Contact: Maurice Falcetta Disagreements between owners and builders are quite common, whether they concern the use of certain materials or whether items are compliant with he contract or the standards. As such, it is important for all parties involved in the building to be aware of potential causes of action that may arise. STATUTORY […]
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 […]
The recent developments in the ongoing saga of the Knightsbridge Furnished Apartments (Knightsbridge) in Kingston may prove to highlight a growing gulf between the ACT Planning and Land Authority (ACTPLA), pushing for development across the Territory and the ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal (ACAT), who appear to be narrowly interpreting Crown Lease provisions. Background Completed […]
Chung Yi – Case Note In September, the ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal handed down a decision about compensation for compulsorily acquired land by the Territory. Trinity Law represented the Applicant, Chung Yi Developments Pty Ltd, in their application to ACAT for review of what was deemed to be a rejection of Chung Yi’s claim […]
Contact: Sarah Mason-Jones Is a purchaser of land required to examine historical certificates of title in search for signs that the past owners have entered in restrictive covenants burdening the land? Can a purchaser of land rely only on what has been disclosed on the current certificate of title and is not bound to […]
The HomeBuilder Grant and Stamp Duty Waivers A combination of Territory and Commonwealth government initiatives are creating great incentives to buy for purchasers looking at blocks of new land, off-the-plan apartments or townhouses. Stamp Duty Waivers For Contracts exchanged between 4th June 2020 and 30th June 2021, the ACT Government has implemented a new stamp […]
COVID-19 has had a significant impact on the way businesses operate and consequently, businesses have had to adapt to a ‘new normal’. At Trinity Law, we specialise in four broad areas of our business consisting of Commercial and Business Law, Property Law, Commercial Litigation and Small to Medium Enterprise. While Trinity is one firm, each […]
Contact: Michael James From 22 April 2020, witnessing of certain documents in the NSW can be made through video conferencing … Documents that can be witnessed through video conferencing Only documents governed by NSW law can be witnessed through video conferencing. This includes – A deed, contract, or agreement; A will; A power of attorney or […]
Contact: Michael James In New South Wales all property transfers are now taking place electronically as of 1st July 2019. PEXA (Property Exchange Australia) is the largest electronic lodgement network in Australia and is the electronic platform provider for settling conveyancing transactions. The PEXA Process PEXA provides an online space where we work with other representatives […]