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Understanding Disclosure Statements Under the Retail Leases Act 1994 (NSW)
When entering into a commercial arrangement, particularly in the realm of retail leases, both landlords and tenants must be well-informed about their rights and responsibilities.
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New Rules for First Home Buyers
Did you know that if you are a first home buyer, you may be entitled to a government grant when purchasing your first home in NSW?
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Your Lease and 5 key terms to understand
Whilst understanding all of your obligations and rights under any lease are important, here are five key terms to understand in any lease.
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We are here to help | Wherever you are!
21 January 2022
Oberon, Bathurst, Sydney, Broken Hill: we can help with your sale or purchase, no matter your location or the location of the property in New South Wales.
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Oberon, Bathurst, Sydney, Broken Hill: we can help with your sale or purchase, no matter your location or the location of the property in New South Wales.
16 September 2021
If you live outside of Bathurst, how do we work with you throughout the sale or purchase process?
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Why does a good conveyancer make the world of difference to your sale or purchase?
25 August 2021
We are available to talk through your concerns at all points in the conveyancing process. Our legal knowledge is strong; it's why we do what we do!
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Commercial Leasing Code Extended to 28 March 2021
19 January 2021
The Regulation now only applies to retail tenants with a turnover of less than $5 million, and that qualify for the JobKeeper scheme.
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Commercial Leasing Update
22 December 2020
With the National Cabinet Mandatory Code of Conduct due to end in NSW on 31 December, what does that mean for your commercial lease?
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6 Steps to Buying your Dream Home!
18 September 2020
Spring is the perfect time to go house hunting, but if you haven't purchased a house before (or it's been a while since your last house purchase), here are 6 easy steps to get you started!
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PROPERTY NEWS – Increase to Stamp Duty Thresholds will see 6,000 first home buyers in NSW saving thousands of dollars
28 July 2020
First home buyers and the construction industry will be the big winners under a targeted boost which will eliminate stamp duty on newly-built homes below $800,000.
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PROPERTY NEWS – Regulation changes mean landlords now won't have to guess if their tenant meets the eligibility requirements for an impacted tenant.
22 July 2020
After just over two months since it was published, the Retail and Other Commercial Leases (COVID-19) Regulation 2020 is already being amended.
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PROPERTY NEWS - 6 month notice period announced for Residential Apartment Development
17 July 2020
Recently, the Residential Apartment Buildings (Compliance and Enforcement Powers) Bill 2020 passed both houses of the NSW Parliament. The Bill contains new laws to prevent serious defects in residential apartment buildings.
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PROPERTY NEWS – Updated Planning for Bushfire Protection Guide and what it means if you're looking to subdivide.
29 June 2020
Recently the Planning for Bushfire Protection 2019 Guide was given legislative effect and replaced the old 2006 version.
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NEWS | $25,000 HOMEBUILDER SCHEME ANNOUNCED
05 June 2020
The government announced the new HomeBuilder scheme to give a boost to the construction industry, which has of course been greatly impacted by COVID-19. Under the scheme, Australians will be offered $25,000 grants to build a new home or start a major renovation.
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NEWS | DOCUMENT SIGNING BY VIDEO-LINK NOW ALLOWED IN NSW
The NSW Government has made changes to the requirements for witnessing documents as a result of the COVID-19 Pandemic.
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COMMERCIAL LEASING & COVID-19 - WHERE DO YOU START?
20 April 2020
Last week, the Federal Government released its mandatory Code of Conduct for commercial tenancies. The Code applies to commercial leases where one of the parties to the lease is eligible for participation in the JobKeeper scheme.
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3 SMART THINGS TO DO IF YOU'RE A COMMERCIAL TENANT
20 April 2020
While we await the new Code of Conduct for commercial tenancies to be enacted through State Legislation, you might be wondering what you can do for your business to get on the front foot in negotiating your commercial lease. We have put together a list of some things you can start doing now to get your business ready
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COVID-19 | VIRTUAL TOURS AND TRAPS FOR AGENTS
03 April 2020
What can agents do to manage the risks that arise from hosting virtual open homes?
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COVID-19 | TOP 10 THINGS TO CONSIDER IF YOU'RE RE-NEGOTIATING YOUR COMMERCIAL LEASE
02 April 2020
With the announcement of a moratorium on evictions, the Prime Minister has encouraged commercial tenants and commercial landlords to sit down, talk to each other and work out arrangements in cases of financial stress caused by the current situation with COVID 19.
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6 STEPS TO BUYING YOUR DREAM HOME!
13 December 2019
Summer is the perfect time to go house hunting, but if you haven't purchased a house before (or it's been a while since your last house purchase), here are 6 easy steps to get you started!
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INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR RESIDENTIAL BUILDING WORK 101 | DEVELOPERS
10 July 2019
Last week, we explained that Home Owner Warranty insurance for residential building work cannot be obtained by an owner-builder (unless the building work is done by a contractor to the owner-builder). As a result, when an owner-builder comes to sell, there are special requirements for them to warn potential purchasers that the building work is not insured.
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INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR RESIDENTIAL BUILDING WORK 101 | OWNER-BUILDERS
05 July 2019
In this article, we are focusing on the things you need to know as an owner-builder.
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THINKING OF RENOVATING YOUR HOME? HERE’S THE SCOOP ON HOME OWNERS WARRANTY INSURANCE
04 July 2019
Home Owners Warranty Insurance is required where the cost of residential building work exceeds $20,000.
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PROPERTY LAW 101 | TO GRANNY FLAT OR NOT TO GRANNY FLAT
23 May 2019
If you're considering a second dwelling on your property, to rent out for investment purposes or to cater for a family member, here's what you need to know!
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BUSINESS LAW 101 | LEASING AND LAWYERS… DO YOU REALLY NEED ONE?
17 May 2019
In this article we discuss the best time for you to engage a lawyer in your next lease negotiation.
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DIRTY BUSINESS … BUT IT’S GOT TO BE DONE | RURAL PROPERTIES AND SEPTIC SYSTEMS
18 April 2019
If you own or are looking to buy a property that is not connected to the town sewer, you will need to apply for approval with your local council to install or operate an On Site Sewage Management System (OSSMS)
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VIDEO | Conveyancing chat with Aaron Strickland from Kenny Spring and Greg Westman from Raine and Horne
06 March 2019
Go behind the scenes and take a look at the process of conveyancing and the important role it plays in the process of buying and selling a property.
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5 ways Kenny Spring can help speed up your property purchase!
29 August 2018
The most frequent concern we hear is, “It takes too long from acceptance of offer to exchange of contracts.” - We hear you, and we're here to help!
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NEWS | PEXA INTRODUCES CONSUMER GUARANTEE
04 July 2018
With the recent cyber security concerns relating to eConveyancing, PEXA have now announced they will be introducing a Consumer Guarantee.
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NEWS | NSW Electronic Conveyancing Update
03 July 2018
Kenny Spring is leading the way in the use of electronic conveyancing in the region, with clients enjoying the many benefits of digital settlements.
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Property 101 - I am Thinking of Selling my Property, What Should I Do?
05 September 2017
We are taking it back to basics this week with what should I do if I want to sell my property?
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Property 101 - Everything You Need to Know about Purchasing and Selling as a Foreign Resident
24 August 2017
The rules surrounding the purchase of Australian real estate by anyone other than Australian citizens and Permanent Residents are reasonably complex and have become more so since December 1, 2015 with the introduction of Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) application fees and a new compliance/penalty regime.
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Property 101: What happens after settlement?
18 August 2017
There are a few stages to the process of purchasing or selling a property and one of them is settlement. But what happens after settlement?
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Property 101 - Can I buy with my parents and still be eligible for first home benefits?
15 August 2017
Being able to receive financial assistance or share a purchase with family or other non-eligible first home buyers may be a real help to you when purchasing your first home.
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Property 101: What is a Purchaser Declaration?
07 August 2017
From 21 June 2016 all persons acquiring property in NSW must sign a purchaser declaration confirming they are Australian residents and provide evidence in the form of birth certificates or citizenship certificates.
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Property 101: Can I Sell if the Property is Occupied by a Tenant?
31 July 2017
A question that we get asked regularly is can I sell while there is a tenant still in the property?
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Property 101: What are Settlement Adjustments?
27 July 2017
Prior to settlement calculations are made to determine what proportion of council rates, water usage, strata levies and the like are payable by the vendor and how much are paid by the purchaser. These are referred to in the property world as...
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Property 101 - Why is the Deposit Held by the Agent and When Do I Pay the Agent’s Commission?
20 July 2017
The agent will usually hold the deposit on trust for the purchaser as a stakeholder for both parties.
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Property 101 - What Happens if the Purchaser Wants Early Entry?
10 July 2017
Early entry or possession is where a purchaser of a property requests that they be allowed access to the property they are buying before settlement has been completed.
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Property 101 - What are Title Deeds and when do I get them?
03 July 2017
A Title Deed (sometimes referred to as a certificate of title) is a certificate issued by Land and Property Information which shows the details of the related folio which is part of the Torrens Land Register.
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Property 101 - Do I get to look at the property before settlement?
27 June 2017
Yes, under the contract you are able to inspect the property once before settlement, although the parties can agree on additional inspections.
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Property 101 - What is a Strata Report?
01 June 2017
A Strata Report details the financial position of the owner's corporation and details other important information that a purchaser should know before deciding to buy a strata property.
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Property 101 - I Have Pre-Approval From My Bank. Is That Enough?
01 June 2017
No, pre-approval is the first step in the process of obtaining finance approval.
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Property 101 - What Does Off The Plan Mean?
19 May 2017
We mentioned in our article last week the phrase "off the plan" which leads us to this week's property 101 question…
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Property 101 - What Is A Deposit Bond?
11 May 2017
A deposit bond is an alternative method of paying a deposit on the purchase of a property. A deposit bond is essentially an insurance policy.
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Property 101 - What grants are available to me?
28 April 2017
The NSW Government regularly change availability and the eligibility criteria of grants available to purchasers so it is always a good idea to check with your solicitor if there are any grants that may apply to you.
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Property 101 - What Is PEXA?
20 April 2017
Recent developments in electronic conveyancing has seen the word PEXA receiving a regular mention in the property world. But what is PEXA? We're here to clear it up.
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Property 101 - Potential Problems with a Short Settlement Period
24 March 2017
Often vendors and purchasers want to settle as soon as possible so that they can either receive their money quickly or can start moving in to their new home. A standard contract allows for 35 days between exchange and settlement however the settlement period can be as short or as long as the parties agree...
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Property 101 - What Do You Do once You Find a Property to Buy?
23 March 2017
We're taking it back to the beginning. You have found the house of your dreams and you have decided you want to buy it so what now?
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Property 101 - Do I Have to Wait 35 Days to Settle?
17 March 2017
You have finally found the house of your dreams and have decided to buy it. Contracts between the parties have been signed and exchanged, and now you are counting the days until settlement. But…