If you own commercial premises that you rent out, a carefully drafted lease agreement is essential. Commercial lease agreements are usually prepared by the landlord (or their legal representative). This is an opportunity to ensure the lease is structured to protect...Read More
Buying a home is the biggest investment or financial outlay that most of us will make in a lifetime. It is critical to your financial future that you make well-informed decisions when you purchase a property, whether it be for your own home or an investment. The...Read More
Strata living has become a cornerstone of urban life, offering convenience and potentially more affordable housing options for many Australians. Living in a strata scheme can offer benefits such as shared amenities and a sense of belonging within a community. However,...Read More
Buying a property with someone else is a great way to share the fun, stress, and cost of the venture. Often people buy a house with their significant other, to make a home or invest together. Others buy property with friends, relatives or business partners. Joining...Read More
An option clause is a term in a commercial lease that allows a tenant to renew their lease at the end of the original lease period if they meet certain conditions. Landlords are not obliged to offer a renewal option. However, it is often in the interests of both...Read More
Identifying and understanding easements in a property transaction is an important part of the conveyancing process. Vendors are required to disclose all easements affecting the land they propose to sell in a property contract, and buyers should ensure they are aware...Read More
Purchasers who enter into a contract for sale to purchase real estate and certain other property valued over $2 million, will be required to withhold and pay 10% of the purchase price to the ATO unless the vendor obtains an ATO clearance certificate and provides that...Read More
From Friday 29 April 2016, owners of a NSW property with a swimming pool or spa pool must have a certificate showing whether or not their pool fencing is compliant with the Swimming Pools Act 1992. You will also need to ensure that your pool is registered...Read More
