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For over 150 years, the Torrens system of titling provided land owners much comfort by issuing them a paper Certificate of Title (CT) which effectively established indefeasibility of title and ownership to a property in NSW.
From 11 October 2021, the processing and lodgement of all NSW land transactions will become entirely electronic and all CTs will be cancelled. NSW Land Registry Services are calling this Cessation Day.
Read MoreOn 15 April 2020 the NSW Government announced a complex moratorium on residential tenancy evictions (Moratorium).
Read MoreCommercial tenants unable to pay rent and landlords unable to meet mortgage repayments, many are suddenly finding themselves in an unexpected dilemma
Read MoreThe Opal Tower and Mascot Tower cracking incidents, and what developers’ rights are when cracks start to appear?
Read MoreThe Opal Tower and Mascot Tower cracking incidents, and what buyers can do when their property experiences major defects.
Read MoreOn 1 July 2018, phoenixing reforms came into play. At Brown Wright Stein Lawyers, we are examining the impact these reforms will have on property developers, vendors and purchasers and the commercial implications in terms of tracking and regulating illegal activities for businesses.
Read MoreI can understand how this has come about. Underhanded developers swiftly wind up the vendor development company to avoid paying GST on sales involving new residential land or potential residential land subdivisions. It's called phoenixing.
Read MoreAfter two well-publicised fires in the CBD in the last 6 months it is timely to consider how a building fire may impact on the rights and obligations of landlords and tenants.
Read MoreWhen buying or selling residential property, sometimes you also need to buy more time.
If you're a buyer looking to redevelop a property, you may need time to conduct due diligence or obtain development approval. You don't want to lock yourself in, but you also don't want to let other buyers swoop in and snaffle the property while you're still making inquiries.
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