Practical tips on claiming NSW Primary Production Duty Exemption
Showing Revenue NSW you are eligible for the PPE can be tricky. Find out what you will need to be successful first time.
By Dung Lam and Annika Lawrie - 1 min read
‘Rebuilding NSW’ on private land: who has compensation rights?
The NSW government plans to undertake over $31 billion in transport infrastructure-related capital works over the next four years. By ANDREW BEATTY and MARLON SHOU.
By Andrew Beatty and Marlon Shou - 2 min read
Old meets new: paper conveyancing and electronic CTs
The number of electronic Certificates of Title (eCTs) is growing daily, consequently it is increasingly likely that practitioners will encounter an eCT in paper conveyancing…
By Greg Channell and David McDowell - 1 min read
The Home Building Act: recent amendments explained (part two)
This is a second article in a two-part series looking at the Home Building Amendment Act 2014. This article examines changes to licensing; the Home Building…
By Christopher Kerin - 2 min read
Are all subdivisions created equal? A look at community versus strata subdivision
Community subdivision comprises principles of both conventional subdivision and strata subdivision and gives developers greater flexibility for staged development. By KYE TRAN-TSAI.
By Kye Tran-Tsai - 1 min read
The Home Building Act: recent amendments explained (part one)
This article, the first of a two-part series, considers the completion and statutory warranty aspects of the Home Building Amendment Act 2014. By CHRISTOPHER KERIN.
By Christopher Kerin - 1 min read
Agency, fraud and defeasibility of title: when can a registered interest in land by rendered defeasible?
The High Court in Cassegrain v Gerard Cassegrain & Co Pty Ltd [2015] HCA 2 has affirmed the circumstances in which the ‘fraud’ exception to indefeasibility of…
By Anthony Lo Surdo SC and Jocelyn Williams - 2 min read
Preparing your practice for e-conveyancing
Working out in advance your practice’s approach to some of the everyday practical issues may make the transition a lot easier. By MARK SWAN.
By Mark Swan - 1 min read
Electronic conveyancing: where are we now?
From February 2015, electronic conveyancing will be available to all members of the profession through the PEXA platform. By PETER ROSIER.
By Peter Rosier - 2 min read
Essential update on swimming pool compliance
New sale and leasing swimming pool requirements commence on 29 April 2015. By MAGED JEBILE.
By Maged Jebeile - 2 min read
Ademption traps for conveyancers
Ensure your conveyancing staff are alert to the issue of ademption of specific gifts. By FELICITY WARDHAUGH.
By Felicity Wardhaugh - 1 min read