Personal Legal Articles by Turnbull Hill Lawyers in NSW

04/12/2025 By Elizabeth Duffy

Guide to buying off the plan in NSW

Learn everything you need to know about buying off the plan in NSW, including contract obligations and risks, with advice from Turnbull Hill Lawyers.

16/10/2025 By Gavin Hanrahan

When is the release in a deed not as wide as it first appears?

Understand how deeds of release are interpreted under Australian law, including key principles that limit broad wording and clarify how future or unknown claims may be treated.

By Gavin Hanrahan

What are the rights as between co-owners of property, if one does more work than the other?

Co-owners who spend more on improvements may be able to recover costs in equity when the property is sold or divided—but only to the extent those works increase its value....

27/05/2025 By Rani Gandha and Natalie Power

Can an executor renounce their appointment?

Appointed as an executor of a Will but want to decline? Learn the legal process of renouncing executorship and why prompt action is essential.

20/01/2025 By Brendan Doheny

International child abduction from Australia

Has your ex partner taken your child overseas without permission? Learn the laws behind international child abduction from Australia.

17/12/2024 By Rani Gandha

Trust-owned property: Land tax and duty changes

If you own property through a trust or a private company in New South Wales, you need to beware of the Foreign Person Surcharge Duty where there are foreign persons...

By Caitlin Bowman