Help!! My neighbour in my strata complex smokes and the smoke is bothering me
What, if anything, can you do if you live in a strata building and your neighbour’s smoking is bothering you? Smoking is not banned in all strata schemes. However,...
Read MoreCooling off period when purchasing property in NSW
What is a cooling off period and do you have one? When you purchase residential property in NSW you generally have a 5 business days “cooling off period” during...
Read MoreWhen is a real estate agent the effective cause of the sale of a property?
On the 3rd of September 2020, NSW’s Court of Appeal handed down a decision in relation to an agent’s entitlement to commission. It revisited what “the effective cause of...
Read MoreSelling? What about accepting a deposit of less than 10%?
Under a Contract for the Sale of Land in NSW, a Purchaser is required to pay a deposit, usually being 10% of the purchase price, at exchange of Contracts....
Read MoreThe role of the real estate agent in a property transaction
We often have clients ask us about the role of the Real Estate Agent (“the Agent”) in a property transaction. Whether you are a Vendor or a Purchaser, it...
Read MoreTitle Insurance in NSW and your Property Purchase – What is it and is it worth obtaining?
When purchasing a property there is nothing that replaces proper due diligence being undertaken in relation to the property you wish to buy. This could include pest and building...
Read MoreChanges to Off-The-Plan Contracts
Significant changes to legislation governing off-the-plan contracts commenced on 1 December 2019. These changes were set out in the Conveyancing Legislation (Amendment) Act 2018 (New South Wales) and the Conveyancing (Sale...
Read MoreCommercial Leases in NSW: Common Questions & Answers
Commercial Leases in NSW: Common Questions & Answers 1. What is a commercial lease? A commercial lease refers to the lease of commercial property. This includes office space, industrial...
Read MoreChanges to NSW Residential Tenancies
Legislation has been passed that makes comprehensive changes to the laws that govern Residential Tenancies in NSW which came into effect on 23 March 2020. These changes are important...
Read MoreWhen buying a manufactured home with another person – it is important to document how you own it
What is a manufactured home? Manufactured homes are usually located in holiday parks and villages. They are often for people over 55 years of age. A manufactured home is...
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