Are all subdivisions created equal? A look at community versus strata subdivision

Community subdivision comprises principles of both conventional subdivision and strata subdivision and gives developers greater flexibility for staged development. By KYE TRAN-TSAI.  

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The Home Building Act: recent amendments explained (part one)

This 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.  

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Agency, fraud and defeasibility of title: when can a registered interest in land by rendered defeasible?

The 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…

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Preparing your practice for e-conveyancing

Working out in advance your practice’s approach to some of the everyday practical issues may make the transition a lot easier. By MARK SWAN.  

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Electronic conveyancing: where are we now?

From February 2015, electronic conveyancing will be available to all members of the profession through the PEXA platform. By PETER ROSIER.

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Essential update on swimming pool compliance

New sale and leasing swimming pool requirements commence on 29 April 2015. By MAGED JEBILE.

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Ademption traps for conveyancers

Ensure your conveyancing staff are alert to the issue of ademption of specific gifts. By FELICITY WARDHAUGH.

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It’s easy being green when you have model green lease clauses

The new, publically available Model Green Lease clauses aim to inspire parties to consider how to increase sustainable operations in their tenancies or buildings. By…

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Personal property securities and a receiver’s lien: rare coins and bank notes in Re Arcabi

The case confirms what many legal advisors have expected – that businesses like those offering storage services, including businesses storing furniture for travellers, old and…

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Forged payment directions cut lenders (and their solicitors) as deep as a forced mortgage

The 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…

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