Retainers and the extent of a solicitor’s duty of care
Recent ACT Civil & Administrative Tribunal decision considers the extent of a solicitor’s duty of care when providing advice in conveyancing transactions.
The latest from the High Court: December 2016
Reporting and analysis of the latest key judgments from the High Court of Australia. By ANDREW YUILE.
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…
Family law: September 2016
Reporting and analysis of recent family law decisions. By ROBERT GLADE-WRIGHT.
Family law: August 2016
Reporting and analysis of recent family law decisions. By ROBERT GLADE-WRIGHT.
Family law: July 2016
Reporting and analysis of recent family law decisions. By ROBERT GLADE-WRIGHT.
Key changes in the 2016 Contract for the Sale and Purchase of Land
The main driver for the 2016 edition of the Contract is the Commonwealth’s new Foreign Resident Capital Gains Withholding Payments measure. By GABRIELLE LEA.
‘Put and call’ options: increasing risk for property transactions
When advising on or drafting an option deed/agreement, ensure that the need for such an arrangement has been adequately considered and there are no ambiguous…
Practical aspects of the new foreign resident CGT witholding tax
The new foreign resident CGT withholding tax applies to sales contracts entered into on or after 1 July 2016. By DUNG LAM and ALEX WHITNEY.
When a covenant is really an easement: lessons from RG v JEA Holdings
In Registrar General v Jea Holdings, the Court of Appeal found an easement was validly created even though it was recorded as a covenant only on…
What can solicitors do to reduce mortgage fraud?
The number of mortgage fraud cases reported in recent years suggests that this problem is actually on the rise despite a heightened awareness among lenders,…