What is an ‘Interest’ in Property?
An interest in property refers to a legal stake or other right that an individual or entity holds in real … Read more
Conveyancing
What are essential terms in a Retail Lease? (NSW)
What are essential terms? Essential terms form the basis of the agreement between parties. A contract that does not include … Read more
Can a buyer or seller cancel a contract for sale? (NSW)
Can a buyer or seller cancel a contract for sale? (NSW) The circumstances in which a buyer or seller can … Read more
Retail Leases in NSW
Retail leases are a type of commercial lease applying to premises used for retail businesses, such as cafes, shops, or … Read more
What are Retail Leases? (NSW)
The Retail Leases Act 1994 (NSW) (the Act) regulates the rights and obligations of lessors and lessees for retail shops. … Read more
What is Transfer Duty? (NSW)
Transfer duty is a tax imposed by the NSW government when property ownership is transferred. It is payable when a … Read more
What is a Cooling Off Period? (NSW)
What is a cooling off period? Governed by the Conveyancing Act 1919 (NSW), a cooling off period is a period … Read more
Does your intended beneficiary live overseas?
A beneficiary named in an Australian Will classed as a ‘foreign person’ must apply to the Foreign Investment Review Board … Read more
When is stamp duty payable on a retail or commercial lease? (NSW)
Stamp duty on new leases was abolished in New South Wales in 2008. However, there are still circumstances where a … 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
