by aslaumbe | May 15, 2025 | Conveyancing News, News
Big changes to the suburban landscape in Sydney and regional areas have started to happen. Back in February 2025 the NSW Government altered planning controls across the state to allow new residential developments such as terraces, townhouses and high rise apartment...
by aslaumbe | Nov 4, 2024 | Leases News, News
According to a NSW Government Media Release dated 25 October 2024 there are more than 2.2 million renters across the State who will benefit from legislation passed which will: Ban no grounds evictions; Limit rent increases to one a year; Make it easier to have pets;...
by aslaumbe | May 24, 2024 | Commercial Agreement & Disputes News, Ligitations News, News
I regularly receive phone calls from people asking me to witness their signature. When I enquire further about what they are signing, usually they clarify it is just some loan documentation from a lender and it’s only about 100 to 150 pages! They then admit that...
by aslaumbe | Feb 12, 2024 | News, Strata Matters & Dispute News
Numerous changes to strata title legislation took effect on 11 December 2023. A recent report found that over 25% of people now live in strata-titled properties such as units and townhouses. These legal changes will affect more residents in the future. Key Changes to...
by aslaumbe | Dec 1, 2023 | Commercial Agreement & Disputes News, Ligitations News, News
Many large businesses use a standard form contract when dealing with customers. This ensures the same terms and conditions apply to every transaction involving the supply of goods or services. The purpose is to prevent negotiations between parties, saving the business...
by aslaumbe | Jun 16, 2023 | Business Sale & Purchase News, Conveyancing News, News
On 1 July 2023 a new Register of Foreign Ownership of Australian Assets will come into effect. Its purpose is to record foreign interests in a broad range of Australian assets, to support compliance with Australian foreign investment laws and to increase visibility of...