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.
Family law: December 2018
Reporting and analysis of recent family law decisions. By ROBERT GLADE-WRIGHT.
Family law: November 2018
Reporting and analysis of recent Family Law judgments. By ROBERT GLADE-WRIGHT.
Family law: October 2018
Reporting and analysis of recent family law decisions. By ROBERT GLADE-WRIGHT.
Slander of title: neighbour held responsible for damage
In Blythe v Willis, the Supreme Court of NSW held that a neighbour’s allegations to the purchaser of adjoining land were false and malicious. By…
Electronic conveyancing – don’t wait for mandating
The NSW Government’s mandating program aims to increase the proportion of electronically lodged documents for all core conveyancing transactions from around 33 per cent currently to…
Split-deposit clauses and penalties reconsidered
In liight of recent judgements, solicitors need to carefully consider the drafting of their ‘split-deposit’ special conditions. By KYE TRAN-TSAI and BENJAMIN ADAMS.
Retirement villages: a reality check
Despite recent bad publicity and superficial complexity, retirement villages are a simple proposition: they are relatively cheap to move into and stay in, and expensive…
Preparing for mandated electronic conveyancing – don’t leave it too late
From 1 July 2018, a caveat can only be lodged electronically at NSW Land Registry Services. Those prepared on paper will not be accepted for…
Family law: December 2017
Reporting and analysis of recent family law decisions. By ROBERT GLADE-WRIGHT.
Court of Appeal finds certifiers do not owe duty of care to purchasers
A principal certifying authority is not responsible for certifying that building works do not, or are not likely, to contain latent detects. By GARY NEWTON…