Property investment in Bali: the legal landscape for Australian investors
A post-pandemic trend has seen Australians buying up villas and apartments in new developments in Bali. What are the legal issues relevant to this type…
Family law: December 2016
Reporting and analysis of recent family law decisions. By ROBERT GLADE-WRIGHT.
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…
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.
The Land Sales Act: beware of instalment contracts
If an instalment contract does not comply with the relevant provisions of the Act, the purchaser may rescind the contract and the vendor may be…
Family law: June 2016
Reporting and analysis of recent family law decisions. By ROBERT GLADE-WRIGHT.
Changes to swimming pool compliance: passing the buck with certificates of non-compliance
Contracts for sale of land with pools must include a certificate of compliance, occupation certificate (with registration certificate) or a certificate of non-compliance. By MAGED…
The latest from the High Court: May 2016
Reporting and analysis of the latest key judgments from the High Court of Australia. By ANDREW YUILE.
Real estate agents forced to play fair: an end to underquoting in residential property sales
From 1 January, real estate agents are prohibited from engaging in underquoting when selling residential properties. By HARRY LEHMANN.
Off-the-plan contracts: the sun has set on vendors’ rescission rights
New provisions have been inserted into the Conveyancing Act 1919 deeming invalid a vendor’s right to unilaterally end an off-the-plan contract by rescission under a…
The nuts and bolts of the latest strata reforms
The reforms to strata laws are designed to increase transparency, simplify meeting processes and increase the accountability of those involved in managing the scheme. By…