How to co-own property without conflict, confusion, or costly mistakes
Buying property with family or friends is becoming increasingly common in today’s market. It’s an exciting achievement, but without the right legal framework co-owning property can lead to conflict, financial stress, and damaged relationships. You shouldn’t have to choose between getting into the property market and protecting your relationships with the people you care about. […]
Australia’s new AML/CTF rules: what changes from 1 July 2026
If you have engaged a lawyer, accountant, conveyancer or real estate agent recently, you may already have been asked for more identification than usual. From 1 July 2026, those asks become standard practice across the profession. Your advisers will need to verify who you are. They will also ask about the source of funds in […]
Conveyancing, real property purchase/buy (purchaser).
Deal with your real estate Conveyancing – Purchase a property We help property buyers complete their purchase with contract review, searches, and settlement management from offer to title registration. Buying property is one of the largest financial commitments most people make. Contract conditions, searches, finance approvals, and settlement all require careful legal management. We act […]
Letting a family member move in? Why the difference between a lease and a licence matters
You’re not running a boarding house; you’re simply letting your adult child, elderly parent, or cousin down on their luck live in a property you own. It feels awkward to ask them to sign anything. “We’ll just sort it out as we go”, you think. But then the questions creep in: Will they pay anything […]
Don’t get stuck in the cold: negotiating maintenance in your retail lease
Your guide to navigating the often-tricky terrain of landlord responsibilities for maintaining essential services and the fabric of your retail premises. We’ll highlight potential dispute areas and, more importantly, how you can address these in your lease agreement with our help.
Subdividing the family property – income or capital?
Subdividing your land is a great way to release money for other projects as the prices of Australian real estate continue to climb. However, the tax consequences of subdivision and development are complicated. Getting the details wrong could cost you up to 100% more tax than you would otherwise be required to pay.
Booklet: Buying Property in NSW (Chapter 3 – Sale types)
Below is Chapter 3 of our ‘Buying Property in NSW’ booklet. To read the other chapters of our booklet, click the links below: Chapter 1 – Introduction Chapter 2 – Ownership Chapter 4 – Due diligence Chapter 5 – Negotiations Chapter 6 – Exchange Chapter 7 – Settlement This chapter outlines the two main methods […]
Booklet: Buying Property in NSW (Chapter 7 – Settlement)
Below is Chapter 7 of our ‘Buying Property in NSW’ booklet. To read the other chapters of our booklet, click the links below: Chapter 1 – Introduction Chapter 2 – Ownership Chapter 3 – Sale types Chapter 4 – Due diligence Chapter 5 – Negotiations Chapter 6 – Exchange Settlement marks the final stage of […]
Booklet: Buying Property in NSW (Chapter 6 – Exchange)
Below is Chapter 6 of our ‘Buying Property in NSW’ booklet. To read the other chapters of our booklet, click the links below: Chapter 1 – Introduction Chapter 2 – Ownership Chapter 3 – Sale types Chapter 4 – Due diligence Chapter 5 – Negotiations Chapter 7 – Settlement Once you have completed your due […]
Booklet: Buying Property in NSW (Chapter 5 – Negotiations)
Below is Chapter 5 of our ‘Buying Property in NSW’ booklet. To read the other chapters of our booklet, click the links below: Chapter 1 – Introduction Chapter 2 – Ownership Chapter 3 – Sale types Chapter 4 – Due diligence Chapter 6 – Exchange Chapter 7 – Settlement Once you have completed your due […]