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 read
End-to-end accountability in the construction of NSW residential apartment buildings
A guide to the next stage of reforms set to commence on 1 July.
By Angus Abadee - 5 min read
Caveats in PEXA: Buyers (and solicitors) beware
Why solicitors need to take care with caveats in PEXA.
By Jen McMillan - 3 min read
Family law land transfers where one party is self-represented
How to handle the dilemma of unrepresented parties in electronic property settlements.
By Glenn Thompson and Jacqueline Dawson - 2 min read
It’s official – paper CTs are set to go. But is your practice prepared?
With all paper CTs set to be cancelled by mid-2021, we consider the practical implications for legal practices and other businesses.
By Jen McMillan and Michael Osborne - 6 min read
Purchaser surcharge duty: risk management tips for solicitors
With Revenue NSW audits on the rise, we set out the extra precautions you should consider when acting for ‘foreign persons’ in real property transactions.
By Tony Reynolds and Lucy Williams - 5 min read
Harsh, unconscionable, oppressive: Angus has the last bark on strata by-law
NSW Court of Appeal overturns blanket prohibition on keeping pets in strata buildings.
By Allison Benson - 6 min read
The impact of COVID-19 on commercial leasing
Sneakerboy decisions are the first to provide guidance on interpretation of the Code for retail and other commercial leasing agreements in NSW.
By Anthony Herro - 6 min read
NSW Government sets residential developers in its sights
Get up to speed on the next instalment of NSW building reforms, set to commence on 1 September.
By Christopher Kerin and Nicholas James - 6 min read
A new duty of care: Design and Building Practitioners Act 2020
NSW building reforms and the new and retrospective statutory duty of care to protect owners from defective building works.
By Sebastian Brodowski and Patrick Wiggins - 6 min read
NSW duty and land tax surcharges to impact discretionary trusts
Trustee of a discretionary trust owning NSW residential property? What you need to do before 31 Dec to receive an exemption & refund for foreign surcharges.
By Lisa To - 7 min read