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Adverse possession: When do “Squatters’ Rights” apply?
Pauperis v Pauperis, a recent decision from the NSW Supreme Court has considered when a person is deemed to have taken adverse possession of a...
Case Update: A cautionary tale for gym owners
In Powell v JFIT Holdings Pty Ltd t/as New Dimensions Health and Fitness Centre [2020] NSWDC 264, the Court heard that Ms Powell suffered serious...
Qualified Title and Limited Title – What do they mean?
Upon purchasing a property in Australia, the “Title” to the land is acquired. A Certificate of Title will be issued to record the transfer of...
To gift, or not to gift? That is the question
The Australian property market has become increasingly difficult to enter, and it is not uncommon for parents (or family members) to provide...
“HomeBuilder” Scheme – Government offers $25,000 grants to people building or renovating homes
On Wednesday 3 June 2020, the Federal Government announced their intention to offer grants worth $25,000 for eligible Australian’s building or...
Celeste Barber’s bush fire fundraiser demonstrates the complexities of Trusts Law
On Monday 25 May 2020, the Supreme Court of NSW upheld the long established principles of trust law which govern the use and distribution of trust...
Tips for Retirement Village Contracts
Retirement villages are mainly occupied by retired people aged over 55. The village usually consist of a residential complex which can also include...
Legal Update: Changes to the Corporations Act 2001 assist businesses during COVID-19
On Wednesday 6 May 2020, the Corporations (Coronavirus Economic Response) Determination (No. 1) 2020 (Cth) (the Determination) came into effect,...
Dividing fences: Who is responsible?
A dividing fence is a fence borders neighbouring properties along the common boundary, though it can sometimes lie on one property more than the...
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