by Dannielle Ford | Jan 25, 2024 | Conveyancing, Property Law
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...
by Analiese McKelvey | Jul 21, 2023 | Family Law, Property Law, Wills and Estates
Particularly in our family law and estate planning matters, we find our clients grappling with the question “in what ownership arrangement is your property held?” Where more than one person is to be listed on title as an owner of a property, they must decide whether...
by Kirsty Evans | Apr 26, 2023 | Conveyancing, Property Law
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.
by Dannielle Ford | Mar 24, 2023 | Conveyancing, Property Law
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, midwives, paramedics, teachers, early childhood educators and police officers) to buy a property to use as their...
by Dannielle Ford | Nov 11, 2022 | Conveyancing, Property Law
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 property tax instead of stamp duty. Eligible first home buyers who sign a contract of purchase on or after 16 January 2023 will...
by Dannielle Ford | Jul 21, 2021 | Property Law
Residential Leases On 14 July 2021, the NSW Government enacted the Residential Tenancies (Covid-19 Pandemic Emergency Response) Amendment Regulation 2021 (the Regulation). The Regulation protects impacted tenants, who meet the criteria below, from termination of their...