If you occupy a strip of land at the rear of your property that is not on your title you may have adversely possessed a disused laneway. You could perfect your title by becoming the registered proprietor, subject to satisfying all the usual relevant requirements of an adverse possession application. Read More
Many vendors do minor renovations prior to the sale of a property. Common examples are the refurbishment or updating of kitchens and bathrooms, or the construction of timber decking or a pergola; a permit may or may not be required for these projects. Read More
It’s possible, but there are no guarantees... What happens to the deposit paid? THE DEPOSIT paid by the purchaser is either held by the estate agent or solicitor in a trust account, as stakeholder: 1.until settlement, or 2.until the purchaser releases the deposit pursuant to Section 27 of the Sale of Land Act 1962 (Act). Read More
It is not possible to contemplate every outcome in drafting a will or preparing a succession plan. However, it is important to ensure that the will deals with circumstances where a potential beneficiary predeceases the testator, or where property the subject of a gift is no longer in existence. Read More
Traditionally in Australia the major asset was the family home which was always jointly owned by husband and wife as joint proprietors. Over the last 20 years it has become common for the family home to be held in the name of husband or wife alone in order to minimize the risk of professional or commercial liability of a spouse resulting in the loss of the family home. Read More
Cooling-off rights for property buyers have changed as a result of amendments to the Estate Agents (Contracts) Regulations 2008 and Section 31 of the Sale of Land Act 1962. Read More