The complexities of granny flat interests
Granny flat arrangements can address socio-economic issues but complex legal and financial issues can arise when parties fail to document their arrangement.
By John Clarke and Abby Landy - 8 min readGranny flat arrangements can address socio-economic issues but complex legal and financial issues can arise when parties fail to document their arrangement.
By John Clarke and Abby Landy - 8 min readCourts have held that a solicitor’s role can extend to advising on and severing joint tenancies where applicable.
By Sophie Duffy and Charu Stevenson - 4 min readAll but three amendments in the Strata Legislation Amendment Act 2023 are now in force and the changes apply to both strata and community title…
By Allison Benson - 7 min readCommunity subdivision comprises principles of both conventional subdivision and strata subdivision and gives developers greater flexibility for staged development. By KYE TRAN-TSAI.
By Kye Tran-Tsai - 6 min readThis article, the first of a two-part series, considers the completion and statutory warranty aspects of the Home Building Amendment Act 2014. By CHRISTOPHER KERIN.
By Christopher Kerin - 7 min readThe High Court in Cassegrain v Gerard Cassegrain & Co Pty Ltd [2015] HCA 2 has affirmed the circumstances in which the ‘fraud’ exception to indefeasibility of…
By Anthony Lo Surdo SC and Jocelyn Williams - 6 min readWorking out in advance your practice’s approach to some of the everyday practical issues may make the transition a lot easier. By MARK SWAN.
By Mark Swan - 5 min readFrom February 2015, electronic conveyancing will be available to all members of the profession through the PEXA platform. By PETER ROSIER.
By Peter Rosier - 7 min readNew sale and leasing swimming pool requirements commence on 29 April 2015. By MAGED JEBILE.
By Maged Jebeile - 5 min readEnsure your conveyancing staff are alert to the issue of ademption of specific gifts. By FELICITY WARDHAUGH.
By Felicity Wardhaugh - 4 min readThe new, publically available Model Green Lease clauses aim to inspire parties to consider how to increase sustainable operations in their tenancies or buildings. By…
By Wayne Kaplan and Claire Hashman - 3 min readThe case confirms what many legal advisors have expected – that businesses like those offering storage services, including businesses storing furniture for travellers, old and…
By Leigh Adams - 6 min readThe Court of Appeal has unanimously rejected a lender’s attempts to enforce its mortgage in circumstances where a faxed payment direction sent to the lender’s…
By Matthew Bransgrove - 4 min read