Can you force your neighbour to give access to their property?
Legal proceedings to gain access The Supreme Court can and will make orders forcing a property owner to give access. This is governed by s.88K...
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What is an easement?
There are two types of easements, private and public. Private easements A private easement exists between two private property owners. Common...
Options to renew in commercial leases – don’t get caught out!
How option renewal periods work Most commercial leases require the tenant to notify the landlord if they wish to exercise an option to renew...
Certificates of title abolished
The old system Since the 19th century, New South Wales has had a system of registration of ownership of real property, based on a government...
Avoiding conveyancing traps – special conditions
Conveyancing is the process involving the transfer of legal title of real property from one person to another.The conveyancing process...
Buying Property with Someone Else – Tips and traps
However, there are pitfalls to buying a property with someone else. It is better to think about these issues up front and take steps to ensure...
What you must know before buying a duplex
In the recent decision of Bradshaw v Cooke and The Owners - Strata Plan No 91905 [2021] NSWCATAP 156, the NCAT Appeal Panel described the case...
New law to protect the Sydney’s home unit boom
NSW has about 50% of the total number of occupied apartments in all of Australia.[1] At first glance, this might seem staggering, given that...
We’re still friends, why do we need a legal property settlement?
Ex-partners who remain on good terms may choose to make informal arrangements regarding the division of their property. However, the failure...
What is the time limit on suing your builder?
Generally, a claim for negligence must be made within 6 years of the plaintiff suffering loss. Sometimes, negligent building work does not cause...