Strategies for Safeguarding Your Business Assets
Introduction If you had an insight into the future, how would you ensure that your business continued if you passed away? Who would need to be hired to take your place if you were suddenly...
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Guidance on property transfers, contracts, settlements, and conveyancing law in NSW.
Stamp Duty & First Home Buyer Schemes in NSW (Updated December 2025)
Introduction Since July 2023, NSW has maintained its stamp duty concessions for first home buyers, but significant changes at the federal level in October 2025 have reshaped the landscape. Buyers now need to understand how...
Legal Update: NSW Strata Law Reforms from 1 July 2025
Introduction On the 1 July 2025, major reforms to the NSW strata laws came into effect. The reforms aim to protect owners corporations, improve the accountability of strata management services, ensure the maintenance of common...
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Why Councils May Require a Restriction on Use and Positive Covenant Before Issuing an Occupation Certificate
When undertaking a property development, securing an Occupation Certificate (‘OC’) is the final step before a building can be legally occupied. However, councils often require developers to register a restriction on use and a positive...
How to Sell Your House Without a Real Estate Agent: FSBO – For Sale By Owner Guidance
Selling your home without a real estate agent—known as FSBO (For Sale By Owner)—is an increasingly popular way to save on commission fees. However, while the idea of a FSBO sale may seem straightforward, the...
Changes to Capital Gains Withholding Regime from 1 January 2025
The Foreign Resident Capital Gains Withholding (FRCGW) regime must now be considered by all vendors and purchasers in Australia. What is a FRCGW Clearance Certificate? If you are a vendor, who is an Australian resident...
Legal Update: Increase to Surcharge Purchaser Duty for Foreign Persons from 1 January 2025
Surcharge purchaser duty is an additional amount of duty payable by foreign purchasers who acquire residential-related property in NSW. On and from 1 January 2025, surcharge purchaser duty increased from 8% to 9% of the...
Selling Property with a Pool in NSW 2024
When selling a property with a swimming pool or an outdoor spa, it is important to let your Solicitor or Conveyancer know at the outset of your matter so they can advise you on the...
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Unlocking the Potential of Urban Areas with In-Fill Affordable Housing Strategies for 2024
In the quest to address urban housing challenges, in-fill affordable housing has emerged as a beacon of hope, offering practical incentives to developers while fostering sustainable community growth. The State Environmental Planning Policy (Housing) 2021,...
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What happens to buyers if the land purchased is smaller than shown on the plan? A 2023 Court of Appeal Case provides an insight
Ausbao (286 Sussex St Pty Limited) v RG NSW NSWCA18(“Ausbao”) related to the purchase of land at 286 Sussex St, Sydney for $55 million by Ausbao (286 Sussex Street) Pty Ltd. The deposited plans of...
