Apr 13, 2022 | Property Law
Heritage-listed homes offer a unique glimpse into Australian history and are often filled with beauty and character. However, despite the antiquity and romantic features of these homes being a point of value for some, it is important that current or potential owners are aware of the legal hurdles involved when owning or selling a heritage-listed... Read More
Apr 4, 2022 | Property Law
New infrastructure in Sydney is continually being developed to keep up with the demands of a growing population. To build such infrastructure, a public authority – such as the New South Wales government or a local council – may compulsorily acquire some or all of your property to create the space necessary for new construction.... Read More
Mar 16, 2022 | Property Law
The Registrar General of New South Wales (NSW) has declared that from 11 October 2021 (‘Cessation Day’), there will be no more paper certificates of title (“CT”) in the NSW land title system, becoming entirely electronic instead. The Real Property Amendment (Certificates of Title) Act 2021 will amend the Real Property Act 1900 (NSW) from... Read More
Mar 4, 2022 | Property Law
The Commonwealth Government introduced a scheme to support eligible single-parent families to enter the housing market that came into operation on 1 July 2021. Known as the Family Home Guarantee, this scheme is administered by the National Housing Finance and Investment Corporation (NHFIC), a corporate Commonwealth entity established under the National Housing Finance and Investment... Read More
Mar 2, 2022 | Property Law
Conveyancing is the process of transferring the legal title of property from one party to another, allowing the purchaser to be notified of any covenants (restrictions or rights) in advance of making their purchase. There are numerous requirements which must be met for a covenant to be enforceable against a purchaser. A recent case in... Read More
Dec 17, 2021 | Property Law, Strata Law
Purchasing commercial properties can be a valuable investment but there are numerous important decisions which need to be made to determine how profitable that investment will be. One of the most significant is what kind of investment property you may be purchasing – Torrens (freehold) or Strata title? This article will examine both of these... Read More
