016 , PROPERTY LAW & CONVEYANCINGIf you are using your land in any unusual way as your principal place of residence then a chat with your solicitor might be in order to ensure that you do not fall foul of the Commissioner’s view of the land use and receive a land tax bill. Read more
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Experiencing a Delay with a Retirement Village Accommodation Bond?
25 AUGUST 2016 , PROPERTY LAW & CONVEYANCING , PROBATE & DECEASED ESTATESIt is recommended you seek legal advice when dealing with retirement village contracts as the contract can be large with many conditions. Retirement Villages are subject to the Retirement Villages Act, but as long as a village complies with the Act it can decide on the details of its arrangements with its residents! Read more
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Purchasing Property off the Plan? 4 Tips your Solicitor Should Look out for!
06 JULY 2016 , PROPERTY LAW & CONVEYANCINGTo eliminate some of the risk when "buying off the plan" it is vital to have an expert in property law review the contract for sale or you could be disappointed with the end result of your purchase! Read more
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Strata Law Reform The 3 P's: Pets, Parking and Passive smoking
21 MARCH 2016 , PROPERTY LAW & CONVEYANCINGStrata Law in NSW is being reformed with some key amendments to the Strata Titles Act set to take affect late this year. There will be more than 90 proposed changes to improve strata living; including parking, pets and passive smoking! Read more
