Co-Ownership Disputes and section 66G of the Conveyancing Act (NSW)
Contexts in which property may be co-owned include: People caught up in the excitement of purchasing a new property seldom … Read more
Conveyancing
What is simultaneous settlement? (NSW)
Buying a new property and selling your old one can be complex and expensive. Timing is a key consideration. Should … Read more
Deposit Bonds (NSW)
What is a deposit bond? A deposit bond is a legal substitute for a cash deposit. It is like an … Read more
What is Foreign Resident Capital Gains Withholding Tax ?
What is Foreign Resident Capital Gains Withholding Tax and who does it effect? The FRCGW tax is 15% and applies … Read more
What is indefeasibility of title? (NSW)
Indefeasibility of title determines who has priority or ownership of real property when there are competing interests. What is the … Read more
Can I move into a property before settlement? (NSW)
Early access to the property is rarely permitted except under a Licence Agreement. A buyer may seek early possession because … Read more
Buying a Property: the cooling off period (NSW)
The high hurdle to purchasing a property is an unconditional loan approval. What if the real estate agent is threatening … Read more
What is a caveat on property? (NSW)
If you are considering buying property in NSW, deciding whether to lodge a caveat with NSW Land Registry Services (LRS) … Read more
Demolition clauses in Retail Leases (NSW)
Retail leases often contain demolition clauses giving a landlord the right to terminate the lease and demolish a premises if … Read more
Buying a property and selling a property simultaneously
Buying and selling property at the same time is known as a simultaneous settlement. Buying or selling property is one … Read more
