Conveyancing

What is adverse possession?

Adverse possession is when a person gains title to a property if they have remained in that same property for a certain amount of time. What is interesting about the adverse possession laws is tha...

What are the general terms that can be found in a leasing agreement between a landlord and tenant?

Although, leases can have various dif...

What are some of the disputes that may arise in relation to interests and priorities?

Registered and subsequent registered interests: the general approach if there is a dispute between a registered interest and subsequent registered interest, is that the priority wi...

What duty is payable under the new stamp duty amendments?

If an application concerning an eligible agreement or transfer is approved, duty is not payable where the value of the property is not more than:

• $500,000 in the case of a new home pur...

What duty is payable under the new stamp duty amendments?

If an application concerning an eligible agreement or transfer is approved, duty is not payable where the value of the property does not exceed:

• $500,000, in the case of a new home pur...

How will the Amendment Affect Councils that have already Submitted LEPS?

Several councils have already completed their LEP. The Standard Instrument Amendment Order 2011 contains transitional provisions for published Standard LEPs.  For these, commencement of the am...

What is the role and scope of the NSW Coastal Panel?

Under the NSW Coastal Protection Act, which makes provisions for the use and occupation of the coastal region, the NSW government provides for the protection, preservation and sustainable use of co...

As a Senior, is there any way of Downsizing my Property without incurring Stamp Duty?

My husband and I are 56 years of age and our three children have left home leaving us with a large four bedroom house. We want to downsize our property but are afraid of incurring extra costs like ...

I Transferred my Property, Do I have to pay the Torrens Assurance Levy?

The Real Property Amendment (Torrens Assurance Levy Repeal) Bill 2011 was introduced into parliament on 9 May 2011 and was assented to on 24 May 2011. If...

Iżve been having an ongoing dispute with my neighbour regarding a tree blocking views from my window. We have tried discussing the matter and have gone to mediation, but nothing has been resolved. What next step can I take to end this dispute once and for all?

If you have tried discussing the problem with your neighbour, and you have both made genuine attempts to mediate the problem but there has been no resolution, your next step may be to take the matt...

I just moved in with my friend who owns a townhouse. I pay rent to her like a tenant to landlord. Am I able to get on the body corporate of the townhouse in which I live?