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.
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.
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…
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.
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.
Essential update on swimming pool compliance
New sale and leasing swimming pool requirements commence on 29 April 2015. By MAGED JEBILE.
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…
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…
“Rent to buy” contract found unjust by Supreme Court
The contract for the purchase of land was unjust because the plaintiffs, as purchasers, had no equity in the property and were at risk of…
Home building amendments: what you need to know
The Home Building Amendment Act 2014 makes substantial changes to some parts of the Home Building Act 1989. By DANIEL RUSSELL and KATHERINE FLYNN.