The Law Through Life
When was the last time you saw a lawyer? If your answer is “never” or “only when something went wrong,” you are not alone. Most people only think about lawyers when they find themselves in a crisis. But the law does not wait for a crisis to...
Using Limited Recourse Borrowing Arrangements to acquire real property via a Self Managed Superannuation Fund
Under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993 (Cth) (“SIS Act”), trustees of self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs) are generally prohibited from borrowing money.
A landholder’s guide to navigating compulsory acquisition of their property
Government bodies and private entities can acquire an interest in private properties across the country for their infrastructure projects via a process known as “Compulsory Acquisition”. The Land Acquisitions (Just Terms Compensation) Act 1991 (NSW) (the Act) governs...
Changes to land tax in NSW – if you own less than 25% of your home, you will soon be liable for land tax
Currently in New South Wales, there is an exemption from land tax for land that you use and occupy as your principal place of residence (your home). There are some conditions, including that the exemption only applies to natural persons (not companies or trusts) and...