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
Foreign resident capital gains withholding regime changes set to have massive effect
The foreign resident capital gains withholding amendments increase the number of transactions to which the withholding measure applies but only in relation to property acquisitions…
By Richard Harvey - 3 min read
When the developers come knocking: considerations when selling a strata block
The strata renewal provisions in the Strata Schemes Development Act 2015 allow for the collective sale or redevelopment of an entire strata scheme to a…
By Kye Tran-Tsai - 6 min read
Are you up to date with the new e-conveyancing transition timetable?
By 1 July 2019, most standard property transactions in NSW will be conducted electronically and all paper Certificate of Titles will be phased out. By…
By Gabrielle Lea - 3 min read
Changes to retail leasing legislation: what you need to know
The Retail Leases Amendment (Review) Bill 2017 was passed by NSW Parliament on 21 February 2017. It amends the Retail Leases Act 1994 (NSW). By…
By Anthony Herro - 9 min read
Getting the numbers right: the hidden traps of the PPSA
The NSW Supreme Court awarded $23 million for a security interest because PPSR registrations were made against the grantor’s ABN and not its ACN. By…
By Tony Chen and Tim T. Wong - 7 min read
Real property changes: risk management tips for solicitors
Recent law changes require solicitors to consider additional factors when acting on transactions involving real property. By LUCY WILLIAMS.
By Lucy Williams - 6 min read
The brave new world of the PPSA: what it means for farmers
Rural practitioners may find that harvest is the right time to remind clients of their potentially improved position under the Personal Property Securities Act 2009. By…
By Ben Mackay - 7 min read
Residential short-term letting: is it above board?
Short-term letting is booming across NSW thanks to the likes of Airbnb, but not everyone is happy. A recent parliamentary inquiry has broadly condoned the…
By Kye Tran-Tsai and David Sachs - 5 min read
NSW strata reforms: how the changes will affect you
Major changes to the management of strata schemes take effect on 30 November 2016. By ALLISON BENSON.
By Allison Benson - 8 min read
Do you have your priorities in order? The introduction of priority notices in NSW
The introduction of priority notices to NSW is one of a number of significant amendments to the Real Property Act 1900, and part of a…
By Paul Watkins - 6 min read