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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...

What the Mir v Mir [2025] NSWCA 154 Case Means for You: The Importance of Clear Documentation and Planning in Family Business and Property Dealings

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...

Avoiding Costly Leasing Disputes: Lessons from GPP Arundel v Basford for Landlords and Tenants

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...

What the Cardaci Case Means for You: A Warning for Trustees

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...

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...

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...

Land Tax – Unexpected Shocks for Property Owners

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...