A conveyancing transaction involves transferring the legal title (ownership) of real estate from one party to another. For most people, buying or selling property is one of the highest-valued transactions they will ever make, and the legal work is usually referred to...
Selling your property? Skip the online reviews and friend recommendations. The smartest move you can make is asking your lawyer which real estate agent to use. Here’s why. They Know Who’s Really Good Your lawyer sees agents in action every day. They know...
Breaking up is hard to do – especially when it comes to co-owned property. Whether you’re dealing with an inherited property shared with siblings, or a soured investment partnership, Section 66G of the Conveyancing Act might be your escape route. What is Section...
Unfortunately, disputes between neighbours are some of the most common legal disputes in Australia. Often these disputes arise because of shared fences, overhanging trees, and property boundaries. This article looks at how to resolve a dispute over a dividing boundary...
An enterprise’s confidential information such as trade secrets, processes and key contacts are all valuable assets that should be protected during the course of a business’s commercial operations, negotiations and transactions. One effective tool for safeguarding...
Traditionally, a “granny flat” is a small, secondary dwelling located on the same property lot as a primary residence. These homes were often used to allow an older person to live close to their family while maintaining some independence. Of course, a granny flat is...
