Cooling Off Period for Property Buyers
What is a cooling off period? A cooling off period is a period of time after entering into a contract … Read more
Conveyancing
When must I pay stamp duty on a commercial lease? (NSW)
Stamp duty is a tax that’s imposed on transactions of property and the purchase of assets. So, when is stamp … Read more
Subdividing Land
Subdividing land is the process of breaking down a parcel of land into at least two smaller parcels. The cost … Read more
Foreign investment in residential real estate – FIRB approval
What is FIRB? The Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) assesses applications from non-residents of Australia seeking to purchase residential property … Read more
Pre-purchase property inspections in NSW
When you are considering purchasing a property in NSW (including at auction or where there is no cooling off period), … Read more
Commercial and Retail Leases – know what you’re getting yourself into
Are you a business or retail shop owner looking for premises? Following are some questions to consider before signing a … Read more
Retirement Village Contracts (NSW)
Types of Retirement Village Contracts A retirement village contract sets out a resident’s obligations and their entitlement to reside in … Read more
Assigning or Transferring a Commercial Lease (NSW)
If you lease a commercial property to operate your business, circumstances may arise where you need to transfer the lease. … Read more
Special Conditions in Property Sale Contracts
If you are buying or selling a property or land, you may have come across special conditions of sale in … Read more
Deed of Surrender of a Commercial or Retail Lease
What is a Deed of Surrender of Lease? When a landlord and tenant agree to terminate an existing lease before … Read more
