Legal articles, guides, and resources from PDC Law’s expert team.
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...
Introduction A recent Supreme Court decision, Mir v Mir NSWCA 154, highlights the risks associated with undocumented or informal business decisions made by family members. This case demonstrates the potential complications that can arise when...
Introduction The recently decided case of GPP Arundel Ltd v Basford Pty Ltd QSC 165 has important implications for commercial property owners, letting agents and prospective tenants. Facts of the Case Basford Pty Ltd and...
Introduction A recent court decision in Cardaci v Filippo Primo Cardaci as executor of the estate of Marco Antonio Cardaci WASCA 158 has important lessons for anyone involved with a family trust, whether you...
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...
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...
Unexpected land tax changes may impact property owners. Learn how new regulations could affect your investments & financial planning.
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...
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...
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...
