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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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Occupation of land may result in ownership of it!
02 JULY 2019 , LITIGATION & DISPUTE RESOLUTION , PROPERTY LAW & CONVEYANCINGIf someone occupies your land without your permission, and you do nothing about it, you may lose your land. Read more
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Ten Things That Can Go Wrong After Purchasing Property
25 MARCH 2019 , PROPERTY LAW & CONVEYANCINGWhen purchasing a property small oversights can lead to big problems in the long run. Here are some of the nasty things that can happen.. 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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Update on rescission rights in off the plan contracts!
06 SEPTEMBER 2016 , PROPERTY LAW & CONVEYANCINGConveyancing Act 1919 amendment applies to all rescissions of off the plan contracts after 2 November 2015, irrespective of when the off the plan contract was entered into! 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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Buying or Purchasing a Property with a Swimming Pool or Spa? Check Before Taking the Plunge!
12 APRIL 2016 , PROPERTY LAW & CONVEYANCINGImportant changes to the Swimming Pools Act 1992 (NSW) are set to come into force from 29 April 2016. If you are planning on buying or selling a property with a swimming pool or spa, then you need to understand how these changes will affect your rights and responsibilities.. 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
