How do I know if the seller has “good title” to what I am buying? How far into the history of a property do I need to look to ensure I know all of the restrictions that apply? In Deguisa v Lynn [2020] HCA 39, the High Court unanimously held that the current certificate of […]
Earlier this week, the ACT Government announced a number of changes to the Stamp Duty regime, commencing 1 July 2021. These changes will have impacts on the property market in Canberra, affecting both buyers and developers. The Changes The main change is that anyone purchasing an “off the plan” apartment or townhouse valued at up […]