When a Plan Comes Together: Reforms to Off-the-Plan Contracts to Commence Before Christmas
After much industry consultation, reforms to the conveyancing laws governing off-the-plan contracts will (finally) commence in New South Wales on […]
Purchasers Forced to Help Stop GST Evasion by Property Developers
Since its introduction in 2000 by the Howard Government, the goods and services tax in Australia (or GST as it […]
A Leg-Up for First Home Buyers: 2017 Budget Changes to Impact Real Estate Investors
Both the Federal and New South Wales Governments have recently announced a number of changes in their budgets that will […]
Independence Day: NSW Supreme Court Dismisses Adult Stepson’s Family Provision Application
Since the 1980’s, the percentage of blended families and stepfamilies in Australia has more than tripled. In addition to difficult […]
Will Made by Schizophrenic Man Declared Invalid by Queensland Court
In order for a person to make a will, they must possess the necessary capacity to understand its effect and […]
“I Was Here First”: Missing Owner Leads to Competing Claims for Ownership of West Sydney House
Generally, the registered owner of a property is prima facie entitled to exclusive possession of that property. However, this is […]
Flying the Nest with Part of the Nest Egg: Son Obtains Interest in Father’s Home by Paying Mortgage
With property prices in Australian capital cities continuing to rise and first home buyers now taking an average of nine […]
NSW Says Hello to Priority Notices and Starts to Farewell Paper Certificates of Title
With the rise of electronic conveyancing, the New South Wales government is in the process of phasing out paper certificates […]
Parsons v Davison: Court Removes Dilatory Executor
An executor enjoys a position of great trust and power. As the person (or persons) responsible for administering a deceased […]
Court Orders Hungry Jack’s Not Liable for Repair Costs Under Lease
The New South Wales Court of Appeal (‘Court of Appeal’) has handed down a recent judgment in Bonafair Holdings Pty […]