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
Conveyancing
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
What Happens if a Vendor Dies Between Exchange and Settlement (NSW)?
Buying a home is stressful enough without discovering that the vendor has died after you have exchanged contracts but before … Read more
What is a pre-purchase property inspection? (NSW)
When you are considering purchasing a residential property, it is important to ensure you know the property and that you … Read more
Commercial and Retail Leases – know what you’re getting yourself into (NSW)
Following are some questions to consider before signing a commercial or retail lease. Is it a commercial lease or a … 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
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
Option to renew a commercial or retail lease
When negotiating a commercial or retail lease, landlords and tenants should consider whether to include an option to renew. What … Read more
