NSW has now regulated the mandatory commercial leasing code
- Author: Lorri Field
- Published: 26/04/2020 11:01am
On Friday, 24 April 2020 the NSW State Government passed the Retail and Other Commercial Leases (COVID-19) Regulation 2020.
Read ArticleStrata changes to short-term rental accommodation have now commenced
- Author: Lorri Field
- Published: 10/04/2020 11:44am
From 10 April 2020 owners corporations are now able to adopt by-laws limiting short term rental accommodation in their strata scheme.
Read ArticleMajor changes to buying and selling off-the-plan
- Author: Madeline Bow and Gaye Burrows
- Published: 11/12/2019 9:21am
Off-the-plan sales are common in new residential Torrens and strata subdivisions, where a purchaser buys a property prior to registration of the subdivision and construction of the new dwelling.
Read ArticleDefective residential building works - practical guidance
- Author: Lorri Field and Gaye Burrows
- Published: 15/10/2019 3:12pm
Building is not a perfect science and it is common for a homeowner to identify minor defects or variances from plans following completion of construction.
Read ArticleLaws change for off-the-plan sales
- Author: Lorri Field and Gaye Burrows
- Published: 24/01/2019 2:43pm
In 2019 there were almost 30,000 off-the-plan sales which account for about 12 per cent of all residential property sales in NSW.
Read ArticleLandowner with short-lived win over NSW government in compulsory acquisition of property
- Author: Lorri Field and Gaye Burrows
- Published: 14/01/2019 1:58pm
The Illawarra and South Coast have seen significant road works with the Gerringong upgrade, the Foxground and Berry Bypass and work soon to commence on the Albion Park Rail bypass and the Nowra Bridge project. What options are available to affected property owners and what are your legal rights?
Read ArticleWhat to do when there is a herd of elephants in your neighbouring unit?
- Author: Lorri Field
- Published: 30/11/2017 10:19am
In a recent case one unlucky unit dweller has described the sound travelling from his upstairs neighbours as being subjected to a “booming sound”, “like a herd of elephants coming...
Read ArticleBuying property with friends and relatives – be aware of the pitfalls!
- Author: Lorri Field
- Published: 05/10/2017 1:05pm
Rising property prices have led to many purchasers pooling resources with friends and relatives to buy real estate.
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