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Law firms know best – why you should engage a legal practice to provide a holistic service on your next conveyancing matter
You might wonder whether you should engage a law practice or a conveyancer when buying or selling a property. Both solicitors and licensed conveyancers are trained and regulated professionals that are qualified to advise in relation to a sale or purchase of a home. The difference is that a solicitor can act and advise you in other areas of law, where a conveyancer is only licensed to act in property-related transactions. At Cheney Suthers, we can offer access to both solicitors and a licensed conveyancer, meaning that you do not need to take legal advice from any other firm during your property transaction.
Shared Equity Home Buyer Helper
On 23 January 2023 the NSW Government launched a scheme to assist single parents, single people over the age of 50 and key workers (such as nurses,...
NSW’s fourth drug court opens in Dubbo
On Monday 20 February 2023, New South Wales’ fourth specialist drug court opened in Dubbo, joining those in Sydney CBD, Parramatta, and Toronto in the Hunter region. The purpose of the specialist drug court is to prioritise intensive treatment and rehabilitation of drug-dependent offenders rather than prison.
Changes to Family and Domestic Violence Leave commence 1 February 2023
Currently the Fair Work Act 2009 and the National Employment Standards (NES) provide for 5 days of unpaid family and domestic violence leave to...
Storm and flood assistance for businesses for losses not claimable on insurance
The Commonwealth and NSW Governments have announced grants of up to $50,000 will soon be available for eligible small businesses in defined disaster...
A cautionary tale: DIY online Will kits
A Will is an important legal document requiring great consideration in all stages of life. Perhaps you have purchased a property, recently become a...
NSW passes landmark legislation on coercive control
NSW will become the first Australian state or territory to create a stand-alone offence for coercive control with the Crimes Legislation Amendment...
What does the NSW Annual Property Tax mean for me?
The NSW Government has announced that first home buyers purchasing properties for up to $1.5 million will be able to choose to pay an annual...
Jury discharged in Lehrmann trial
The entire jury in the trial of Bruce Lehrmann has been discharged after a juror brought a research paper on sexual assaults into the jury room. In...
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